Many spine and orthopedic leaders say the greatest source of friction in their practices comes from administrative resistance. From prior authorizations to reimbursement cuts and mounting operational costs, experts discuss where these hurdles hit them the hardest. Question: Where are…
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Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic opened an urgent care center at its Lake Oconee Campus in Greensboro, Ga. The facility is the region’s first and only orthopedic urgent care center, according to a Feb. 4 news release from AOC. “The Lake…
Strategic partnerships are becoming increasingly valuable as the orthopedic landscape trends toward autonomy and independence, Robert Rhoad, MD, of Cincinnati-based OrthoCincy said. From administrative tools to ASC growth, physician leaders like Dr. Rhoad pooled expertise and strategic insight to navigate…
Ossio, an orthopedic surgery and fixation implant medtech company, has opened its U.S. headquarters in Palmetto, Fla. The new 30,000-square-foot facility houses a manufacturing plant and surgeon training center, according to a Feb. 3 news release from Ossio. The company…
Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies began using Epic’s EMR system on Feb. 2, according to a news release shared with Becker’s. Patients with the Fort Collins, Colo.-based practice will be able to use the OCR MyChart app to…
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Evansville, Ind.-based Tri-State Orthopaedics and Washington, Ind.-based Daviess Community Hospital have partnered to offer pain management and surgical podiatry services. Starting Feb. 17, Ryan Wetzel, MD, Jason Franklin, DO, and Braxton Facer, DPM, physicians from Tri-State Orthopaedics, will provide care…
As reimbursement pressures intensify and consolidation accelerates, many independent practices feel forced to consider employment models or to accept a private equity deal. But Derek Cantrell, CEO of Carmel, Ind.-based Goodman Campbell, says leaning on agility and entrepreneurship has helped…
Birmingham, Ala.-based UAB Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and UAB Neurosurgery are set to open a shared clinic location in Birmingham. The new UAB Medicine Inverness One location will expand spine and musculoskeletal services, according to a Jan. 28 news release…
As a private practice, Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy has an advantage with its IT investments, CIO Caroline Jarrell said. Ms. Jarrell, who joined OrthoIndy in January, has more than 15 years of experience and has worked at health systems and clinics, giving…
Alliance Orthopedics expanded its Fair Lawn (N.J.) clinic with added space for comprehensive orthopedic care and performance training, according to a Jan. 22 news release. The clinic spans more than 6,500 square feet and includes onsite imaging, DRX9000 spinal decompression,…