Jackson-based Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center said it plans to add Oxford (Miss.) Ortho & Sports Medicine and the Orthopaedic Institute of North Mississippi in Tupelo under its brand on Aug. 4.
The new partnership, detailed in a June 3 news release, will form the largest network of orthopedic specialists in the state. Here are six additional things to know about the merger, according to a June 5 news release:
- All locations and physicians currently practicing at Oxford Ortho and the Orthopaedic Institute will be retained, and will now operate under the MSMOC brand.
- Following the merger, MSMOC will feature 32 physicians, 33 advanced practice providers and 18 locations.
- MSMOC has treated patients in the area for over 40 years, with 21 specialists offering sports medicine, spine care, joint reconstruction and hand surgery.
- The new practice is partnered with orthopedic management services organization U.S. Orthopaedic Partners, which currently supports 10 systems in the Southeast U.S.
- Oxford Ortho and OINMS have served patients in the area for decades, providing sports medicine, joint care and general orthopedics.
- Through the partnership, USOP hopes to help area patients gain access to a larger network of subspecialty colleagues, research opportunities and shared innovations.
