Adventist Health Hanford (Calif.) has been designated as a Blue Distinction Center+ for hip and knee replacements, the Hanford Sentinel reported Oct. 20.
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Orthopedic Institute, a physician group based in Sioux Falls, S.D. will open another location in Minnesota, the Pipestone County Star reported Oct. 19.
A potential merger with Yuma (Ariz.) Regional Medical Center and Brentwood, Tenn.-based LifePoint Health is concerning some surgeons, NBC, CBS and Fox affiliateKYMA reported Oct. 19.
Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, with locations in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky has affiliated with Cincinnati-based TriHealth as it marks 25 years in business, Cincinnati Business Courier reported Oct. 19.
Daniel Ferry was named president and CEO of Akron, Ohio-based Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, according to an Oct. 19 news release.
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Spire Orthopedic Partners, a management services organization, has hired two new executives, according to an Oct. 19 news release.
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Scotch Plains-based medical consulting company NJ Top Docs has reviewed and approved five spine physicians from Coastal Spine in Mt. Laurel, the company said Oct. 15.
Some spine surgeons say value-based care will grow with increased specialization of care delivery. Others argue value-based care poses conflicts for some patients and physicians.