Michael Boblitz began his role as CEO of Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic thinking about how he could leverage partnerships to grow the practice’s mission to provide industry-leading orthopedic care. “I’m always a big believer that two heads are better than…
Practice Management
'Building the ship as we sail': Northeast Orthopaedic Alliance's 1st CEO on practice culture, growth
Stephen DeBiasi has a unique role as Waltham, Mass.-based Northeast Orthopaedic Alliance’s first CEO, and he brings extensive leadership experience in orthopedics. He has a background with Durham, N.C.-based EmergeOrtho and brings a strong foundation to NOA, a 100% physician-owned…
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics is in a unique position to grow its workforce in 2026. The practice plans to add 41 surgeons between May 2025 and December 2026, and getting ahead of potential hurdles is an important driver behind the strategy,…
Orthopedic practices and ASCs showed no signs of slowing their growth in early 2026, with a number of new locations opening across the country in the first quarter. The openings span independent surgeon groups, major health systems and children’s hospitals.…
OrthoLazer expanded its PBM therapy portfolio, and it will be standard at all of its newly opening Your Orthopedic Wellness Center locations, according to a March 24 news release. OrthoLazer PBM Therapy portfolio integrates proprietary photobiomodulation technology, evidence-informed protocols, OrthoLazer-certified…
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Lansing-based Michigan Orthopedic Center and AI company IntelePeer have collaborated on a voice-powered AI assessment program. The SmartAgent Clinical Assessment Agent automates post-procedure clinical assessments and creates summaries for physicians to review, according to a March 23 news release from…
During the first quarter of 2026, multiple orthopedic groups have banded with hospitals and health systems or deepened existing partnerships, part of a larger trend among some groups looking for options to grow. Note: This is not an exhaustive list.…
Twelve Democratic senators signed a March 19 letter detailing their plan for health insurance reforms. The letter said Senate Finance Committee Democratic staff will design policies to elevate affordability, break down barriers to accessing insurance and rein in insurance companies. The signatories…
Kevin Lobo, CEO and chairman of Stryker, has been appointed to the board of directors at GE HealthCare. Mr. Lobo has served as Stryker’s CEO since October 2012 and chair of the company’s board since July 2014, according to a…
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics is expanding its team to a total of 214 physicians across three states by the end of 2026. Between May 2025 and December 2026, Rothman plans to add 41 physicians across specialties including sports medicine, joint replacement,…