Practice Management

Birmingham-based OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports is opening a clinic in Hoover July 15, the Birmingham Business Journal reports.

Consolidation has been a big trend at Des Plaines-based Illinois Bone & Joint Institute this year.

Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute has made several big moves this year, including expansion plans, changes to its bundled payment strategy and bolstering its sports medicine partnerships.

Midland (Texas) Memorial Hospital and the Total Joint and Spine Center has been designated as an Orthopaedic Center of Excellence, according to a July 8 MRT.com report.

Seven spine and orthopedic practices have installed new CEOs so far this year:

Richmond-based OrthoVirginia has appointed John Phipps, MD, CEO July 6.

Chicago-based Northwest Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine joined Illinois Bone & Joint Institute July 1.

A new medical office is coming to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Texas) according to a July 7 Connect Texas report.

Johnston, Pa.-based Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has been recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery, the Altoona Mirror reports.

Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, W.Va., has stopped taking  orthopedic and trauma patients after a staff member in the orthopedic surgery department tested positive for COVID-19, The Herald-Dispatch reports.