Practice Management

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery opened a 60,000-square-foot hospital in West Palm Beach, Fla., its first expansion into the state.

Phoenix-based OrthoArizona is building an outpatient care center in Scottsdale, Ariz., the practice announced.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor successfully completed its first total ankle replacement, according to local NBC affiliate News Center Maine.

Birmingham, Ala.-based Encompass Health and Iowa City-based University of Iowa Health System signed an agreement Jan. 28 to jointly own a rehabilitation hospital for orthopedic and neurologic conditions.

Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health Plus signed an agreement to add Dignity Health Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, Calif., to its network, effective Jan. 1, reports TPG Online Daily.

Chester County (Pa.) Hospital – Penn Medicine completed its $300 million expansion Jan. 26, which expands orthopedic services at the facility, according to Daily Local News.

Galena, Kan.-based Orthopedic Specialists of the Four States signed an agreement Jan. 26 to join Mercy, reports The Joplin Globe.

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery opened an office in Hamden, Conn., to expand its sports medicine and spine services, Patch reports.

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is expanding its Kent, Ohio, facility to accommodate new services.

Vail, Colo.-based The Steadman Clinic is renowned for treating high-level professional athletes and Olympians. Last year, the practice partnered with a private equity-backed orthopedic practice company to accelerate and bolster its expansion plans.