Payer negotiations have often been tense with physicians and practice leaders. But some orthopedic leaders have explored ways to work with payers from a mutually beneficial standpoint.
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Becker's reported on five health systems and practices with orthopedic expansion plans since Nov. 21.
Portland, Maine-based Spectrum Orthopaedics rebranded to Orthopaedic Associates of Maine and joined management services organization Growth Orthopedics, according to a Feb. 3 news release.
Geisinger has finished a $12 million expansion project at its facility in Port Matilda, Pa., according to a Jan. 29 report from the Centre Daily Times.
Since November, health systems have absorbed spine and orthopedic practices in their networks.
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Arkansas Spine and Pain in Little Rock named E. Scot Davis as CEO, Talk Business & Politics reported Jan. 29.
Baylor Medicine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine has opened an orthopedic clinic location in Houston.
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health announced its affiliation with Supply, N.C.-based Leighton Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Wilmington Biz reported Jan. 28.
Twenty physicians with Newport Beach, Calif.-based DISC Sports & Spine Center were honored by The Southern California Super Doctors, according to a Jan. 28 news release.
Mountain Valley Orthopedics in East Stroudsburg, Pa., implemented the Prescribe Fit lifestyle coaching program, according to a Jan. 27 news release.