Practice Management

U.S. Orthopaedic Partners named JR Woodall, MD, PhD, chair of its board of directors, and Stephen Samelson, MD, was named chair of the physician board.

From new clinic openings to rebrandings, here are five orthopedic practice moves happening in the Northeast, as reported by Becker's since Jan. 7:

From new leaders to practice acquisitions, here are updates from 10 orthopedic programs since Jan. 16.

Boston-based Mass General Brigham has opened a 14,000-square-foot sports medicine and orthopedic walk-in center.

Good Shepherd Orthopedics, part of Hermiston, Ore.-based Good Shepherd Health Care System, is relocating to a new facility in Hermiston, according to a Feb. 5 report from NBC affiliate Non Stop Local. 

Penn State Health and Lancaster Orthopedic Group, both in Pennsylvania, inked an affiliation agreement that took effect Jan. 31.

Here are five spine and orthopedic companies that have recently appointed new presidents and CEOs, as reported by Becker's since Jan. 27:

Orthopedic spine surgeon Antonio Webb, MD, has opened a spinal clinic in Schertz, Texas, according to a Feb. 3 report from News 4 San Antonio.

Michael Boblitz began his role as CEO of Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic on Feb. 3, according to a news release from the practice.

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.