Practice Management

Newark, Del.-based First State Orthopaedics opened a new facility in Dover, Del., according to the Delaware State News.

Here are eight hospitals and health systems expanding spine programs.

Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network opened AHN Neurosurgery at Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie, Pa, YourErie.com reports.

Women's Choice Award named Fall River, Mass.-based Saint Anne's Hospital as one of America's Best Hospitals for Orthopedics, Sippican Week reported. This is the second year the hospital received the award.

Joseph Dewitt, DO, used 3D-printed technology to create a replica of a patient's spine before surgery at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Mich., according to WILX 10.

Aspen Valley (Colo.) Hospital's OrthoAspen specialist group is entering into a co-management partnership with New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery, The Aspen Times reported.

In 2008, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons developed the NeuroPoint Alliance to improve the quality of neurosurgical care. The database is a central registry for members to track acquisitions, analysis and clinical data reporting.

Greenville, S.C.-based Carolina Spine & Health unveiled a new location in Spartanburg, S.C., according to GoUpstate.com.

When a group of surgeons decided to apply the lean principles made popular by the Toyota plant to spinal fusion procedures, they were able to deliver better value for care.

Raleigh, N.C.-based Compass Surgical Partners and five surgeons are teaming up to develop a new spine- and orthopedic-focused outpatient center in Fort Meyers, Fla.