Practice Management

In the realm of consolidation, physicians continue to move between private and employed practice.

Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center submitted plans for a new outpatient center near the west side of Chicago.

Tampa, Fla.-based Physician Partners of America opened the first phase of its Orlando (Fla.) Medical Pavilion.

In September, Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic will break ground on a new location in Tallahassee, the Tallahassee Democrat reports.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana selected Muncie, Ind.-based IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery, the Muncie Journal reported.

University of Florida Health in Gainesville opened its UF Health Comprehensive Spine Center.

Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics secured commercial financing for its new surgery center in East Providence, R.I.

Tupelo, Miss.-based North East Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and North Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Clinic of Tupelo have plans to merge next month, according to the Daily Journal.

Vanderbilt Bone & Joint Franklin (Tenn.) welcomed 20 providers and added pediatric services.

CMS estimates the average American spends $10,000-plus annually on healthcare.