Practice Management

Alexandria, La.-based Rapides Regional Medical Center became the first in the state to offer the Brainlab neurological suite.

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.