Practice Management

The American Medical Association is urging the use of evidence-based treatment for people with substance abuse disorders.

Kevin Plancher, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in New York City, brings a public health approach to his practice.

Phoenix-based Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company signed a partnership agreement with Northern Arizona Orthopaedics, based in Flagstaff, Ariz.

Roxbury, N.C.-based Person Memorial Hospital hired Martin Senicki, DO, as the founding physician of the new Person Orthopedics, The Courier-Times reports.

The Nashville-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center orthopedic residency program partnered with Osso VR to use the virtual reality training platform in surgical education.

Overland Park, Kan.-based St. Luke's Health System received a $25 million donation, according to The Kansas City Star.

Frisco, Texas-based Star Orthopedics and Sports Medicine opened in early May, according to Community Impact. 

Hattiesburg (Miss.) Clinic began construction to two new facilities at its Tatum Park campus in Hattiesburg, according to Hattiesburg American.

Georgetown, S.C.-based Tidelands Health and Birmingham, Ala.-based Encompass Health partnered to open a new inpatient rehabilitation facility in Little River, S.C., according to WMBF News.

Kyle, Texas-based Seton Medical Center Hays is boosting its brain and spine services, according to Community Impact Newspaper.