Practice Management

Lafayette-based Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists is opening the system's first ASC.

Becker's reported about 11 data breaches affecting spine and orthopedic practices that happened in 2023.

Charleston-based West Virginia University Medicine Thomas Hospitals has opened the state's first full-service, comprehensive orthopedic hospital, according to a Jan. 3 report from Metro News. 

Gunnison (Colo.) Valley Health is in talks to acquire ownership of some of Vail-Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery's locations, a spokesperson for the practice told Becker's.

East Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics has added family-owned practice Cranston, R.I.-based Orthopaedic Associates to its network of facilities. 

Moscow, Idaho-based Gritman Medical Center has added neurosurgeon Nicholas Levine, MD, to launch its new Gritman neurosurgery practice, which will focus on spine and brain surgery, according to a Jan. 2 report from the Daily Fly.

Park City, Utah-based Heiden Orthopedics is opening a new office in Heber City, Utah, according to a Dec. 27 report from NPR affiliate KPCW. 

Dallas-based Texas Spine Consultants, a group specializing in spine surgical management, has partnered with musculoskeletal management group United Musculoskeletal Partners. 

Four physicians are joining Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies, according to the Loveland Reporter-Herald.

Bethesda, Md.-based The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics acquired Winchester (Va.) Orthopaedic Associates, The Daily Record reported Dec. 19.