Practice Management

Becker's has reported on several practice closures in the spine and orthopedic industries over the last few years. 

Between Medicare cuts and changes in insurer policies, orthopedic leaders have to think strategically when it comes to payer negotiations.

Orthopedic Care Partners affiliated with Palm Beach Hand to Shoulder in Palm Beach, Fla., according to a Jan. 31 news release.

Colorado-based BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 8 for its new location in Broomfield, Colo. 

The Carrollton (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic has rebranded, changing its logo and its name to OrthoWest, and plans to open a fourth location, according to a Jan. 25 report from The City Menus. 

Becker's reported on two orthopedic practices paying to resolve lawsuits and billing claims in the last 7 days. 

Memphis, Tenn.-based Tri-State Orthopaedics agreed to pay more than $540,000 to resolve allegations it improperly billed TennCare, Tennessee's Medicaid program, the state's attorney general's office said Jan. 24.

The cloud of CMS pay cuts and payer struggles looms over orthopedic practices as the new year is in full swing.

Rothman Orthopaedic Surgery Center in Bensalem, Pa., was ranked as one of the cleanest by CMS' Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems.

Cincinnati-based Mercy Health has finalized its planned acquisition of Paducah-based Orthopedic Institute of Western Kentucky, according to a Jan. 20 report from the Times Leader.