Practice Management

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' board of directors has approved a plan to construct a new headquarters in Rosemont, Ill.

The Center for Neurosciences, Orthopaedics & Spine, based in Dakota Dunes, S.D., has opened CNOS Northside Clinic in Sioux City, according to a Sioux City Journal report.

Many orthopedic physician practices are looking at possible mergers with other practices or integration with hospital or other healthcare business operations to survive in the market and increase growth and patient resources.

Four orthopedic specialists have joined Carroll Health Group Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Westminster, Md.

Timothy Payne, MD, joined the Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont, Minn., according to the Fairmont Sentinel.

Edward Marcheschi, MD, a sports medicine and concussion management specialist, has joined The Christ Hospital Physicians in Cincinnati.

Kristopher Avant, DO, has joined the medical staff at Bone and Joint Hospital at St. Anthony in Oklahoma City, according to the Edmond Sun.

The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City will open its new Lerner Children's Pavilion next month.

Ortho Michigan opened a new location in Fenton, making three offices for the orthopedic practice, according to Patch.

LifeBridge Health, based in Baltimore, will expand its orthopedic offerings, according to a Baltimore Sun report.