Practice Management

Here are eight key developments from orthopedic management services orgaizations in the first quarter of 2023:

United Musculoskeletal Partners has added Orthopedic Associates to its network, management services organization said March 28.

As hospitals sever service lines, physician pay continues to drop and supply chain disruptions persist, healthcare industry professionals see both opportunities and challenges going forward. 

Edgewood, Ky.-based OrthoCincy added Ortho Louisville (Ky.) Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine under a new partnership. 

The surgery center at the Bonati Spine Institute in Hudson, Fla., was shut down after the state suspended its license, the Tampa Bay Times reported March 17.

Precision Orthopaedic Specialties in Chardon, Ohio, joined Cincinnati-based OrthoAlliance.

Many orthopedic and spine practices have weighed the decision of either taking private equity investment to support themselves or seeking other avenues to remain independent.

Wausau, Wis.-based Bone & Joint Clinic was hit with a data breach, the practice said March 10.

Here are eight spine and orthopedic practices opening or planning to open new locations that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 9:

Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics has laid off 18 employees, CEO Christopher Olivia, MD, told Becker's.