Bettendorf, Iowa-based ORA Orthopedics will end its orthopedic emergency and trauma coverage at MercyOne Genesis East Hospital in Davenport, Iowa, and MercyOne Genesis Illini Hospital in Silvis, Ill., effective Dec. 18, 2025.
The orthopedic group cited differences in “values” following Genesis Health System’s transition into MercyOne as the reason for its decision. ORA said the move was made to remain aligned with its mission of prioritizing patient-centered care, according to a Sept. 22 system news release.
The practice will continue providing emergency and trauma coverage at UnityPoint hospitals in Bettendorf, Iowa, as well as Rock Island, Ill., and Moline, Ill. It will also continue same-day access through its Urgent OrthoCare walk-in clinics, open daily with extended hours.
“Earlier this spring, ORA Orthopedics initiated the termination of our longstanding partnership without cause,” a MercyOne spokesperson told Becker’s in a Sept. 23 statement. “Since then, MercyOne Genesis has advanced our efforts to redefine and expand orthopedic care throughout the Quad Cities and Clinton communities, which includes introducing new providers and additional locations to complement our robust care offerings in eastern Iowa. This expansion began earlier this summer and will continue for the next few months. Patients may continue to look to MercyOne Genesis and MercyOne Clinton Medical Center for uninterrupted care in orthopedic services and beyond.”
