Orthopedic

Stamford, Conn.-based Spire Orthopedic Partners has appointed Leigh Herzog as chief operating officer. Ms. Herzog was previously COO of Houston-based Inception Fertility, where she helped lead national expansion efforts and standardized operations across the platform. She has more than 10…

Gainesville, Fla.-based Orthopedic Care Partners has named Rob Passaro vice president of business development. Mr. Passaro has nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare and business development. In his new role, effective Jan. 13, he will work closely with physicians…

Orthopedic surgery is rapidly migrating into ASCs and other outpatient settings. But despite advances in surgical technique, anesthesia and perioperative care, along with strong patient demand for lower-cost settings, leaders across orthopedics have said economic, policy and operational misalignment is…

Denver Orthopedic Surgery Center in Littleton, Colo., has received accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, recognizing the facility’s performance in patient safety, quality and outpatient orthopedic care. The ASC specializes in orthopedic procedures and met national standards…

UT Health San Antonio has established a multidisciplinary limb optimization program offering surgical and rehabilitative care for patients with complex limb deformity or loss due to trauma, tumor or congenital conditions. The program includes osseointegration, a direct skeletal attachment technique…

Evolve Orthopedic Partners has entered into a strategic partnership with two orthopedic and spine practices in New York to grow its network.  The MSO teamed up with Syracuse (N.Y.) Orthopedic Specialists and New York Spine & Wellness Center based in…

Smith+Nephew is buying Integrity Orthopaedics to expand its shoulder portfolio. The acquisition includes Integrity Orthopaedics’ Tendon Seam rotator cuff repair technology and is part of Smith+Nephew’s RISE strategy to accelerate growth, according to a Jan. 12 news release. Integrity Orthopaedics’…

Riverside Orthopedic and Spine Center, part of Kankakee, Ill.-based Riverside Healthcare, has added Didi Omiyi, MD.  Dr. Omiyi is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of hip and knee disorders, including adult reconstruction and total joint surgery, according…

Orthopedics is under growing strains, ranging from AI disruptions and workforce shortages to reimbursement pressures and prior authorization delays.  Below, seven industry leaders single out the most urgent issue they believe threatens patient access, practice sustainability and the future of…

U.S. Orthopaedic Partners named Deepak Nalli as senior vice president of RCM, according to a Jan. 12 LinkedIn post. He previously worked with Spire Orthopedic Partners, according to his LinkedIn profile. Mr. Nalli’s other experiences include Center for Vein Restoration,…