Orthopedic

Humana has expanded its value-based program to include total shoulder replacement, beginning with six orthopedic practices, according to a Sept. 10 announcement.

Georgia Bone & Joint has added a spine surgeon and sports medicine surgeon, bringing its number of physicians to 10, according to a Sept. 10 report from The Citizen.

Orthopedic Care Partners, backed by private equity firm Varsity Healthcare Partners, affiliated with OrthoAspen (Colo.) on Sept. 10.

From a new practice opening in California to a physician suing his former employer, here are the latest orthopedic surgeons making headlines:

Blue Distinction Centers+ for Hip and Knee Replacement are hospitals and ASCs recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield for demonstrating safe, cost-effective and efficient care.

Canandaigua (N.Y.) Orthopaedic Associates' years-long partnership with Canandaigua-based UR Medicine Thompson Health is coming to an end, according to the Finger Lakes Times.

Here are five mergers and acquisitions announced in the orthopedic space in the past month:

Eleven spine or orthopedic centers opened or were announced in August:

Here are 17 orthopedic surgeons who joined or opened new practices this week:

Orthopedic surgeon Ayman Daouk, MD, is once again suing Orlando (Fla.) Health — this time for $800,000, according to the Orlando Sentinel.