Moscow, Idaho-based Gritman Medical Center has added neurosurgeon Nicholas Levine, MD, to launch its new Gritman neurosurgery practice, which will focus on spine and brain surgery, according to a Jan. 2 report from the Daily Fly.

Park City, Utah-based Heiden Orthopedics is opening a new office in Heber City, Utah, according to a Dec. 27 report from NPR affiliate KPCW. 

Dallas-based Texas Spine Consultants, a group specializing in spine surgical management, has partnered with musculoskeletal management group United Musculoskeletal Partners. 

Four physicians are joining Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies, according to the Loveland Reporter-Herald.

Bethesda, Md.-based The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics acquired Winchester (Va.) Orthopaedic Associates, The Daily Record reported Dec. 19.

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute has opened a new Orlando-based medical pavilion, Orlando Health Medical Pavilion — Randal Park. 

There are multiple spine and orthopedic practices that are planning to open new clinic locations in 2024. Here are nine to know:

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Nova Ortho and Spine has opened its 10th location in the state in Port St. Lucie. 

St. Luke's University Health Network has opened a 52,000-square-foot orthopedic hospital in South Whitehall Township, Pa., according to a Dec. 13 report from The Morning Call. 

White River Health has opened a new orthopedic and sports medicine facility in Batesville, Ark., according to a Dec. 11 report by whiterivernow.com.

Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Wilmington (Ohio) partnered with Clinton Memorial Hospital, according to the News Journal.

Several orthopedic managment services organizations had a busy year with partnerships and leadership developments. Here's what 10 orthopedic MSOs did in 2023:

There are several factors behind what's profitable for a spine practice and what could be putting one in the red. 

BoulderCentre for Orthopedics and Spine opened a new office in Broomfield, Colo. Dec. 4.

Spine and orthopedic surgeons' decisions on where to practice is a consequential one whether they go to a hospital or a private group. Amid economic headwinds and workforce challenges in healthcare, the choice holds more weight than ever.

Medford-based Southern Oregon Orthopedics is relocating its Grants Pass, Ore.-based facility beginning Dec. 18. 

Bloomington, Minn.-based Twin Cities Orthopedics' management services company, Revo Health, has signed a lease for a 33,492-square-foot facility in Bloomington, Minn., according to a Nov. 28 report from Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. 

As spine surgeries increasingly become approved for the outpatient setting, ASC leaders are eyeing new procedure lines and growth opportunities. 

Centra Health's Southside Orthopedic practice is closing its location in Farmville, Va., The Farmville Herald reported Nov. 29.

Seattle-based Proliance Surgeons suffered a cyber attack in February, JD Supra reported Nov. 28.