OrthoAtlanta partnered with Atlanta-based Piedmont Healthcare to create Piedmont Orthopedics.
Four things to know:
1. The partnership took effect Feb. 1 and aims to provide musculoskeletal and sports-related care across Georgia. OrthoAtlanta has 40 physicians and physiatrists as well as 37 advanced practice providers.
2. Both organizations provide care for the state's elite athletes; Piedmont is the official healthcare provider for the University of Georgia Athletic Association and sponsor of Atlanta United FC while OrthoAtlanta also provides coverage for Atlanta United FC, Atlanta Gladiators and the Clayton State University Athletics.
3. OrthoAtlanta has 13 integrated musculoskeletal centers and seven outpatient imaging centers. It also has two ASCs and 13 outpatient physical therapy sites.
4. Piedmont is a nonprofit health system with more than 750 locations serving 2.5 million patients in Georgia.