In the past month, eight orthopedic practices have linked up with hospitals and health systems:
OrthoAtlanta partnered with Atlanta-based Piedmont Healthcare to create Piedmont Orthopedics.
Galena, Kan.-based Orthopedic Specialists of the Four States signed an agreement Jan. 26 to join Chesterfield, Mo.-based Mercy.
Craig, Colo.-based Memorial Regional Health on Jan. 22 partnered with Steamboat Orthopaedic and Spine Institute in Steamboat Springs, Colo.
Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and TriHealth, both based in Cincinnati, opened a renovated office providing spine and sports medicine care on Jan. 14.
Independent group practice OrthoCincy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is joining forces with Lawrenceburg, Ind.-based Highpoint Health to expand orthopedic and sports medicine services in Southeastern Indiana.
Twelve providers from Norman-based Oklahoma Sports & Orthopedics Institute are now practicing at SSM Health Bone & Joint clinics throughout central Oklahoma. SSM Health said the partnership will enable it to expand orthopedic offerings and concentrate on patient success.
Orlando (Fla.) Health plans to build a $250 million orthopedic hospital after acquiring one of the area's largest independent orthopedic practices.
Conway (Ark.) Regional Health System acquired Conway Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center, taking over the group's management and operations effective Jan. 2.