Gil Ortega, MD, was recently named chair of the Orthopaedic Co-Management company, in partnership with Scottsdale, Ariz.-based HonorHealth, reports the Digital Journal.
Three things to know:
1. Dr. Ortega is an orthopedic trauma surgeon with Phoenix-based Sonoran Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons. He also serves as director of the group's orthopedic trauma fellowship.
2. OrthoCM features almost 90 orthopedic surgeons.
3. Dr. Ortega will be responsible for improving the company's orthopedic services, developing clinical pathways and reducing costs where possible.