Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute and Conner Strong & Bucklew, an insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm are partnering to form Rothman Direct.
Some members of Conner Strong & Bucklew will have access to Rothman Direct, a service for scheduling appointments, according to an April 10 company news release. Features of Rotman Direct include extended call center hours, nurse navigation services and online scheduling tool to connect with Rothman physicians.
"The partnership with Conner Strong & Buckelew strengthens our direct-to-employer channel and we are excited to provide affordable healthcare benefits to their clients and their dependents," Alex Vaccaro, MD, PhD, president of Rothman, said in the release. "The integration of Rothman Direct will provide care coordination that will enable Conner Strong & Buckelew clients the world-class treatment they need faster."