OrthoConnecticut reported a network breach possibly affecting thousands of patients to HHS on April 26.

Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network and Highmark Health have cut the ribbon on a $6.5 million sports medicine and sports performance training facility at the Erie (Pa.) Sports Center, according to a May 1 report from Erie News Now. 

Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy has had a big year when it comes to expanding its footprint in the state. 

Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute reduced its expenses 11.3% in the first quarter compared to the same period in 2023.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Atlantis Orthopedics and Port St. Lucie-based South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine have plans to merge with a May launch.

Tennova Healthcare-LaFollette (Tenn.) Medical Center has added orthopedic services in the area through the introduction of Tennova Orthopedics-LaFollette, according to an April 30 news release published by 1450 WLAF.

OrthoIndy has opened a new surgical facility in Westfield, Ind., that will focus on same-day outpatient procedures, including fracture repair and sports medicine and arthroscopic surgeries on shoulders, knees, ankles, wrists, hands and feet, according to an April 29 report from the Towne Post Network. 

Rock Springs, Wyo.-based Aspen Mountain Medical Center has opened a new spine and pain management clinic at its Aspen Mountain facility, according to an April 30 report from SweetWaterNow. 

The Brain and Spine Institute at UConn Health officially opened its doors on April 29 in Farmington, Conn., down the street from UConn Health's main campus. 

Bon Secours Piedmont Orthopedics has opened its sixth location in Greenville, S.C., and will specialize in treating spine and hand issues, according to an April 28 report from the Greenville Journal. 

A 400,000-square-foot, 30-story medical office building in New York City, where the Hospital for Special Surgery will be a tenant, has been topped out, according to an April 26 report from Commercial Property Executive.

Los Angeles-based Commons Clinic is investing $9.75 million in Marina Orthopedic & Spine Institute in the same city.

Some independent orthopedic groups will join a management service organization or a health system to support themselves. 

Lexington-based University of Kentucky has broken ground on a $781 million project that will house its comprehensive spine center, according to an April 25 report from NPR affiliate WUKY. 

Fort Myers-based Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida has completed construction on its new, 60,000-square-foot medical office building and corporate headquarters. 

Louisville, Ky.-based Commonwealth Pain & Spine has partnered with Woodward Development and Construction to open an ASC in Evansville, Ind., according to an April 24 report from the TriState Homepage.

The FTC voted April 23 to ban noncompete agreements in employment, a move that has yielded mixed reaction from spine surgeons.

Peora, Ill.-based OSF Health signed a clinical co-management agreement with OrthoMidwest, according to an announcement in WCMY.

Dror Paley, MD, in partnership with León Mora, MD, will launch the Instituto Paley LatinoAmerica in July.

Las Vegas Concierge Orthopedics has relocated and is celebrating the addition of the Iovera system for knee pain, according to an April 22 report from Nevada Business.