New York Bone & Joint Specialists in New York City plans to open its fourth location later this year, the Commercial Observer reported April 3.

Andrew Dec, DO, has joined Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic to provide pain management services. 

Christopher Olivia, MD, is leaving his post as CEO of Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, effective immediately, according to a statement shared with Becker's March 30.

Fox Valley Orthopedics in Geneva, Ill. named Lauren Matteini, MD, and Shobhit Minhas, MD, as partners in the practice, the Daily Herald reported March 28.

Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Hempstead, N.Y. settled claims it viplated the Americans with Disabilities Act, the U.S. Attorney's Office for Eastern District of New York said March 28.

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United Musculoskeletal Partners has added Orthopedic Associates to its network, management services organization said March 28.

As hospitals sever service lines, physician pay continues to drop and supply chain disruptions persist, healthcare industry professionals see both opportunities and challenges going forward. 

Edgewood, Ky.-based OrthoCincy added Ortho Louisville (Ky.) Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine under a new partnership. 

The surgery center at the Bonati Spine Institute in Hudson, Fla., was shut down after the state suspended its license, the Tampa Bay Times reported March 17.

Precision Orthopaedic Specialties in Chardon, Ohio, joined Cincinnati-based OrthoAlliance.

Many orthopedic and spine practices have weighed the decision of either taking private equity investment to support themselves or seeking other avenues to remain independent.

Wausau, Wis.-based Bone & Joint Clinic was hit with a data breach, the practice said March 10.

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Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics has laid off 18 employees, CEO Christopher Olivia, MD, told Becker's.

Brian Cormican is now CEO of United Musculoskeletal Partners' Texas market, the management services organization said March 7.

San Diego Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center is joining Synergy Orthopedic Specialists in San Diego to form a group with more than 25 physicians.

Retail spine chain The Back Space was previously under Brentwood, Tenn.-based IMAC Holdings until it was sold.

Cincinnati-based Mayfield Brain & Spine has opened its fifth location in the region on Cincinnati's east side, according to a March 1 report from the Cincinnati Business Courier. 

Lynchburg-based OrthoVirginia will open a new location in Midlothian, Va. in 2024, the practice said March 2.