Hospital officials knew outpatient migration was on the horizon for many years, but are now rethinking strategies quicker than expected as many factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, accelerated the trend.

Phoenix-based The CORE Institute expanded its presence in Michigan, merging with Advanced Foot and Ankle Specialists in Howell and Dexter.

Rancho Mirage, Calif.-based Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center marked the completion of its $68 million expansion April 27, local news outlet KESQ reports.

Atlanta-based Piedmont Healthcare has opened a neurosciences services line that has allowed the 11-hospital health system to invest in spine, brain tumor and cerebrovascular care, the Henry Herald reported April 26.

Kern Singh, MD, has lauded the benefits of awake endoscopic spine surgery, which he is using to address spinal conditions such as herniated discs at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago, NBC affiliate WMC5 reported April 26.

Spine surgeons investing in surgery centers have the potential to realize significant profit in the coming years as procedures continue to shift from inpatient to outpatient settings.

Blue Shield of California has recognized Mercy Medical Center Redding (Calif.) as a Blue Distinction Center for spine surgery, ABC affiliate KRCR reports.

Surgeons at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix removed a spinal lesion from a teenager who traveled from Europe to undergo the complex procedure, AZfamily.com reported April 23.

South Bend (Ind.) Orthopedics is implementing protocols to limit the amount of opioids physicians can prescribe to patients who undergo surgery, NBC affiliate WNDU reported April 22.

McFarland Clinic broke ground April 22 on an $18 million facility in Marshalltown, Iowa, that will provide care for 15 medical and surgical specialties, the Times-Republican reports.

Appleton, Wis.-based ThedaCare is one of three hospitals in the state to offer the Mild procedure to treat lumbar spinal stenosis, Waushara Argus reported April 21.

Nine spine surgeons discuss opportunities and inefficiencies in value-based programs and project how care models will evolve.

Cheektowaga, N.Y.-based UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is opening two new locations in the state, according to an April 21 report from Buffalo Business First.

Construction is on track for Reno (Nev.) Orthopedic Clinic's $60 million expansion of its downtown facility, Northern Nevada Business Weekly reports.

Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute named Christopher Olivia, MD, as its new CEO.

Norton Healthcare will open a neuroscience and primary care office April 26 that will bolster spine services in Bardstown, Ky.

Providence-based Ortho Rhode Island, a 25-physician group, has opened a $33 million flagship facility in Warwick, WPRI reports.

Covington, La.-based Avala Hospital has established the Avala Physician Network to meet outpatient needs related to neurology, pain management and general surgery.

Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute cut the ribbon on a new location in Hamilton, N.J., April 14, according to an Insider NJ report.

The Spine Institute of Louisiana broke ground April 9 on a $20 million multidisciplinary spine hospital in Bossier City, La., according to the Bossier Press-Tribune.