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Nicole Monsky, who was an executive at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery, was named chief marketing officer for Greenwich, Conn.-based Spire Orthopedic Partners.

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Franklin-based Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee opened an urgent care clinic in Brentwood, Tenn., Williamson Source reported Dec. 9.

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Atlanta-based Resurgens Orthopaedics has partnered with New York City-based private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe to build an orthopedic platform.

Hospital for Special Surgery used a donation to establish a wellness center for its staff, according to a Dec. 8 news release. 

Akron, Ohio-based Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center named Terrence Deis its new chief administration officer, the practice said in a Dec. 8 news release.

Revo Health, a managed services organization spun off of Minneapolis-based Twin Cities Orthopedics, has promoted three leaders to chief executive roles.

Becker's Spine Review reported on several orthopedic practice mergers and acquisitions in 2021, and some significant deals were announced or closed at the beginning or end of the year.

Marion (Ind.) Health Network is planning a hospital in Gas City, Ind. featuring spine and orthopedic care, The Echo reported Dec. 6.

Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.-based American Orthopedic Partners named Ted Schlegel, MD, as senior vice president of clinical excellence, according to a Dec. 6 news release.

Brentwood, Tenn.-based IMAC Holdings named two new hires and a promotion within the company, according to a Dec. 2 news release.

Cincinnati-based Advanced Spine & Pain Management was among five providers that recently agreed to pay a settlement and begin a corrective action plan for potential HIPAA violations.

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Thomas Cartwright, MD, opened a spine clinic in Texas, according to a Dec. 1 news release.

Boulder (Colo.) Neurosurgical & Spine Associates experienced a data breach in September that could have exposed the personal information of 21,450 patients.

Baltimore-based University of Maryland Orthopaedics leased space in a building in Hunt Valley, Md., Baltimore Business Journal reported Nov. 30.

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery opened an office in Wilton, Conn., The Wilton Bulletin reported Nov. 29.