Orthopedics

Patient-centered care is becoming a key focus of many health system and hospital leaders as they strive to improve quality of care and patient satisfaction. Hospitals committed to patient-centered care need to ensure patient-centeredness is not just a guiding philosophy,…

Chesterfield, Mo.-based Mercy announced it is tearing down an existing steel structure at its Mercy River Valley campus in Fort Smith, Ark., to create a $42 million new orthopedic hospital.

Orthopedic and spine service lines represent great opportunities and challenges for facilities, both acute and ambulatory. They require strong leadership, savvy negotiation with surgeons and payors and clearly defined, evidence-based quality protocols. As facilities move toward treating patients through the…

Kenmore (N.Y.) Mercy Hospital, part of Buffalo, N.Y.-based Catholic Health, is planning a $5.7 million orthopedics unit to meet growing patient demand, according to a Buffalo Business First report.

Gastroenterologist Nagib Toubia, MD, has joined Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology in Oklahoma City, according to a news release.

Gastroenterologist Daniel Shats, MD, has joined West Virginia Gastroenterology and Endoscopy in Elkins, according to a news release.

Holland (Mich.) Hospital has started building a new orthopedic, spine and neurosurgery unit at a cost of about $10 million, according to a Michigan Live report.

Thomas K. Miller, MD, serves as the medical director and a physician owner of Roanoke Ambulatory Surgery Center. He weighs in on what the orthopedic market for ambulatory surgery centers will look like as it evolves over the next 12…

Best practices and evidence-based care are becoming increasingly important for hospitals as they work to improve quality and reduce costs. Basing clinical care and financial decisions on data will be crucial for hospitals to ensure they meet goals in every…

Cleveland-based MetroHealth System is opening a comprehensive spine center, according to a WEWS report.