Orthopedic Institute Building a New State-of-the-Art Facility in Tea, South Dakota

Congratulations to Orthopedic Institute on Their New State-of-the-Art Facility!

The OrthoForum is thrilled to congratulate Orthopedic Institute on their exciting move to a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Tea, South Dakota! Set to open in early 2025, this 80,000-square-foot clinic represents a bold step forward in delivering extraordinary orthopedic care to their community and beyond.

Orthopedic Institute’s new location is more than just a change in address; it’s a commitment to innovation, accessibility, and patient-centered care. The expanded facility was designed to meet the growing needs of their patients, offering a range of comprehensive services under one roof.

Read their full announcement here.

You can see the first lighting of their new sign in their holiday video below…

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies Welcomes Wayne Fraleigh as Chief Executive Officer

FORT COLLINS, COLO. (September 6, 2024) – Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR) is proud to announce Wayne Fraleigh as its new Chief Executive Officer. With a strong track record in healthcare leadership and a commitment to innovative patient care, Fraleigh brings a wealth of experience that will guide Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies to its next chapter of growth and excellence.

Fraleigh joins OCR with over 23 years of progressive leadership responsibilities. His experience combined with his clinical training make him a valuable asset to OCR. Most recently, he served as the Chief Operating Officer for Bon Secours Mercy Health in Greenville, South Carolina, overseeing over 450 primary care and multispecialty physicians and providers in 65 ambulatory locations. He also was the Vice President of the Orthopedics and Neuroscience Service Lines at Bon Secours Mercy Health- Cincinnati and Chief Operating Officer of Ambulatory Services at Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, TX.

“We are excited to welcome Wayne to our team,” said Rocci Trumper, Board President and Orthopaedic Surgeon. “His vision and expertise are perfectly aligned with OCR’s goals, and he will play a pivotal role in our continued success.”

Fraleigh is an expert in developing physician models, medical group operations, service line strategies, and executing growth initiatives. He enjoys developing strong leaders, aligning stakeholders, and driving key metrics. His divisions have consistently experienced significant growth and improvements in volume, market share, customer experience, care coordination, and profit margins.

Fraleigh’s commitment to continuous learning is evident in his educational background. He holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Arizona. He is also an Orthopaedic Certified Specialist (OCS) and Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE).

About Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies

There are over 90 providers at Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR), including over 45 physicians specialized in the medicine of motion. By providing orthopaedic, spine, sports medicine, concussion, and podiatry care, OCR physicians have helped thousands of adults and children accelerate treatment, recovery, and return-to-sport. Serving the residents of Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska since 1969, OCR has six medical campuses located in Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Longmont, Lafayette, and Westminster.

To learn more about Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies, visit www.orthohealth.com.

DMOS Orthopaedic Centers Announces Promotions for Two Key Leaders

DMOS Orthopaedic Centers Announces Promotions for Two Key Leaders

For Immediate Release

July 19, 2024

West Des Moines, Iowa | Over the past several years DMOS has seen significant growth.  This growth, coupled with the ongoing changes in the healthcare landscape DMOS recognized the need to be increasingly diligent about response time, more agile work processes and streamlined operations. As a result, DMOS Orthopaedic Centers CEO, Rich Green and Board of Directors President, Dr. Nick Honkamp announced yesterday the promotion of two key leaders.  Kelli Anderson has been promoted to Chief Operations Officer, formerly Director of Revenue Cycle.  Kelli will have continued responsibility over Revenue Cycle in addition to taking on Ancillary Clinic Operations, Case Management and Workers’ Compensation.  Renee Pile has been promoted to Chief People, Policy and Privacy Officer formerly Director of Compliance and Employment.  Renee will have continued responsibility over Human Resources and Compliance as well as take on Health Information Management, Information Technology, Marketing and Patient Experience oversight. Please join DMOS in congratulating these women on their recent promotions and commitment to excellence.

Media Contact:
Holly Birkey, MBA
Director of Marketing
hbirkey@dmos.com
515-224-5147

 About DMOS Orthopaedic Centers

Since 1955, DMOS Orthopaedic Centers has been the preferred provider of orthopaedic care and services in Central Iowa.  With locations in Ankeny, Des Moines, Urbandale and West Des Moines, DMOS offers comprehensive Orthopaedic Care and Surgery, Urgent Injury Clinics, Physical and Hand Therapy, MRI and X-Ray, Spine Center and Interventional Physiatry and Sports Performance and Rehab through Engineered Performance by DMOS.  To learn more about DMOS, visit DMOS.com and follow on social media @dmosortho or call 515-224-1414

TCO Announces Rheumatology Addition

TCO Announces Rheumatology Addition

Shout out to OrthoForum member Twin Cities Orthopedics for their launch of rheumatology as an added specialty service! “Rheumatology and orthopedics have a natural synergy,” said TCO Chief Operating Officer Janet Benton. “We’re excited to provide patients with a multidisciplinary team of specialists who will work together to develop personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs. This collaborative approach not only leads to better outcomes, but also a better patient experience.” Kudos to you! Read more.

Carrell Clinic Foundation March Newsletter

Carrell Clinic Foundation March Newsletter

The OrthoForum is proud to support the Carrell Clinic Foundation. The close alignment of our missions – including effective, appropriate, affordable patient care – makes this a meaningful and impactful partnership. See some of their great work and meet some of their patients in the CCF March newsletter.

OrthoForum ASCs Named America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers!

OrthoForum ASCs Named America's Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers!

Congrats to our OrthoForum ASCs–Reno Orthopedic Surgery Center and Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center–who made the list of America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers! Thanks to Money magazine for giving patients and employers visibility into excellence!