Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and OrthoIllinois form OrthoMidwest
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and OrthoIllinois have announced an aggregation in which the two groups will become independent divisions of a new entity named OrthoMidwest, according to a press release.
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and OrthoIllinois will retain autonomy while sharing best practices that allow each group to maximize innovation and standard of care, according to the release.
“We are committed to furthering the excellence that our respective practices offer to our patients who have musculoskeletal problems who need comprehensive care and rehabilitation. We will continue to practice with purpose, integrity and efficiency,” Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA, managing partner of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, said in the release. “This aggregation with OrthoIllinois further supports our mission to invest in research, education and innovation, as well as to deliver best-in-class orthopedic and spine care in new markets,” Cole added.
“As the health care market continues to change, we are making decisions to help secure our future as an independent practice for the benefit of our patients,” Anthony Brown, CEO of OrthoIllinois, said in the release. “Our physicians have a strong commitment to maintaining autonomy in decision-making as it pertains to the practice, while also understanding the need to become a larger subspecialized strategic partner with the payers as they change their network strategies,” Brown said.
The aggregation of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and OrthoIllinois was made official on Jan. 1, 2023.