HOPCo’s Year in Partnerships, Value-Creation and Growth

HOPCo launched a first of its kind, statewide clinically integrated network (CIN) across Arizona to improve quality outcomes and savings for MSK care across the region.  The MSK-focused CIN utilizes HOPCo’s advanced Medical Economics and analytics infrastructure and involves more than 175 musculoskeletal specialists from multiple practice settings across the state to deliver greater value for patients in the region.

A large orthopedic practice based in St. Augustine, Florida, that has been providing high-quality care in St. Johns County for over 20 years.  This practice partnered with HOPCo’s existing Jacksonville-based partner, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists, to expand its footprint and clinical offerings.  Orthopaedic Associates of St. Augustine also adopted the Southeast Orthopedic Specialists brand to create one of the largest musculoskeletal platforms in Florida.

A 200+ provider practice that has been providing care for over 30 years in the Greater Philadelphia region across 28 practice locations.  This partnership was HOPCo’s first entry into the Northeast market and served as the flagship practice for the region.  It is now developing unique clinically integrated partnerships with musculoskeletal physician practices, health systems, and payors throughout Pennsylvania and the surrounding regions.

HOPCo partnered with Florida Blue, the state’s Blue Cross Blue Shield plan, to create a large, statewide clinically integrated network (CIN) across Florida with more than 350 MSK specialists engaged in advanced MSK-focused value-based care initiatives.  HOPCo has developed a growing network of community physicians and facilities treating bone, muscle and ligament conditions to participate in its Musculoskeletal Outcomes Management Program and risk-shared incentives.

Pardee UNC Healthcare partnered with HOPCo to create the region’s first and only destination center for orthopedics, spine and neurosurgery.  HOPCo’s unique “hospital within a hospital” model will utilize space within the hospital’s existing orthopedic unit and add state-of-the-art technology to expand clinical services and improve efficiencies.

HOPCo acquires the innovative UK-based technology platform which has been leading adaptive and meaningful physician and patient engagement to drive better MSK clinical outcomes across multiple countries.  FHW’s innovative software, including msk.ai, has unique capabilities, including remote patient monitoring (RPM) with real-time patient feedback and artificial intelligence that can help track and monitor patients throughout their musculoskeletal care journey via patient-friendly technology.

One of the most respected and highly trained growing group of neurosurgeons who have been practicing in the Phoenix area for decades, joins The CORE Institute, a large HOPCo-managed MSK physician practice.  Arizona Neurosurgery & Spine at The CORE Institute will help enhance the spine care program at The CORE Institute and The CORE Institute Specialty Hospital by offering neurosurgical procedures that range from complex spinal reconstruction to microsurgery for brain aneurysms and tumors.

After Tahoe Fracture and Spine Nevada partnered together under HOPCo’s Nevada platform in 2021, in 2022, the groups launched a new unified brand in the market, known as The Swift Institute.  The combined practice created the largest fully-integrated MSK practice in Nevada with over 65 MSK specialty providers.  This year, the practice has added 6 physicians and continues to grow its footprint to deliver quality clinical outcomes and value across the region.

A 22 provider practice with a four-decade long reputation for outstanding care, Orthopedic Center of Florida partnered with HOPCo to be leaders in value-based care and expand their current footprint beyond Ft. Myers, Florida.  One of its first objectives was to add additional providers and launch a new clinic in Naples, Florida.  This location is scheduled to open in January 2023 and has already added 4 new musculoskeletal providers dedicated to this new location.

A group of 11 orthopedic and spine specialists based in Madison, WI.  The musculoskeletal practice has partnered with HOPCo to utilize its practice management platform, clinical quality tracking, analytics and medical economics infrastructure to enable them to focused on value-based care initiatives  and grow across their region.

Based in Hollywood, Florida, this academic medical center is one of the most recognized health systems in Florida.  Memorial Health System partnered with HOPCo to support its growing musculoskeletal service line.  The partnership will enhance the quality of care, including access and coordination, advance clinical outcomes improvement initiatives, and improve the patient experience throughout the region.

A group of over 50 upper extremity subspecialized providers focusing on high-quality hand, wrist, arm, elbow and shoulder care for five decades across 15 locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.  One of the most respected and academically active upper extremity physician practices in the US, Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center joined the HOPCo platform and partnered with Premier Orthopaedics to create one of the largest musculoskeletal platforms in the US and in Pennsylvania.  Combined, the two groups have over 50 locations and more than 265 musculoskeletal providers.