The Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence and The Cardinal Orthopedic Institute announce merger

In keeping with a trend we've seen recently, (The Zangmeister Center and Columbus Oncology / Hematology Associates merger, article below) these two major orthopedic groups have announced a merger, creating a Columbus orthopedic "Super Group"  This new organization will house more than 50 orthopedic surgeons and specialists at more than 11 locations distributed throughout the central Ohio area and surrounding regions.... Seems like a recurring theme is the strength in numbers!

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/OrthopedicMerger/prweb10126490.htm


http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/print-edition/2012/12/07/independent-orthopaedic-practices.html?page=all

American Health Network named Central Ohio's first ACO

It's been an interesting ride, and I was wondering who would be the first in the market. No doubt, there will be a lot more change to come....Business first article here:

http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/blog/2013/01/columbus-gets-its-first-obamacare.html

OhioHealth Corp. has hired Rick Dunning from the University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore as its senior vice president of real estate and construction, where he oversaw planning and facilities growth for the 13 hospital system.

Business First Article Here:
http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/blog/2013/01/ohiohealth-fills-vacant-real-estate.html

Taking advantage of the still hot medical building sales market, Mount Carmel sells 2 medical office buildings

It's been no secret that the demand for medical office buildings is at an all time high, due to a few basic factors:

• Interest rates are low, and investors are seeking higher returns
• Demographics and healthcare reform point to an increasing need for facilities
• Investors see this and want to take part in the action

Many investors have had more capital to place than product to purchase. Recently, Mount Carmel sold interest in 750 Mount Carmel Mall and 444 Cleveland Avenue to Health Care REIT for $14.5 Million.

Business First Article located here:
http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2013/01/02/mount-carmel-profits-from-real-estate.html