Orthopaedic Specialty Group and OrthoConnecticut announced a merger that will create a physician-led musculoskeletal care platform serving patients across Connecticut. The partnership is designed to expand access to orthopedic care, strengthen clinical collaboration, and improve operational capabilities statewide.
The combined organization will integrate the subspecialty expertise, orthopedic care services, rehabilitation capabilities, and patient care infrastructure of both groups while maintaining a physician-led operating model. According to the companies, the merger is intended to improve access to specialized musculoskeletal care closer to patients’ homes while supporting long-term clinical and operational growth.
Orthopaedic Specialty Group and OrthoConnecticut also announced a partnership with Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company, commonly known as HOPCo, to support value-based care initiatives and clinical transformation efforts. Through the partnership, the combined organization will gain access to analytics tools, digital patient engagement systems, care management technology, and value-based care infrastructure designed to improve outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
Orthopaedic Specialty Group has operated in Southern Connecticut for more than 60 years and provides surgical and nonsurgical orthopedic care, rehabilitation, and pain management services. OrthoConnecticut is a multi-specialty orthopedic and pain management platform formed through the combination of Coastal Orthopedics, Danbury Orthopedics, New Milford Orthopedics, and Connecticut Pain Care, with offices throughout Connecticut.
The companies said the partnership becomes effective immediately, with operational integration planned through a phased process over the coming months. Patients will continue working with their existing physicians and care teams during the transition.
Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company said its platform supports physician groups, health systems, payors, and suppliers through value-based care programs, outcomes management, and care transformation initiatives focused on musculoskeletal medicine.
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“This partnership represents an important step forward in our mission to deliver high-quality, physician-led orthopedic care across Connecticut. By aligning with Orthopaedic Specialty Group, we are expanding access to specialized expertise while remaining focused on clinical excellence and the patient experience.”
Paul Sirois, CEO, OrthoConnecticut
“Partnering with OrthoConnecticut allows us to collaborate with like-minded physicians who share our values and commitment to patient-centered care. Together, with the HOPCo care management platform, we can enhance access, elevate quality, and continue delivering outstanding outcomes for the communities we serve.”
Dante A. Brittis, President, Orthopaedic Specialty Group
“This collaboration exemplifies how physician-led organizations can scale thoughtfully while preserving autonomy and clinical integrity. We are proud to support this expanded platform with data-driven tools that improve outcomes and reduce variation across MSK care.”
Wael Barsoum, President And Chief Transformation Officer, Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company
