The Birth of Ortho Florida A Response to Industry Challenges

The story of Ortho Florida’s creation is one of resilience and a commitment to providing exceptional orthopedic care while preserving the independence of its member practices. In the early 2000s, the healthcare landscape was undergoing a significant transformation. Venture capital and private equity acquisitions were becoming increasingly common in the medical field, and many providers found themselves at a crossroads between maintaining autonomy and succumbing to corporate pressures.

The twelve founding members of Ortho Florida, however, experienced firsthand the challenges and pitfalls of venture capital and corporate acquisitions. The collapse of a venture capital management company acquisition became a turning point in their careers. They realized that to ensure the long-term success of their practices and the quality of patient care, they needed to break away from corporate control and embrace their autonomy as independent practitioners.