Why NWOS Chose Strategic Partnership Over Traditional Consolidation
At Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists, we've always believed that independence and excellence go hand in hand. That's why, when we began evaluating strategic partnership options, we took a careful, methodical approach to ensure any decision would strengthen our practice while preserving what makes us unique.
After thorough evaluation, we're proud to announce our partnership with PELTO Health – a decision based not on marketing promises, but on proven results we witnessed from respected colleagues in our region.
Learning from Peer Success
Our decision wasn't made in isolation. We had the unique advantage of observing the success of Proliance Surgeons and Olympia Orthopaedic Associates, two established Pacific Northwest practices that chose PELTO and have thrived within their model.
Seeing their results – maintained independence, enhanced operational efficiency, improved competitive positioning – made our choice clear. They demonstrated that strategic collaboration doesn't require surrendering autonomy or compromising values.
“We are excited to join an organization of independent medical practices united in supporting growth, sharing quality metrics, and advocating for members,” said Dr. Tim Powers of NWOS.
What This Partnership Means for NWOS
Through our PELTO partnership, NWOS gains access to:
- Proven group purchasing programs that reduce operational costs
- Strategic advisory services from healthcare industry experts
- Best practices from leading independent practices nationwide
- Enhanced negotiating power while maintaining complete autonomy
Importantly, this partnership changes nothing about your experience as a patient. Our providers, locations, and commitment to exceptional care remain exactly the same. What changes is our access to resources that help us operate more efficiently behind the scenes.
Independence Through Strategic Collaboration
The healthcare landscape continues to evolve, with many practices feeling pressure to sell to private equity or join large health systems. We've chosen a different path – one that maintains physician leadership while providing the strategic advantages needed to compete and thrive.
PELTO's model aligns perfectly with our values: physician-led decision making, operational autonomy, and a commitment to independent practice success. We join a select group of practices nationwide that have chosen collaboration over consolidation.
“PELTO recognizes that independent private practice physicians typically provide the highest quality care, with low complication rates and reasonable costs,” added Dr. Powers. “By holding ourselves to high, patient-focused standards, we help ensure patient choice and drive improved outcomes across the orthopedic market.”
Our Commitment Remains Unchanged
This partnership strengthens our foundation without changing our identity. We remain the same NWOS you've trusted for over 70 years, with the same commitment to exceptional orthopedic care and the same dedication to our community.
What we've gained is a strategic advantage that ensures we can continue providing that exceptional care for years to come, while maintaining the independence that allows us to make decisions based on what's best for our patients and our practice.
We're excited about this next chapter and grateful for the continued trust you place in Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists.
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Read the full PELTO Health press release.