FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2025
Tamara Schaffert
Olympia Orthopaedic Associates
360-701-8766
Tschaffert@olyortho.com
OLYMPIA, WA – Four independent orthopedic practices, representing more than 200 physicians across Washington State, announced today the launch of Washington Orthopaedic Value Network (WOVN), effective June 2025.
Together, Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists (Spokane County), Olympia Orthopaedic Associates (Thurston County), Proliance Surgeons (greater King County) and Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery (Clark County), collectively deliver orthopedic care to millions of patients annually.
The network was created to provide employers and health plans with improved access, lower costs and higher quality orthopedic care through coordinated, outcome-focused treatment protocols.
“As healthcare continues to face challenges, the ability to deliver results-driven value-based care is essential to patients, health plans and employers,” said Dr. Gregory Byrd, MD, WOVN Board Chair and Olympia Orthopaedic Associates’ Managing Partner. “WOVN provides direct collaboration with experts in orthopedic care, across the entire state of Washington, offering a proven strategy to improve patient outcomes while controlling costs.”
The four practices will maintain their independence while sharing clinical protocols, outcome data and best practices. WOVN plans to offer direct contracts with employers and health plans, focusing on measurable improvements in patient satisfaction, recovery times and cost per episode of care.
“This collaboration allows us to combine our expertise while preserving the personalized care that independent practices provide,” said Dr. John Pryor, MD, WOVN Board Member and President of Proliance Surgeons. “Patients benefit from our coordinated approach without losing the local, physician-led care they value.”
WOVN represents a new model for specialty healthcare delivery, where independent practices can compete effectively with large health systems while maintaining physician autonomy and local decision-making.
ABOUT NORTHWEST ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS
Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists (NWOS) is the largest independent orthopedic group in the Inland Northwest, offering comprehensive care in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, interventional pain management, and physical and hand therapy. The physician-owned practice operates multiple clinics, Express walk-in locations, physical therapy locations, and ambulatory surgery centers in Spokane and Spokane Valley. NWOS combines advanced techniques with patient-centered care, proudly maintaining its independence to focus on what matters most: delivering excellence in orthopedic care.ABOUT OLYMPIA ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES
Olympia Orthopaedic Associates (Oly Ortho), a Center of Excellence for Quality, is the largest full-service orthopedic group in the South Puget Sound region. Since 1972, our focus has been providing excellent care and improving the quality of life for the communities we serve. Our leading specialists offer a full scope of orthopedic care, pain management, sports medicine, and physical therapy. The organization currently operates three locations, including an ambulatory surgery center and Rapid Orthopaedic Care (ROC) Urgent Clinic, with a new ambulatory surgery center and clinic to open in 2026.
ABOUT PROLIANCE SURGEONS
Proliance Surgeons is a leading specialty surgical group serving Washington state, including Benton, Island, King, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom Counties. Highly trained specialists provide expertise in orthopedics, ENT, general surgery, ophthalmology, plastic surgery, and more. The organization performs over 68,000 surgeries and procedures each year and operates 90+ locations, including multiple orthopedic urgent care and ambulatory surgery centers across the region. Proliance Surgeons is committed to delivering physician-led, world-class patient care.
ABOUT REBOUND ORTHOPEDICS & NEUROSURGERY
For over 50 years, the doctors and staff of Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery have remained dedicated experts in treating bone, joint, muscle, brain and nerve injuries and conditions. With numerous state-of-the-art facilities throughout Vancouver, WA, Portland, OR, Lake Oswego, OR, and the surrounding areas, Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery is committed to providing the highest level of specialized treatment for the ankle, back, brain, elbow, foot, hand, hip, knee, neck, shoulder, spine and wrist, including family medicine, joint replacement and revision, neurosurgery, orthopedic trauma, physical medicine and rehabilitation and sports medicine care.
