Independent orthopedic groups are banding together in Washington state to protect their role in a rapidly consolidating healthcare market.

Four practices — Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists in Spokane, Olympia Orthopaedic Associates, Proliance Surgeons and Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery, both in Seattle — have formed the Washington Orthopaedic Value Network, representing more than 200 physicians.

Four independent orthopaedic groups in Washington — Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists in Spokane, Olympia Orthopaedic Associates , Proliance Surgeons and Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery, both in Seattle — have formed the Washington Orthopaedic Value Network (WOVN). The alliance represents more than 200 physicians providing care to millions of patients across the state, according to a July 29 news release sent to Becker’s.