State Regulators Determine Closure of Waterford Orthopedic Practice Did not Require Permission

WATERFORD, CT - State regulators have okayed the closure of an orthopedic practice in Waterford, as reported by The Day.

The state Office of Health Care Access have determined that Hartford HealthCare’s decision to close an orthopedic practice did not require the agency’s permission, according to The Day. The practice was located in the Crossroads Professional Building.

The decision was made in regards to the recent closure of Backus Physician Services Orthopedic Surgery, The Day reported. OHCA said that, based on information provided to them, they determined the move does not constitute a termination of inpatient or outpatient services by a hospital.

Read the full story at The Day.

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