OrthoLoneStar Launches Statewide Orthopedic Referral Initiative in Texas
OrthoLoneStar (OLS), recognized as Texas’s largest independent orthopedic practice, has unveiled a new statewide program designed to enhance referral management across its network. The initiative aims to help patients reach appropriate orthopedic specialists faster while improving collaboration and communication with referring healthcare providers at every stage of the referral journey.
This program reflects OLS’s ongoing focus on improving access to orthopedic services for patients, employers, and medical professionals throughout Texas. Through the optimization of referral processes across its divisions, the organization seeks to minimize appointment delays, streamline scheduling, and provide a more coordinated experience from referral submission to initial consultation.
The initiative was first introduced through QuickOrtho, OLS’s employer-focused care program, and has since expanded to include workers’ compensation referrals. Future phases will extend support to primary care referrals and additional referral pathways across the state.
“Patients deserve a clear and efficient path from referral to treatment,” said Tanner Sloan, Chief Operating Officer of Texas Orthopedics, an OLS division.
“We are focused on connecting individuals with the most appropriate orthopedic specialists as quickly as possible while ensuring referring providers remain informed throughout the process.”
According to Anthony Brooks, Chief Executive Officer of OrthoLoneStar, the organization remains committed to delivering high-quality orthopedic care within the communities it serves. As OLS continues its expansion across Texas, it is investing in the technology, processes, and coordination necessary to simplify access to care for both patients and healthcare partners.
To facilitate the initiative, OLS has adopted referral management solutions from Hatch, enabling greater consistency in referral intake and coordination across its various divisions.
The program forms part of OLS’s broader strategy to strengthen shared infrastructure and operational integration within its physician-led network as it continues to grow its presence throughout Texas.
“OrthoLoneStar is demonstrating how large-scale healthcare organizations can improve patient access,” said Chris Poole, CEO of Hatch. “Enhancing referral workflows helps reduce waiting times and enables patients to receive the care they need more efficiently.”
This program reflects OLS’s ongoing focus on improving access to orthopedic services for patients, employers, and medical professionals throughout Texas. Through the optimization of referral processes across its divisions, the organization seeks to minimize appointment delays, streamline scheduling, and provide a more coordinated experience from referral submission to initial consultation.
The initiative was first introduced through QuickOrtho, OLS’s employer-focused care program, and has since expanded to include workers’ compensation referrals. Future phases will extend support to primary care referrals and additional referral pathways across the state.
“Patients deserve a clear and efficient path from referral to treatment,” said Tanner Sloan, Chief Operating Officer of Texas Orthopedics, an OLS division.
“We are focused on connecting individuals with the most appropriate orthopedic specialists as quickly as possible while ensuring referring providers remain informed throughout the process.”
According to Anthony Brooks, Chief Executive Officer of OrthoLoneStar, the organization remains committed to delivering high-quality orthopedic care within the communities it serves. As OLS continues its expansion across Texas, it is investing in the technology, processes, and coordination necessary to simplify access to care for both patients and healthcare partners.
To facilitate the initiative, OLS has adopted referral management solutions from Hatch, enabling greater consistency in referral intake and coordination across its various divisions.
The program forms part of OLS’s broader strategy to strengthen shared infrastructure and operational integration within its physician-led network as it continues to grow its presence throughout Texas.
“OrthoLoneStar is demonstrating how large-scale healthcare organizations can improve patient access,” said Chris Poole, CEO of Hatch. “Enhancing referral workflows helps reduce waiting times and enables patients to receive the care they need more efficiently.”
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