U.S. Orthopaedic Partners unifies 10 practices on one security system

U.S. Orthopaedic Partners has moved all 10 of its orthopedic clinics and surgery centers onto a single video security platform after a string of acquisitions. The rollout shows how the group standardized security across mixed legacy systems without replacing most existing cameras, while also cutting time spent on footage searches and expanding access control.

Why it matters: - U.S. Orthopaedic Partners now has one security system across all 10 practices, which makes it easier to investigate incidents, manage operations and support a growing network. - The rollout reduces the need for costly rip-and-replace upgrades by reusing most of the cameras already installed at acquired locations. - HR and operations teams can retrieve footage themselves, which lowers the burden on IT staff.

What happened: - U.S. Orthopaedic Partners standardized video security across its clinics and surgery centers in the southeastern United States. - The group deployed Coram AI’s physical security platform in all 10 practices. - The organization grew by acquiring existing orthopedic practices, each with its own security setup. - Some locations had outdated systems. Others had no cameras.

The details: - Randy White, senior vice president of IT and security at U.S. Orthopaedic Partners, said the group needed one solution that worked everywhere. - White said the company wanted a system that staff could use without training. - White said service quality and pricing mattered because the group is still adding practices. - White expected to replace a lot of hardware, but most existing equipment stayed in place after a walkthrough with Coram AI. - The platform now gives the organization one place to look for footage across the network. - The system has cut the time the IT team spends helping other departments find evidence. - U.S. Orthopaedic Partners is extending the same platform to access control at one existing location and at a new ambulatory surgery center.

Between the lines: - The deployment reflects a common challenge in healthcare rollups: new locations often bring inconsistent infrastructure that slows down investigations and standardization. - Coram AI’s pitch centers on modernization without replacing existing hardware, which fits groups that are still integrating acquisitions. - Ashesh Jain, CEO and co-founder of Coram AI, said a practice joining a larger group should not have to rip out its cameras to be secure. - Jain said U.S. Orthopaedic Partners needed security that could absorb a new location rather than rebuild it.

What's next: - U.S. Orthopaedic Partners will keep expanding the same security system to more use cases, starting with access control. - The company’s security platform is positioned to scale alongside future acquisitions and new facilities. - Coram AI will continue marketing the platform as a way to unify video security, access control, guest management and emergency workflows without replacing existing infrastructure.

The bottom line: - U.S. Orthopaedic Partners turned a patchwork of legacy security setups into one system that supports growth, simplifies investigations and avoids major hardware replacement.**