360 Orthopedics Recognized as One of Florida's First Workers' Compensation Centers of Excellence

Sarasota-Manatee orthopedic practice earns designation recognizing excellence in access, communication, care coordination and return-to-work processes for injured workers

SARASOTA, Fla. , Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 360 Orthopedics, a premier orthopedic practice serving Sarasota and Manatee counties, has been recognized as one of the first orthopedic practices in Florida to receive the Center of Excellence (COE) designation for workers' compensation care.

The designation recognizes healthcare providers that have established high standards for the administrative, operational and care-coordination processes essential to treating employees injured on the job.

For injured workers, navigating the workers' compensation system can add complexity to an already difficult experience. Timely access to medical care, accurate documentation, effective communication and coordinated return-to-work planning can help keep both the claim and the patient's recovery moving forward.

"This recognition reflects something we have worked very hard to accomplish — creating a workers' compensation program that puts the injured worker at the center while also recognizing the needs of employers, adjusters and nurse case managers," said EJ Ledesma, CEO of 360 Orthopedics. "Our goal is to remove unnecessary delays and communication barriers so our physicians can focus on providing appropriate orthopedic care and helping patients recover and safely return to work."

A Higher Standard for Workers' Compensation Coordination

The Center of Excellence evaluation focuses on processes designed to facilitate efficient, coordinated workers' compensation care, including:

• Timely access to orthopedic evaluation and treatment
• Accurate documentation and medical reporting
• Effective communication among patients, employers, adjusters and nurse case managers
• Care coordination involving treatment, authorizations and follow-up
• Return-to-work planning throughout recovery

The designation recognizes the infrastructure and processes needed to effectively manage the unique requirements of occupational injuries.

For employers and insurance carriers, delays can contribute to longer periods away from work, increased claim complexity and higher costs. For injured employees, those same delays can mean uncertainty and additional time waiting for care.

As one of the first Florida practices to achieve the designation, 360 Orthopedics is helping establish a higher benchmark for supporting injured workers and the professionals responsible for coordinating their care.

About 360 Orthopedics

360 Orthopedics is a physician-owned orthopedic practice serving Sarasota and Manatee counties with comprehensive care across multiple orthopedic subspecialties. Its dedicated workers' compensation program works collaboratively with injured workers, employers, insurance carriers, adjusters and nurse case managers to facilitate timely treatment, efficient communication and safe return-to-work planning.

For more information, visit www.360-orthopedics.com.

Kate Raye, [email protected]

SOURCE 360 Orthopedics