Orthopaedic Surgeons Storm Capitol Hill

Catherine Hayes

The issue of surprise medical bills for out-of-network services remains highly active in Congress. The status of legislation mentioned within this article may have changed since it was last updated on June 27. A successful advocacy strategy requires direct engagement with members of Congress and their staff.

Recently Introduced Legislation Impacts Trainees

Molly Day, MD; Kevin Cronin, MD; Samantha Tayne, MD, MBA

Legislation recently introduced in the 116th Congress supports the expansion of graduate medical education (GME) positions for medical training and facilitates interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program. Both initiatives would directly, positively affect orthopaedic surgery residents and are supported by AAOS, as well as other medical societies.

Health and Human Services Pain Management Task Force Sends Final Report to Congress

John J. McGraw, MD, FAAOS

State laws severely limiting the prescription of opioid medications have been the source of frustration for many orthopaedic surgeons over the past several years. Although well-intentioned, such regulations often inhibit physicians from providing appropriate treatment for acute pain resulting from surgery and trauma.

Orthopaedic PAC Announces Endorsement of AAOS Member Manny Sethi, MD, for U.S. Senate

The Orthopaedic Political Action Committee (OrthoPAC) of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons formally endorsed fellow member and Nashville orthopaedic trauma surgeon Manny Sethi, MD, for U.S. Senate. Dr. Sethi announced his campaign for the open Tennessee seat on June 3 and is the first top-tier Republican to launch a bid.