How Valuable Are Healthcare Quality Rankings?

Eeric Truumees, MD

In 2010, the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act required the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to create Physician Compare (www.medicare.gov/physiciancompare), a site that aims to "provide information for consumers to encourage informed healthcare decisions" and "create explicit incentives for physicians to maximize performance."

Honoring Our Military Veteran Members

Alan S. Hilibrand, MD

On Nov. 11, Americans will once again observe Veterans Day, honoring the millions of men and women who have served in our country's armed forces throughout the world. This day is especially important for AAOS members who are veterans, or are currently serving and providing life-saving care to military personnel, their families, veterans, and civilians.