AAOS Now, February 2013
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Orthopaedic Economics 101
John R. Tongue, MD Today, I believe we need to understand the following three strong financial winds of change that confront us in our ability to access and treat our patients: Healthcare reform: For the past 2 years, the focus has been on the implementation of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), which will hit full stride in 2014, adding 30 million covered lives and causing many major, disruptive changes in the way we practice.
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Become a Media Star at the 2013 Annual Meeting
Record a Hometown Radio segment at the 2013 AAOS Annual Meeting Michael F. Schafer, MD Although not every orthopaedic surgeon can match the media success of a Sanjay Gupta, MD, or a Dr. Oz, the 2013 Annual Meeting does present an opportunity for you, as an AAOS member, to be heard on radio—through Hometown Radio interviews arranged by the Academy’s public relations department.
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One Day Is Not Enough
Until recently, recognizing the countless charitable acts—in particular, the free surgeries—performed by orthopaedic surgeons each year was a hit-and-miss affair. If a television or newspaper reporter heard about a special case, he or she could build a story around it. But all too often, such “good news” was overshadowed by reports of increasing healthcare costs, waste in the healthcare system, or medical errors.
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AAOS Brings Annual Meeting to You
Downloadable webcasts enable anytime, anywhere viewing From anywhere in the world—and at any time—you can benefit from the outstanding educational presentations at the AAOS 2013 Annual Meeting. Symposia webcasts enable you to “attend” more than 20 symposia in the following ways: During the meeting, webcasts will be streamed live to your mobile device using the AAOS Mobile Meeting Guide app or to your computer (www.aaos.org/annual).
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In Memoriam
George D. Griffin, MD June 1, 2012 Palo Alto, Calif. Kevin D. Harrington, MD Jan. 7, 2013 Mill Valley, Calif. Richard M. Klaus, MD Dec. 20, 2012 Atlanta M. Laurens Rowe Jr, MD Dec. 30, 2010 Fairport, N.Y. Alan H. Wilde, MD May 25, 2012 Broadview Heights, Ohio Richard N. Wrenn, MD Jan. 26, 2012 Charlotte, N.C.
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AAOS Board Takes Professional Compliance Actions
At its meeting on Dec. 8, 2012, the Board of Directors of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) considered a grievance filed under the AAOS Professional Compliance Program. After considering the information presented and upon recommendation of the Grievance Hearing Panel of the Committee on Professionalism, the Board took the following professional compliance action. Manuel A. Martinez, MD Westlake, Ohio Censure On Feb. 16, 2012, a grievance was filed against Manuel A.
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Pat on the Back...
Benjamin A. Alman, MD, named chairman of the department of orthopaedic surgery at Duke University School of Medicine. Frank B. Kelly Jr, MD, recipient of the first Hugh C. McLeod III, MD, Award of Excellence from the Arthritis Foundation. Seth S. Leopold, MD, named editor-in-chief of Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. L. Scott Levin, MD, FACS, elected to the American College of Surgeons Board of Regents. Gerald R.