AAOS Continues Surprise Billing Fight

Alix Braun, MPH

The AAOS Office of Government Relations has been focused on protecting patients from surprise medical bills and ensuring a fair process for payment dispute resolution since the issue first came into the national spotlight in 2019.

AAOS Files Amicus Brief in Support of Lawsuit Challenging No Surprises Act Rule

The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) joined in filing an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit—led by the American Medical Association and the American Hospital Association—that challenges the federal government’s implementation of the No Surprises Act.

Health Care Systems Committee Perseveres behind the Scenes

Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS

The overall goal of the Health Care Systems Committee is to enable orthopaedic surgeons to more effectively interact with the various entities (federal government, insurance companies, etc.) that affect our ability to care for patients.

Diversity Town Hall: AAOS Reports Progress, Identifies Room for Continued Improvement

Terry Stanton

In the virtual AAOS Diversity Town Hall, Anthony Johnson, MD, FAAOS, chair of the AAOS Diversity Advisory Board, presented the membership with a status update of AAOS’ efforts to expand diversity and inclusiveness within the organization and the profession.

(Re)Introducing AAOS Technology Overviews

David Jevsevar, MD, MBA, FAAOS; Ryan Pezold, MA

The AAOS Biologics Initiative, overseen by the Committee on Devices, Biologics, and Technology, has revitalized the Technology Overview program.

AAOS Board of Directors Approves Technology Overview for Concentrated Bone Marrow Aspirate for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

On Dec. 3, 2021, the AAOS Board of Directors approved the Technology Overview for Concentrated Bone Marrow Aspirate for Osteoarthritis of the Knee.

2021: A Year of Continued Growth for AAOS Registries

Erik Michalesko

For the AAOS Registry Program, 2021 was a year of significant expansion and noteworthy achievements, as it continued its growth trajectory and introduced several new visual and analytical enhancements.

How Does AAOS Choose Its Leaders?

Kristy L. Weber, MD, FAAOS

New members of the 2022 AAOS Board of Directors (BoD) will start their terms of service in March after the membership formally votes on the slate of nominees at the Business Meeting. The selection process for members to serve on the BoD can seem mysterious.

In Memoriam: Clint Devin, MD, FAAOS

Thomas (Quin) Throckmorton, MD, FAAOS

It is with pain and sadness but fond remembrance that we write to commemorate the passing of Clinton James Devin, MD, FAAOS, on Dec. 10, 2021.