AAOS Now, March 2010
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The lowdown on legislation
As AAOS Now went to press, the issue of healthcare reform was still being debated, and the shape of a final bill has yet to be determined. The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has expressed its opinion to members of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. AAOS President Joseph D.
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Disasters offer lessons, opportunities
In response to recently published reports by orthopaedic surgeons who have responded to the disaster in Haiti, we would like to offer an alternative perspective. Immediately following the earthquake on Jan. 12, 2010, there was a massive outpouring of medical response by orthopaedic practitioners in the United States. This was all well-intentioned and included privately funded individuals, ad hoc “teams,” and teams associated with established nongovernmental organizations.
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John J. Callaghan, MD: Dedicated to orthopaedics
Incoming AAOS president will focus on unity, quality, and Academy’s response to Haiti disaster Education and career Dr. Callaghan, who specializes in adult hip and knee joint reconstruction, is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., and Loyola Medical School in Chicago. He completed a hip fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, and completed orthopaedic residency training at the University of Iowa.
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Academy launches new “Heroes” campaign
Campaign is a reminder of the impact of orthopaedic care In 1998, the AAOS surveyed the public to find out how much they really knew about the specialty of orthopaedics. The findings confirmed our assumptions: People don’t know much about who an orthopaedic surgeon is or what an orthopaedic surgeon does.
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“Outsider” provides insights to AAOS Board
Academy’s lay board member provides valuable patient and business insights An entrepreneur with more than 20 years of leadership experience, G. Zachary Wilhoit, CEO of Ethnic Technologies, is also a recognized expert in the field of multicultural initiatives and global diversity. Based on his talents, the AAOS elected Mr. Wilhoit as lay member to its Board of Directors in 2007. At Ethnic Technologies, a global, multichannel marketing IT company, Mr.
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AAOE offers myriad opportunities
Diagnostic imaging accreditation…maximizing reimbursement…strategic planning…capturing income opportunities…Are these some of the challenges facing your orthopaedic practice? In these economic times, it’s more important than ever to run an efficient, cost-saving, and revenue-producing practice.
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Keeping an oar–or two–in the water
Rowing and orthopaedics are the dual passions of Jo A. Hannafin, MD, PhD “After I die, they’re going to put me out on the water and set the boat on fire—that will be my last hurrah,” said Jo A. Hannafin, MD, PhD, jokingly. “I say that because it’s a reflection of what the sport of rowing means to me.” Rowing has been a major part of Dr. Hannafin’s life for more than three decades.
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Pat on the back...
Barry Waldman, MD, elected president, medical staff, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, honored with a silver award in the Specialty Care category of the 2009 Aster Awards. Council and committee chairs who take office at the end of the 2010 AAOS Annual Meeting: Edward Akelman, MD, Council on Education; Annunziato Amendola, MD, Program Committee; Daniel J. Berry, MD, Committee Appointment Program Committee; Daryll C.