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.

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.

In an Effort to Cut Costs, Domestic Medical Tourism Takes Off

Eeric Truumees, MD

Editor’s note: This editorial concludes a two-part series on medical tourism. The first editorial appeared in the May issue of AAOS Now. Visit www.aaosnow.org to read more. Medical tourism refers to patient travel specifically for medical wellness services. Part one of this editorial discussed the issue of patients traveling abroad for orthopaedic and other healthcare services. Primary drivers for such trips include costs and access to care.

Academy Develops New Core Values

Kerri Fitzgerald

As part of the Academy’s newly developed five-year Strategic Plan (see article on page 43 for more information), the leadership decided to overhaul AAOS’ core values, defined as the Academy’s key beliefs, assumptions, and values expressed through actions and behaviors.

Communications Cabinet Seeks to Improve Member Access to Information and Resources

Stuart J. Fischer, MD

Communication about the Academy with key stakeholders is more important than ever. We are competing for our members’ attention and must be nimble, efficient, and creative. The Communications Cabinet has been working on your behalf to clearly communicate the organization’s strategic direction and business goals.

AAOS Encourages Members to Follow the CAP and Volunteer

Joseph A. Bosco III, MD

The AAOS leadership encourages members to apply to volunteer for one of many councils/cabinets, committees, or advisory boards. It is AAOS’ goal to have as many of its members involved in the governance structure as possible and to appoint as many individuals as possible who have not been previously involved. However, it is also equally important to match the most qualified individuals with the specific positions available.

Share Your Content with the Only Video Website Dedicated to Orthopaedics

Share Your Content with the Only Video Website Dedicated to Orthopaedics Discover more ways to submit your videos to AAOS. The Academy recently completed its call for abstracts for OVT Plus submission for the AAOS 2020 Annual Meeting. Did you know that the Orthopaedic Video Theater (OVT) offers a way to submit videos and have them published faster?

In Memoriam

William E. Garrett Jr, MD May 4, 2019 Durham, N.C. O. Tom Johns Jr, MD March 31, 2019 Murfreesboro, Tenn. Mohammad Kamali, MD Oct. 28, 2017 Wilmington, Del. Frank F. Ledford Jr, MD May 15, 2019 San Antonio, Texas Patrick J. Moriarty, DVM, MD Sept. 10, 2018 Bemidji, Minn. Edward David Risch, MD June 22, 2018 Palatka, Fla. Patrick D. Sullivan, MD Nov. 24, 2018 Winter Haven, Fla. Keith D. VandenBrink, MD Feb. 26, 2019 Roan Mountain, Tenn.

Enhanced AAOS Career Center Helps Employers and Job Seekers Find the Right Fit

Are you looking for a new position? Do you need help creating a dynamic CV? Do you want to compare salaries? The AAOS Career Center can help with newly enhanced support and resources. The updated AAOS Career Center was developed in conjunction with Health eCareers, one of the leading online career center providers.

New JAAOS Features Target Mentorship and Education

Ryann Hoffenberg

The Journal of the AAOS (JAAOS) recently rolled out two new features dedicated to the mentorship and education of young orthopaedic surgeons.

Presidential Line Details AAOS’ Future

Kerri Fitzgerald

During the opening session of the 2019 National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference (NOLC), the new presidential line—President Kristy L. Weber, MD; First Vice President Joseph A. Bosco III, MD; and Second Vice President Daniel K. Guy, MD—discussed the 2019–2023 AAOS Strategic Plan and introduced the new core values for the organization. “It’s an exciting time to be part of the leadership because so many things are changing,” Dr. Weber said.