AAOS Aims to Increase Diversity—Strategically

Terry Stanton

As the Academy begins its second year of implementing the 2019–2023 Strategic Plan, its efforts and initiatives to deliver on its goal to promote diversity are coming into focus and entering into action.

AAOS Launches Strategic Biologics Initiative

Kerri Fitzgerald

In November 2019, AAOS announced the launch of its strategic investment in the field of biologics. Over the next five years, AAOS will prioritize research and development for a biologics-focused competency within the Academy’s existing member benefits, with a focus on creating evidence-based, unbiased information to help shape and guide orthopaedic surgeons who can then educate their patients on this topic.

Academy Defines Quality and Value in Musculoskeletal Health Care

Robert H. Quinn, MD, FAAOS; Jayson Murray, MA

When you think of “value-based health care,” what comes to mind? Is it all about cost? It’s far from breaking news that the United States leads the pack in health spending, with an average annual spend of 17.2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).

Visit OVT’s New Practice Management Channel

You already know that the Orthopaedic Video Theater (OVT) is a free AAOS member benefit, offering more than 800 OVT Plus videos, including award-winning resources.