AAOS Now, May 2020
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AAOS Launches New Advocacy Podcast
The AAOS Office of Government Relations (OGR) recently launched a new advocacy-focused podcast series called “The Bone Beat.”
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Podcast Recap: Congressman discusses effects of COVID-19 on orthopaedic practices
A special episode of “The Bone Beat” covered the Congressional response to COVID-19 as well as AAOS’ advocacy efforts to shape policy for relief and flexibility related to the pandemic.
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Podcast Recap: How does AAOS advocacy work?
Do you want to learn more about how AAOS’ advocacy efforts work? An episode of “The Bone Beat” included a discussion with Wilford K. Gibson, MD, FAAOS, chair of the Council on Advocacy, and Graham Newson, AAOS director of government relations, who detailed the advocacy team structure and the focus on orthopaedic issues.
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OrthoPAC Releases 2019 Annual Report
The AAOS Orthopaedic Political Action Committee (OrthoPAC) is proud to unveil its 2019 Annual Report, recapping another historic year.
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AAOS Publishes Clinical Considerations Resource to Help Members Navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic
Unprecedented times call for unprecedented actions. At the end of April, there were more than one million confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States, with more than 160,000 confirmed in New York City alone. Although New York City is the epicenter of the U.S. COVID-19 pandemic, it is also a place we can turn to for guidance on navigating a path forward.
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Latest AAOS COVID-19 Webinar Updates Members on Return to Elective Surgery, News from D.C., and Telemedicine Coding
In a COVID-19 webinar conducted on Thursday, April 23, AAOS’ top leaders provided updates and guidance on returning to elective surgery, the latest news on federal funding legislation, and a recap of advocacy efforts by the Academy’s Office of Government Relations (OGR) to ensure that orthopaedic practices receive fair consideration in spending programs and regulatory accommodation.
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Latest COVID-19 Webinar from Academy Leadership Provides Updates on Advocacy, Return to Surgery, and Research
In a COVID-19 webinar presented on May 13, AAOS’ Presidential Line provided updates on advocacy, return to surgery, COVID-19 member research, patient information, and virtual education. Similar to previous webinars, a question-and-answer session shed some light on members’ top concerns about navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.