The ‘Big Beautiful’ threat to pediatric orthopaedic care

Timothy J. Skalak, MD; R. Carter Clement, MD, MBA, FAAOS

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law in July, is expected to reduce Medicaid spending by $910 billion over 10 years and could disproportionately affect children.

Where connections spark innovation: The AAOS Annual Meeting is a melting pot of ideas

Annunziato (Ned) Amendola, MD, FAAOS

At the heart of the AAOS Annual Meeting is a spirit of engagement and collaboration — between AAOS and all its members, specialty societies, international guests, and industry partners.

Surgeons need grit to navigate the changing healthcare landscape

Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS

I refuse to believe that we as orthopaedic surgeons are powerless victims run over by the healthcare apparatus.

Patient stories from a lifetime of practice

Stuart J. Fischer, MD, FAAOS

I learned that the best results weren’t always the most satisfied patients, and sometimes cases you feel did not turn out so well had the happiest patients.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is an important institution for healthcare delivery, education, and innovation

Nicholas Giori, MD, PhD, FAAOS

VA hospitals are a special place. There is a sense of camaraderie, mutual respect, and mission. Veterans often find comfort in receiving care from a system that understands their unique experiences and challenges.