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AAOS Launches New Advocacy Podcast

Kristen Coultas

The AAOS Office of Government Relations (OGR) recently launched a new advocacy-focused podcast series called “The Bone Beat.”

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.

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.

OrthoPAC Releases 2019 Annual Report

The AAOS Orthopaedic Political Action Committee (OrthoPAC) is proud to unveil its 2019 Annual Report, recapping another historic year.

Newly Released Special Edition of JAAOS ® Features the Latest Research and Guidance for Practicing During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Kate Youdell

The Journal of the AAOS ® (JAAOS ®) will publish a COVID-19 special edition for its June 1 issue. As COVID-19 has become the top priority for researchers and medical professionals alike, the articles are already available online at the JAAOS ® website/

Latest AAOS COVID-19 Webinar Updates Members on Return to Elective Surgery, News from D.C., and Telemedicine Coding

Terry Stanton

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.

Latest COVID-19 Webinar from Academy Leadership Provides Updates on Advocacy, Return to Surgery, and Research

Kaitlyn D’Onofrio

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.

AAOS, AAOS Now Deliver COVID-19 Resources and News

Julie Balch Samora, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAOS

It is an absolute privilege to join the AAOS Now Editorial Board and serve as the new deputy editor.

AAOS Announces 2020 MORE Award Recipients

AAOS recognized 13 recipients of the 2020 Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) Award, which is presented annually to U.S.-based journalists to acknowledge accurate reporting of musculoskeletal health news topics and celebrate the role media play in accurately educating the public.

The Journal of the AAOS’ ® Online Presence Gets a New Look