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AAOS Position Statements are developed as educational tools based on the opinions of the authors. They are not a product of a systematic review. Readers are encouraged to consider the information presented and reach their own conclusions.

Medical Liability Reform
Principles of Medicare Reform and Access to Specialty Care
Principles of Healthcare Reform and Specialty Care
Shared Physician-Patient Communication
Public Reporting of Provider Performance
Specialty Hospitals
Ambulatory Surgical Centers
In-office Diagnostic Imaging Studies by Orthopaedic Surgeons
Shortage of Nursing Professionals
Health Information Technology (Health IT)

Advocacy-related Position Statements

Medical Liability Reform

Principles of Medicare Reform and Access to Specialty Care

Principles of Healthcare Reform and Specialty Care

Shared Physician-Patient Communication

Public Reporting of Provider Performance

Specialty Hospitals

Ambulatory Surgical Centers

In-office Diagnostic Imaging Studies by Orthopaedic Surgeons

Shortage of Nursing Professionals

Health Information Technology (Health IT)