The West Virginia Orthopaedic Society focuses its efforts on educating physician members on the latest information in the field so they can continually improve the level of care each patient receives.  The Society seeks to educate the public on safety and accident/injury prevention.  Members of the West Virginia Orthopaedic Society are continuing this tradition of concern with the diagnosis, care and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.   Their scope of practice includes disorders of the body's bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.  Before becoming members, each orthopaedist has completed four years of medical school and an approved residency in orthopaedics.  
 
    To become a member of the West Virginia Orthopaedic Society, click here.
    To enter the member's only section, including access to the online consultation section, click here.

NEWS

The 2010 benchmarking survey is being conducted by the West Virginia Association of Orthopaedic Executives and the West Virginia Orthopaedic Society through grant funding from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.  The purpose of this financial benchmarking survey is to allow your practice to compare itself to those of similar sizes throughout West Virginia.  All responses will be reported in the aggregate so that individual practices can not be identified.  Members of the West Virginia Association of Orthopaedic Executives and the West Virginia Orthopaedic Society completing the survey will be entitled to a complimentary copy of the survey report.  Nonmembers completing the survey may purchase results for $100.  We ask that each practice complete the survey only one time, whether done by an orthopaedist or by a practice/office manager.  Results will be reported in the aggregate only.  We ask that you complete the survey by Friday, September 10, 2010.

The Summer 2010 issue of No Bones About It, the quarterly newsletter of the West Virginia Orthopaedic Society, is now available!  There are a variety of interesting and useful articles, so take a look today!

For those WVOS and WVAOE members who weren't able to attend the "MidSummer" MidWinter Meeting on June 5, you're invited to view the available PowerPoint presentations in our members' only section.

For those who attended the MidWinter Meeting, and those who had to miss it, get a glimpse of the speakers, networking and great time had by all by visiting the 2010 MidWinter Meeting photo gallery.

Members of your leadership team attended the National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference, sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, in late April.  The conference included visits with West Virginia's Congressional delegation, where we discussed a number of key legislative issues.

Click here for your copy of the Spring 2010 issue of No Bones About It, the quarterly newsletter of the West Virginia Orthopaedic Society.  There are a variety of interesting and useful articles, so take a look today!

Process credit cards and receive special member pricing through the WVOS credit card processing program. Accept every form of payment and provide clients with the added convenience of paying by credit card. Opening a professional merchant account is easy and the benefits to your practice are immediate! Credit cards attract clients and improve cash flow while simplifying billing and reducing collections. If you are considering accepting credit cards we encourage you to call our partner AMS to learn more. Call (866) 376-0950 or click here for more information. 

The West Virginia Association of Orthopaedic Executives (WVAOE) is dedicated to be a resource for orthopedic practice executives, to provide peer-to-peer networking opportunities, and to serve as a platform for communication between practices with shared challenges in the state of West Virginia and surrounding states.
   From its inception, the WVAOE has been supported and encouraged by the West Virginia Orthopaedic Society. The combination of Physician and Practice Executives organizations will help promote strong leadership of the profession and advance the highest quality of musculoskeletal health for our patients.
   As a member, your practice manager will have use of listservs to share best practices with other practice administrators.  WVAOE members will have access to information on this site, such as legislative alerts, that will benefit your practice.  In addition, WVAOE members will be able to register for educational seminars, such as the MidWinter Meeting, at a WVAOE member discount.
   Dues will be effective for the period of January 1 to December 31 each year.  (Click here for a Word version of the membership application.)