At the center of the West Virginia state Capitol is an area known as The Well. It is the informal gathering place for lobbyists, reporters, constituents and lawmakers. Centrally situated between the chambers of the House of Delegates and Senate, The Well is where information is often shared, alliances are formed, and deals are made. 86th West Virginia Legislature January 12, 2023 Welcome! Click here to subscribe to HC/GR Morning Clips. Coming [...]
Today's Top Story Be Ready to Make a Difference in Desperate Situations—Limited Space Remains for Disaster Response Course In conjunction with the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons of North America, AAOS will present a one-day Disaster Response Course on March 7 during the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. Taught by surgeons with military and disaster-response experience, this course includes a four-hour cadaver skills lab for techniques [...]
Today's Top Story Experience World-class Education, Innovation, and Collaboration in Las Vegas Time is running out to sign up for the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting at Advance Registration rates. Secure up to $150 in savings on the must-attend orthopaedic live education experience of the year through Jan. 27. Explore the full lineup of sessions, specialty society programming, exhibits, and networking opportunities, and secure your spot today. Learn more and lock in Advance Registration savings… [...]
At the center of the West Virginia state Capitol is an area known as The Well. It is the informal gathering place for lobbyists, reporters, constituents and lawmakers. Centrally situated between the chambers of the House of Delegates and Senate, The Well is where information is often shared, alliances are formed, and deals are made. January 2023 Pre-Session Edition January 3, 2023 Welcome! Click here to subscribe to HC/GR Morning Clips 86th West Virginia [...]
Today's Top Story Population-based Database Study Assesses Risk of Revision following Anatomic and Reverse TSA The Journal of the AAOS ® published a study in the Jan. 1 issue investigating the survivorship of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) and reverse TSA in a large population over a four-year follow-up period. Additionally, the study sought to identify potential risk factors for revision surgery. Of the 43,990 patients included in the study, 4 percent underwent revision or implant removal. Patients [...]
Editor’s note: Starting this month, Headline News Now will be distributed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The now twice-weekly e-newsletter will continue to feature relevant and timely information while easing the burden on members’ crowded inboxes. If you have questions, please contact Publisher Dennis Coyle at headlinenewsnow@aaos.org. Today's Top Story Advance Registration Savings End This Month The global orthopaedic community is uniting at the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting, this March 7 to 11 in Las [...]
Editor’s note: Starting in January 2023, Headline News Now will be distributed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The now twice-weekly e-newsletter will continue to feature relevant and timely information while easing the burden on members’ crowded inboxes. If you have questions, please contact Publisher Dennis Coyle at headlinenewsnow@aaos.org. Today's Top Story Congress Only Partially Delays 2023 Medicare Pay Cuts via Year-end Spending Package On Dec. 20, Congress unveiled a $1.7 trillion year-end spending package to [...]
Today's Top Story It’s Time to Make Your Plan for AAOS 2023 in Las Vegas The AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting is poised to deliver one of the best and biggest live education experiences in years. Get ready to explore educational and scientific sessions relevant to your specialty. All with the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas, as the background. Learn more, sign up, and make your plan… In Other News Chronic Opioid [...]
Today's Top Story Serve on an AAOS Program Committee Apply to serve on one of the many AAOS committees. Members who have an interest in contributing to the mission and vision of AAOS are encouraged to visit aaos.org/cap to view and apply for available volunteer positions within the AAOS governance structure. Volunteers should keep in mind that the Committee Appointment Program is designed so interested members can view only positions for which their membership category is eligible [...]
Today's Top Story Apply to Serve on an AAOS Committee Consider applying for the following positions by Dec. 18: Education Assessments and Examinations Committee–member (Hand) position Foot & Ankle Program Committee–chair position Health Care Systems Committee–section leader (practice and payment) position Practice Management Instructional Course Committee–member positions Spine Program Committee–chair position Spine Program Committee–member positions Trauma Program Committee–member positions Members who have an interest in contributing to the mission and vision of AAOS are encouraged to visit [...]