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January 16, 2026 Advocacy in Action   AAOS met with physicians and advocates at the State Advocacy Summit, discussing state policy priorities, new developing issues, and the current political landscape. Senators continue to negotiate a compromise health page that would extend ACA premium tax credits, with legislation expected at the end of January. The 2025 Quality Payment Program Data Submission from CMS is now open for clinicians to submit their 2025 performance year data.   State News   [...]

Advocacy in Action   AAOS Orthopaedic PAC co-hosted a fundraiser for Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY), featuring a robust discussion about the issues impacting the musculoskeletal community AAOS joined forces with advocates across healthcare to send a letter encouraging Congress to address access and consolidation issues with physician-led hospitals   AAOS News   AAOS joins coalition advocating for physician-led hospitals Last week, AAOS joined 40+ physician, payer, and patient advocates in calling for Congress to address the growing consolidation crisis in healthcare. The letter highlighted the importance of physician-led hospitals and their ability to improve access [...]

An update on the potential government shutdown: Physicians who provide telehealth services to Medicare patients should be aware that if Congress is not able to pass legislation before Oct. 1 that extends government funding, current Medicare telehealth flexibilities will lapse.   This means that telehealth services would be limited to rural areas as they were before the COVID-19 public health emergency and that patients would not be able to receive telehealth services in their homes. In addition, the [...]

  AAOS joined a coalition of physician organizations in sending a letter to the Department of Education on protecting affordable loan access and sustaining the physician pipeline, particularly in rural and underserved communities. The House Ways and Means Republicans recently called for the full implementation of patient protections in the No Surprises Act. A bipartisan group of representatives reintroduced the Telehealth Modernization Act, which would extend Medicare telehealth flexibilities through fiscal year 2027.   AAOS News AAOS advocates [...]

Delivered daily by 8 a.m., Morning Clips provides the latest headlines in WV news and opinion.  View Online Good morning | Your daily news briefing   From the Well   “The Well” at the center of the West Virginia State Capitol is a casual meeting place for lawmakers, lobbyists, citizens, and staff. It’s located in the Capitol Rotunda and is often busy during the legislature’s 60-day Regular Session.     Senators pass their budget priorities, kicking bill back to delegates [...]

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 Countdown: 5 days to go   March 6, 2023   Welcome! Click here to subscribe to HC/GR Morning [...]

  Today's Top Story One Week to #AAOS2023! Everything You Need to Know for a Successful Trip to Vegas The AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting is almost here. Nearly 10,000 orthopaedic surgery professionals are registered and ready for five days of education, innovation, and collaboration, taking place March 7 to 11 in Las Vegas. If you are one of them, AAOS’ on-site resources include everything you need to have a successful meeting. If you have not signed up yet, [...]

  Today's Top Story AAOS Volunteer Opportunities 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 www.aaos.org/cap to view and apply for available volunteer positions within the AAOS governance structure. Member username and password are required to view and apply for positions of interest. Volunteers should keep in mind that the Committee Appointment Program is designed so interested members [...]

  Today's Top Story Serve on an AAOS Program Committee: Apply through Dec. 18 Apply to serve on one of the many AAOS Program Committees responsible for evaluating and selecting the scientific exhibits at the AAOS Annual Meeting Program Committee members serve the important role of rating symposia applications, as well as serve as a Critical Evaluator during the Annual Meeting. Visit www.aaos.org/cap to apply for a committee in one of the following topic areas: foot and ankle, [...]