Senate Departs Washington Ahead of November Elections On Sept. 30, the Senate adjourned, concluding its last legislative session ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Before leaving DC, the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted 12-11 to advance Dr. Nicole Saphier’s nomination to become the next surgeon general. The full Senate will vote to confirm […]
AAOS Update: Healthcare Policy News
Congress is currently in its August recess, with the House returning Aug. 31 and the Senate returning Sept. 14. Once back in Washington, D.C., lawmakers must address government funding and pass a continuing resolution before Oct. 1 to avoid a federal government shutdown. Before departing Washington, lawmakers advanced several priorities important to orthopaedic surgeons and […]
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Changing the policy landscape starts with electing healthcare professionals and musculoskeletal champions to Congress. The AAOS Orthopaedic PAC (OrthoPAC) is committed to this cause as the only national political action committee dedicated solely to representing orthopaedic surgeons before Congress. OrthoPAC is funded solely by AAOS members and advocates, and donations go straight to candidates and […]
AAOS Update: Why we’re sounding the alarm on the CY2027 MPFS proposed rule
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its latest Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, including several policies that pose a grave threat to musculoskeletal care. If finalized, the proposal would impose additional payment cuts on independent physician practices at a time of rising costs and continued Medicare payment instability. Increased […]
VOS Summer Newsletter 2026
The latest VOS Newsletter is hot off the press. Read here for the Incoming President’s Message, Annual Meeting Recap, Updates and more!
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act Reaches Threshold in the U.S. House
The AAOS-endorsed Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514) reached a significant milestone this week of 290 House cosponsors, an overwhelming bipartisan supermajority. This number is the threshold required for placement on the House Consensus Calendar, which would fast-track the bill for consideration on the House floor. AAOS hopes this achievement can help […]