Articles are now being accepted for the VOS Fall/Winter Newsletter. Send us any new and noteworthy changes that have been made in your practice or at your institution, including but not limited to: new orthopaedic surgeons in your practice and new/innovative equipment or tools, incoming resident class, outgoing residents and new or retiring faculty. Please […]
News and Announcements
CMS Walks Back Medicare Payment Pause
CMS has clarified that only select Medicare claims will be held amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, walking back an earlier notice that suggested a broader payment pause. For more information, click here.
Join VOS in Supporting Orthopaedic Research on October 22
This year, Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) is celebrating 70 years of advancing musculoskeletal health through research, education, and innovation. On October 22, I’m joining OREF’s Day of Giving, and I’d love for you to be part of it. Our goal is simple but powerful: 70 donors in one day; one for each year […]
What you need to know about the government shutdown
Yesterday, the federal government shut down after negotiations between the White House and congressional leaders failed to produce a deal. The House had previously passed a short-term funding bill largely along party lines to keep the government open through November 21, but it stalled in the Senate. Democrats are insisting on an agreement to extend […]
AAOS Advocacy In Action
A few recent highlights from the AAOS’s advocacy efforts: During the Combined National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference (NOLC)/Fall Meeting, AAOS members and advocates held more than 300 meetings with congressional offices on issues impacting musculoskeletal care. The AAOS Orthopaedic PAC (OrthoPAC) hosted a reception to conclude NOLC, where the Congressional Bipartisanship Award was presented to Reps. […]
Greetings from the AAOS NOLC
We’re at the AAOS National Orthopedic Leaders Conference this week!