To help orthopaedic surgeons develop and improve relationships with other healthcare stakeholders, including all providers, the federal government, private and public payers, and patient groups.
Charges
Comply with the Strategic Plan as adopted by the Board of Directors, and ensure that the organization-wide goals of unity and diversity are considered in all activities.
To provide timely and proactive analysis of changes in the health care system that affect the practice of orthopaedic surgery, including policy, payment, workforce, patient access, and business trends.
To address emerging issues which are at the interface between physicians and health care facilities, such as bundled payments and physician/hospital alignment.
Engage with the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in areas where clinical guidance and coverage overlap.
To cultivate relationships with other healthcare stakeholders, including payers (both government and private), hospitals, outpatient facilities, policymakers, and patient groups, in order to guarantee access to quality care for musculoskeletal patients.
To develop AAOS comments, policies, and positions on health care system payment mechanisms and policies.
To forecast the impact of evolving health care trends on musculoskeletal providers and patient access to these providers.
To coordinate activities with the relevant councils, committees, and Board project teams, especially regarding payment and coverage policies, the value and quality of healthcare services, health information technology, and comparative effectiveness research, as it pertains to the relationship of orthopaedic surgeons and other healthcare stakeholders.
To provide regular reports of progress and plans to the Council on Advocacy.
Evaluate and develop new metrics to better value the inputs of musculoskeletal providers.
To evaluate and potentially revise these “Charges” biennially to ensure they meet the needs of the AAOS Fellowship.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to the Council on Advocacy
Composition
Volunteer Chair
Slotted Seat – Board of Specialty Societies
Slotted Seat – Board of Councilors
Seven (7) Members-at-Large
Term of Office
For chair, two (2) years; eligible for reappointment for one (1) additional two (2) year term.
For members, two (2) years; eligible for reappointment for one (1) additional two (2) year term.