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January 03, 2013
AAOS Praises Fiscal Cliff Deal & Calls to Eliminate SGR
John R. Tongue, MD, president of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, said the organization is pleased with the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 but urges elected officials to find a permanent solution to the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate.
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Improving Practice Profits
December 19, 2012
AAOS Releases New Guideline for Total Joint Surgery Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures
A new evidence-based guideline from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Dental Association has found insufficient evidence to recommend routine antibiotic administration for patients with orthopedic implants to prevent infections prior to dental procedures.
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News and Analysis
December 12, 2012
AAOS Co-Hosts National Musculoskeletal Disease Awareness Event
The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons co-hosted the 2012 National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Awareness Day, according to an AAOS Now report.
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Orthopedic & Spine Industry Leaders
December 05, 2012
AAOS: Medicare Reimbursements Steadily Decline
The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons conducted an analysis of trends in Medicare reimbursements for orthopedic surgeons, and found a steady drop in rates since the early 1990s, according to an AAOS Now report.
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Improving Practice Profits
December 04, 2012
Spine CPT Code Guideline Changes Announced for 2013
CPT codes and guidelines changed slightly for orthopedic-related procedures, according to AAOS Now.
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Spine
December 04, 2012
AAOS Selects Leadership Fellows for 2013
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Orthopedic & Spine Industry Leaders
December 03, 2012
AAOS Names Canada 2013 Annual Meeting Guest Nation
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has announced that Canada will be the organization's Guest Nation at the 2013 annual meeting in Chicago, according to an AAOS Now report.
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Orthopedic & Spine Industry Leaders
November 21, 2012
AAOS Wins Award for Childhood Obesity PSA
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has received the Bronze CLIO award from CLIO Healthcare, an awards competition for advertising, design and communications.
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Orthopedic & Spine Industry Leaders
November 21, 2012
Dr. Robert LaPrade Receives 2013 OREF Clinical Research Award
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation has honored Robert F. LaPrade, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with The Steadman Clinic, according to a Vail Daily report.
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Orthopedic & Spine Industry Leaders
November 19, 2012
AAOS Hosts Washington DC Advocacy Event
In September, the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ office of government relations hosted a reception for Congressional members, staff and other healthcare stakeholders to strengthen their relationship and discuss issues such as the Medicare sustainable growth rate, budget sequester and the role of orthopedic surgeons in healthcare reform, according to an AAOS Now report.
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News and Analysis