One giant step toward medical liability reform
The possibility of federal tort reform looks brighter
The results of state tort reform 2004
Success stories in the 2004 election cycle
White House Fellowship opens doors, expands minds
White House Fellow reflects on whirlwind year, urges others to apply for prestigious program
Expect higher Medicare payments in 2005
JCAHO issues Sentinel Event Alert on anesthesia awareness for expert witness testimony
Orthopaedic PAC has productive election cycle
Expert Witness dilemma: Confidentiality
Clarifying the duty of an expert witness
Surgeon General issues report on nation’s bone health
Half of those older than 50 at risk for osteoporotic fractures
Orthopaedic surgeons and the Surgeon General’s Report
Celebrate 50 years of OREF around the clock
The Liability Stress Syndrome
Litigation takes an emotional toll
AAOS partnering in Surgical Care Improvement Project
HIPAA Security Regulations: The next hurdle
Compliance deadline is April 21, 2005—will you be ready?
Med/surg supplies group purchasing program
Initiative to save you money approved in principle by AAOS
Health care marketing presents unique challenges
Creating awareness is key to attracting patients
Motor vehicle injuries, falls are primary causes of trauma
Key findings from the 2004 NTDB annual report
Are EMRs a good fit for your practice?
Take your time in moving from paper records to electronic data
Stay abreast of changes for 2005
More tips to reduce confusion
Getting the message across
Tips to improve communications with diverse cultures
Get in step with ethics guidelines
New codes are redefining relationships between physicians and industry
Across the President's Desk
Maintaining control of certification/recertification process
A look back at 2004: Achievements and commitments
A message from the CEO
Fall Leadership Meeting held: “Hot topics” discussed
Board approves group purchasing program, advisory/position statements;
discusses enduring educational materials
Gordon named ‘PR Professional of the Year’
2005 Nominating Committee elected
Annual Meeting chair strives for “can’t miss” conference
Volunteers sought to build D.C. playground
Building the Academy’s gift to Annual Meeting host city is an experience to remember
ARS encourages feedback, participation
Audience response system adds new dimension to courses
Evening sessions planned for Annual Meeting
Additional opportunities for learning scheduled for Wednesday
Spain: ‘Guest Nation’ at 2005 Annual Meeting
Preventing falls: Walk the walk
Patient safety tip
Chronic lateral ankle pain
Patient Information from Your Orthopaedic Connections
AAOS to unveil Resident Patient Safety Curriculum
East meets West in the classroom
Physicians come together to advance joint replacement knowledge in China
New look for AAOS patient safety Web site
Redesigned site offers quick, easy access to the resources you’re looking for
CME calendar through April 2005
AAOS Practice Management Workshops
Meetings of Interest through April