February 2005 Volume 53, No.1

AAOS introduces Standards of Professionalism
Fellowship will vote on implementing Professional Compliance Program

Questions on the Professional Compliance Program?
Here are the answers
OLC looks forward to next decade
Improving technology, streamlining courses among OLC’s goals
Kansas Speedway event promotes safety
Orthopaedist uses popularity of NASCAR to bring attention to road safety

Patient safety in office-based surgery
New preoperative and postoperative checklists available
AAOS is committed to evidence-based guidelines
Antibiotic-resistant pathogens increasing
Why “Bad Bugs, No Drugs” should concern orthopaedic surgeons
Ancillary services can attract physician educators
Academic medical centers must explore new ways to recruit physicians
HIPAA Security Regulations: Risk assessment
It’s not easy but it’s doable if you proceed step-by-step
Triumphs in 2004 set stage for challenges in 2005
Medical liability reform closer, but no guarantees
AAOS establishes patient advisory network
Patient stories enhance, support orthopaedic message
USBJD reaches out to high school students
Protect Your Bones debuts in six Ohio schools
States Report

OIG puts fraud and abuse under watch
Work Plan defines areas that will be scrutinized