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AAOS Now Podcast
The AAOS Now podcast is a monthly series that spotlights hotly debated issues and controversial trends in orthopaedic surgery. Each episode presents nuanced perspectives to inspire further discourse, inform your decision-making — and maybe even change your mind. Part of The Bone Beat Orthopaedic Podcast Channel. Brought to you by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Episodes
- AAOS Now Podcast
How Should Orthopaedic Surgeons Be Paid?
In this episode of the AAOS Now Podcast, host Stuart J. Fischer, MD, FAAOS, is joined by David Jevsevar, MD, MBA, FAAOS, CEO of OrthoVirginia, and Ronald…
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Challenging the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule
This episode may include content about the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, its advocacy efforts, and the Political Action Committee of the…
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The ABOS Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior Program: How Valuable Are the Assessments?
In this episode of the AAOS Now Podcast, host Doug Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS, sits down with two guests who offer differing perspectives about the American Board…
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The Limits of Orthopaedic Surgery: A Critique of Heroic Salvage Measures
In this episode of the AAOS Now Podcast, host Ahmed Emara, MD, speaks with Nathan Mesko, MD, FAAOS, to explore the limits of orthopaedic surgery and the…
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Registries: What Happens When Orthopaedic Surgeons Own the Data?
In this episode of the AAOS Now Podcast, host Stuart J. Fischer, MD, FAAOS, speaks with two leaders in orthopaedic data science about how physician-controlled…
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The Ortho Surgery Match Game: Signaling, Away Rotations, Research Years, and More
In this episode of the AAOS Now Podcast, host Richard Schaefer, MD, FAAOS, sits down with two of orthopaedic surgery's most dedicated advocates for medical…
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My Parents Survived the Khmer Rouge: Life Lessons
In this deeply personal episode, Bopha Chrea, MD, shares the extraordinary story of her family's survival of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia…
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The AAOS Patient Engagement Task Force
This episode spotlights the AAOS Patient Engagement Task Force and its efforts to increase patient involvement in and education about orthopaedic care. Host…
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Why Leadership Training Is Essential for Doctors
This episode explores the importance of leadership development in healthcare and orthopaedics, featuring insights from Duke sports medicine orthopedic surgeon…
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How AI Is Transforming Orthopaedics
This episode explores the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in orthopedic surgery, highlighting practical applications, current challenges…
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Innovation in Orthopaedic Surgery
This episode explores the multifaceted nature of innovation in orthopedic surgery, from creative problem-solving in clinical practice to collaborating with…
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Inside AAOS 2026: Can’t Miss Events, Education, and the Crescent City
This episode provides a comprehensive preview of the 2026 AAOS Annual Meeting, set to take place in New Orleans. Special guests Dr. Matthew Provencher, Chair…
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Mastering the Art of Patient Communication
This episode explores the essentials of effective doctor-patient communication in today’s rapidly changing healthcare landscape, particularly in an era…
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What’s Up, MOC? Key Changes to the ABOS Maintenance of Certification Program
This episode focuses on the evolving process of Maintenance of Certification (MOC) for orthopedic surgeons, highlighting its transition to a more flexible and…
AAOS Now PodcastLocal Voices, National Impact: How the BOC Works for You
This episode offers an in-depth look at the vital role of the AAOS Board of Counselors (BOC) in orthopaedic advocacy and practice. New BOC Chair Dr. Michael…
AAOS Now Podcast#55 A Legacy of Advocacy: How OrthoPAC Is Shaping Healthcare Policy
This episode highlights the influential role of the Orthopaedic Political Action Committee (OrthoPAC) in amplifying the voices of orthopaedic surgeons on…
AAOS Now Podcast#54 The Real-World Cost of Payment Reform for Orthopaedic Surgeons
This episode explores the ongoing challenges and potential solutions surrounding Medicare physician payment reform and the sustainability of orthopedic…
AAOS Now Podcast#53 Special Episode: AAOS’s New Strategic Plan
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recently went through a comprehensive multi-year process to re-imagine its core focus and aspirational…
AAOS Now Podcast#52 Consolidation, Non-competes, & Cybersecurity
This episode covers an array of topics related to increasing consolidation within the healthcare system, from banning non-competes to tightening cybersecurity…
AAOS Now Podcast#51 Dr. Glaucomflecken on Advocacy Through Comedy
Comedian and ophthalmologist Dr. Will Flanary, better known as Dr. Glaucomflecken by his 4 million followers on social media, recently sat down for an…
AAOS Now Podcast#50 Celebrating 25 Years of OrthoPAC
Recorded on Monday, February 12 at the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting, this episode sits down with the current and former chairs of the AAOS Orthopaedic PAC to…
AAOS Now Podcast#49 Making Policy Part of Your Practice
In this episode, returning guest and health policy researcher Brian Miller, MD, talks about the opportunity physicians have to improve care for patients…
AAOS Now Podcast#48 The Future of Orthopaedics: A Resident’s Perspective
In this episode, we talk about the future of orthopaedics and the policy challenges facing our newest surgeons. Resident leader Kevin Weisz, MD, who recently…
AAOS Now Podcast#47 Is There A Long-Term Solution to Physician Payment Uncertainty?
Now more than ever, physicians are experiencing instability and uncertainty in their payment reimbursement. This episode addresses the gap between physician…
AAOS Now Podcast#46 Value-Based Care
As the shift towards value-based healthcare reform gains momentum, there will be major strategic and organizational changes to how care delivery is redesigned…
AAOS Now Podcast#45 Growing the Orthopaedic Voice within the AMA
Episode Summary: The House of Delegates is the legislative and policy-making body within the American Medical Association (AMA). In this episode, orthopaedic…
AAOS Now Podcast#44 Cutting Prior Authorization Delays With the ‘Gold Card’ Act
Lengthy prior authorization processes delay care for patients and contribute to physician burnout. Using Texas as a case study, this episode explains how…
AAOS Now Podcast#43 FDA Interview on Orthopaedic Medical Device Innovation
Innovation in orthopaedic care faces stiff headwinds, but the relationships among stakeholders are not zero-sum. Following the in-person AAOS/FDA Townhall…
AAOS Now Podcast#42 Refuting the Argument Against Physician-Owned Hospitals
The debate over the pros and cons of physician-owned hospitals has spanned over a decade. Now as momentum builds in Congress to repeal restrictions on their…
AAOS Now Podcast#41 Surprise Billing Law: What’s Working and Not Working?
It has been two years since the No Surprises Act was passed into law, yet it continues to face numerous legal challenges and iterations of rulemaking with…
AAOS Now Podcast#40 State of Orthopaedics with New Advocacy Chair
In his last episode as podcast host and chair of the AAOS Advocacy Council, Dr. Douglas Lundy passes the torch to orthopaedic spine surgeon Dr. Adam Bruggeman…
AAOS Now Podcast#39 Power of Women in Orthopaedic Advocacy
As we approach International Women’s Day 2023, this episode from the vault discusses the power that women bring to orthopaedic advocacy. AAOS leader, political…
AAOS Now Podcast#38 Physicians in Congress on the Future of Healthcare
This episode features a conversation with two physician members of Congress: U.S. Representatives Larry Bucshon, MD (IN-08), who spent 15 years in the private…
AAOS Now Podcast#37 Dr. Kay Kirkpatrick: From Orthopaedic Surgeon to State Senator
A myriad of important health policy decisions impacting orthopaedic surgery are made at the state-level, including health insurance regulation…
AAOS Now Podcast#36 Election Recap and the Lame Duck Congress
Following the 2022 midterm election, AAOS political experts recap how candidates supported by the Orthopaedic PAC fared, as well as the new physician leaders…
AAOS Now Podcast#35 Election Countdown with the Orthopaedic PAC
In this episode recorded just weeks out from the 2022 midterm election, AAOS’ Senior Political Director breaks down the physicians currently in Congress, those…
AAOS Now Podcast#34 Payment Changes Proposed for 2023
In this episode, advocacy leaders from the AAOS review proposed payment policy changes for 2023 in the inpatient and outpatient setting including ongoing cuts…
AAOS Now Podcast#33 Unity in Orthopaedic Advocacy
AAOS is the leading voice for musculoskeletal health, but its voice is only as strong as its members are unified despite their vast differences in sub…
AAOS Now Podcast#32 Preventing Violence in the Healthcare Workplace
Workplace violence in the healthcare setting occurs four times more often than in the average workplace and recently claimed the life of an orthopaedic surgeon…
AAOS Now Podcast#31 Orthopaedic Registry Value and Advocacy in the U.S.
AAOS Advocacy extends beyond the halls of Capitol Hill to ensure that quality initiatives continue to improve patient outcomes and reduce administrative…
AAOS Now Podcast#30 Running for Congress as an Orthopaedic Surgeon
In this episode, AAOS Advocacy Council Chair and podcast host Douglas Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS sits down with Al Olszewski, MD, FAAOS (R-MT) to discuss his 2022…
AAOS Now Podcast#29 Consolidation Part III: Impact of Consolidation on Musculoskeletal Care
In this episode, Dr. Lundy interviews three AAOS members who have different perspectives on the role of consolidation in the advancement of musculoskeletal…
AAOS Now Podcast#28 Consolidation Part II: Federal and Industry Response
This second episode in our series on consolidation in healthcare centers around the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) role of enforcing the nation's antitrust…
AAOS Now Podcast#27 Consolidation in Healthcare: Trends, Impact & Outlook
The consolidation of hospitals, practices, and the healthcare market in general is a hot button issue which remains ever-present for orthopaedic surgeons. AAOS…
AAOS Now Podcast#26 Physician Advocacy for Patients with Insurers
Insurer influence on the practice of orthopaedic surgery continues to increase. The implementation of the No Surprises Act on Jan. 1, along with the ongoing…
AAOS Now Podcast#25 Reimbursement Changes and Implementation of Surprise Billing Law
Orthopaedic surgery is set to face reductions in Medicare reimbursement and changes to the process for resolving surprise medical bills beginning Jan. 1, 2022…
AAOS Now Podcast#24 Preventing Surprise Medical Bills
The issue of patients receiving unanticipated medical bills is back in the national spotlight. It rose to prominence in 2019, consumed the attention of…
AAOS Now Podcast#23 Economic Effects of Medicare Pay Cuts
Orthopaedic surgery is set to face an up to 10% reduction in Medicare reimbursement beginning in 2022. This discussion with a healthcare economist dives into…
AAOS Now PodcastSpecial Episode: Resident Involvement in Advocacy
At the AAOS 2021 Annual Meeting, new host and Advocacy Council Chair Douglas Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS, recorded a live, on-site interview with Austin Beason, MD…
AAOS Now Podcast#21 Physician Mental Health: Conversations with Congress, Part 3
This final episode of the three-part series for AAOS’ Orthopaedic Advocacy Week discusses reducing and preventing physician mental health issues. Following the…
AAOS Now Podcast#20 Telemedicine after COVID: Conversations with Congress, Part 2
This part two episode of a three-part series for AAOS’ Orthopaedic Advocacy Week focuses on ensuring that flexibilities for valuable telemedicine services…
AAOS Now Podcast#19 Prior Authorization Reform: Conversations with Congress, Part 1
This part one episode of a three-part series on the issues AAOS is raising during Orthopaedic Advocacy Week focuses on prior authorization reform. In…
AAOS Now Podcast#18 Save the Date for Orthopaedic Advocacy Week
AAOS President Daniel K. Guy, MD, FAAOS, extends a special invitation for members to participate in Orthopaedic Advocacy Week May 24-28, 2021. He explains how…
AAOS Now Podcast#17 Policy in Practice: Threats to Orthopaedics in 2021
Prior authorization paperwork, insurance battles over setting of care, and EHR documentation challenges are just a few of the many ways that government…
AAOS Now Podcast#16 Partisanship and Public Health in the New Administration
At only two months into the new administration, partisan politics remain center stage in the healthcare policy debate. President Biden’s healthcare nominees…
AAOS Now Podcast#15 Repeal of Antitrust Exemption for Health Insurers
For decades, health insurers have been exempt from antitrust laws and allowed to act as a monopoly setting rates and maximizing profits—until now. Enactment of…
AAOS Now Podcast#14 Shaping Health Policy During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Recounting the ways AAOS shaped health policy in the year 2020 cannot be done without mentioning COVID-19. What began as a year dedicated to encouraging…
AAOS Now PodcastSpecial Episode: Bundled Payments and Value-based Care
Bundled payment programs are designed to promote value-based care and remain largely voluntary. With the deadline to renew or modify contracts rapidly…
AAOS Now Podcast#12 Regulatory Landscape of Biologics
Biologics are increasingly being marketed and used to improve outcomes for orthopaedic patients, but the requirements for evidence of safety and effectiveness…
AAOS Now Podcast#11 Why the Election Matters for MSK Care
With the U.S. general election just one week away, much is at stake for the physician community. Orthopaedic PAC Executive Committee Treasurer Douglas W…