Membership Information

Welcome!  AAOE is the only nonprofit association developed exclusively for orthopedic practice administrators, their staff and physicians, and others interested in the musculoskeletal industry. 

With an AAOE membership, you will have countless opportunities to connect with your peers, gain access to vital practice management tools, and participate in the best education for orthopedic practice/department professionals. 

Join over 1,200 of your peers - executive directors, practice administrators, COOs, CFOs, revenue cycle managers, clinic managers, athletic trainers, DME managers, billing/coding professionals, HR professionals, business development and marketing professionals - and much more.

Make sure your whole management team has a membership in the association by and for orthopedic/musculoskeletal professionals! Read about the benefits of membership.

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Member Benefits

Professional Development

What's coming around the corner to affect orthopedic/musculoskeletal practices? You'll know if you register for AAOE's timely webinars on hot topics as well as timeless favorites. 

• AAOE’s Annual Conference is the only national conference focused on the business side of orthopedics. Regularly attracting 400+ members and 150+ exhibitors, it’s your go-to for education and networking.  
• Webinars present timely topics of interest. From practice revenue models to culture, you’ll find helpful tips and knowledge you can put to use in your own practice. 
• On-demand webinars. Get just-in-time learning by searching from over 100 webinars in our Learning Management System. 
• On-demand online courses. Take our Casting, Splinting, & Soft Goods, Customer Service in the Orthopedic Practice, Foundations of Orthopedic Practice Management, Advocacy for Orthopedic Professionals, and the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) certificate courses at your own pace. 
• Get an orthopedic-focused HIPAA compliance certification with AAOE’s exclusive program with Healthcare Compliance Pros. 

Networking

• AAOE’s Annual Conference provides many networking opportunities, in small groups and large. You’ll make connections with orthopedic executives from around the U.S.
• Learn from your peers at our virtual and in-person networking roundtables.
• Volunteering with AAOE is a great way to network and be recognized as a leader in the profession.

Resources

• AAOE’s Benchmarking program provides many actionable metrics that matter to the financial health of your practice. 
• AAOE’s Peer Review Program^TM gives members a vetted list of approved vendors for various products and services geared towards the musculoskeletal industry. 
• Super-charge your orthopedic practice career with the AAOE Career Center. See the latest openings at practices across the U.S. today.
• What are your thoughts on Medicare and other legislation? We speak on behalf of the orthopedic industry. Check out our Advocacy program.
• Member discounts are available to AAOE members seeking certain products. 
• Optimize your practice's billing with our Physician Fee Schedule. 
• Download our vendor comparison tool to easily evaulate vendors side-by-side.
• Visit our current news blog for updates on the industry and AAOE. Plus, you'll receive our weekly newsletter aggregating industry and AAOE news.

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Who Can Be a Member*?

• Individuals with interest in orthopedic or musculoskeletal practice management (but not employed by a vendor)
• Employees of orthopedic or musculoskeletal practice practices/departments interested in a leadership role
• Orthopedic surgeons or physicians involved in operations
• Full-time students enrolled in a healthcare administrative degree program (who is not employed by a practice/department or a vendor)

*Employees of vendor companies are not eligible for membership.

Dues

• Individual Member: $435
• Student Member: $30 (no pro-rating)
• Multiple members within the same organization earn a group discount!
  
  • 2 members $740 (Save $130)
  • 3 members $1,110 (Save ($195)
  • 4 members $1,480 (Save $260)
  • 5 members $1,850 (Save $325)
  • 6 members $2,070 (Save $540)
  • 7 members $2,415 (Save $630)
  • 8 members $2,760 (Save $720)
  • 9 members $3,105 (Save $810)
  • 10 members $3,450 (Save $900)
  • 11 members $3,550 (Save $1,235)
  • 12  members $3,650 (Save $1,570)
  • 13 members $3,750 (Save $1,905)
  • 14 members $3,850 (Save $2,240)
  • 15 members $3,900 (Save $2,625)
  • 16 members $3,950 (Save $3,010)
  • 17 members $4,000 (Save $3,395)
  • 18 members $4,050 (Save $3,780)
  • 19 members $4,100 (Save $4,155)
  • 20 members $4,150 (Save up to $4,550)
  • 21+ - reach out to info@aaoe.net for pricing!

Details

• Calendar-based membership term, January through December.
• New member dues are pro-rated starting in April based on the number of days remaining in the year.
• Members who join in Q4 will pay pro-rated dues for the current year plus the following year's annual dues.
• Lapsed membership is re-activated by payment of full-year dues to renew.
• Membership that is expired 12 months or more requires a new application.
• Annual attestation to continued eligibility is required of all members.

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Questions? Contact AAOE member services at 800-247-9699 or info@aaoe.net.