AAOE 2021 Annual Report
Thank you for your support of AAOE! 2021 was a year of learning and community.
Additional Reports:
2021 Membership Report
Membership decreased in 2021 primarily due to a lower number of new members joining in 2021 (145). We believe new memberships were negatively impacted by the timing of the 2021 Annual Conference.
2021 Council Reports
Annual Conference Council
- Successfully conducted AAOE Conference in Dallas TX on 10/29/21
- Successfully moved from original date to Fall so it could be in person due to Covid-19.
- 279 people in attendance
- Registration sales of $164K were $19K better than forecast
- Net profit from the Conference was $364,531
- 112 vendors- Full exhibit hall with great feedback on the event
- 54 education sessions
Advocacy Council
- Continue to partner with MGMA and AAOS on Governmental Affairs issues
- AAOE has representation from the Athletic Trainers in Physician Practice organization.
- AAOE has representation on the National Association for Rural Health Care Policy Committee and can work on initiatives that may be mutually beneficial.
- Continues to be interest in having a bigger presence at Capitol Hill
Data Analytics and Benchmarking
- 79 practices participated in the benchmarking survey for data year 2020.
- Launched the results in December 2021
- Council members and staff devoted significant time to reviewing the data to ensure accuracy which caused the reports to be delayed.
IRAB
- Continues to be made up of representatives from vendor companies who apply via an application process with emphasis on equal distribution of product and service.
- Guide conversations on how to effectively engage vendors.
Membership Council
- Focused on supporting practices through ongoing impact of Covid-19.
- Paused Peer to Peer Connect, expect that to roll out in 2022.
- Excited to have Hive back at Conference.
Young and New Professionals Committee
- Emphasis is on finding new committee members.
- Created a Young and New Professionals track for the 2022 conference.
- Focused on how to get their voice heard across all the councils and have a connection to the Board.
- Encouraging professional development for members who are defined as those under the age of 40 or have five or fewer years of experience in orthopedic practice management.