Position Statements and Letters
The American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives publishes position papers detailing AAOE's position on topics relevant to orthopedic practice management for use by the general membership, public officials, and the general public. Members have the opportunity to submit advocacy statements for consideration by the Advocacy Council and the Board of Directors by filling out the form below.
Learn how an AAOE position statement is created by clicking on the image to the right.
Position Statement | Expiration Date |
Competition in Healthcare | May 2023 |
Telemedicine | May 2023 |
Opioid Drug Use, Misuse, and Abuse | June 2023 |
Bone Densitometry Testing | June 2023 |
Value-Based Payment Model Design | July 2023 |
Medicare AUC Program Changes | August 2024 |
Prior Authorization in Medicare | August 2024 |
Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act | August 2024 |
Position/Comment Letters
Below are links to comments that the American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives' Advocacy Council have submitted to provide advice and recommendations on a vast number of proposed and interim final rules put forth by the federal regulatory agencies.
Position / Comment Letters | |
May 2024 | AAOE Comments re FTC Health Care Consolidation |
September 2023 | AAOE Comments re PFS CY24 (CMS-1784-P) MIPS |
September 2023 | AAOE Comments re PFS CY24 (CMS-1784-P) |
November 2022 | Good Faith Estimates |
Congressional Letters
Below are links to the letters that the American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives Advocacy Council has sent to Congress outlining AAOE positions on many pieces of legislation affecting orthopedic practice administrators. AAOE will continue to write, call, and meet with policymakers to ensure that our voices are heard!
Congressional Comment Letters