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

March 2024 Legislative Update: Senate Medicare Payment Reform Working Group Announced
December 2023  House Letter to Congressional Leaders from 193 Members re Medicare Physician Reimbursements
December 2023 Letter of Support for the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act

August 2023 

Letter of Support for Strengthening Medicare for Patients & Providers Act
August 2023 Letter of Support for Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023
August 2023  Letter of Support for Expanding Telehealth 118th Congress
September 2022 Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Bill Information
August 2022 Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act