named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy Council
Engages members in legislative advocacy at state and federal levels, including participation in grassroots campaigns and coordination with NYSSOS on policy issues affecting orthopedic practices.
Coding and Billing Education
Training sessions on medical coding, billing guidelines, and regulatory compliance, such as updates to E/M coding and MDM application in orthopedic services.
Member Listserv
Private online forum for members to exchange information on practice management, vendor recommendations, insurance reimbursement, and legislative updates.
Monthly Networking
Virtual networking events held on the second Thursday of each month to facilitate peer collaboration and discussion of key issues in orthopedic practice management.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Medical Professional Education & Training 3 activities
- Member networking and peer collaborationHosts monthly networking meetings and facilitates peer-to-peer forums for members to exchange ideas, collaborate on operational strategies, and address common challenges in orthopedic practice management.
- Online communication and information sharing platformOperates a member-only listserv and maintains a resource-rich website to enable communication on key practice issues, dissemination of updates, and access to tools supporting orthopedic group operations.
- Professional development and educational programmingProvides ongoing professional development for orthopedic practice managers through an annual conference, quarterly webinars, educational sessions on coding and billing (including E/M services, time, and Medical Decision Making guidelines), and other structured learning opportunities.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Funding support for member educationFunds a $150 scholarship program to support member attendance at the AAOE Annual Conference, enhancing access to professional development opportunities.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Policy advocacy and legislative engagementEngages in grassroots advocacy by influencing federal and state legislation affecting orthopedic practices, including direct engagement with legislators, shaping Surprise Billing legislation based on state-level experience, and hosting legislative alert meetings to inform members of policy impacts such as NY S7590.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Strategic partnerships for member resourcesCollaborates with organizations such as AAOE to expand educational offerings and provide members with tools and information to support the daily operations of orthopedic practices.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$0
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expenses
Total expenses$21K
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balance sheet
Total assets$49K
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Net assets$49K
4 years on record · 2020–2023
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Megan O'Hara — Director
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- AAOE Network — Member of the AAOE Advocacy Council.
- AAOE Partner — Collaborates with AAOE to provide discounted and subsidized access to the AAOE Annual Conference for members.
- AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS Partner — Practice-focused affiliate organization providing resources to support orthopaedic group operations.
- AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHOPAEDIC EXECUTIVES Partner — Practice-focused affiliate organization providing resources to support orthopaedic group operations.
- Coronis Health Partner — Collaborates with Coronis Health, a healthcare revenue cycle management company, in providing coding and billing education.
- MEDICAL GROUP MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Partner — Practice-focused affiliate organization providing resources to support orthopaedic group operations.
- NEW YORK STATE SOCIETY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS Partner — Practice-focused affiliate organization providing resources to support orthopaedic group operations.
- NYS Bones Network — State-level association serving orthopedic executives through practice-focused resources and networking.
- NYSSOS Partner — Collaborates with NYSSOS and its lobbyist on advocacy efforts.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Grassroots Advocacy via Professional Networksmethodology: grassroots_loveBy leveraging grassroots lobbying through professional societies, we amplify advocacy impact on public policy because collective action through established networks increases influence despite limited financial resources.
- Local-First Policy Advocacymethodology: local_first_advocacyBy focusing advocacy efforts at the local level, we achieve greater impact on orthopedic practice operations because local legislation directly shapes regulatory and reimbursement environments that affect day-to-day management.
- Peer-Led Knowledge Exchange for Professional Developmentmethodology: peer_learning_networkBy facilitating peer-to-peer learning and collaboration among orthopedic practice managers, we improve problem-solving and professional growth because shared practical experience strengthens collective expertise and accelerates adoption of best practices.