named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
District-Based Representation
Organized into eight geographic districts to connect members with local leaders, facilitate communication, and coordinate grassroots advocacy efforts across New York State.
Legislative/Regulatory Advocacy
Advocates before local, state, and federal bodies on issues affecting orthopaedic practice, including reimbursement, scope of practice, and patient access to care.
Practice Support Resources
Provides access to legal counsel, risk management guidance, and practice management tools to help orthopaedic surgeons maintain optimal practice environments.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 2 activities
- Advocacy before legislative and regulatory bodiesRepresents the orthopaedic community in advocacy efforts before federal and state legislative, regulatory, and executive agencies by tracking relevant bills, submitting comments on proposed legislation and regulations, and providing testimony. Focuses on improving health systems, patient safety, quality of care, and addressing issues such as automatic downcoding by insurers.
- Support for member engagement in advocacySupports orthopaedic surgeons in building relationships with elected officials, including organizing advocacy campaigns such as contacting U.S. Representatives to co-sponsor the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, and engaging board district representatives across 8 geographic districts to facilitate local leadership and collaborative problem-solving.
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Medical Professional Education & Training 2 activities
- Hosting annual professional development meetingHosts an annual meeting for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals in New York State, featuring educational content, interactive events, and opportunities for professional and personal development. Offers reduced registration fees for residents, fellows, research fellows, and medical students, and provides fixed-rate registration for allied health professionals.
- Implementing strategic advocacy initiativesLaunched a 5-year strategic plan in 2020 to address future trends in orthopaedic practice through advocacy and socioeconomic recommendations, including hosting or participating in presentations on emerging topics such as AI liability in healthcare.
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
- Conducting and promoting orthopaedic researchOrganizes an annual abstract competition, reviews submissions through a formal committee, and hosts research presentation formats including Rapid-Fire Scientific Sessions, hard poster, and e-poster presentations at the annual meeting. Awards are presented to top-rated research, and clinical case reports are used to highlight new disease entities and unusual clinical features.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Providing member practice and professional support servicesOffers access to legal counsel services through a partnership with Garfunkel Wild, P.C., financial planning and investment management education via Altfest Personal Wealth Management, and operates a job board that distributes job opportunities to all members to connect orthopaedic job seekers with employers across New York.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$666K
Contributions & grants$68K10%
Program service revenue$536K80%
Investment income$62K9%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$635K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$437K
Cash$74K
Investments$363K
Liabilities$11
Net assets$437K
Liquid reserves8.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +134.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 22
- A SAMUEL FLEMISTER — COMMITTEE CHAIR
- ADAM BITTERMAN — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
- AFSHIN RAZI — SECRETARY
- ANNA COOPER — DIRECTOR
- BARRY KRAUSHAAR — VICE PRESIDENT
- BARTLOMIEJ SZCZECH — DIRECTOR
- BRADLEY RAPHAEL — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
- CHRISTEN RUSSO — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL GREEN — DIRECTOR
- DIONISIO ORTIZ — DIRECTOR
- JAMES MCWILLIAM — DIRECTOR
- JOHN DIPRETA — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
- JOSEPH CHOI — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN PLANCHER — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
- MATTHEW DIPAOLA — DIRECTOR
- MAX GREENKY — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL RAUH — DIRECTOR
- NICHOLAS YOHE — DIRECTOR
- ORRY EREZ — TREASURER
- RICHARD WEINSTEIN — PRESIDENT
- ROBERT BRONSTEIN — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
- WAKENDA TYLER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- AAOS Network — NYSSOS members serve as Board of Councilor Representatives to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
- AAOS Partner — Collaborates with AAOS on advocacy initiatives for orthopaedic surgeons.
- Altfest Personal Wealth Management Partner — Serves as the preferred wealth management education provider for NYSSOS members, offering custom financial planning, investment management education, and complimentary consultations.
- Dr. Afshin Razi Partner — Annual Meeting Program Chair responsible for overseeing the scientific program and abstract review process.
- Garfunkel Wild, P.C. Partner — Provides legal counsel services to NYSSOS and its members, with members receiving a discount on applicable fees.
- Hospital for Special Surgery Partner — Features HSS Presents podcast advertisement on website, indicating a collaborative relationship.
- Legislature Government — Engages with state and federal legislative bodies through testimony and advocacy.
- MSSNY Partner — Collaborates with MSSNY to assess the impact of automatic downcoding on physician practices in New York State.
- Regulatory Agencies Government — Interacts with regulatory agencies by submitting testimony and comments on proposed regulations.
- Saratoga Hilton Partner — Official host hotel for the 2026 NYSSOS Annual Meeting, offering a group room block rate.
- Stanford Biodesign Partner — Hosted a presentation by Perry Nielsen Jr., a Stanford biodesign policy fellow, on AI liability in healthcare.
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.
- Integration of Quality Improvement and Advocacymethodology: quality_and_advocacy_integrationBy integrating quality improvement, patient safety, and policy advocacy into professional practice, the organization enhances orthopaedic care delivery—because clinical excellence and systemic support are mutually reinforcing.
- Member-Driven Advocacy Modelmethodology: member-driven advocacyBy mobilizing members to engage directly in advocacy, the organization strengthens legislative influence and reduces administrative barriers to care—because grassroots engagement increases political legitimacy and responsiveness.
- Multi-Level Government Advocacymethodology: multi_level_advocacyBy engaging in advocacy across local, state, and federal levels, the organization influences health policies that improve the practice environment for orthopaedic surgeons and, by extension, patient care—because systemic change requires coordinated pressure at all levels of governance.