2016 ANNUAL REPORT

2016 ANNUAL REPORT

2016 ANNUAL REPORT

AAOE Objectives1. Provide Content and resources for orthopaedic practice executives2. Incorporate Competence and refl ect excellence and high standards for orthopaedic practice management3. Encourage Connections to and between members, nonmembers, physicians and affi liated groups

AAOE MissionTo be the premier management association serving orthopaedic practice executives. To identify and provide unmatched peer to peer networking and to be recognized for educational excellence for orthopaedic executives.

AAOE VisionLead as a resource and advocate for knowledge. Set the standard of excellence for orthopaedic practice management.

AAOE GoalTo set the standard for knowledge and insight as it relates to orthopaedic practice management.

Table of Contents

President’s Letter 3

Membership Report 4

Treasurer’s Report 5

2016 Annual Conference Report 8

Education Council Report 10

Government Affairs Report 11

Executive Director’s Look Ahead 12

Acknowledgements 13

To read the Independent Auditor’s Report please visit: http://pwrnewmedia.com/2017/aaoe/2016_annual_report/downloads/IndependentAuditorsReport.pdf

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President’s Letterby Jan Vest, MBA

Jan Vest, MBA, Signature Medical Group2016-2017 AAOE President

AAOE has had an exciting and productive 48th year. It has been a true pleasure to work with the Board of Directors, Volunteers, membership and our professional leadership staff! Our CEO Addy Kujawa challenges the board and staff to grow in performance every year. Addy is the consummate professional leader using creativity, fairness and intelligence to lead our diverse and dynamic organization. Thank you, Addy.

I also want to recognize the AAOE staff for the exceptional work they do. Jill Curtis, CAE Senior Director, Experience Design, Vicki Effl and PhD, Informatics Director, Bradley Coffey, MA, Government Affairs Manager, Paige Adkins, Industry Relations Coordinator, Jenny Bartels, CMA, Administrative Coordinator, Alyssa DelPrete, Communications Coordinator, and Amanda Bingaman, RD, Education Coordinator. We are truly blessed to have the team of true professionals to do the heavy lifting for our organization.

This year we have had considerable success and growth due to the skills of our staff and volunteers. We continue to be a leader on the national stage of orthopaedic practice management.Our councils and committees worked to achieve the following highlights from the past year:

Membership:• Welcomed 314 new members.• Ended the year with an historical high of 1,643 total members (a strong retention rate of 84%).

Annual Conference:• More than 500 orthopaedic practice executives and their staff attended the AAOE 2016 Annual Conference in San Francisco, California.• 27 sponsorships were purchased for the AAOE 2016 Annual Conference – surpassing the number sold in 2015.• 161 booths were sold.

Education:• Members had the opportunity to attend an average of three educational, orthopaedic practice specifi c webinars per month.• 241 individuals participated in AAOE webinars.• Developed the Work Hacks Webinar Series – a package of eight webinars.• Created an application and approval process for potential webinar speakers.

Government Affairs:• AAOE members voted to formally adopt the drafted bylaws of the American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives, a 501(c)(6) organization.

Highlights• Ended 2016 with an historic high of 1,643 total members.• 27 AAOE 2016 Annual Conference sponsorships purchased.• 241 individuals participated in AAOE webinars.• AAOE members voted to formally adopt the drafted bylaws of the American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives, a 501(c)(6) organization.

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Membership Reportby Sam Santschi, JD

Sam Santschi, JD, Diana L. Kruse, MD2016-2017 AAOE Membership Council Chair

In 2016, AAOE welcomed 314 new members. With a strong retention rate of 84%, the association ended the year with 1,643 total members.To promote the group membership option, more than 800 individual members were contacted via email with information on creating a group membership for their practice. This campaign resulted in 50 new members.

Throughout the year, efforts were made to promote the association to physicians to further grow membership. Current physician members were surveyed on their needs. This will allow AAOE to create member benefi ts that better meet those identifi ed needs.AAOE membership continues to grow thanks to the efforts of the AAOE Membership Council, Board of Directors, and all volunteers working to promote and enhance membership benefi ts.

Member Benefi tsAAOE Annual Conference Each year, hundreds of orthopaedic practice executives and their staff gather for education, networking, and professional development related to orthopaedic practice management. Members receive signifi cant savings on the only Annual Conference dedicated to orthopaedic practice management.

Peer-to-Peer Online Membership Directory AAOE members can search the interactive peer database to fi nd members they need to connect with based on specifi c search criteria, such as geographic area, practice size, or ancillary. Contact information is included in the database and readily available.

Free Webinars for Live LearningEach month, members can register for educational webinars on various topics affecting orthopaedic practice management, free of charge ($99 for nonmembers). Because there is no limit to the number of attendees per location, webinars are the perfect tool for members’ professional development within their practice. All webinars are recorded and uploaded to the AAOE Live Learning Center, where members can access them anytime, 24/7.

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Practice Management ToolkitsOnce a month, the weekly AAOE eNewsletter features a Toolkit issue created for AAOE members of all practice sizes and types. Topic focuses are based on the leading needs of the membership. Culled by member volunteers, these internet resources are vetted so that each Toolkit includes the best resources for orthopaedic practice management. The Toolkits provide links to articles, podcasts, websites, videos, and webinars.

OrthoActivist - Legislative and Regulatory Update eNewsletterThis monthly eNewsletter is dedicated specifi cally to federal and state legislative issues and legislation affecting orthopaedics.

AAOE ListservThe AAOE listserv is a real-time, members-only networking tool where practice professionals of all experience levels and roles can ask questions and receive responses from peers on what they’re dealing with right now.

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AAOE Mentoring Program The AAOE Mentoring Program cultivates impactful coaching relationships between members. Members who are new to practice management or who are looking for advice and guidance on a specifi c topic can sign up for the program to be matched with a more experienced member. Through the program, mentees can launch their career to success through the insight and help of their mentor.

Weekly eNewsletter This AAOE eNewsletter arrives in members’ inboxes every Tuesday, providing industry information and news from AAOE and aggregated sources. Members can get informed on the latest news impacting the industry and receive helpful tips and tricks for the challenges they face every day in their profession.

Advocacy Center and Advocacy UpdatesFind timely information and tools to assist in getting involved.

Live Learning Center Annual Conference sessions and AAOE webinars are recorded and synced to the slides! They can be viewed or downloaded 24/7 so members don’t miss any educational opportunities, can get a refresher on their own time, or share important education with staff. Many webinars are free to members, and member discounts are applied for conference content and webinar series.

Career Center Through the AAOE Career Center, members can post an open position or search the job listings.

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Treasurer’s Reportby Brian Bizub, BSHA

Brian Bizub, BSHA, Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute2016-2017 AAOE Treasurer

It has been a pleasure and honor to serve the AAOE as its Treasurer over the past year. I would like to express my gratitude to Ron Chorzewski for spending a great deal of his time preparing me for this role and commend Addy Kujawa for her support and guidance.

In reviewing the revenue and expenses for the AAOE, the organization faced an enormous challenge this year with respect to unexpected AAOE staff vacancies weeks prior to our Annual Conference. The staff vacancies incurred costs that were not budgeted, but the AAOE staff and members were instrumental in managing expenses. Despite many challenges throughout the conference, AAOE maintained their fi nancial strength without the need to access reserve funds. Total revenue ended at $108,184 under budget and expenses were under budget by $65,234. The 2016 Annual Conference was a success, but fell short of meeting targeted budget revenue due to

the decrease in registrations, and size constraints for Exhibit Hall revenue. Furthermore, our Short-Term Investment Funds have grown a modest 5.1% over the course of 2016 and are within the expected parameters given our selected risk stratifi cation.

It is worthy to mention that, per the AAOE Financial Policies and Procedures, the organization is expected to have funds equal to 50% of its annual budget in Short Term Investment Funds and 50% of its annual budget in Operational Cash. This is an important point that speaks to why the organization has signifi cant monies in reserve. We fi nished 2016 with 47% of our annual budget in Operational Reserves and 59% of our annual budget in our Short-Term Investment Funds.

To end, AAOE has completed their outside audit by Kehlenbrink, Lawrence & Pauckner CPAs. AAOE remains compliant with the AAOE Financial Policies and Procedures with no recommendations made by Kehlenbrink, Lawrence & Pauckner CPAs.

I would like to thank AAOE President Jan Vest, Addy Kujawa, Ron Chorzewski, and the entire board for their efforts to create a balanced budget for 2017 that will continue to allow the organization the ability and resources to grow.

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Annual Conference Reportby Patricia L. Brewster, MHA, FACMPE

Patricia L. Brewster, MHA, FACMPE, IntraHealth Group/OrthoAtlanta2016-2017 AAOE Annual Conference Chair

More than 500 orthopaedic practice executives and their staff attended the AAOE 2016 Annual Conference in San Francisco, California. The conference offered nine educational blocks divided into topical tracks, ensuring the conference education met attendees’ professional development needs.

Attendees were also invited to networking and social events to meet new members and other industry peers. Networking by Region allowed attendees to discuss hot industry topics with other practice executives from their part of the country facing similar issues. Attendees could also connect with peers from similar sized practices at the Networking by Practice Size event. The glamorous, black tie optional Opening Reception held at San Francisco City Hall celebrated AAOE’s legacy.

Opening Keynote speaker Patrick Lencioni, bestselling author of books on organizations and teams, including The Advantage, addressed the importance of improving organizational health to tap into the knowledge and expertise that already exists within an organization. Closing Keynote speaker Shari Harley, author and founder of Candid Culture, provided insight on what the best companies are doing to create and maintain a successful organizational culture.

One hundred thirty-four companies exhibited at the Annual Conference, and 161 booths were sold. Additionally, 27 sponsorships were purchased – surpassing the number of sponsorships sold in 2015.

2016 SponsorsathenahealthDJO GlobalPhoenix OrthoCareCreditCarestreamSomersetSRSsoftFerring PharmaceuticalsMcKessonProscan Reading ServicesDoctorsManagementViztekHealthcare Compliance ProsHenry Schein MedicalRRC Revenue Recovery CorporationOssurRadsource

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2016 Exhibitors3tsystems, Inc.ABT Medical, Inc.Active MarketingAllmedsAmerican Society of Orthopedic ProfessionalsAncillary Advantage, Inc.Ancillary Care StrategiesArthur J. Gallagher & Co.athenahealthATI Physical TherapyAutomated Healthcare SolutionsBactes Imaging SolutionsBBL Medical FacilitiesBimini Platinum Care, LLCBlack ROCCBlock Imaging International, Inc.Blue Ridge X-Ray, Co, Inc.Bonafi de Management SystemsBREG, Inc.BSN Medical, Inc.CallpointeCareCreditCarestreamClearwaveCMAC PartenrsCME/1st DragonCoding Network, L.L.C. (The)Compression SolutionsCross CurrentCuraScript SDCustom Medical Design GroupD1 Sports MedicineDataDriversDataFile TechnologiesDePuy SynthesDeRoyal IndustriesDJO GlobalDocSperaDoctorsInternet.ComDoctorsManagementeClinicalWorksElite Medical ScribesEntradaEOB RushEsaote North AmericaExpeditorExscribe, Inc.Ferring PharmaceuticalsFreedomlink RxFTGU Medical Consulting

FUJIFILM Medical SystemsFusionOne Electronic HealthcareGE Healthcare ITHealthcare Compliance ProsHealthcare Information ServicesHealthiPassHealthPortHenry Schein MedicalHitachi Medical Systems America, Inc.Ideal ProteiniHealthSpot, Inc.Integrity Rehab GroupIntellisoundKeane Insurance Group, Inc.M*ModalMarketwareMcKessonmedevolveMediGainMedPro GroupMedSafeMedstratMerchants’ Credit Guide Co.Merge HealthcareMetro Health SolutionsMillennia Patient Services, LLCModernizing MedicineMTS HealthcareNationalRadNeenan Company, (The)Newport Medical SolutionsNextDoc VisitNextGen HealthcareNORCAL Mutual InsuranceNuance CommunicationsOberdOffi ce PracticumOne Medical PassportOrtech Data CenterOrtho-PreferredOrthoscanOssur AmericasParamed Medical Systems, Inc.PCI/HealthdevPhoenixOrthoPhysician Assistants of Orthopedic SurgeryPhysicians AngelsPhysicians Rehab SolutionsPrime Clinical Systems, Inc.Precision Practice Management

Progressive Orthopaedic Company (The)Proscan Reading ServicesPulse Systems, Inc.Quality Care ProductsRadsourceRayence, Inc.Revenue Recovery CorporationRRS Release of Information ServiceSANOFIScribe Healthcare TechnologiesScribeAmericaSecure Bill PaySlingShirt, Inc.Socius MarketingSomerset CPAsSpark, Inc.Spinesearch LLCSRSSoftStericycle Communication SolutionsSullivan Luallin GroupSurgimateSynceraTavocaTelemedTransdyneTrellis Healthcare - Intrinsiq Specialty SolutionsTrimed Technologies Corp.Trizetto Provider SolutionstsiVaritronicsVenelViztekWellbeWest Corporation (formerly ClientTell)White Plume TechnologiesWhiteCloudsZimmer BiometZydoc

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Government Aff airsby Joel James

Joel James, Signature Medical Group2016-2017 AAOE Advocacy Council Chair

In June 2016, AAOE members voted to formally adopt the drafted bylaws of the American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives, a 501(c)(6) organization. The ratifi cation of these bylaws allows AAOE to further expand its advocacy efforts for the benefi t of our members and the broader orthopaedic community.

To lay the infrastructure of this expanded advocacy, the Advocacy Council created four pillars of advocacy that will guide our association’s advocacy efforts.

These pillars include:• To promote and expand the role of orthopaedic practice executives in the federal policy- making process;• To enhance the practice of orthopaedic medicine through statutory changes that promote equitable competition in the healthcare marketplace;• To preserve the ability of orthopaedic practices to vertically integrate ancillary

services as allowed under current federal law; and• To minimize, to the extent possible, the increasing government regulatory cost burden on AAOE member practices.

These pillars have guided us to one of our most active and productive years in the history of AAOE Advocacy. In 2016, AAOE has met with House and Senate committees to discuss much needed changes to the Stark Law (while protecting the In-Offi ce Ancillary Services Exception) and the Federal Anti-Kickback Law, met with individual lawmakers to discuss value-based payments and their connections to Stark, and received National Quality Forum endorsement of three spinal outcomes measures that AAOE had submitted for CMS inclusion in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS).

2016 was also a year of fi rsts for AAOE as we have led the charge to repeal cuts to computed radiography, currently planned for January 1, 2018. We continue to work with members of the House and Senate to introduce the legislation for inclusion in one of the appropriations bills that will be introduced this year. In another fi rst for AAOE, the Advocacy Council began planning the fi rst stand-alone Capitol Hill Day to be held September 11 and 12, 2017. Preparations for this began in September 2016 and resulted in $29,000 raised from AAOE member practices to support the effort. Look for more information to be released about this event in mid-2017.

AAOE’s legislative and regulatory newsletter, The OrthoActivist, proved to be popular reading material last year with an average of 9,000 opens each month. We encourage members to continue reading this newsletter and to continue forwarding the newsletter to your staff and physicians as the practice of orthopaedic medicine and the practice of orthopaedic practice administration continues to evolve.

The Advocacy Council is excited with the progress we have made in 2016 and look forward to more progress in 2017 and beyond.

Communications HighlightsIn 2016, the AAOE Writer’s Resource Pool was developed. This is a monthly email with information on article topics for the AAOE eNewsletter and Latest News blog on the AAOE website. AAOE members are invited to sign up for the Writer’s Resource Pool to receive the monthly email and volunteer to serve as sources or write articles.

In total, 94 articles were posted on the Latest News blog on the AAOE website in 2016 (or an average of almost two articles posted per week).

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Education Reportby Jason M. McCormick, MHA

Jason M. McCormick, MHA, Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics2016-2017 AAOE Education Council Chair

In 2016, AAOE continued to enhance its educational offerings for members. Members had the opportunity to attend an average of three educational, orthopaedic practice specifi c webinars per month – many of which were free of charge for members. Additionally, a package of eight webinars, titled the “Works Hacks Series” was developed and offered to members and nonmembers to provide tips and tricks for becoming more productive and stress-free in daily working life. AAOE members did receive a discount on registration for the webinar series. In 2016, 241 individuals

participated in AAOE webinars. The committee also began work on a new educational series that will be released later this year. Aimed at new managers or support staff of member and non-member organizations ,the new series, called “Practice Management 101”, will offer education on fundamental principles of orthopaedic practice management.

The Education Council also created an application and approval process for potential webinar speakers to ensure proposed webinars will provide relevant, educational material to attendees.

2016 Webinar SponsorsAdvanced Rehabilitation Management Group(Work Hacks Series Sponsor)3tsystems

Brennan, Manna & Diamond, LLC

Care Credit

FTGU

Gold Medical Marketing

Healthcare Compliance Pros

IntelliSound

Marketware

Millennia Patient Services

NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company

Revenue Recovery Corporation

Socius Marketing

Somerset CPAs

SRSsoft

Transdyne

Orthopaedic Practice Benchmarking Survey With the AAOE Benchmarking Survey, practice executives can access benchmarking data from practices across the country. Because practices of various sizes, specialties, and regions participate, practice executives can compare their data to similar practices. Members who participate in the survey receive the results, free.New purchasing options were added to the results this year: • Benchmarking Results Data by Practice Size eBook• Year’s subscription to the interactive Benchmarking Results Portal• The complete Benchmarking Results Package (which includes both the eBook and Portal subscription).

Member discounts were applied to each purchasing option.

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CEO’s Look AheadBy Addy M. Kujawa, CAE

Addy M. Kujawa, CAE, Chief Executive Offi cer

The leadership of AAOE use the mission and objectives to guide the direction of this relatively young organization. On that strong foundation and with your support, AAOE continues to grow and develop new resources that increase the value and position of the organization. AAOE’s membership continues to grow each year and is on track to surpass the historic high of 2016. The professional management team also has grown to eight full-time individuals – double from just four years ago – as needed to support the ongoing growth of the organization.

It’s exciting to report that in 2017, AAOE will be launching three major programs thanks to your support and investment:

AAOE Casting and Splinting Program: This hands-on instructional program was built through the involvement of not just a committee and staff, but with an added subject matter task force. This group of experts from across the country worked diligently to ensure the program was appropriate for use by most AAOE

member practices. The program consists of a full-color manual with step-by-step details of splint and cast application and removal, professionally produced videos from two vantage points rather than just one, customized testing, and a practical portion performed in offi ce. This program is scheduled to launch in May 2017.

Practice Management 101 by AAOE: By popular demand, the Education Council put together a course for those who are new to orthopaedic practice management, may be interested in advancement, or staff identifi ed for career development. The online course includes 10 classes on foundational practice management topics such as medical offi ce accounting, insurance contracts, corporate compliance law, and more. The PM101 program is scheduled to launch in June 2017.

Hill Day for OrthoAdvocates: With the 2017 addition of the American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives, for the fi rst time AAOE members will convene on The Hill to present a united voice to Congress around the issues facing orthopaedic practice administrators. Topics will focus on the need to reduce the cost and administrative burden of laws and regulations currently affecting all members, as well as key industry issues. This event is scheduled for September 2017.

In addition to these new programs, signifi cant progress has been made on the AAOE Benchmarking Survey including customized surveys, online videos, a webpage fi lled with helpful resources requested

by members. All of the changes have simplifi ed the process and shortened the time needed to prepare and complete the survey. As more members participate, the value of survey results continues to increase, as well.

I hope you share in my excitement about the future of AAOE. I encourage you to volunteer on a council, a committee, or perhaps take on a new project that sounds exciting to you. Remember, AAOE is YOUR association. Get involved; be a part of shaping the future!

I want to hear from you! Contact me directly at 317-749-0625 or akujawa@aaoe.net to share your thoughts, questions, concerns, and fresh ideas. Looking forward to it!

Highlights• AAOE’s membership continues to grow each year and is on track to surpass the historic high of 2016.• The professional management team has grown to eight full-time individuals.• AAOE is launching three major programs in 2017.

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AcknowledgementsProfessional Management Staff

Addy M. Kujawa, CAEChief Executive Offi cer317-749-0625akujawa@aaoe.net

Alyssa DelPreteCommunications Coordinator317-749-0631adelprete@aaoe.net

Amanda Bingaman, RDEducation Coordinator317-749-0635abingaman@aaoe.net

Bradley Coffey, MAGovernment Affairs Manager317-749-0629bcoffey@aaoe.net

Jenny Bartels, CMAAdministrative Coordinator317-749-0633jbartels@aaoe.net

Jill A. Curtis, CAESenior Director, Experience Design317-749-0627 jcurtis@aaoe.net

Paige AdkinsIndustry Relations Coordinator317-749-0632padkins@aaoe.net

Vicki S. Effl and, PhDInformatics DirectorDirect: 317-749-0626veffl and@aaoe.net

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2016-2017 AAOE VolunteersAAOE Councils, Committees, and Task Forces have been hard at work throughout the year to bring members the best information, resources, and education possible. These volunteers participate in conference calls, meetings, and spend personal time working on AAOE projects. These leaders represent practices that range in size and have a wide variety of experience, creating the perfect blend for representing the AAOE membership.

Advocacy CouncilJoel James, Signature Medical Group, ChairKathy L. Ackerman, BA, Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio Jennifer Ale-Ebrahim, MHA, Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists, Inc.Michael Brohawn, FACMPE, Orthopaedics East & Sports Medicine Inc.Michael Butler, Peachtree Orthopaedic ClinicMichael Doyle, MBA, ATC, Heartland Orthopedic Specialists Marc Katzin, CPA, Florida Orthopaedic InstituteJoseph Mathews, DPT, CSCS, Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports MedicineAnnMargaret McCraw, Arcis Healthcare, LLCDick Nelson, MS, The Bone & Joint CenterSarah Nichelson, JD, American College of Foot and Ankle SurgeonsDonald Schreiner, MBA, OrthoIllinoisKaren Simonton, CPA, OrthoVirginiaStephanie Swan, CMPE, CPC,

OrthoKansasPaul Bruning, DHA, ATC, Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic, Board Liaison

ALPS CommitteeMichaele Morrison, MBA, CMPE, All Podaitry Group Inc., ChairShawna Bailey, CMPE, CPC, Anchorage Fracture & Orthopedic ClinicQuinten Davis, MBA, The Centers for Advanced OrthopaedicsSusan Meyers, CMPE, Kansas City Orthopaedic InstituteSamantha Spencer, FACMPE, CMM, Missoula Bone & Joint and Surgery CenterSheryl Toburen, CRNFA, Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine CenterJana Foor, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, P.A., Board Liaison

Annual Conference CommitteePatricia A. Brewster, MHA, FACMPE, IntraHealth Group/ OrthoAtlanta, ChairJan Vest, MBA, Signature Medical Group, PresidentRon Chorzewski, MBA, PT, Agility Orthopedics, President-ElectJohn Powell, MD, Signature Medical Group, Physician Course Co-DirectorLee Ann Ackerman, CMPE, Orthopedic Associates, LLCDavid Fitzgerald, MBA, Proliance Surgeons, Inc.George A. Hernandez, MS, MBA, FHFMA, FACHE, Campbell Clinic OrthopaedicsJohn Marshall, MBA, MS, Signature Medical Group

Joseph Mathews, PT, DPT, CSCS, Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports MedicineKim Wishon, MBA, FACMPE, Watauga Orthopaedics PLCJill Yates, RN, St Francis Orthopaedic Institute

Audit CommitteeBrian Bizub, BSHA, Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute, AAOE TreasurerChristine Moss, Moss Resource GroupJeffrey Smith, CPA, MBA, Eastern Oklahoma Orthopedic Center

Awards Task ForceJim Kidd, CMPE, Advanced Bone & Joint, ChairMichael Berkowitz, KSF Orthopaedic CenterKitchi Joyce, IntraHealth Group/OrthoAtlantaJason McCormick, MHA, Campbell Clinic OrthopaedicsKeri Rimes, The Orthopaedic InstituteMarella Yates, MSM, CMPE, Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine OwensboroBrian Bizub, BSHA, Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute, Board Liaison

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Communications CouncilJerald Forrester, MBA, FACMPE, Steindler Orthopedic ClinicChad Gilbert, Campbell Clinic OrthopaedicsAlexander Rothschild, BS, MS, CMPE, CASC, Garden State Orthopaedic Associates PAAlex Sroka, Midwest Orthopaedics at RushPaul Strandquist, Midwest Orthopaedics at RushNancy Strayer, MBA, CMPE, Lake Tahoe Orthopaedic Institute DBA Tahoe Orthopaedic and Sports MedicineMarella Yates, MSM, CMPE, Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine OwensboroKitchi Joyce, IntraHealth Group/ OrthoAtlanta, Board Liaison

Data Analytics and Benchmarking CouncilChad Sackman, RN, MBA, Signature Medical Group, ChairTerry Anderson, OrthoIllinoisJessie Goodman, RMC, Nevada OrthopedicsChris Greenman, MBA/MHA, CMPE, Tahoe Fracture & OrthopaedicRonald Whiting, CPA, Fredericksburg Orthopaedic Associates PCTom Witt, Winchester Orthopaedic Associates, Ltd.Olivia Wolf, CPC, Alaska Hand Elbow ShoulderGeorge Trantow, FACHE, CMPE, Valley View Hospital, Board Liaison

Education CouncilJason McCormick, MHA, Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics, ChairCheryl Cairns, RN, Orthopaedic Associates Medical Clinic, Inc.Denise Dula, CPC, COSC, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, P.A.Jerald Forrester, MBA, FACMPE, Steindler Orthopedic ClinicRobin Green, MBA, Premier Orthopedics, P.A.Michael Jones, Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, Ltd.Debra Mitchell, RN, BSN, MBA, Children’s Orthopaedic & Scoliosis Surgery Associates LLPThomas (Quin) Throckmorton, MDAndrew Wade, MBA, Coastal Orthopaedic Assosciates PACheryl Wenger, RHIT, CHTS-PW, Orthopedic & Sports Medicine CenterKaren Sollar, CMPE, Mt. Tam Orthopedics, A Medical Center, Inc., Board Liaison

Elections Council Jan Vest, MBA, Signature Medical Group, PresidentRon Chorzewski, MBA, PT, Agility Orthopedics, President-ElectDavid Batulis, MHA, Pro FeeDave Eisele, Valley View HospitalThomas Flood, Barrington Orthopedic Specialists, LtdAnne McCune, MSHSA, Alpine Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc & Spine CenterKeri Rimes, The Orthopaedic InstituteChad Sackman, RN, MBA, Signature Medical GroupSheryl Toburen, RN, CRNFA, CNOR, ONC, Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center Olivia Wolf, CPC, Alaska Hand Elbow Shoulder

Membership CouncilSam Santschi, JD, Diana L. Kruse, MD, ChairAndrea Allyn, MBA, ATC, Heartland Orthopedic SpecialistsCraig Henry, MHA, Hand Center of LouisianaAndrea Nelson, MBA, ATC [hold for practice name]Cindy Race, ATC, CWCP, IntraHealth Group/OrthoAtlantaBrian Bizub, BSHA, Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute, Board Liaison

Specialized Education CommitteeJason McCormick, MHA, Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics, ChairDavid Bereson, Northern Arizona OrthopaedicsRon Chorzewski, MBA, PT, Agility OrthopedicsJonathan Lukas, MS, ATC, OTC, COSC, The Steadman ClinicJack Morana, DHA, MS, MSHA, FACHE, Bone & Joint Specialists of Winchester PCTammie Simao, CMPE, Orthopedic PartnersJim Kidd, CMPE, Advanced Bone & Joint, Board Liaison

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Subject Matter Task Force*Angel Agus, Campbell Clinic Monique Arquette, Agility Orthopedics Lindsay Boulanger, Norwich Orthopedic PartnersChris Braddock, University Orthopedics Trudy Fisher, Campbell Clinic Joe Manso, University Orthopedics Leigha Silvestro, Agility Orthopedics Hannah Vachon, Norwich Orthopedic Partners

Industry Relations Advisory Board**Sean Weiss, CMCO, CPMA, CPC, CPC-P, CCP-P, ACS-EM, DoctorsManagement, ChairTodd Davis, AllmedsTim Hendricks, Townsend DesignLisa Joos, Esaote North AmericaStephen Manske, ABT MedicalJason Miller, tsiBrandon Phillips, Physicians Rehab SolutionRebecca Dean, MA, FACMPE, Sportsmedicine & Orthopaedics Fairbanks, Board Liaison

*Volunteers on the Subject Matter Task Force serve as experts on specifi c subject matters and are not required to be members of AAOE.** Vendor company representatives on the Industry Relations Advisory Board serve in an advisory capacity. They are not AAOE members.