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You are entering webpages belonging to the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, which includes information and resources for Association advocacy efforts and the Political Action Committee of The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (OrthoPAC).

Advocacy

The AAOS Office of Government Relations promotes and advocates the viewpoint of the orthopaedic community before federal and state legislative, regulatory, and executive agencies. Based in Washington, D.C., with additional staff in the Academy's headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois, the Office of Government Relations identifies, analyzes, and directs all health policy activities and initiatives to position the AAOS as the trusted leaders in advancing musculoskeletal health.

Advocacy Action Center

Grassroots advocacy is a powerful tool for strengthening the voice of the orthopaedic community on critical health policy issues.

Issues

With health care at the forefront of political debates, OGR works hard to ensure that physician priorities are heard and advanced.

Orthopaedic PAC

"The Orthopaedic PAC" is the only national political action committee representing orthopaedic surgeons before Congress.

State Advocacy

Learn more about policies and proposals affecting orthopaedic surgeons that will dominate state legislatures this year.

Advocacy News

FInd current news with Advocacy Now, a bi-weekly publication, as well as the Bone Beat podcast, and Orthopaedic PAC Report.

Position Statements

Find AAOS Position Statements that are associated with legislative and regulatory issues.

Advocacy Accomplishments

Learn more about successes in advancing physician priorities with the federal and state policymakers.

Advocacy Resources

Find tools to increase your knowledge of legislative processes and improve engagement with both federal and state policymakers. 

Get Involved

There are many ways AAOS members can become involved in shaping the political landscape for the betterment of our patients.

Contact Us

Find the right person to answer your questions with this full staff listing of the Office of Government Relations.

AAOS Office of Government Relations

Phone: (202) 546-4430 / Email: dc@aaos.org

American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Massachusetts Ave, NE., Ste. 100, Washington, DC 20002