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Advancing Orthopaedic Surgery in Alabama Through Education, Advocacy, and Collaboration


MISSION/ VISION/ BYLAWS


MISSION


The Alabama Orthopaedic Society advances orthopaedic surgery and promotes the highest standards of musculoskeletal care through education, advocacy, leadership development, and professional collaboration.


STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

GOAL 1: STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE

  • Identify and implement organizational changes to broaden member participation
  • Pursue non-dues sources of revenue consistent with AOS conflict-of-interest policies
  • Maintain effective continuity of business management
  • Promote an effective membership recruitment process
  • Maintain an affordable dues structure while ensuring fiscal stability
  • Develop and maintain mechanisms for identifying and training future AOS leaders
  • Participate actively in state, regional, and national orthopaedic organizations

GOAL 2: PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

  • Improve relationships with orthopaedic practice leaders and office managers
  • Promote programs to enhance practice management techniques
  • Collect and disseminate information impacting Alabama orthopaedic surgeons and their practices

GOAL 3: UNITY

  • Foster relationships with orthopaedic-related organizations
  • Advocate for subspecialty interests
  • Include subspecialty perspectives in educational programming
  • Promote collaboration among orthopaedic surgeons across Alabama

GOAL 4: HEALTH POLICY

  • Oppose fragmentation of musculoskeletal services
  • Advocate for fair and equitable compensation for orthopaedic services
  • Support public policies that ensure quality musculoskeletal care in Alabama
  • Advocate for effective medical liability reform
  • Establish communication with the public and advocacy partners
  • Encourage orthopaedic surgeon involvement in grassroots advocacy efforts
  • Oppose barriers that limit patient access to orthopaedic care

GOAL 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION

  • Educate the public on prevention and management of musculoskeletal conditions
  • Support patient-centered care
  • Promote the specialty of orthopaedic surgery

GOAL 6: DIVERSITY

  • Support efforts to diversify the orthopaedic workforce
  • Promote delivery of culturally competent care

GOAL 7: PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

  • Support patient-centered care
  • Promote evidence-based orthopaedic care
  • Provide educational programs addressing musculoskeletal conditions

VISION


The Alabama Orthopaedic Society will be the premier organization promoting the highest quality musculoskeletal care for the citizens of Alabama.


CONTACT

Alabama Orthopaedic Society
rhonda@alorthosociety.org
312-T Schillinger Road South #307
Mobile, AL 36608

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