IN THIS ISSUE

SGR Repeal, Replacement Legislation Introduced

Bonefied News

Payment Reform Webinar Series Continues

Orthopaedic Surgeons Discuss Imaging Study in Washington, DC

FDA Medical Device Fellowship Program

Liaison Appointments

Orthopaedic PAC Members: Visit the Exclusive AAOS PAC Lounge at the 2014 Annual Meeting!

AAOS Orthopaedic PAC Online Contribution Center Reopens

State Contributions
Leader Board: Announcing the 2013 Leaders!

State Contributions Leader Board: Announcing the 2013 Leaders!

Congratulations to the following states for closing out a strong 2013 fundraising year as leaders in PAC contributions and participation! A special nod to Iowa for leading in PAC participation with a 40% participation rate and Connecticut for increasing their participation by ten points in 2013!

Congratulations to the following states for closing out a strong 2013 fundraising year as leaders in PAC contributions and participation! A special nod to Iowa for leading in PAC participation with a 40% participation rate and Connecticut for increasing their participation by ten points in 2013!

Highest Percentage of PAC Contributors

1. Iowa (40%)
2. Mississippi (32%)
3. Colorado (31%)
4. New Hampshire (30%)
4. New York (30%)
4. South Dakota (30%)
 
Highest Total Contributions in Dollars

(States with 1,000+ AAOS members)
1. California ($149,355)
2. New York ($120,950)
3. Texas ($102,688)
4. Florida ($100,884) 

(States with 450-999 AAOS members)
1. Pennsylvania ($76,552)
2. Illinois ($74,208)
3. New Jersey ($70,150)       
4. Virginia ($61,790)

(States with 1-449 AAOS members)
1. Tennessee ($44,671)
2. Iowa ($43,265)
3. Connecticut ($40, 745)
4. Colorado ($37,301)

Most Improved State: PAC Participation

This award is calculated based on the largest increase in PAC participation from 2012 to 2013 totals.

Connecticut
2012: 19% participation
2013: 29% participation

For a complete listing of each state’s PAC numbers through December 31, 2013, please visit www.aaos.org/pac and view the interactive map.