OVERVIEW

American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives (AAOE) Annual Conference is organized by American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives (AAOE) and will be held from May 02 - 05, 2025 at Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America.

Description:
The AAOE Annual Conference is hosted by the American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives (AAOE), an organization dedicated to providing education and resources to administrators and the staff of orthopedic practices and other musculoskeletal groups.

Following the conclusion of participating in this activity, learners should be able to:

  • Integrate new orthopedic practice management techniques and strategies into their practices.
  • Analyze practice management policies needed to promote efficient business practices.
  • Compare and contrast available products and services to identify the most effective solutions for their practices.
  • Examine the most recent changes in healthcare and the orthopedic industry that will impact their practices.
  • Establish professional connections with peers in the orthopedic community.

Conference Goals:
At the conclusion of the 2025 AAOE Annual Conference, attendees will learn the following, based on sessions they attend in each core function area:

Business Development

  • Understand and assess if different lines of business could work for one’s practice, including alternative therapies or increased accessibility.

Compliance

  • Build and manage an effective compliance program.

Culture

  • Assess different ways to manage office culture and how to implement changes at one’s own practice.

Customer Service

  • Establish strong customer service protocols to improve patient satisfaction.

Data Analytics

  • Use data to improve satisfaction and patient outcomes.
  • Learn how to leverage one’s own data to benchmark against other practices.

Finance

  • Assess how small non-financial changes, such as increasing efficiency, can have a positive impact on the bottom line.

Human Resources

  • Analyze current human resources practices and determine which should be updated, removed, or added in order to improve morale, increase patient satisfaction, or otherwise make positive changes in the practice.

IT

  • Perform tasks – both old and new – more efficiently with the right technology in place.

Marketing & Communications

  • Discuss different tactics for marketing, communications, and social media; including the advantages and disadvantages of each and how they could impact one’s practice.

Operations

  • Understand the ins and outs of managing bundled payments and the impacts this could have on one’s practice; as well as how to communicate the necessary position to one’s physicians or board of directors.
  • Measure effectiveness of current billing and coding models and provide an action plan to improve.

Value-Based Care

  • Identify and understand different payer models and assess which is best for your practice.
  • Recognize and understand the difference between ACOs and bundles, and how value-based care can impact the entire practice, from patients to physicians.

What Can You Expect From the AAOE Conference?

  • Powerful Keynote Speakers
  • Top-Notch Education 
  • Meaningful Networking Opportunities
  • Resources to Help Gain Market Share
  • Get Current on the Latest Trends
  • Explore New Products and Services
  • Save with AAOE's Speed Meetings Program
  • 1:1 Connections with Other Industry Professionals
  • Learn more about what AAOE has to offer at the AAOE booth!
  • Fun!

KEY DATES

Event Start Date
02 May, 2025
Event Start Date
Event End Date
05 May, 2025
Event End Date
Credits

Accreditation
The AAOE 2025 Annual Conference has been approved for up to 15.25 continuing education units by the following organizations. Please check back for additional approvals coming soon.

Note: The total CEU amount includes two hours for the Pre-Conference Workshop, Better Data, Powerful Tools, Better Decisions

American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE)
This program is approved as a learning event for ACMPE continuing education hours. A cumulative total of 50 ACMPE continuing education credit hours is among the requirements for attaining the Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) credential. To maintain CMPE or Fellow status, you must earn 50 hours of qualifying credit hours every three years.

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOCATC)
AAOE is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers.

Healthcare Billing and Management Association (HBMA)
This event has been approved by the Healthcare Billing and Management Association (HBMA) for credit toward attaining or maintaining your Certified Healthcare Billing and Management Executive credential (CHBME) as a Non-HBMA Sponsored event.

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
AAOE is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

This program is valid for 15.25 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives (AAOE). The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 15.25 CE Units
  • 50 Credit Hour
  • 15.25 Credits
  • 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianNursesHealthcare ExecutivesOrthopaedic SurgeonsAthletic TrainersHospital Administrators

    SPECIALITIES

    Orthopaedic Surgery

    SUGGESTED HOTELS

    CONFERENCE VENUE

    LocationHyatt Regency Atlanta
    265 Peachtree Road NE