Why Join the Oregon Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons?
Orthopaedic practice is evolving rapidly, particularly in Oregon, where healthcare policy and delivery models often set national precedent. Through OAOS, orthopaedic surgeons come together to shape these changes—strengthening our profession, supporting our practices, and protecting patient access to high-quality orthopaedic care. OAOS is dedicated to advancing orthopaedic surgery in Oregon through education, advocacy and member engagement.
Benefits of OAOS Membership:
- Strong advocacy at the Oregon Legislature and with state agencies to protect orthopaedic practice, patient access to care, and physician-led medicine.
- High-quality CME through the annual OAOS conference, featuring nationally recognized faculty and Oregon-based experts.
- A unified voice on key policy issues, including scope of practice, insurance coverage, liability exposure, and practice sustainability.
- Direct involvement opportunities through leadership roles, board service, and committee participation.
- Meaningful connections with orthopaedic colleagues across Oregon, fostering collaboration, shared expertise, and professional support.
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Advocacy
Oregon remains at the forefront of healthcare reform, making strong state-level advocacy essential. OAOS actively represents orthopaedic surgeons before the legislature, regulatory agencies, and key policy commissions on issues like the following:
- Collaboration with physician organizations statewide to protect patient access to essential orthopaedic care.
- Advocacy on issues including scope of practice, insurance costs, liability exposure, and barriers to practice sustainability.
- Ongoing work to mitigate the impacts of HR 1 and support the creation of a Scope of Practice Commission to promote science-based legislative decision-making.
Recent Advocacy Wins
- Expanded coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices through support of SB 699, improving insurance access and patient care.
- Meaningful progress on Corporate Activity Tax advocacy, including work toward an exemption for public payer receipts.
- Active engagement on corporate practice of medicine legislation to address pressures threatening independent practice.
- Continued orthopaedic representation on influential state bodies, including the Oregon Health Evidence Review Commission.
- Receipt of AAOS grant funding to strengthen legislative outreach and elevate orthopaedic priorities.
Education
OAOS hosts a high-quality annual in-state conference designed by and for Oregon orthopaedic surgeons. The meeting offers relevant CME, timely clinical and practice-management topics, and meaningful opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the state.
The 2025 OAOS Annual Orthopaedic Conference, The Aging Spectrum in Orthopaedics, was held in Portland and featured 2025 AAOS President Ned Amendola, MD, along with 28 expert speakers from across Oregon, reflecting OAOS’s commitment to strong local leadership and nationally recognized expertise.
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Get Involved
OAOS thrives because of engaged members. Opportunities include serving on the Board of Directors, where members help guide advocacy priorities, shape educational programming, and plan the annual conference. Board members meet quarterly and play a vital role in advancing OAOS’s mission.
Membership also supports the work of the Oregon Orthopaedic PAC, strengthening OAOS’s ability to advocate effectively and maintain access to key policymakers. Click here to contribute to the Oregon Orthopedic PAC. Email staff for more information: staff@oregonorthopaedicsurgeons.com.
Your Membership Matters
OAOS’s accomplishments in education and advocacy are possible because of the continued support of Oregon’s orthopaedic surgeons. Your membership ensures that your voice is heard and that orthopaedic care remains strong and patient-centered in Oregon.
Join OAOS and help shape the future of orthopaedic surgery in Oregon.
