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AAOE Conference offers opportunity to learn about challenges of orthopedic specific practices
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WASHINGTON – The American Association of Orthopaedic Executives Annual Conference has been great with excellent speakers, innovative vendors and significant networking. In the elevator, I heard three attendees discussing their experiences. All three attendees were amazed at the amount of education and the length of the program for one fee. I could not agree more. The schedule was packed with educational opportunities, vendor showcases and networking.
Kalen Privatsky
On Sunday, I had the opportunity to have breakfast with first-time attendees, new members and ALPS participants. I sat next to a new orthopedic administrator. He was just hired in orthopedics and was looking at American Association of Orthopaedic Executives (AAOE) Annual Conference as an opportunity to learn more. Interestingly enough, I just had the opportunity to sit next to him at the closing session listening to Jonathon Bush discuss his new book Where Does it Hurt? Mr. Bush delivered an excellent message and made attendees all think about innovative ways to deliver orthopedic services.
Following the presentation, we talked about his first conference. He said he had a great experience and learned so much and met many people. He was able to learn in areas where he needed more training and those areas where he already felt comfortable. He was more than satisfied with the conference and was looking forward to the next conference in Chicago. We confirmed our contact information and I offered help him as he moves forward through his orthopedic administrator experience.
This is what the AAOE Annual Conference is about. This new administrator just learned about the challenges of an orthopedic-specific practices. He had the opportunity to discuss these issues with experienced as well as new orthopedic administrators. He also had the opportunity to meet vendors with potential solutions to issues. It is great that the annual conference delivered what was promised. I look forward to next year.
Kalen Privatsky, MBA, CMPE, is the executive director of Proliance Orthopedic Associates in
Renton, Wash.
Disclosure: Privatsky has no relevant financial disclosures.