AAOS appoints vice president of office of government relations
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- The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons appointed Lori Shoaf, JD, MA, as vice president of government relations.
- Shoaf will oversee the health policy activities that advance musculoskeletal health.
The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons has appointed Lori Shoaf, JD, MA, as vice president of the office of government relations, according to a press release.
Shoaf, who will be based out of Washington, D.C., will oversee the legislative, regulatory and political teams that lead the health policy activities of the AAOS, according to the release. Shoaf’s responsibilities will also include ensuring advocacy efforts align with the organization’s new 5-year strategic plan and collaborating with the AAOS Council on Advocacy.
“I am honored to be joining an organization with such a strong reputation in Washington and am excited to build upon AAOS’ strong foundation of multi-pronged advocacy,” Shoaf said in the release. “Together, we will contribute to the evolution of member needs at a time when the profession is rapidly changing, and I look forward to working collaboratively to ensure public policy supports the central role of orthopedic surgeons leading care teams and medical decision-making to benefit patients.”
Shoaf most recently served as executive director of partnerships, advocacy and coalitions at the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. She has also worked in government relations roles for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the American College of Physicians.
“I am confident Lori will be a strong leader for the Association as she brings deep experience and proven success leading public sector engagement, congressional relations and outreach, industry affairs, coalition building and member services, among others,” Nathan Glusenkamp, MA, chief quality and registries officer at the AAOS, said in the release. “Her background in both physician advocacy and working with private payers brings a fresh perspective on how our team can successfully advocate on behalf of physicians and patients to improve musculoskeletal care.”
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