The Massachusetts Orthopaedic Association is the professional society of the 500 practicing orthopaedic surgeons in the Commonwealth. We represents the surgeons' interests in dealing with the socio-economic issues affecting their practices and their ability to care for their patients. We conduct educational programs informing about legislative, regulatory and insurance issues on the local and national level. We conduct continuing education programs on clinical procedures and studies, risk management and practice management subjects.

IN THE NEWS:

AAOS IN THE STATE, January 2010
Posted February 1, 2010

REPORT FROM THE BOS/BOC FALL MEETING
Posted November 30, 2009

TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF S.366 “AN ACT TO REGULATE THE USE OF OFF HIGHWAY AND RECREATION VEHICLES” 
BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
July 28, 2009  

TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE 948 “AN ACT RELATIVE TO PHYSICIAN SERVICES PROVIDED BY LICENSED PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS”
BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES
July 22, 2009

TESTIMONY RELATIVE TO H.2044/S.875 "AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE REGISTRATION OF PODIATRISTS" (REP. DONATO, SEN. MOORE)
AND S.823 “AN ACT RELATIVE TO PODIATRISTS PERFORMING SURGERY” (SEN. KENNEDY)
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH
June 30, 2009

TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF H.1093 “AN ACT AUTHORIZING HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO NEGOTIATE WITH HEALTH CARE INSURERS 
AND PROVIDING FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL” 
BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH CARE FINANCING
May 27, 2009

TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF S.950 “AN ACT RELATIVE TO ESTABLISHING A PRIMARY SEAT BELT LAW”
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
April 16, 2009

TESTIMONY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION BEFORE THE HEALTH CARE FINANCING COMMITTEE
March 26, 2009

TESTIMONY BEFORE THE DIVISION OF HEALTH CARE FINANCE AND POLICY 
RELATIVE TO PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO 114.3 CMR 40.00, WORKERS COMPENSATION
February 10, 2009