AAOS Now Podcast

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Orthopaedics

Orthopedic Residency Match Process

Heroic Interventions In Orthopaedic Surgery

ABOS Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior Program

The AAOS Now podcast is a monthly series that spotlights hotly debated issues and controversial trends in orthopaedic surgery. Each episode presents nuanced perspectives to inspire further discourse, inform your decision-making — and maybe even change your mind. Part of The Bone Beat Orthopaedic Podcast Channel. Brought to you by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Associ... more

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Publishes	Monthly	Episodes	70	Founded	7 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	MedicineGovernmentHealth & Fitness

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Challenging the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule

This episode may include content about the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, its advocacy efforts, and the Political Action Committee of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (OrthoPAC).

In this episode of the AAOS Now Podcast... more

11 Sep 2026 • 30 min

The ABOS Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior Program: How Valuable Are the Assessments?

In this episode of the AAOS Now Podcast, host Doug Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS, sits down with two guests who offer differing perspectives about the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior (KSB) Program.

David F. Marti... more

19 Aug 2026 • 36 min • Most popular

The Limits of Orthopaedic Surgery: A Critique of Heroic Salvage Measures

In this episode of the AAOS Now Podcast, host Ahmed Emara, MD, speaks with Nathan Mesko, MD, FAAOS, to explore the limits of orthopaedic surgery and the difficult decisions surrounding “heroic” measures.

Dr. Mesko draws on 13 years of experience in ... more

27 Jul 2026 • 43 min

Registries: What Happens When Orthopaedic Surgeons Own the Data?

In this episode of the AAOS Now Podcast, host Stuart J. Fischer, MD, FAAOS, speaks with two leaders in orthopaedic data science about how physician-controlled registries are transforming outcomes measurement, implant evaluation, and clinical decision... more

24 Jun 2026 • 40 min

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Recent Guests

Joel Mayerson

AAOS Advocacy Chair, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Episode: Challenging the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule

David Martin

Executive Director, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

ABOS

Episode: The ABOS Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior Program: How Valuable Are the Assessments?

Ellen Lutnick

PGY-5 resident at the University of Buffalo

University at Buffalo

Episode: The ABOS Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior Program: How Valuable Are the Assessments?

Nathan Mesko

Orthopaedic oncologist, Vice Chair of Global Clinical Operations for Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic

Episode: The Limits of Orthopaedic Surgery: A Critique of Heroic Salvage Measures

Dr. Steven Glassman

Co-chair of the Registry Oversight Committee for AAOS; past executive director of the American Spine Registry

University of Louisville / Norton Leatherman Spine Institute

Episode: Registries: What Happens When Orthopaedic Surgeons Own the Data?

Dr. Hutch Huddleston

Chair of the American Joint Replacement Registry; professor of orthopaedic surgery

Stanford University

Episode: Registries: What Happens When Orthopaedic Surgeons Own the Data?

Dr. William Levine

Frank E. Stinchfield Professor and Chair, Orthopaedic Surgery at Columbia University

Columbia University

Episode: The Ortho Surgery Match Game: Signaling, Away Rotations, Research Years, and More

Dr. Amiethab Aiyer

Chief of the Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery at Johns Hopkins

Johns Hopkins University

Episode: The Ortho Surgery Match Game: Signaling, Away Rotations, Research Years, and More

Bopha Chrea

Assistant professor at Carver School of Medicine; Assistant professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation

Carver School of Medicine, Iowa

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Stuart Fischer

Host affiliated with AAOS Now Podcast and editorial leadership

Robert Orfaly

Editor-in-Chief and host for episodes focusing on policy and patient engagement

Dr. Richard Schaefer

Host focusing on governance, policy, and leadership in orthopaedics

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Challenging the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule

Q: What can individual members do to help?

Members are urged to contact their legislators via the AAOS Advocacy Action Center, submit CMS comments, share patient stories, and participate in advocacy events like Orthopaedic Advocacy Week to demonstrate broad support for patient access.

Challenging the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule

Q: How does the AAOS plan to respond to these proposed rules?

The AAOS is submitting formal comments, engaging Congress, pausing negotiations to pursue a better policy, and mobilizing members to contact CMS and lawmakers. The goal is a data-driven, stable payment policy that preserves access.

Challenging the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule

Q: What is the MPFS and why is it a threat to orthopedic practices?

The MPFS is the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule that determines payment for our work; proposed cuts to arthroplasty and changes to how E&M and procedure codes are paid on the same day threaten practice viability and patient access, especially for independent and rural practices.

The ABOS Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior Program: How Valuable Are the Assessments?

Q: How has the KSB been incorporated into day-to-day training, and is it time-consuming to request feedback?

The app is designed to be easy to use; logging cases and sending feedback requests takes only a short amount of time, and it encourages timely, case-by-case feedback that fits into daily routines rather than adding excessive burden.

The ABOS Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior Program: How Valuable Are the Assessments?

Q: Why did the ABOS opt to make participation a requirement for residents who plan to take the Part 1 exam?

Because a structured, required program delivers formative feedback that residents can use to improve while ensuring programs and the board have standardized data on resident progress, ultimately aiming to improve the quality of training and patient care.

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A thoughtful series focused on orthopaedic surgery, policy, innovation, and patient engagement. Episodes frequently explore registries and data governance, AI and robotics in orthopedics, leadership and professional development, and advocacy, with guests ranging from registry experts to leading surgeons and educators. The show stands out for its emphasis on data-informed practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world implications for providers, patients, and industry partners. Potential listeners include clinicians, researchers, medical educators, and health-policy stakeholders looking for pragmatic insights and career-proofing perspectives in orthopedics.

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1. Joel Mayerson
2. David Martin
3. Ellen Lutnick
4. Nathan Mesko
5. Dr. Steven Glassman
6. Dr. Hutch Huddleston
7. Dr. William Levine
8. Dr. Amiethab Aiyer

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