WSOA News

AAOS Responds to House Health Care Reform Draft Legislation

IME proposed rule change hearings for WACs

For Orthopedic Surgeons or their related providers who act as team physicians. Governor Gregoire signed into law HB 1824 mandating guidelines for return to play after concussion or head injury. Orthopedic Surgeons or their nurses or PA’s may be asked by coaches to clear student athletes to return to play. They should be aware of these guidelines and the need to know the appropriate evaluation for head injury prior to return to sports. See the following. Here are other informational sites on this topic.: www.cdc.gov or www.biawa.org The latter has pocket guideline and evaluation cards that can be printed for your convenience.

NASS Perioperative Antibiotic Guidelines

AAOS Leadership Fellows Program (LFP)

Proposed Amendments to the Medical Aid Rules

Report on the Crisis in the Delivery of Orthopaedic Emergency Care - A Call to Action:  Executive Summary

Photos from the AAOS 2009 Conference Las Vegas UW Alumni/WSOA Reception

ALERT! New COBRA Changes Require Immediate Action

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