Annual Conference Council

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• Successfully conducted AAOE Conference in Dallas TX on 10/29/21

• Successfully moved from original date to Fall so it could be in person due to Covid-19.

• 279 people in attendance

• Registration sales of $164K were $19K better than forecast

• Net profit from the Conference was $364,531

• 112 vendors- Full exhibit hall with great feedback on the event

• 54 education sessions

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Advocacy Council

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• Continue to partner with MGMA and AAOS on Governmental Affairs issues

• AAOE has representation from the Athletic Trainers in Physician Practice organization.

• AAOE has representation on the National Association for Rural Health Care Policy Committee and can work on initiatives that may be mutually beneficial.

• Continues to be interest in having a bigger presence at Capitol Hill

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Data Analytics and Benchmarking

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• 79 practices participated in the benchmarking survey for data year 2020.

• Launched the results in December 2021

• Council members and staff devoted significant time to reviewing the data to ensure accuracy which caused the reports to be delayed.

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IRAB

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• Continues to be made up of representatives from vendor companies who apply via an application process with emphasis on equal distribution of product and service.

• Guide conversations on how to effectively engage vendors.

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Membership Council

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• Focused on supporting practices through ongoing impact of Covid-19.

• Paused Peer to Peer Connect, expect that to roll out in 2022.

• Excited to have Hive back at Conference.

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Young and New Professionals Committee

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• Emphasis is on finding new committee members.

• Created a Young and New Professionals track for the 2022 conference.

• Focused on how to get their voice heard across all the councils and have a connection to the Board.

• Encouraging professional development for members who are defined as those under the age of 40 or have five or fewer years of experience in orthopedic practice management.