AAHKS Health Policy Fellow Reports

Following the AAHKS Business Meeting, two AOA Health Policy Fellows presented their reports. In remarks to Annual Meeting attendees, Justin T. Deen, MD, addressed “Perioperative Pain Management During the Pandemic,” discussing unique patient management challenges experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. In his report, “From Winners to Losers: The harsh reality of some bundled payment programs,” Chad A. Krueger, MD, discussed the impact of bundled payments on orthopaedic surgeons and practices.