The Orthopaedic Political Action Committee: Growth and Influence Over 20 Years

J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2020 Jul 15;28(14):563-569. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-19-00823.

Abstract

The Political Action Committee (PAC) of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, also known as the OrthoPAC, is one of the most powerful and well-respected healthcare PACs in Washington, DC. Since its inception in 1999, the OrthoPAC has advocated at the federal level for orthopaedic patients and orthopaedic surgery as a profession. This manuscript will familiarize the reader with PACs, the history and structure of the OrthoPAC, important accomplishments of the OrthoPAC, current legislative positions, and leadership/organization. We also review the various ways that orthopaedic surgeons can engage in advocacy for musculoskeletal care.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Health Policy*
  • Humans
  • Orthopedic Surgeons / organization & administration*
  • Orthopedics / organization & administration*
  • Professional Staff Committees / organization & administration*
  • Societies, Medical / organization & administration*
  • Time Factors
  • United States