Earn CEUs

Knowledge is Power!

Knowledge is power! Professional staff can earn CEUs for attending approved educational sessions at AAOE’s 2024 Annual Conference. Sessions are open to members and nonmembers. 

Looking to earn CEUs? Let AAOE know which one's you want a certificate for by filling out this Attendee CEU form! 
 

Accreditation
The AAOE 2024 Annual Conference has been approved for up to 14.25 continuing education units by the following organizations. Please check back for additional approvals coming soon.

Note: The total CEU amount includes two hours for the Pre-Conference Workshop, Streamlining Success: Creating a Roadmap to Complete Your AAOE Benchmarking Survey. 
 

	AAPC This program has the prior approval of AAPC for 9.25 hours of continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.
	American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE) This program is approved as a learning event for ACMPE continuing education hours. A cumulative total of 50 ACMPE continuing education credit hours is among the requirements for attaining the Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) credential. To maintain CMPE or Fellow status, you must earn 50 hours of qualifying credit hours every three years. Learn more about the ACMPE certification program. One ACMPE credit is earned for every 60 minutes of educational content, rounded down to the nearest 0.25.
	Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOCATC) AAOE is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers.
	Healthcare Billing and Management Association (HBMA) This event has been approved by the Healthcare Billing and Management Association (HBMA) for credit toward attaining or maintaining your Certified Healthcare Billing and Management Executive credential (CHBME) as a Non-HBMA Sponsored event.
	Continuing Medical Education (CME) PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives (AAOE). The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. CONFERENCE This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives (AAOE). The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Recommended Audience

• Managing Physicians
• Hospital Administrators
• Executives
• Professional Staff
• Practice Leaders
• Athletic Trainers
• Educators
• Industry Partners

Following the conclusion of participating in this activity, learners should be able to:

• Integrate new orthopedic practice management techniques and strategies into their practices.
• Analyze practice management policies needed to promote efficient business practices.
• Compare and contrast available products and services to identify the most effective solutions for their practices.
• Examine the most recent changes in healthcare and the orthopedic industry that will impact their practices.
• Establish professional connections with peers in the orthopedic community.
  
   

AAOE 2024 Goals

• Business Development
  • Understand and assess if different lines of business could work for one’s practice, including alternative therapies or increased accessibility. 
• Compliance
  • Build and manage an effective compliance program based on the latest industry requirements and regulations. 
• Customer Service
  • Establish strong customer service protocols to improve patient satisfaction. 
• Data Analytics
  • Use data to improve satisfaction and patient outcomes, and to make strategic decisions based on benchmarking data. 
• Finance
  • Implement strategies that will have positive impact on the practice’s bottom line. 
• Human Resources
  • Analyze current human resources practices and determine which should be updated, removed, or added in order to improve morale, increase patient satisfaction, or otherwise make positive changes in the practice. 
• IT
  • Learn about the latest industry technology and assess ways to improve your practice’s data security. 
• Leadership
  • Assess leadership tools and tactics to better manage your practice’s staff, improve employee engagement, and reduce turnover. 
• Marketing & Communications
  • Discuss different tactics for marketing, communications, and social media; including the latest tools and trends. 
• Operations
  • Understand ways to improve your practice’s workflows and efficiencies. 
• Value-Based Care
  • Identify and understand different payer models and assess which is best for your practice.