The Washington State Orthopaedic Foundation (WSOF) was created in 2013. The Foundation is one operating component of WSOA, and the Board of Directors of the Washington State Orthopaedic Association comprises the membership of the WSOF. The Board of Directors is
President’s Message – August 2016
The WSOA board of directors met with a professional facilitator recently to define your organizations goals for the next 5 years. Almost all of us are members of the AAOS, and the BOC and the State Committee actually affirm that
Out-of-Network Providers, In-Network Hospitals
An update on state legislation Manthan Bhatt Health plans with high out-of-pocket expenses and narrow insurance networks continue to grow in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) market exchanges. As a result, balance billing for out-of-network providers at in-network hospitals has
WSMA Leadership Development Conference
The 2016 WSMA Leadership Development Conference was a fantastic experience. I had a great time and learned a lot. The half-day session on trends in healthcare was a phenomenal opportunity to help me understand the future directions of the U.S.
President’s Message – December 2015
Dear Fellow WSOA Members, Thank you for the opportunity to serve the WSOA for the next two years. I am proud to lead the orthopedic surgeons in Washington State. Greg Brown MD will serve as president elect and Nick Rajacich will