AAOE 2024 Annual Report

Thank you for your support of AAOE! 2024 was a year of learning and community.

Additional Reports:

Advocacy Council

Virtually held 49 impactful meetings with legislative staff to address key concerns for AAOE stakeholders.
Launched the highly engaging Advocacy 101 on-demand course.
Published a monthly blog, providing valuable insights and updates.
Expanded presence on Collaborate, fostering greater member engagement.
Attended the AAOS National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference.
Submitted 6 comment letters and 6 letters of support and led a grassroots action campaign on critical legislative and regulatory issues.

Annual Conference Council

Achieved 460 registrants and 94% exhibitor satisfaction, contributing to the overall success of another in-person Annual Conference in Illinois.
We had a record number of both attendee & exhibitor participants in our Speed Meetings event.
During the Annual Conference, 66 education sessions were held, with over 50% led by member speakers.
Transformed the Hive experience to be more inclusive, resulting in increased engagement and stronger connections among members.

Benchmarking Council

Boosted promotion of the Benchmarking Survey through targeted email campaigns, social media, and digital marketing, with peer encouragement from the Board and Benchmarking Council.
We partnered with OrthoForum & OrthoConnect to drive additional survey participation.
Successfully revived the Benchmarking Pre-Conference session at the 2024 Annual Conference, receiving outstanding feedback.
112 practices participated in the Benchmarking Survey for Data Year 2023.
33 practices or companies purchased the Benchmarking Results, generating over $62,000 in revenue during 2024.

Education Council

Successfully executed the Education Content Calendar, delivering engaging monthly webinars.
Achieved a 54% attendance rate by the end of the year, which was a significant increase in attendance compared to the previous year.
Launched a new Learning Management System, enhancing user experience with Single Sign-On and validating member pricing for purchases.

Membership Council

Developed and implemented a Member Discounts and Benefits Program.
Discussed member benefits webinars to launch in 2025.
Successfully conducted member retention calls and one-on-one calls between the council chair and council members, strengthening engagement and fostering deeper connections.
Participated in the dynamic "Maximizing the Value of Your AAOE Membership" session at the annual conference, gaining valuable insights and strategies.
Piloted a Member-Get-A-Member campaign, which brought in several new people to our membership.

Technology Council

Launched the Technology Council to empower members in navigating the rapidly evolving role of technology in healthcare.
Created the innovative Vendor Comparison Tool, offering a valuable free resource to support AAOE members’ Request for Proposal processes.
Kicked off the development of additional tools designed to support and enhance member success.

Young and New Professionals Council

Led an engaging in-person Roundtable at the 2024 Annual Conference.
Curated an exciting Young and New Professionals Track for the 2024 Annual Conference.
Delivered impactful email blasts to the young and new professionals group, introducing team members through video.
Facilitated dynamic quarterly roundtable calls throughout the year.
Launched a task force to shape the “Top 20 Things an Orthopedic Executive Should Know”.

Industry Relations Advisory Board

Successfully launched the new AAOE Prize Event, which will be repeated at the 2025 conference.
Developed new initiatives that successfully engaged Conference Vendors and Sponsors, allowing them to maximize their on-site experience, booth presence, and interactions with attendees.
Assisted with Annual Conference Attendee recruitment, via their $150 discount codes.
Attended the Summer Planning Meeting in Atlanta to strategically review the Exhibit Hall Floor to maximize attendee and vendor experience.