American Association Of Orthopaedic

Rosemont, IL · Founded 1999

Advocates for orthopaedic surgeons and advances musculoskeletal healthcare policy and patient care standards

Primary audience
Medical Professionals
Work area
Healthcare Advocacy
Topic
Orthopaedic Surgery
Contact
Anna Salt Troise
Website Contact

About Organization

The organization serves as the advocacy arm of the orthopaedic community, advancing healthcare policy on behalf of patients and medical professionals. Based in Rosemont, IL, and founded in 1999, the association operates with approximately 4,000 volunteers and manages annual revenue of $25.3 million. The organization focuses on healthcare advocacy, education, and promoting quality musculoskeletal care across the United States.

What They Focus On

Healthcare Policy Advocacy

Leading legislative and regulatory efforts to advance orthopaedic care access, reimbursement policies, and patient protection standards.

Professional Standards

Establishing and promoting quality benchmarks, clinical guidelines, and best practices for orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletal treatment.

Community Mobilization

Coordinating nationwide network of orthopaedic surgeons and healthcare professionals to strengthen collective advocacy impact and policy influence.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$25.3M

+0.8% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$21.3M

-0.6% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$24.9M

+11.8% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $25,313,960 $21,275,774 $24,882,264 0
2022 $25,107,886 $21,412,902 $22,250,057 0
2020 $25,790,767 $49,862,148 $17,846,717 0
2019 $24,705,153 $12,022,746 $40,227,327 0
2018 $24,277,440 $24,052,054 $28,138,512 0

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Policy Development

    Identify critical healthcare policy issues affecting orthopaedic care and develop evidence-based advocacy positions.

  • 02

    Stakeholder Engagement

    Mobilize volunteer network of orthopaedic professionals to support advocacy initiatives and policy recommendations.

  • 03

    Legislative Advocacy

    Present orthopaedic community positions to legislators, regulators, and healthcare policymakers at all levels.

  • 04

    Impact Monitoring

    Track policy outcomes and healthcare regulations to ensure patient access to quality musculoskeletal care.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Association Of Orthopaedic

Healthcare Advocacy

Represents orthopaedic community interests in healthcare policy, legislation, and regulatory matters affecting patient care and professional practice.

Professional Education

Provides continuing education programs and resources for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals in musculoskeletal care.

Patient Care Standards

Develops and promotes evidence-based guidelines and quality standards for orthopaedic treatment and bone and joint conditions.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Association Of Orthopaedic.

AS

Anna Salt Troise

Chief Commerical Officer
Full-time
AA

Annunziato Amendola MD

Second Vice-President
5 hrs/week
AP

Anthony Priore

Chief Marketing And Commun
30 hrs/week
DJ

Donna J Malert

Governance Director
5 hrs/week
FH

Felix H Savoie MD

Past President
3 hrs/week
HJ

Hans J Koelsch

Publications Director
10 hrs/week
JT

John Thomas King Retired

Chief Information Officer
30 hrs/week
KJ

Kevin J Bozic MD

President
8 hrs/week
KT

Konstantinos T Damalas

Chief Operating Officer
30 hrs/week
LC

Lane Compton

Project Management Office Director
1 hrs/week
LF

Laura F Abrahams

Chief Human Resource Offic
5 hrs/week
LP

Lise Puckorius Olc

Olc Chief Executive Office
1 hrs/week
NT

Nathan T Glusenkamp

Chief Quality & Registries
5 hrs/week
PT

Paul Tornetta III MD

First Vice-President
5 hrs/week
PZ

Paul Zemaitis

Live Events Director
1 hrs/week
RM

Rachel M Bowers

Finance Director
30 hrs/week
RL

Reagan L Bayer

Registries Director
5 hrs/week
RB

Rebecca Bonds

Data Management & Bi Director
1 hrs/week
SH

Scott Haskins

It Operations & Support Director
30 hrs/week
SR

Shobha Ravikumar

Sr Engineering Director
1 hrs/week
SA

Susan A McSorley

Live Events Vice President
5 hrs/week
TE

Thomas E Arend Jr

Chief Executive Officer
Full-time
BH

Benjamin Harkinson

Commercial Solutions Direc
10 hrs/week
BN

Brian N Moore

Learning & Practice Direct
1 hrs/week
CA

Catherine A Boudreaux Hayes

Senior Government Relation
Full-time
CA

Chad A Kruger MD

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
EB

Evalina Burger MD

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
GH

Graham H Newson Retired

Government Relations VP
Full-time
JN

Jayson N Murray

Clinical Quality And Value
5 hrs/week
LN

Lisa N Masters

Lay Member
1 hrs/week
MA

Melissa A Young

General Counsel
30 hrs/week
MM

Monica M Payares MD

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
SL

Scott Livingston

It Operations & Support Di
30 hrs/week
SD

Shreyasi Deb

Sr Manager Health Policy
Full-time
TR

Todd R Applebaum

Strategic Planning & Perfo
5 hrs/week
TM

Toni M McLaurin MD

Member At Large
1 hrs/week

Milestones

1999

Association Founded

1999

Established as dedicated advocacy organization for orthopaedic community healthcare policy activities.

2000

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

2000

Received IRS ruling recognizing organization's nonprofit mission and advocacy role.

2019

Revenue Growth Milestone

2019

Expanded operations and advocacy capacity with sustained revenue growth to $24.7 million.

2023

Peak Operations Achieved

2023

Reached $25.3 million in annual revenue supporting comprehensive advocacy programs nationwide.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AJ
Adolph J Yates MD Bos Chair-Elect 1.00 hrs/week
AM
Alfonso Mejia MD Boc Chair 1.00 hrs/week
AF
Armando F Vidal MD Bos Chair 1.00 hrs/week
JL
Joel L Mayerson Boc Chair-Elect 1.00 hrs/week
MJ
Michael J Leddy II MD Boc Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
ML
Michael L Parks MD Treasurer 1.50 hrs/week
MP
Michael P Bolognesi MD Bos Secretary 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$863K

Highest Paid

$65K

Melissa A Young

Compensated Officers

15

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Melissa A Young General Counsel $0 $65,241 $65,241 30
Nathan T Glusenkamp Chief Quality & Registries $0 $65,241 $65,241 5
Thomas E Arend JR Chief Executive Officer $0 $65,241 $65,241 40
Konstantinos T Damalas Chief Operating Officer $0 $61,740 $61,740 30
Anna Salt Troise Chief Commerical Officer $0 $59,914 $59,914 40
Laura F Abrahams Chief Human Resource Offic $0 $58,404 $58,404 5
Benjamin Harkinson Commercial Solutions Direc $0 $58,071 $58,071 10
Rachel M Bowers Finance Director $0 $56,441 $56,441 30
Graham H Newson Retired Government Relations VP $0 $55,974 $55,974 45
Scott Livingston IT Operations & Support Di $0 $54,721 $54,721 30
Shobha Ravikumar SR Engineering Director $0 $54,494 $54,494 1
Todd R Applebaum Strategic Planning & Perfo $0 $52,741 $52,741 5
Lise Puckorius Olc Olc Chief Executive Office $0 $52,584 $52,584 0.5
Susan A Mcsorley Live Events Vice President $0 $51,159 $51,159 5
Anthony Priore Chief Marketing And Commun $0 $51,022 $51,022 30

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$73K Grants Given
7 Organizations

Top Grantees

7 total
PO
Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society TOWSON, MD
$15K
MO
Minnesota Orthopaedic Society ST PAUL, MN
$15K
DS
Delaware Society Of Orthopaedic Surgeons NEWARK, DE
$10K
MO
Mississippi Orthopaedic Society JACKSON, MS
$10K
ND
North Dakota Medical Association BISMARCK, ND
$8K
NJ
New Jersey Orthopaedic Society TRENTON, NJ
$8K
OA
Oregon Associations Of Orthopaedic Surgeons LAKE OSWEGO, OR
$8K
Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Delaware Society Of Orthopaedic Surgeons Mississippi Orthopaedic Society North Dakota Medical Association New Jersey Orthopaedic Society Oregon Associations Of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society Minnesota Orthopaedic Society Delaware Society Of Orthopaedic Surgeons Mississippi Orthopaedic Society North Dakota Medical Association New Jersey Orthopaedic Society Oregon Associations Of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

2 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

2

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

2
American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Rosemont, IL
Serve The Profession Of Orthopaedic Surgery
501(c) 501(C)(3)
Political Action Committee Of Aaos
Washington, DC
Political Campaign Activities
501(c) 527

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
111 Registrations
76 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

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Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with American Association Of Orthopaedic

Phone

(847) 384-4254

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9400 W Higgins Road Rosemont, IL 600184976