Happy New Year from SCOA

As we get ready to welcome 2025, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for our members! Thank you for engaging with SCOA to create community among ortho surgeons in South Carolina.

Wishing you a year of health, success, and fulfillment in both your professional and personal endeavors. Happy New Year!

Community. Education. Cutting-Edge Research.

Want your research included in the 2025 SCOA Annual Meeting agenda? We're accepting submissions for the Resident Research Competition, as well as member abstracts. Both poster and podium presentations will be considered.

We encourage you to take advantage of this platform to present your research to SCOA members. The abstract portal closes February 15, 2025, at 11:59 pm ET. Contact Cynthia Jackson with any questions or if you need help with the submission portal. 

Coding Changes for 2025...and a Bunch of Other Things!

January 14th | 1:00 PM (ET)

Join EmpowerHCP for an informative webinar focused on coding and regulatory changes applicable to orthopaedics in 2025, plus a potpourri of additional content relative to audit defense, billing accuracy, and compliance. 

Kick off the new year on the right foot!

Practical Uses of AI for Ortho Practice Staff

January 9th | 11:00 AM (ET) & January 16th | 11:00 AM (ET)

Take part in a two-part webinar series designed to explore the practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in orthopaedic practices. These sessions will provide valuable insights into how AI can streamline workflows, improve operational efficiency, and more.

Session #1 will feature an overview of AI uses with examples, while Session #2 will take a deeper look into specific AI tools and technologies, focusing on their practical implementation in day-to-day operations.

During registration, attendees can submit specific questions or requests for examples they would like to see covered in the sessions. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how AI can transform your practice!

These webinars are free educational offerings for our members.

Please follow the instructions to register for each event.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing information about joining the webinar. If you don't see the email within 24 hours of registering, please check your spam folder.

DEA and HHS Extend Telemedicine Flexibilities through 2025

With the end of 2024 quickly approaching, DEA, jointly with HHS, has extended current telemedicine flexibilities through December 31, 2025. The full text of the extension, entitled “Third Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications,” was submitted to the Federal Register jointly with HHS. To read more, click here.

AI in Healthcare: Development Phases, Ethical Questions, and Liability Risks

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping healthcare, but with this transformation comes critical questions around data, ethics, patient consent, and liability. This TDC Group article breaks down the four phases of AI development in healthcare and the legal and ethical considerations at each stage. Learn how these challenges can be addressed to utilize AI's full potential while ensuring patient safety and ethical integrity by clicking here.

SC Orthopaedic Practice Administrators, Ortho Service Line Directors, and emerging leaders in both private and hospital settings are encouraged to join the Southeastern Association of Orthopaedic Executives (SAOE).

SAOE offers ortho practice leaders from South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee a unique opportunity to collaborate, network and learn from one another. SAOE membership and attendance at the annual meeting is an affordable and sound investment in your administrative team members.