Register for the 2025 SCOA Annual Meeting

July 31 - August 2, 2025 | Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, SC

Immerse yourself in the latest orthopaedic research, hear from thought-provoking keynote speakers, and learn from fellow members at the 2025 SCOA Annual Meeting!

Want to share your research and expertise at the Annual Meeting? We have two opportunities for you to get involved:

• Clinical/Business Expertise: Approximately 60 minutes of the program will be dedicated to Expert Talks, where practicing orthopaedic surgeons will have the opportunity to present on clinical or business topics. Click here to learn more.

• Research: Abstract submissions are also underway. This is a fantastic opportunity for orthopaedic residents, surgical fellows, and SCOA members to share their research. Both poster & podium presentations will be considered. To get started, click here.

Register today and be part of the conversation that’s shaping the future of orthopaedics!

Join Us for Our February Webinar:

How the New Administration Could Affect Your 401(k) Plan

Thursday, February 6th | 1:00 PM (ET)

With recent legislative acts affecting 401(k) plans under SECURE Act and SECURE 2.0, what changes in the 401(k) can we anticipate with the new administration?

Join us for an in-depth webinar featuring Advus Financial Partners as we explore the latest legislative developments and the potential impact on retirement plans.

Peer to Peer Review

Feeling frustrated with peer-to-peer reviews? Some members in the Ortho Billing Collaborative Listserv have proposed a new approach. They recommend requesting the reviewer’s full name, specialty, NPI, and the state where they are licensed. Then, inform the reviewer their name will be documented in the patient's chart as part of the medical decision-making process, if they choose to deny the requested care.

Listserv members regularly using these steps reported some reviewers may refuse to continue with the peer review and that, over time, they've seen a reduction in the overall number of peer-to-peer requests.

The ‘Pro Tip from Your Peers’ section serves as a resource for general advice from fellow members and the sharing of personal member experiences. You are urged to seek professional guidance and advice for specific, individual situations.

Replay Our Two-Part Webinar Series!

This month, SCOA hosted a two-part webinar series for members designed to explore the practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in orthopaedic practices, including how to streamline routine tasks and improve operational efficiency.

Session #1 featured an overview of AI uses with examples, while Session #2 took a deeper look into Microsoft Copilot with a focus on practical implementation in day-to-day operations.

• View Session #1
• View Session #2

See firsthand how AI can transform your practice!

Dispensing Sample Medications: Risk Management Strategies

Dispensing free sample medications in medical and dental offices offers benefits such as improved patient outcomes and convenience, but without proper management—including secure storage, accurate labeling, thorough patient assessment, and meticulous documentation—it can lead to patient safety risks and legal liabilities. Click here to learn more from The Doctors Company.

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.