Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society Press Releases / Video
Michael Gratch to Lead Orthopaedic Surgeons
November 14, 2012
Demand for Joint Replacement on the Rise
April 4, 2012
Gallant Begins Term as President
November 9, 2011
Medical Liability Premiums Remain Stable during Economic Crisis
August 2, 2011
Gov Signs Fair Share Act
June 29, 2011
Orthopaedic Surgeons Hail Passage of Fair Share Act
April 11, 2011
HB495 Passes House
March 2, 2011
Don't Let Shoveling Snow Ruin Your Winter Wonderland
January 20, 2011
Harry Schmaltz Inducted as President
November 18, 2010
Bill Would Curb Liability Costs
February 3, 2010
Patients Continue to Choose Ambulatory Surgery Centers
November 23, 2009
Wayne Sebastianelli, MD to Lead Orthopaedic Surgeons
November 1, 2009
POS thanks Senator Erickson and others for reintroduction of healthcare package,
February 3, 2009
POS President. Williams thanks state government for halting proposed Blues merger,
January 22, 2009
POS Inducts Gerald R. Williams Jr., MD, as president for 2009
December 5, 2008
POS Recognizes Bone and Joint Decade National Action Week
October 16, 2008
POS's Display in the Capitol Highlights State and National Orthopaedic Association Milestones,
September 17, 2008
POS Calls for Resolution to Healthcare Predicament,
September 16, 2008
POS Past President Hummer comments on Blues merger,
July 10, 2008
POS's Hummer sends Op-Ed to Philadelphia Inquirer,
June 20, 2008
POS applauds Senate healthcare proposals,
June 13, 2008
POS supports Eachus Healthcare Amendment,
March 14, 2008
POS Applauds House Insurance Committee action,
December 10, 2007
Ambulatory services provide choice to Pennsylvanians,
November 30, 2007
Newly inducted POS President, Jon Tucker, MD, sets goals for his term,
November 16, 2007
Orthopaedic Resident Memo to House of Representatives on Mcare surplus,
November 6, 2007
POS stands behind House Republicans as they try to fix legal loopholes in our healthcare,
October 26, 2007
Governor Rendell stabilizes Medical Liability Costs,
July 20, 2007
Governor Rendell nominates Joel Scott Ario as Insurance Commissioner,
June 13, 2007
Liability Limit Decision to Increase Premiums for Specialty Surgeons,
June 7, 2007
AAOS names POS Society of the Year for 2006,
May 15, 2007
POS President Chip Hummer responds to study claiming medical liability crisis in Pennsylvania between 1999-2003 was a hoax,
May 1, 2007
POS responds to vote in Senate to gain a state review of the proposed consolidation plan between IBC & Highmark,
March 29, 2007
POS Responds to RX in PA,
February 1, 2007
IBC Fee Schedule Disclosure,
December 23, 2006
Hummer leads orthopaedic doctors,
December 8, 2006
Senator Connie Williams named POS Legislator of the Year,
November 16, 2006
House Action on Liability Bill Strengthens Healthcare System,
October 18, 2006
October 12-20 Declared Bone and Joint Week,
October 6, 2006
Orthopaedic Surgeons Praise Senate for Passage of Medical Liability Bill,
September 26, 2006
Baseball Event Highlights Ridiculous Lawsuits,
June 6, 2006
Orthopaedic Surgeons Stress Bone Health,
May 22, 2006
Magazine Ads Promote Patient Safety,
May 12, 2006
Two Ortho Docs to Serve on MCARE Commission,
March 15, 2006
Pittsburgh's Dr. Bradley Heads to Superbowl,
January 31, 2006
