Dear Colleagues,

As many of you are already aware the SC orthopedic administrators have been working with Fraser Cobbe, the current Executive Director of SCOA, over the past year to form a state chapter of the American Association of Orthopaedic Executives (AAOE). After much hard work from Fraser and many of you, the information of the South Carolina Chapter of AAOE has been completed. Our official title as you will see our letterhead and logo is the South Carolina Association of Orthopaedic Executives (SCAOE).

The Group had our first meeting in August at the SCOA meeting in Kiawah at which an executive committee was formed. The committee put together thoughts and ideas on how our state chapter can be a resource and benefit to the SC orthopedic administrators. The group was able to put their first orthopedic coding course together in Columbia in October and had as outstanding attendance. We would like to see this continue as an annual event. The state chapter is a great opportunity to bring national resources and educational tools to all of us on a local level.

The organization cannot exist without your involvement and support. We encourage each of you to contact the SCAOE office and request an application form to join the South Carolina Association of Orthopaedic Executives (SCAOE). The Office contact information is included on our letter head or you may use the email address: fcobbe@cobbemanagement.com.

Sincerely,