Advocating for meaningful legislation to benefit patients and the practice of orthopaedic surgery. |
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Healthcare & Workplace Violence |
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COS President, Tarik Kardestuncer, MD, (left) hosted U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (right) at his practice, Orthopedic Partners in the Norwich, CT, area.
In light of recent health care related acts of violence in the U.S., including the mass shooting in early June that killed Preston Phillips, MD, an orthopaedic spine surgeon who completed his residency at Yale, Dr. Kardestuncer discussed the need for workplace safety in phyisician's practices and the costs associated with ensuring the safety of physicians, staff and patients.
Representative Courtney was concerned about workplace safety and supportive in finding solutions.
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Connecticut's ASC Tax Repeal |
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COS President, Tarik Kardestuncer, MD, (center) attended a CT ASC reception in June to extend the Society's thanks to Senator John Fonfara (left) and Senator Martin Looney (right) for their leadership and legislative support to repeal Connecticut's onerous state tax on Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
The REPEAL of the State's Surgery Center Tax on Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) goes into effect July 1, 2022, and puts an end to 7 years of taxation of ASCs.
The COS leadership and its lobbyists worked diligently with the CT ASC Society and other specialty societies to end the unfair taxation of ASCs.
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COS Members Raise
$14,000.00
for the
COS Foundation
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COS members and the 2022 Birdies for Charity program combined to raise over $14,000.00, for the Society's Foundation. Special thanks to the following members who supported the CT Orthopaedic Society Foundation with their contribution.
Robert Arciero, MD
Katherine Coyner, MD
Connecticut Orthopaedic Society
Robert Green, MD
Matthew Grosso, MD
Mariam Hakim-Zargar, MD
Tarik Kardestuncer, MD
Scott Mallozzi, MD
Justin Paul, MD
This year marks the 20th year of contributions to UConn and Yale Orthopaedic Residency programs by the CT Orthopaedic Society's Foundation. Since 2003, the Foundation has donated more than $175,000.00 (combined) to the residency programs.
Special thanks to Mariam Hakim Zargar, MD, COS Board Member and AAOS Councilor for presenting the contribution to UConn on behalf of the COS and Dr. Michael Connair, COS Board Member for presenting Yale with the Foundation's contribution at their ceremonies held in June 2022.
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COS ANNOUNCES TEXT MESSAGING PLATFORM FOR MEMBERS ONLY
Timely & Important Information and Updates Delivered to Your Cell Phone
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Sign up for the Society’s new texting platform (safe and secure) for relevant, concise, and timely communication and advocacy alerts delivered safe and secure to your cell phone.
- Sign Up to Receive Text Alerts to your cell phone from COS. All cell phone information will remain private.
- Texts sent weekdays and within normal business hours ONLY.
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If you would like to receive text communication, please complete the form and return via email ctorthoexec@gmail.com. Any questions, please contact the Society at 860-690-1146.
IMPORTANT NOTE: By completing and submitting this information, you are giving express written consent to receive mobile text communication from the CT Orthopaedic Society. Message and data rates may apply. Opt-out at anytime.
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