Public Policy at TOA’s 2026 Annual Conference

✅ Friday, April 10
Why Out-of-Network Options Matter to All Physicians

Adam Bruggeman, MD, takes a look at why the federal government’s No Surprises Act and the Texas Legislature’s SB 1264 are critical to protecting independent orthopedic practice, why lawsuits have been filed and what is being done to ensure that the bill remains fair now and in the future

✅ Saturday, April 11
New Changes in Federal Reimbursement for Hospital-Based Physicians

The Trump administration brought a fresh perspective on the physician reimbursement that redistributes payments towards office-based physicians and away from orthopedic practices.  

Adam Bruggeman, MD, will outline why these changes are occurring, what it means for orthopedic practices, and how organized medicine is responding.