The Political Action Committee of the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons, or "The OrthoPAC of NY," is the only state political action committee in New York dedicated solely to representing orthopaedic surgeons. Many aspects of orthopaedic practice are affected by decisions made in Albany. The OrthoPAC of NY's main priority is to give orthopaedic surgeons a voice in these discussions and ensure that PAC contributions are effectively disbursed to advocate for the orthopaedic profession.

About the PAC

OrthoPAC of NY gives orthopaedic surgeons the opportunity to develop relationships with candidates running for state office. The PAC is nonpartisan, contributing to Democrats, Republicans, and other party groups who share and support our views.

By promoting strong working relationships, the PAC establishes an open line of communication between the orthopaedic community and elected officials.

The OrthoPAC of NY is vital to our success on numerous critical fronts, not the least of which are reversing onerous prior authorization practices, defeating scope of practice proposals that would diminish patient outcomes, limiting potential future covid-19-related moratoria on elective procedures, and many other pressing issues.

Benefits

All contributors to the PAC will have access to:

  • Opportunity to present a NYSSOS OrthoPAC check to your member of the New York State legislature, coordinated by the OrthoPAC in your home or work district.
  • Quarterly newsletter, with political updates and details on the PAC's activities on the Hill.
  • Recommend political disbursements to the PAC board. Only PAC contributors can make recommendations to the Board.
  • Recognition within NYSSOS publications and at the Annual Meeting and Annual Advocacy Day.
  • Invitation to a reception with a member of the State Legislature during the Annual Advocacy Day

President Circle

  • 1 complimentary hotel accommodation to the Annual Advocacy Event
  • 1 complimentary ticket to a NYSSOS OrthoPAC social event during Advocacy Week

Chairman's Club

  • 1 complimentary ticket to a NYSSOS OrthoPAC social event during the Advocacy Week

Transparency

The OrthoPAC of NY carefully considers many factors before contributing to a candidate including:

  1. Views on issues of importance to the care of musculoskeletal patients and the maintenance and betterment of the profession of orthopaedic surgeons

  2. Positive input from the OrthoPAC of NY members and stakeholders  in the specific district of state

  3. Position on a committee with jurisdiction over policy issues important to the care of musculoskeletal patients and betterment of the profession of orthopaedic surgeons.

  4. Members in elected leadership positions.

  5. History of working well with the NYSSOS and sponsoring or cosponsoring legislation deemed important to AAOS.

  6. Fellow orthopaedic surgeons and physicians running for office

  7. Electability to the specified office

You may recommend a contribution. Please fill out the request form and return it to NYSSOS.


Contribute

The OrthoPAC of NY appreciates every donor's commitment to our advocacy efforts.

President Circle: $1000.00
Chairman's Club: $500.00

Capital Member:  $250.00
Honor Roll:  $100.00

If you would like to make a donation via check - please make checks payable to: OrthoPAC of NY and Mail to: PO Box 38004, Albany, NY 12203

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FAQs

When the OrthoPAC of NY makes a contribution  it sends a strong, collective, and clear message from orthopaedic surgeons to a particular candidate. Simply put: there is strength in numbers.

What is a Political Action Committee (PAC)?
A PAC enables employees or members of groups - such as corporations and professional organizations - to pool their political contributions and support candidates who will help the organization achieve its legislative objectives.

What is the difference between corporate contributions and personal contributions?

Corporate contributions include checks and credit cards cut on a physicians' business account (LLC, PC, or Inc.). Personal contributions are checks and credit cards from a physicians' personal account.

The NYS Election Law places aggregate calendar year limits on the amount of political contributions that can be made by individuals and corporations. 

  • An individual may contribute up to a total of $150,000.00 in a calendar year. 

  • A corporation may contribute up to a total of $5,000.00 in a calendar year.

  • Sole Proprietorships, LLCs, PLLCs, LLPs and PLLPs and partnerships are treated as contributions from an individual for political contribution limits

  • A corporation usually has “PC”, “Inc.” or “Ltd” in its name.

For more information about NYS political contribution limits go to the website of the NYS Board of Elections

Please consult your legal counsel if you have any question pertaining to the possible impact of political contributions on the tax exempt status of the corporation.

Who decides where the money goes?
The OrthoPAC Committee is charged with developing a method for determining and making contributions to state candidates. Reports regarding the OrthoPAC of NY are made to the NYSSOS Board of Directors on a regular basis.

Can I recommend a candidate for a contribution?

Yes, please fill out the request form and return it to NYSSOS at info@nyssos.org

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