The american association of orthopaedic executives' purpose is to promote the professional development of the orthopaedic manager, encourage stimulation of inerest and research in orthopaedic practice management and the representation of concerns and ideas of a board base of orthopaedic administrators on health care related issues.

The american association of orthopedic executives was developed specifically for the advancement of orthopedic practive executives. The organization recognizes that members need timely and topical information. Services provided to the members include peer to peer online membership directory and communications, orthopedic practice benchmarking surveys, webinars, practice management toolkits, a career center, a practice management center, and the only educational annual conference dedicated to orthopedic management.