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Strict industry standards are necessary in the operation of PODs, which have proven to introduce real competition in the marketplace and lower healthcare costs.
(REDLANDS, CA – March 13, 2014) – The American Association of Surgeon Distributors (AASD) calls on hospitals, insurers and… Read More
About AASD
The American Association of Surgeon Distributors is a public-benefit, non-profit association. Our purpose is to provide and fight for… Read More
Standards
The AASD is the only industry-accrediting body that has created and is fighting for strict standards to be followed… Read More
Membership
Physician owned distributorships (PODs) that wish to become AASD members must always undergo a rigorous application process and extensive… Read More
Five Key Facts of Interest
- The orthopedic medical device industry has a $25 – $30 billion/yr. impact on U.S. health care.
- Five orthopedic medical device companies have established an oligopoly.
- Physician-owned medical device distributorships (PODs) have emerged as both an alternative distribution model and the only form of real competition to help lower prices.
- Most PODs functioning today follow no standards for disclosure and don’t necessarily provide meaningful cost savings to hospitals.
- Only strict standards, such as those established by the AASD, protect patients and hospitals, assure proven cost savings (often exceeding 30%), guarantee full transparency, and help ensure competition.
News
11/16/15 – AASD statement for Senate Committee on Finance hearing “Physician Owned Distributors: Are They Harmful to Patients and… Read More
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AASD Media Backgrounder
The American Association of Surgeon Distributors (AASD) is the only non-profit association whose purpose is to provide, monitor, and… Read More