The Oregon Association of Orthopaedic Executives, formerly known as Oregon BONES, promotes the professional development of the Orthopaedic manager through peer interaction and group education programs, by developing interest and research in Orthopaedic practice management, and by representing the concerns and ideas of a broad base of Orthopaedic managers on healthcare related issues.
The National AAOE was started nationally in 1969 by four Orthopaedic managers to encourage the interchange of ideas and information among Orthopaedic managers. Oregon's state association was formed in 1991.