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Mike Zarski

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Executive Director at American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
📍 Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

Mike Zarski serves as the Executive Director for the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), bringing over 25 years of healthcare association management experience to the role. His career includes leadership positions as CEO of the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program and CIO for the American Osteopathic Association, reflecting deep expertise in operations, IT, and accreditation.

He is a licensed attorney, having earned his Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law, which complements his extensive background in healthcare policy and management. Colleagues describe him as a knowledgeable, experienced, and effective executive with a steady demeanor, crucial for leading the organization and its passionate members.

Unique fact: Mike has a distinguished career path that showcases a rare blend of expertise, having successfully transitioned from a Chief Information Officer to executive leadership and CEO roles within major healthcare associations.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Des Plaines, Illinois, United States
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Healthcare Association Leadership
Currently the Executive Director at AAHKS and has held leadership roles at other healthcare associations, including CEO and CIO, for over two decades.
Health Policy & Advocacy
Represents AAHKS in communications with government bodies like CMS, commenting on policy and advocating for physicians and patients in orthopedic surgery.
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Career

Work history

10-2013
Executive Director
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
8-2008 - 10-2013
Chief Executive Officer
Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program
8-2000 - 10-2013
Executive Director
AOIA
8-2003 - 9-2012
Chief Information Officer
American Osteopathic Association
Director, Division of Physician & Patient Programs
American Osteopathic Association
In the press

Media appearances

News Release: Mike Zarski, Executive Director, AAHKS. Featured in American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
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Mike Zarski Meets with Senator Barrasso. Featured in American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
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Education
JD
DePaul University College of Law
BSc
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
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