Joint Replacement Surgeon Stands Ground on Implant Choice

Sep 18, 2015 | In the News

An article in Becker’s Spine Review takes a look at joint replacement  and the impact new protocols and cost-cutting measures are having on surgeons. Raymond L. Horwood, MD, an AAHKS member, is featured. Dr. Horwood changed hospital affiliations after his institution...

RPI Researchers Explore Use of Implant Sensors

Sep 18, 2015 | Research

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute biomedical engineers have developed an implantable sensor that can be attached to implants used in hip and knee replacement surgeries. The wireless, battery and power-free sensor is powered by an external device. The in vivo data can...

AAHKS Submits Comments on CMS Payment Model

Sep 11, 2015 | Medicare

AAHKS submitted an extensive comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the proposed Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Payment Model. AAHKS has expressed its concerns to CMS about the proposed timeline, the proposed institutional...

AAHKS Collaborates on Comments Following PRO Summit

Sep 11, 2015 | Medicare

As previously reported, AAHKS convened the AAHKS Quality and Patient Safety Summit on total joint arthroplasty at the end of August. The Summit attendees reached consensus regarding patient-reported outcomes and risk variables suitable for total hip and knee...

New Advocacy Firm Retained by AAHKS

Sep 11, 2015 | AAHKS Business, Advocacy

AAHKS has retained Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. (EBG) as our new advocacy and law firm. They will work with AAHKS leadership and staff to ensure we are protecting the interest of our members and advocating for the advancement of the profession to HHS, CMS and...
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