Nov 21, 2025 | Advocacy, Reimbursement
Last week, AAHKS joined the AMA and more than 80 professional and state societies to express our concerns about and urge immediate rescinding of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s recently announced Facility Administrative Policy, Use of a Nonparticipating Care...
Nov 21, 2025 | Advocacy, CMS, Technology
Earlier this month, AAHKS provided comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on a proposed new Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for joint arthroplasty by CGS, the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for Part A and B in Ohio and...
Nov 14, 2025 | Advocacy, CMS, Reimbursement
Last week the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule. 2026 outpatient and ASC rates are expected to be released within 4 weeks, delayed due to the government shutdown. The following is a...
Oct 24, 2025 | Advocacy, CMS, Reimbursement
In his opening remarks today, Dr. Meneghini urged all arthroplasty surgeons to actively contact their elected officials to voice their concerns about proposed Medicare reimbursement cuts affecting their practices: “It means that our reimbursement will drop by 7% next...
Oct 17, 2025 | Advocacy, CMS, Reimbursement
Congress needs to hear from all orthopaedic surgeons now in opposition to proposed 2026 Medicare cuts. CMS is planning several radical changes to how physician rates are calculated, including an across-the-board 2.5% “efficiency adjustment” and cuts to indirect...
Sep 26, 2025 | Advocacy, Annual Meeting, Industry, Practice Management
The Business of Private Practice Orthopedics: Current Challenges & Practical Recommendations for Success 7:30–9:00 a.m. I Friday, Oct. 24 Sponsored by Epstein Becker Green Law Firm Join this session hosted by AAHKS’ advocacy partner to learn strategic...
