AAHKS News
The AAHKS News is delivered weekly to members' emails.Tranexamic Acid Regimen Study Receives Coventry Award
A paper presented at the 2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting has won The Knee Society’s Mark Coventry, MD Award. Authors Yale A. Fillingham, MD, Brian Darrith, MD, Tyler E. Calkins, BS, Matthew P. Abdel, MD, Arthur L. Malkani, MD, Ran Schwarzkopf, MD, Douglas E. Padgett, MD,...
read moreAAHKS to Host Scholar from Nicaragua
In partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), AAHKS will host Dr. Mario Cuadra from Managua, Nicaragua at the 2019 AAHKS Annual Meeting in November. Dr. Cuadra is the recipient of the 2019 International Scholars Program scholarship. He...
read moreLearn Essential Elements of Outpatient TJR
A symposium on the essential elements for an outpatient total hip and knee arthroplasty will be presented by veteran experts in the field at the 2019 AAHKS Spring Meeting in New York. The faculty will detail the critical components, such as patient selection, surgical...
read moreOREF Health Disparities and General Resident Grant Applications Due
The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) is accepting applications through March 4, 2019 for three grants, two addressing health disparities in orthopaedic care. OREF/J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society (JRGOS) Health Disparities Research Grant JRGOS...
read moreOutpatient vs. Inpatient TJR Study Published in JOA
The February issue of The Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) includes the study, “Inpatient Versus Outpatient Arthroplasty: A Single-Surgeon, Matched Cohort Analysis of 90-Day Complications.” The authors sought to investigate the safety of same-day arthroplasty by...
read moreHow to Get the Most Out of Your Joint Replacement
Here is an excerpt from the latest article in the AAHKS patient education library: Most people who have had hip or knee replacement surgery experience significant improvement in pain and regain the ability to walk, climb stairs, get in and out of the car and tie their...
read moreThe Debate is On: Europe vs North America
The International Session at the 2019 AAHKS Spring Meeting will feature a debate on contemporary topics in hip and knee arthroplasty pitting members from Europe against members from North America. Douglas E. Padgett, MD will moderate this session which kicks off on...
read moreCall for Research Surveys
If you are interested in submitting a research survey to current AAHKS members, we invite you to share your study with the Research Committee. Proposals must include survey investigators, a brief abstract and a draft of the specific questionnaire. Survey topics must...
read moreWe Need Your Input: Inpatient TKA Audits, Authorizations, and Approvals
Despite AAHKS’s calls for clarity from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), there has been continued disorder regarding the removal of TKA from the Inpatient Only (IPO) List. Although CMS committed to suspending audits by Medicare Recovery Audit...
read moreAAHKS Signs AMA Surprise Billing Letter to House Ways and Means
AAHKS, along with more than 100 specialty and state societies, signed on to an American Medical Association letter to House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal and Ranking Member Kevin P. Brady, expressing concern about “the impact...
read moreAAHKS Symposium Explores the Hip-Spine Relationship in THA
The hip-spine relationship has recently been identified as one of the most important topics in total hip arthroplasty. One Symposium at the 2019 AAHKS Spring Meeting, “Case-Based Approach to Simplifying the Hip-Spine Relationship in THA,” will take a look at how we...
read moreFARE-Funded Study Receives Insall Award
The Knee Society notified Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS of the selection of the paper, “Fructosamine is a Better Glycemic Marker Compared to Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1C) in Predicting Adverse Outcomes Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Multicenter Study,” for...
read moreCMS Reaches Out to Clarify TKA Removal from IPO List
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a Medicare Learning Network (MLN) newsletter to help clarify a final rule that removes total knee arthroplasty from the inpatient only list. AAHKS and AAOS will be meeting with CMS later this month to...
read moreAAHKS Responds to HHS Strategy on Reducing HIT, EHR Burden
AAHKS, along with more than 45 specialty and state societies, signed a response to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office for the National Coordinator (ONC) draft Strategy on Reducing Regulatory and Administrative Burden Relating to the Use...
read moreFDA Cracks Down on Stem Cell Clinics
The New York Times reported that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued letters to clinics offering stem cell injections in a clinic setting. The FDA is giving the cited clinics until November 2020 to contact federal regulators. Patients with arthritis pain...
read moreIMPORTANT NOTICE: AAHKS MEMBER PORTAL MAINTENANCE
AAHKS is upgrading the member website portal from Friday, February 1 through Wednesday, February 6, 2019. During this time, you will not be able to log in. If you need immediate assistance with dues payment or meeting registration, please call 847-698-1200 Monday...
read moreCall for International Poster Submissions
For the first time, the AAHKS Spring Meeting will include presentation of 10 posters selected from international submissions as part of the educational program. A call for posters from authors practicing in countries outside of North America is open now through April...
read moreAttention Residents: You’re Invited to an AAHKS Lunch!
The AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group and Member Outreach Committee invite residents interested in adult reconstruction to an education and networking lunch. The event takes place during the lunch break at the 2019 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual...
read moreHip, Knee Societies Acquire CCJR
A joint statement by The Hip Society and The Knee Society announced the acquisition of the Current Concepts in Joint Replacement course started in 1983 by A. Seth Greenwald, DPhil (Oxon) of the Current Concepts Institute. The program takes place twice a year and will...
read moreTop AAHKS News Clicks for January 2019
The following articles were the most clicked last month: AAHKS Issues Two Positions: Opioids and Biologics Watch AAHKS TKA Webinar Recording We Need Your TKA Input on Quality Audits Stay for Specialty...
read moreWe Need Your TKA Input on Quality Audits
When the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) removed total knee arthroplasty (TKA) from the inpatient-only list, it committed to suspending audits by Medicare Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC) for two years. The suspension was to serve as a grace period...
read morePosition Statements Endorsed by Hip Society, Knee Society
The two new position statements on the use of biologics and the use of opioids to treat arthritis issued by AAHKS last week have been endorsed by The Hip Society and The Knee Society. The statements have also garnered attention on AAHKS social media channels: Twitter...
read moreBCBS Claims-Based Study Issued on TJR
According to a review just released by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, medical claims data from 2010-2017 show an increase in volume and cost of planned total joint replacements. The review also looked at data for inpatient vs. outpatient surgeries....
read moreAAHKS Issues Two Positions: Opioids and Biologics
The AAHKS Board of Directors approved two new position statements this week that provide opinions on the use of opioids to treat osteoarthritis prior to joint replacement surgery and the use of biologics to treat advanced hip and knee arthritis. The statement on...
read moreAAHKS Represented at the AMA RUC Meeting
AAHKS was represented by Adam Sassoon, MD, MS, at this week’s AMA Relative Value Update Committee (RUC) Meeting. The RUC is the AMA body that describes the resources and time required to provide physician services in developing RVUs and makes recommendations to the...
read moreNew Patient Education Video: Exercises to Prepare for Surgery
AAHKS has launched a new video to the patient education library that demonstrates how to exercise at home prior to joint replacement surgery. The goals of these exercises are to show patients how to strengthen their muscles before surgery and to familiarize themselves...
read moreAndy Murray Announces Retirement from Tennis
Britain’s former number one ranked professional tennis player, Andy Murray, has announced that he will retire from tennis at the end of the year “due to severe pain in his hip,” according to the New Scientist. After two hip surgeries, Murray is considering resurfacing...
read moreWatch AAHKS TKA Webinar Recording
If you missed the live webinar held last month moderated by Adolph V. Lombardi, MD, FACS and co-moderated by Jeremy M. Gililland, MD, you can watch the recording online now. Total Knee Arthroplasty in End Stages of Degenerative Disease: The Articulation in Primary...
read moreImpact of CJR Bundled-Payments Assessed
The New England Journal of Medicine published a two-year evaluation of cases from hospitals covered by the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) bundled payment program. The study compared 280,161 hip and knee replacement procedures in 803 hospitals in...
read moreRenew Your 2019 Membership
It only takes a few minutes to renew your AAHKS membership online. Simply log in at www.aahks.org, and click the RENEW button on the right side. Don’t let any of your membership benefits expire such as your journal access and reduced rates at upcoming educational...
read morePhysician Assistants Can Benefit from AAHKS Spring Meeting
Whether or not you are attending the 2019 AAHKS Spring Meeting, consider inviting physician assistants from your surgical team. The small size of the meeting (capped at 200) and small-group, case-based, interactive breakout sessions create the perfect learning...
read moreGrant Deadlines Approaching
In addition to the February 1st deadline for the Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education Grant (FARE) from AAHKS, there are two other grant-related deadlines approaching from other sources: Due January 15: USBJI Grant Mentoring and Career Development...
read moreStay for Specialty Day 2019
AAHKS, The Hip Society and The Knee Society will present concurrent hip and knee programs on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Venetian Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas following the AAOS Annual Meeting. These day-long programs will cover a wide range of contemporary...
read moreInvitation to Comment on CMS Draft Measure
As previously reported, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), through Yale New Haven Health Services Corporation/Center for Outcomes Research & Evaluation (CORE), has developed claims-based hospital measures to assess the quality of care provided to...
read moreFinal Month to Submit FARE Grant LOI
Initial applications for the spring cycle Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) Grant are due Tuesday, February 1, 2019. The application, which serves as the Letter of Intent (LOI), will be reviewed by the AAHKS Research Committee, and a decision...
read moreCDC Adds Modules to Opioid Prescribing Training Series
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) launched two new opioid trainings that support providers in safer prescribing of opioids for chronic pain. The modules are part of a series of interactive online trainings that feature recommendations from the CDC...
read moreTop AAHKS News Clicks for December 2018
Vascular Diagnoses and Complications Featured in December Arthroplasty Today Deadline to Apply to AAHKS Committees Register for Next 1-Hour AAHKS Webinar Annual Meeting Presentation Videos...
read moreTired of Forgetting to Renew?
The end of 2018 marks the end of the AAHKS membership year. Members received dues renewals by email today and can renew online by logging in to the AAHKS website. While you’re there, please take a moment to review your Profile information including current address,...
read moreProvide Input to AAHKS Survey on Medicare Reimbursement
As you know, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently identified current procedural terminology (CPT) codes 27130 (total hip arthroplasty) and 27447 (total knee arthroplasty) as potentially misvalued in the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final...
read moreThink Spring in New York
The 2019 AAHKS Spring Meeting takes place May 2-4 in New York City, and registration is open now. Unique to the AAHKS Spring Meeting are the breakouts with faculty in small-group case discussions. Nowhere else will you experience the didactic one-on-one interaction...
read moreTop Video Views from AAHKS 2018
Attendees of the 2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting have been viewing videos of the presentations made at the podium. Available for the first time, these videos have been very popular. Here are the top clicks: Why Worry about the Pelvis, Symposium I: Simplifying the Concepts...
read moreAAHKS Guest Society Fellows Complete Traveling Fellowships
As part of the annual AAHKS Guest Society program, we invite two international societies to Dallas to participate in our Annual Meeting. With a commitment to increase the presence of international societies, AAHKS invites fellows from each Guest Society for a three to...
read moreVascular Diagnoses and Complications Featured in December Arthroplasty Today
The theme of the December issue of Arthroplasty Today is vascular diagnoses and complications associated with total joint replacement. “Arterial and venous complications are rare during joint replacements; however, the sequelae can be disastrous. A thorough...
read moreRegister for the next 1-hour webinar from AAHKS!
Total Knee Arthroplasty in End Stages of Degenerative Disease: The Articulation in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty Date: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Time: 8:00 p.m. (Central) Moderator: Adolph V. Lombardi, MD, FACS - Moderator Co-Moderator: Jeremy M. Gililland, MD...
read moreAAHKS Leadership Addressing Potentially Misvalued Codes
As previously reported, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently identified seven high volume current procedural terminology (CPT) codes as potentially misvalued, among which were 27130 (total hip arthroplasty) and 27447 (total knee arthroplasty),...
read moreHow Anthem Letter Triggered CPT Review
Orthopedics This Week published an article, “Anthem Lobbying Hard to Slash TKA, THA Pay,” which provides in-depth insight on the previously reported CMS call for review of seven potentially misvalued CPT codes. The article explains that the call for review was...
read moreNew Articles Added to Patient Library
Four new articles have been added to the AAHKS patient education library. The AAHKS Patient and Publications Committee has published these to the AAHKS patient website. Please share with your patients. Going Home after Joint Replacement Surgery Traveling after Joint...
read moreFast Facts from AAOS on TKR Projected Growth
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has developed a fact sheet and downloadable infographic of TKR projected growth statistics recently published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. Some of the items highlighted include: By 2030, total knee replacement...
read moreAnnual Meeting Presentation Videos Premiere!
AAHKS is pleased to announce that 2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting video content is now available to all meeting participants. Review the Annual Meeting scientific sessions, symposia and award presentations in high-quality, on-demand videos. Please note that this is intended...
read moreWrite to Congress About BPCI Advanced Physician Practice Group Cap
If you are in a physician group practice and are transitioning from Bundled Payment for Care Improvement Advanced (BPCI) Classic to BPCI Advanced you should be aware that with the transition, many physician group practices are not able to use remainder funds, so...
read moreCMS Releases Draft MIPS THA/TKA Complication Measure
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), through Yale New Haven Health Services Corporation/Center for Outcomes Research & Evaluation (CORE), has developed claims-based hospital measures to assess the quality of care provided to Medicare beneficiaries by...
read moreSupport Your PAC
by David A. Halsey, MD, AAOS President As you know, in the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, CMS identified several potentially current procedural terminology (CPT) codes as “misvalued”, including 27130 (total hip arthroplasty) and 27447 (total knee...
read moreStudy Examines Trends in Subspecialty Fellowship Match
A study published in the November issue of the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery examined trends in the orthopaedic surgery subspecialty fellowship match from 2010 through 2017. The study concluded that “adult reconstruction fellowship training has recently gained...
read moreTop AAHKS News Clicks for November 2018
The following articles were the most clicked AAHKS News items in November: Apply to Open Positions on AAHKS Committees Home Based PT Videos Added to Patient Education Library 2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting Highlights CMS Surveys High-Volume Medicare Participants on THA...
read moreRegistration Open for 2019 AAHKS Spring Meeting
You can register and reserve your hotel room now for the 2019 AAHKS Spring Meeting taking place May 2-4 at the Crowne Plaza Manhattan in New York. Unique to the AAHKS Spring Meeting are the breakouts with faculty in small-group case discussions. Nowhere else will you...
read moreAAHKS and AAOS Meet with CMS
Leaders from AAHKS and AAOS engaged with representatives of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) this week to address the designation of hip and knee arthroplasty codes as “potentially misvalued” in the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule,...
read morePrior Authorization Burdens Add Up
A 2017 survey by the American Medical Association (AMA) showed that physicians report an increase in prior authorization (PA) burdens imposed by insurance companies and other payers. In the survey, 84% of physicians responded that the burden associated with PAs is...
read moreWhat Patients are Reading: Reps in the OR
The topic of whether industry representatives should be allowed in surgical operating rooms was recently discussed on the National Public Radio “All Things Considered” program. The accompanying article weighs the pros and cons of having representatives of hip and knee...
read moreApply to Open Positions on AAHKS Committees
If you have wanted to get more involved with AAHKS, the opportunity to serve on one of the many committees is a great way to not only benefit the organization but also to network with peers. The application period will open on Saturday, December 1, 2018 and close at...
read moreCMS Surveys High Volume Medicare Participants on THA
AAHKS members may have received an email from Kathy Bryant, Senior Technical Advisor, Hospital and Ambulatory Payment Group, and accompanying letter from Carol Blackford, Director, Hospital and Ambulatory Policy Group at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
read moreAAHKS Comments on CMS Proposal to Revalue THA and TKA Codes
CMS recently released the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule and identified seven high volume current procedural terminology (CPT) codes as potentially misvalued, among which were 27130 (total hip arthroplasty) and 27447 (total knee arthroplasty). CMS...
read moreClaiming CME Credit for AAHKS 2018
If you attended the 2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting, you have received an email with a link to the evaluation survey. AAHKS uses the data collected from this survey to improve the Annual Meeting experience each year. Once you have completed the survey, you will be directed...
read moreAAHKS Health Policy Fellowship Deadline is November 30
AAHKS Health Policy Fellows report that the experience provides them with the opportunity to engage with legislators on issues important to hip and knee surgeons and also to receive mentoring from AAHKS leaders. This part-time fellowship can be integrated into a...
read more2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting Highlights
“The Most Important Meeting on Adult Reconstruction in the World” AAHKS members and others gathered in Dallas this past weekend to learn about the latest research and techniques in adult reconstruction and bring actionable insights back to their practices. The size...
read moreSeema Verma to Open Physician Fee Schedule Call
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a call on Monday, November 19 from 2:00 -3:30 p.m. (Eastern) to discuss key topics of the CY 2019 Physician Fee Schedule final rule. CMS Administrator, Seema Verma, will provide opening remarks on the call....
read moreAnnual Meeting Breaks Attendance Record
The 2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting kicked off on Thursday with the most attendees in history. More than 3,500 surgeons, clinical and non-clinical professionals, industry representatives and guests are registered for the Meeting, which runs through Sunday. Today’s agenda...
read moreHome-Based PT Videos Added to Patient Education Library
by Brett R. Levine, MD, AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee Chair Many patients ask before surgery, "What will I need to do after surgery for a successful outcome?" Often the answer is physical therapy/exercises. The Patient and Public Relations...
read moreDEA Alert: Extortion Scam
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued an alert regarding registrants receiving telephone calls and emails by criminals identifying themselves as DEA employees or other law enforcement personnel. The criminals have masked their telephone number on...
read moreTop AAHKS News Clicks for October 2018
The following AAHKS News articles were the most clicked in October: AAHKS Releases Position Statement on Outpatient Joint Replacement In Memoriam: Richard H. Rothman, MD, PhD Download the AAHKS Annual Meeting App TXA Focus of October JOA Read these and other AAHKS...
read moreYour Checklist for the 2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting
Registrations for the 2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting have already surpassed last year’s – making it the most attended in our history. If you are planning on joining us in Dallas, we would like to remind you of some key points: Download the meeting app by searching “AAHKS”...
read moreIn Memoriam: Richard H. Rothman, MD, PhD
The orthopaedic community this week was saddened to learn of the passing of Richard H. Rothman, MD, PhD. Dr. Rothman was a founding member of AAHKS and served as President from 1998-1999. He had a resounding impact in the field of hip and knee arthroplasty and a...
read moreAAHKS Outpatient Position Statement Receives Endorsements
This week, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), The Hip Society and The Knee Society officially endorsed the AAHKS Outpatient Joint Replacement position statement. "This AAHKS position statement was developed as a true collaboration in partnership with...
read moreCall for USBJI Young Investigator Initiative Grant Mentoring and Career Development Program
The United States Bone and Joint Initiative (USBJI) and Bone and Joint Canada have announced the spring 2019 workshop for the grant mentoring program and career development program. This program is open to promising junior faculty, senior fellows or post-doctoral...
read moreThis Week’s Featured Industry Symposia: Robotics and a Mobile Lab
The following industry symposia take place at the 2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Grand Ballroom B From Design to Data – A Value-Based Overview of Mako Technology Stryker This symposium will feature discussions around Mako including a technology...
read moreDownload the AAHKS Annual Meeting App
AAHKS has launched a new app for the 2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting. The app puts the schedule, speaker information, abstracts, exhibitors, floor plan and the Fun Run/Walk at your fingertips. You can download the app now in the Google Play and Apple stores. Search “AAHKS,”...
read moreWelcome to the 4,000th AAHKS Member!
The AAHKS Board of Directors approved the newest members to join AAHKS in a meeting on Wednesday. Included in the group is Herrick J. Siegel, MD of Birmingham, Alabama, who is the 4,000th member to join AAHKS. Dr. Siegel is the only orthopaedic oncologist in Alabama....
read moreCall to Join Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis Study
Thorsten M. Seyler, MD, PhD, FARE Grant recipient, is seeking more institutions to join the Duke University prospective, randomized study, “Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Patients Undergoing Elective Total Knee Arthroplasty.” The study’s goal is to establish...
read moreHHS Report Finds Medicare Advantage Patients Disadvantaged
The New York Times reported this week that Medicare Advantage plans “have been improperly denying many medical claims to patients and physicians alike.” A report by the US Department of Health and Human Services claims the denials are an attempt to increase profits....
read moreThis Week’s Featured Industry Symposium: OAK
The following industry symposium takes place at the 2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Friday, November 2, 2018 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Localized Treatment for Osteoarthritis Knee Pain with a Novel Intra-Articular Formulation Flexion Therapeutics Osteoarthritis of the knee...
read moreAAHKS Releases Position Statement on Outpatient Joint Replacement
The AAHKS Board of Directors this week approved the AAHKS Position Statement on Outpatient Joint Replacement which was developed with input from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, The Hip Society and The Knee Society. This statement provides...
read moreAAHKS Survey Confirms Hospital Confusion over Medicare IPO Rules
A survey conducted by AAHKS shows that nearly 60% of surgeon members report their hospitals are interpreting new Medicare rules differently than the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) intended and possibly to the detriment of some patients. Studies have...
read moreCMS MIPS Field Testing Commences
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and its contractor, Acumen, LLC, will conduct field testing in October 2018 for 13 cost measures before consideration of their potential use in the cost performance category of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System...
read moreThis Week’s Featured Industry Symposium: THA Automation
The following industry symposium takes place at the 2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Friday, November 2, 2018 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Grand Ballroom E Advancing Total Hip Arthroplasty through Automation DePuy Synthes Please join us to learn about a new technology...
read moreHigh School Health Care Club Checks Out Orthopaedics
The Chicago Tribune reported this week about Lyons Township High School students who observed a robotic surgery demonstration at La Grange Memorial Hospital in suburban Chicago. The students, who belong to the Future Healthcare Professionals Club, were hosted by AAHKS...
read moreTXA Focus of October JOA
This month’s issue of the Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) features the AAHKS-initiated clinical practice guidelines for the use of tranexamic acid in total joint arthroplasty along with accompanying articles that “clarify how and when tranexamic acid should be used with...
read moreAAHKS Contingent Represents in Guatemala
This week, former AAHKS President, Brian S. Parsley, MD led a team that included Immediate Past President Mark I. Froimson, MD, MBA and other AAHKS members on a medical mission trip to Antigua, Guatemala. “This is an awesome team of AAHKS members working together on...
read moreLab-Grown Knee Cartilage Trial in Canada
The Canadian television network, CTV, in Toronto reported on an international clinical trial for knee cartilage injuries taking place at St. Joseph’s Healthcare in Hamilton, Ontario. Surgeons collect a cartilage sample from the patient and send it to a clinic in...
read moreThis Week’s Featured Industry Symposium: Outpatient TJA Protocols
The following industry symposium takes place at the 2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Friday, November 2, 2018 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Outpatient Total Joint Arthroplasty: Economics, Protocols and Challenges Corentec America This Symposium has convened experts with many...
read moreTop AAHKS News Stories for September 2018
The following articles were the most clicked AAHKS News items in September 2018: What Are Joint Replacements Made Of? AAHKS 2018 Schedule Posted Online Tumor, Trauma Societies Endorse TXA Guideline Applications due for AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship To read the AAHKS...
read moreWhat are Joint Replacements Made Of?
The newest article added to the AAHKS patient education website explains in detail the parts of both hip and knee replacement implants. Here is the introduction: Hip and knee replacement surgery involve replacing the worn-out bone and cartilage lining your hip or knee...
read moreAAHKS in Uruguay This Week
AAHKS was represented this week at the co-branded meeting with the 20th Congress of the Uruguayan Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology in Montevideo, Uruguay. AAHKS International Committee Chair Rafael J. Sierra, MD provided the AAHKS 2017 Annual Meeting...
read moreAAHKS Comments on CMS OPPS Proposed Rule, Meets with Legislators
AAHKS has commented on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid’s (CMS) CY 2019 hospital outpatient prospective payment system proposed rule. Our comments focused on the continued impact our members and your patients are experiencing regarding the removal of TKA from the...
read moreCMS Field Testing Elective Primary Hip Arthroplasty MIPS Cost Measure
Starting in October of 2018, CMS will conduct field testing of cost measures including one for elective primary hip arthroplasty. The measures could be used in Medicare’s Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) starting in 2020. The hip measure was developed with...
read moreCall for JOA Reviewers
The Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) is seeking volunteers to become reviewers. If you would like to be a part of the JOA, please email your statement of interest to Managing Editor, Taylor Bowen, at journalofarthroplasty@gmail.com. He will then send you instructions on...
read moreThis Week’s Featured Industry Symposium: Patient Care
The following industry symposium takes place at the 2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Friday, November 2, 2018 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Developing a Referral Strategy to Improve Quality Surgical Care Affiliates Understand how a collaborative care environment improves quality of...
read moreFall 2018 FARE Finalists Announced
AAHKS congratulates the following researchers who are finalists for the next Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) Grant. The winner will be announced and presented with the grant at the 2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Antonia F. Chen, MD Brigham and...
read moreInvite Your Colleagues to “The Business of TJR” Course
Co-Chairs, William A. Jiranek, MD and Mark I. Froimson, MD, MBA, invite you and your hospital colleagues to the AAHKS Business of Total Joint Replacement Course taking place on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. The course ends before the start of the General...
read moreImportant Dates Coming Up
Tuesday, September 25, 2018: Join the UKA Webinar at 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) Wednesday, September 26, 2018: Deadline to apply to the Women in Arthroplasty Committee Monday, October 1, 2018: Deadline to apply for the AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship Friday, October 12, 2018:...
read moreThis Week’s Featured Industry Symposium: Bundled Payment Success
The following industry symposium takes place at the 2018 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Friday, November 2, 2018 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Practical Tools for Bundled Payment Success – Will Your Strategy Work? Smith & Nephew The US healthcare environment is shifting, and bundled...
read moreAAHKS Conducts Round of Senate Hill Visits
As Hurricane Florence bore down on the East Coast, former Health Policy Fellow and AAHKS Advocacy Committee member P. Maxwell Courtney, MD made the rounds on Capitol Hill Thursday. Accompanied by AAHKS lobbyists, the offices of 10 Senators from both sides of the aisle...
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