Spring Meeting Runs through Saturday

May 5, 2017 | Spring Meeting

The second AAHKS Spring Meeting began this morning with case session discussions over breakfast at the St. Francis Westin in San Francisco. Faculty met with attendees in small groups before proceeding with the general program covering highlights of the 2016 AAHKS...

Anthem/Cigna Merger Blocked Again

May 5, 2017 | In the News

Health insurers Anthem and Cigna Corp. failed in their appeal to merge again this week. According to Modern Healthcare, “The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit upheld a lower court ruling from February that blocked the two insurers from merging on grounds that...

MIPS Participation Status Letter in the Mail

May 5, 2017 | CMS

CMS is reviewing claims and letting practices know which clinicians need to take part in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). In late April through May, you will get a letter from your Medicare Administrative Contractor that processes Medicare Part B...

Study Published on TJR Opioid Use

May 5, 2017 | Research

“One in 14 patients who use opioids before total hip or knee replacement surgery become persistent users during the year after their operation, according to a study published April 19 in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage,” reported Medscape this week. Using data from the...
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