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AAHKS Practice Management Committee with Dr. Ben Schwartz
Dr. Schwartz, chair of the AAHKS Practice Management Committee, joined hosts Dr. Landy and Dr. Weber on this episode of the Augment. They discuss the work of the committee, answering coding questions, developing resources for members on value-based care initiatives...
read moreAction Alert Reminder: Write Congress Concerning 2026 CMS Cuts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR2M9Ua-K8Y 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%...
read more#AAHKS2025 is Next Week!
The 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting is taking place next week at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center near Dallas, Texas, with potentially another record-breaking attendance. Join the largest conference of arthroplasty surgeons to access unparalleled research papers...
read moreAnnual Meeting: DAB Luncheon Invitation
All attendees of the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting are invited to join the Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 25, during the General Session lunch break. Featuring the 2024 AAHKS Keynote Speaker, the luncheon is titled “Bridging the Gaps with...
read more2026 Match & Fellowship Updates
The AAHKS Fellowship Oversight Committee is trialing a Universal Interview Release Date for the 2025–26 Match application cycle, similar to 2024. For interviews scheduled to occur after Jan. 1, 2026, programs should release their fellowship interview invitations on...
read moreResidents: YAG OITE Review Webinar Recording Now Available
If you are planning to take the AAOS Orthopaedic In-Training Examination (OITE), please be sure to review the Young Arthroplasty Group’s (YAG) OITE Review Webinar, recorded on Oct. 14, for tips and tricks on taking the exam. You can access the recording here. From all...
read moreOrthopedic Network News (ONN) Guide Now Available
Every year, Orthopedic Network News (ONN) publishes a new “Hip and Knee Implant Review” that offers a side-by-side comparison of implant pricing among various manufacturers. As an added benefit, AAHKS members can now download the 2025 guide by logging in to the AAHKS...
read moreLess Than Two Weeks Until #AAHKS2025
The 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Oct. 23-26 in Dallas, is rapidly approaching – and registration numbers indicate it may be the largest yet. This year’s meeting expands learning and networking opportunities for arthroplasty surgeons in training and an exceptionally...
read moreAnnual Meeting: Industry Symposium Preview
Making Your ASC an Efficient Machine Friday, Oct. 24 | 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by Zimmer Biomet Solving Problems with Meaningful Innovation is the hallmark of solutions that Zimmer Biomet has to offer. Combine that with technology that can help make your ASC...
read moreFinal Reminder for Residents: YAG OITE Review Course
Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 7:00–8:30 p.m. Central / 8:00–9:30 p.m. Eastern Join AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) leaders for a webinar review of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Orthopaedic In-Training Evaluations (OITE), administered this year to...
read moreMost Popular Stories in September
With less than two weeks until #AAHKS2025, https://meeting.aahks.org/registration remained the most-clicked link in all Weekly News editions sent in September. It’s not too late to register! Hope to see all AAHKS members in Dallas. Specifically, News readers were...
read moreAAHKS Board of Directors Endorses Nominating Committee Candidates
The AAHKS Board of Directors is pleased to endorse the slate of candidates presented by the 2025 Nominating Committee. The elections will take place during the Annual Business Meeting on Sunday, Oct. 26, prior to the start of the General Session of the 2025 AAHKS...
read moreListen to Newest AAHKS Amplified Podcast
In the Sept. 29 episode, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Cody C. Green, MD and Charlie Yoo, DO, MS talked to licensed dietitian Kate Tribble, RD, LDN about how a patient’s weight can affect joint replacement surgery. Discussion included why a patient’s...
read moreExpanded Housing Options for #AAHKS2025
The high rates of registration for the 35th AAHKS Annual Meeting reflect a strong, growing profession and organization. As a result, the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center is currently sold out for AAHKS meeting dates of Oct. 23-26. In order to give attendees...
read moreAnnual Meeting: Industry Symposium Preview
The Experts Have Spoken! Consensus Recommendations Regarding the Use of Negative Pressure Therapy in High-Risk Patients. Friday, Oct. 24 | 7:30–9:00 a.m. Sponsored by Solventum Hear from experts including H. John Cooper, MD, Carlos A. Higuera-Rueda, MD and Giles R....
read moreResidents: Register Now for YAG OITE Review Course
Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 7:00–8:30 p.m. Central / 8:00–9:30 p.m. Eastern Join AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) leaders for a webinar review of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Orthopaedic In-Training Evaluations (OITE), administered this year to...
read more#AAHKS2025 Annual Meeting Full Schedule Published
The full schedule for next month’s 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting has been finalized, featuring eight symposia, 60 original research presentations, eight awards, Ask the Experts sessions and much more. Don’t miss the largest arthroplasty event of the year, which offers up...
read moreAnnual Meeting: Industry Symposium Preview
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 initiatives and...
read moreReminder for September FOCAL Webinar
Tried and True: Posterior Hips, Manual Knees and More Foundational Techniques Monday, Sept. 29 7 p.m. Central / 8 p.m. Eastern Geared toward arthroplasty surgeons in training, this webinar will provide foundational knowledge for anyone practicing hip and knee...
read moreFinal Reminder: AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship Still Accepting Applications
Applications for the 2026–2027 AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship must be received by Tuesday, Sept. 30. This program engages fellows in the policy-making process, guided by AAHKS mentors, to become more effective advocates for the profession. The fellowship runs on the...
read moreListen to Newest YAG Amplified Podcast
In this episode, hosts Jenna A. Bernstein, MD and Peter A. Gold, MD look at international arthroplasty practice, joined by European surgeons Karina E. Bohlen, MD, MBA (Germany), Andrew J. Hughes, FRCS (Ireland) and Pier F. Indelli, MD, PhD (Italy). The discussions...
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European Arthroplasty Perspectives
In a new segment looking at arthroplasty surgical practices around the globe, this episode sees the Augment hosts joined by surgeons from Europe. The discussions include differences in training and practice models, reimbursement in training and practice with both...
read moreAAHKS Comments on PFS and OPPS/ASC Proposed Rules
In the last week AAHKS has commented on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs (OPPS)...
read moreAAHKS Visits Capitol Hill
A group of AAHKS representatives were in Washington DC this week to meet with members of the Congressional Doc Caucus and their staff. Led by Third Vice President Gregory G. Polkowski II, MD, MSc and Health Policy Council Chair Adam J. Rana, MD, advocates included...
read morePreparing for TEAM Participation? AAHKS Has Guidance
Beginning January 1, 2026 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will transition how many hospitals perform total joint arthroplasty in the United States. Depending on the core based statistical area you reside in, your hospital may transition from a fee...
read moreRegister for September FOCAL Webinar
Tried and True: Posterior Hips, Manual Knees and More Foundational Techniques Sept. 29, 2025 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern Geared toward arthroplasty surgeons in training, this webinar will provide foundational knowledge for anyone practicing hip and knee surgery....
read moreAnnual Meeting: Industry Symposium Preview
Mitigating the Risk of Medical Adhesive Related Skin Injuries Friday, Oct. 24 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by Sylke, Inc. Will feature a panel of experts, led by a moderator, discussing common medical adhesive-related skin injuries, treatment approaches,...
read moreJoin Next Week’s CME Webinar on Patient Optimization
Optimizing Joint Replacement Outcomes in Underserved Populations: Addressing Disparities in Access and Outcomes Tuesday, Sept. 16 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern Join moderator Zachary C. Lum, DO, and faculty Ran Schwarzkopf, MD, MSc, Mary I. O’Connor, MD and Kanu...
read moreAAHKS Annual Meeting Industry Symposium Preview
March to a MILLION Opioid Free Total Knees Thursday, Oct. 23 | 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by Andrew Wickline, MD The vast majority of TKA patients struggle with post-op pain and still rely heavily on narcotics. The goal of this symposium is to identify...
read moreNew Amplified Podcast on Medications and Surgery
In this patient-focused episode of AAHKS Amplified, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Orry Erez, MD and Arjun Saxena, MD, MBA were joined by Gary Schwartz, MD to discuss how medications can affect arthroplasty surgery. The hosts addressed the importance...
read moreApply for AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship
Applications for the 2026–2027 AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship are now being accepted. This program engages fellows in the policy-making process, guided by AAHKS mentors, to become more effective advocates for the profession. The fellowship runs on the calendar year...
read moreOrthoPAC Charity Match Doubles Your Support
The OrthoPAC charity match program ends today (September 12), so don’t wait to make your imPACt! OrthoPAC will match your contribution to an approved 501(c)(3) charity, letting you simultaneously support OrthoPAC’s legislative advocacy efforts and the causes most...
read moreApplications Now Being Accepted for AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship
Submit your application for the 2026–2027 AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship by Tuesday, Sept. 30. The program, which runs on the calendar year, is open to orthopaedic surgeons in the United States currently participating in an Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, or who have...
read moreAnnual Meeting Preview: DAB Luncheon Invitation
All attendees of the 2025 AAKHS Annual Meeting are invited to join the Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 25, during the General Session lunch break. Featuring the 2024 AAKHS Keynote Speaker, the luncheon is titled “Bridging the Gaps with...
read moreDiscover Your Member Benefits: Advocacy Tools
Guided by the Health Policy Council and Advocacy Committee, AAHKS provides physicians and their patients with comprehensive and timely analysis of health policy issues pertaining to hip and knee surgery. Each year, AAHKS develops strategies to keep up with changes in...
read moreAnnual Meeting Course Agendas Now Available
Agendas for the 2025 AAHKS Special Courses are now posted online. These courses take place on Friday, Oct. 24, during the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting. Two courses provide additional opportunities to earn CME credit, and all provide education tailored to specific...
read moreAAHKS Annual Meeting Industry Symposium Preview
Challenges SSIs in Joint Replacement Surgery - The Use of an Advanced Irrigation Solution Friday, Oct. 24 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by Sanara MedTech PJI is one of the most challenging complications in joint replacement surgery, with serious implications...
read moreConsensus on Orthopaedic Infection Proceedings Now Available
The results of the 3rd International Consensus Meeting (ICM), held earlier this year in Istanbul, are now available at www.ICMortho.org. The documents will also be published in the Journal of Arthroplasty and other peer-reviewed journals shortly. More than 1,100...
read moreJoin YAG at the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting
Over the last few years, AAHKS, through the Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG), has worked to increase opportunities for early career surgeons to get involved in person (or virtually) at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. The YAG Educational Panel takes place Thursday, Oct. 23,...
read moreOrthoPAC Charity Match Returns for Fifth Year
The OrthoPAC charity match program is back for its fifth year, and now is your chance to make a bigger imPACt! From August 11 through September 12, OrthoPAC will match your contribution to an approved 501(c)(3) charity. This unique program allows you to simultaneously...
read moreNew YAG Augment Episode: AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee
AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee Chair Benjamin M. Stronach, MD and Vice Chair Arjun Saxena, MD, MBA join host Charlie J. Yoo, DO, MS in this episode of The Augment podcast. They discuss the Committee’s work to develop patient education resources that...
read moreAmplified Hosts Probe PJI Advancements
Despite continued advancements in hip and knee arthroplasty, all orthopaedic surgeons at some point must deal with the issue of infection. In the latest Amplified episode, Michael Blankstein, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA and Nicolas S. Piuzzi, MD speak...
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AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee with Drs. Stronach and Saxena
Dr. Stronach and Dr. Saxena, chair and vice chair of the AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee, join host Dr. Yoo in this episode of The Augment. They discuss developing and providing patient education resources for members to provide their patients to help the...
read moreFirst FOCAL Webinar of 2025-26 Fellowship Year
How to Get Involved: Joining the Arthroplasty Profession and Community Monday, Aug. 25 | 7 p.m. Central/8 p.m. Eastern Register here The first FOCAL webinar of the 2025-2026 academic year welcomes the incoming class of arthroplasty surgeons in training and...
read moreReminder – Research Award Opportunity for YAG members
Current Concepts in Joint Replacement (CCJR) is offering AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group members the opportunity to submit their research for consideration for the Charles and Jerry Engh Best in Hip Research and Best in Knee Research Awards. Two outstanding manuscript...
read moreDiscover Your Member Benefits: Resources for Early Career Surgeons
The AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) works to connect young arthroplasty surgeons by promoting collaboration and young surgeon activity within AAHKS with particular focus on research, leadership and advocacy. This network of more than 1,000 early career...
read more#AAHKS2025 Podium and Poster Selections Made
Selections have been made for all podiums, symposia and posters for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting General Session. From the record 2,227 abstract and 81 symposium submissions, the Program Committee has selected 60 podium presentations, 350 posters and eight symposia....
read moreAAHKS Annual Meeting Industry Symposium Preview
Friday, Oct. 24 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Take Control of Your O.R. Efficiency: Five Surgeon Takes on Hip & Knee Arthroplasty Sponsored by United Orthopedic Corporation Join the discussion with leading orthopedic surgeons as they share five real-world methods to...
read more#AAHKS2025 Is Closer Than You Think
Due to logistical challenges at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting is taking place two weeks earlier than its regular schedule. The AAHKS room block at the Gaylord Texan sells out quickly every year, so don’t wait to register...
read moreJoin the WIA Revision Knee Lab Course
The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Committee invites physicians and clinical team members registered for the AAHKS Annual Meeting to participate in the hands-on Revision Knee Lab Course on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Advance registration...
read moreDiscover Your Member Benefits: Women in Arthroplasty
The Women in Arthroplasty Committee (WIA) plans and oversees programs and activities that provide mentorship, professional development and networking for the growing membership of women in AAHKS. Its mission is to promote gender diversity in adult reconstructive...
read moreNew Podcast from The Cut
The Journal of Arthroplasty’s The Cut podcast highlights articles recently published in the journal. Listen to the latest episode with Peter A. Gold, MD, Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD and Joshua C. Rozell, MD who summarized and shared their thoughts on articles published...
read moreAAHKS Annual Meeting Industry Symposium Preview
Same Day Stronger: Innovations in the ASC and Wound Closure Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 2:30 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson MedTech Explore groundbreaking techniques, innovative technologies and transformative capabilities that are reshaping orthopaedic...
read moreCMS Releases MPFS and OPPS/ASC 2026 Proposed Rules
Recently the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released their CCY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) proposed rules. AAHKS’ health policy partners Epstein...
read moreInvitation to Best-in-Class Education at #AAHKS2025
William G. Hamilton, MD, recorded a personal invitation encouraging arthroplasty surgeons, team members and guests to join us for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place Oct. 23-26 in Dallas, Texas. It’s the 35th anniversary of the AAHKS Annual Meeting this year,...
read moreAAHKS Annual Meeting Industry Symposium Preview
Recovery Reimagined: The ART of Modern Joint Care Friday, Oct. 24 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by Medacta How can surgeons and industry best collaborate to meet the increasing expectations for patient recovery? Join moderator Joseph W. Greene, MD to learn...
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JOA: The Cut; Special Edition May 2025
The Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The Cut likes to cover and discuss articles that were recently published in the journal. For the month of May, Peter A. Gold, MD, Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD, Tom Roberts, MD and Joshua C. Rozell, MD summarized and shared their thoughts on...
read moreCall for Fall 2025 Research Proposals
The Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) invites Letters of Intent (LOIs) for its Fall 2025 grant cycle. The deadline to submit an LOI is Friday, Aug. 1. Selected applicants will be invited to submit full proposals, with final grant recipients...
read moreAAHKS Annual Meeting Preview: WIA Luncheon Program
“Advancing Patient Treatment Options: A Clinical Discussion on Robotic Partial Knee Replacements” Featuring Lindsey Vonn and her Surgeon, Dr. Martin Roche Friday, Oct. 24 Sponsored by Stryker This luncheon is open to all attendees. Please join us during the Women...
read moreNon-Exhibitor Industry Badge Program Opens for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting
The AAHKS Industry Relations Committee developed this program to encourage start-up companies, others who don’t fit the exhibitor model or those who can’t exhibit when space is sold out, to purchase badges to attend the Annual Meeting. The program’s goal is to...
read moreArthroplasty Implant Registry
AAHKS is pleased to launch AIR, the Arthroplasty Implant Registry, designed to be a solution for surgeons trying to identify femoral stems on radiographs. This is a web application available to all members and can be utilized to aid in identification of unknown...
read moreSecure Your Spot at #AAHKS2025
Registration is open for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place early this year on Oct. 23-26 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, as well as for three special courses held on Friday, Oct. 23, prior to the start of the General Session. The...
read moreAT/JOA Call for Reviewers
Looking for ways to get more involved in research and help contribute to scholarly journals? JOA and AT are seeking qualified arthroplasty surgeons, researchers and surgeons-in-training to become peer reviewers. If you would like to be a part of JOA and AT, please...
read moreLast Chance to Nominate Members for AAHKS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee
Nominations for the following positions will be accepted through Friday, July 18: Third Vice President (2026–2027) Treasurer (2026–2029) Two Members-at-Large (2026–2028) Three Nominating Committee Members (2026) Nominees must be current AAHKS Fellow Members....
read moreCongress Passes Reconciliation Bill
This week the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives both passed their Reconciliation Bill that includes a Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) conversion factor (CF) increase of 2.5% for all physicians for 2026. The bill now heads to the President’s desk, where...
read moreSeeking Nominations to the AAHKS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee
Nominations for the following positions will be accepted through Friday, July 18: Third Vice President (2026–2027) Treasurer (2026–2029) Two Members-at-Large (2026–2028) Three Nominating Committee Members (2026) Nominees must be current AAHKS Fellow Members....
read moreListen to Latest Amplified Podcasts
In a recent AAHKS Amplified Episode, Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Chair Zachary C. Lum, DO, interviews AAHKS members of Hispanic/Latino origin sharing stories about their journeys to arthroplasty, the influence of culture on their careers, and the role models and...
read moreMost Popular News Stories in June
Registration for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting took the top position in June. Don’t wait to register for the biggest arthroplasty event of the year, taking place early this year, Oct. 23-26. Learn more. The June 30 FOCAL webinar on Mechanical vs. Kinematic Alignment...
read moreAAHKS Urges Senate to Pass Medicare Physician Payment Provisions
This week, AAHKS joined a coalition of 75 national clinician and professional medical organizations to urge U.S. Senate leadership to include Medicare physician payment provisions from the House-passed One Big Beautiful Bill (HR 1) in the Senate version. The letter...
read moreCall for Nominations to the AAHKS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee
Nominations for the following positions will be accepted through Friday, July 18, 2025: Third Vice President (2026–2027) Treasurer (2026–2029) Two Members-at-Large (2026–2028) Three Nominating Committee Members (2026) Nominees must be current AAHKS Fellow...
read moreLast FOCAL Webinar of 2024-2025 Academic Year
Mechanical vs. Kinematic vs. Functional Alignment Monday, June 30, 2025 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern Register today for the last FOCAL webinar of the current academic year. Specifically geared for arthroplasty surgeons in training who are entering, currently in or...
read moreHelp Improve Online Learning Opportunities
Have you participated in a remote AAHKS Annual Meeting Course online? AAHKS is seeking feedback from prior LEARN annual meeting attendees to gauge the impact of online CME offerings and help us improve the next iteration of our online learning platform. Share your...
read moreCMS Announces Industry Pledge to Fix Prior Authorization
This week Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz met with insurance industry leaders to discuss their pledge to ease the burden of prior authorization, which could...
read moreRegistration Now Open for Annual Meeting Courses
Registration opened Monday, June 9, for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place early this year on Oct. 23-26 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. All arthroplasty surgeons, team members and guests are invited to register now and...
read moreDiscover Your Member Benefits: AAHKS Position Statements
AAHKS has developed a library of position statements as expressions of the association’s views on important subjects in arthroplasty, such as opioid use for the treatment of osteoarthritis, CDC guidelines on the use of antibiotics and removal of TKA from CMS’s...
read moreMIPS Performance Information Reviews Due June 25
Physicians can now preview their 2023 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) performance information on Medicare.gov and in the Provider Data Catalog (PDC). Physicians who find errors in their MIPS performance information may file a targeted review by June 25;...
read moreRegistration for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting is Now Open!
Registration opened Monday, June 9, for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place early this year on Oct. 23-26 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. All arthroplasty surgeons, team members and guests are invited to register now to secure...
read moreAAHKS Comments on CMS IPPS Proposed Rule
This week, AAHKS submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on its hospital inpatient prospective payment systems (IPPS) proposed rule for fiscal year 2026. Our comments included general support for proposed increases to Medicare Severity...
read moreAT Highlights Powerful Data in 2024 AJRR Annual Report
Arthroplasty Today has published its annual “Highlights of the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) Annual Report” article, which is free for AAHKS members to read online. The AJRR report includes data from 4.3 million TJA surgeries performed by nearly 5,000...
read moreDiscover Your Member Benefits: Newest CPGs posted
With input from several committees, including Practice Management and Advocacy, AAHKS has produced several Clinical Practice Guidelines (PGCs) specifically for hip and knee surgeons to use in their practices. Topics include optimal timing for TJA, Antirheumatic Drug...
read moreReminder: Nominations for AAHKS Diversity Award
Do you know an AAHKS Member who is dedicated to advancing diversity and improving access in hip and knee arthroplasty? This includes efforts to increase the representation of women and/or underrepresented minorities in the field, as well as work to reduce disparities...
read moreAnnual Meeting Abstract Submissions Hit Record High
The deadline to submit abstracts for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting was June 2, and AAHKS received a record number of abstract submissions this year, showcasing the rapid pace of discovery and innovation in arthroplasty. More than 2,200 original, unpublished research...
read moreDiscover Your Member Benefits: Patient Education Resources
The AAHKS Patient Education website is a valuable source for patients and members of the public to access physician-reviewed, patient-friendly information about hip and knee pain. Redesigned and updated by the AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee in 2024, the...
read moreMost Popular Stories in May
By far, the most-clicked resource in May was a primer developed by the AAHKS Health Policy Council to help members understand and use add-on code G2211, which for orthopaedic surgeons can apply at outpatient E/M visits when providing ongoing care related to a...
read moreRegister for June FOCAL Webinar
Mechanical vs. Functional vs. Kinematic Alignment Monday, June 30 7:00 p.m. Central | 8:00 p.m. Eastern Register here. This month’s FOCAL webinar addresses several popular alignment strategies in total knee arthroplasty, with subject matter experts providing their...
read moreAward Opportunity for YAG Members
Current Concepts in Joint Replacement (CCJR) is offering AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Members the opportunity to submit their research for consideration for the Charles and Jerry Engh Best in Hip Research and Best in Knee Research Awards. Two outstanding...
read moreLast Call for #AAHKS2025 Abstracts
The deadline to submit abstracts for the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting is 11:59 p.m. Central on Monday, June 2. The Program Committee is seeking original, unpublished research abstracts for podium or poster presentations at #AAHKS 2025, taking place Oct. 23-26 in Dallas....
read moreNow Accepting Nominations for 2025 Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, Humanitarian Award
Named in honor of the legendary Operation Walk founder Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, the AAHKS Humanitarian Award recognizes arthroplasty surgeons and other members who have distinguished themselves by providing humanitarian medical services and programs with a significant...
read moreAAHKS Journals Release New Research
The June 2025 Journal of Arthroplasty was published this week, with the online table of contents available here. Commentary pieces in this month’s issue address the changing costs of total knee arthroplasty as well as how surgeons can address the current state of...
read moreDiscover Your Member Benefits: Access to Latest Orthopaedic Research
AAHKS membership dues include complimentary access to a premium, all-access subscription OrthoEvidence, a global online source for high quality orthopaedic evidence-based summaries, pre-appraised by orthopaedic medical experts, as well as over 3,600 ACE Reports from...
read moreNew Episode of The Cut Podcast
The Journal of Arthroplasty’s The Cut podcast brings additional focus onto recent articles published in the journal. Listen to the latest episode of The Cut to hear dynamic trio Kimberly K. Tucker, MD, Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD and Carl L. Herndon, MD summarize and...
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JOA: The Cut; Special Edition April 2025
The Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The Cut likes to cover and discuss articles that were recently published in the journal. For the month of April, we had the dynamic trio Kimberly K. Tucker, MD, Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD and Carl L. Herndon, MD summarizing and...
read moreU.S. House Passes Reconciliation Bill and House & Senate Reintroduce Bipartisan Access to Care Legislation
This week the U.S. House of Representatives passed a reconciliation bill that includes some health care provisions, including a potential MEI update for physicians for 2026. The American Medical Association has issued a statement on the bill, saying "The AMA...
read moreSave the Date for #AAHKS2025 Registration Opening
Registration for 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting is scheduled to open on Friday, June 6! Access to the housing block at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine (Dallas), Texas, will also open at that time. Taking place two weeks earlier than usual on Oct....
read moreCall for Fall 2025 Research Proposals
The Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) invites AAHKS members to submit Letters of Intent (LOIs) for the fall 2025 grant cycle by the deadline of Friday, Aug. 1. Selected applicants will be invited to submit full proposals, with final grant...
read moreNew Coding Resource for Utilizing CPT Code G2211
The AAHKS Health Policy Council developed a primer to help members understand the add-on code G2211, which went into effect Jan. 1, 2024. While CMS intended this code primarily for use by primary care providers, this code may be applied by any clinician who bills...
read moreDiscover Your Member Benefits: Practice Resources
Looking for more resources to help your office staff? The AAHKS Evidence-Based Medicine Committee, Practice Management Committee, Advocacy Committee and other volunteer leaders have worked over several years to assemble a library of practical information for AAHKS...
read moreHear Latino & Hispanic Members Share Their Stories
AAHKS members with Latino and Hispanic heritage share their powerful experiences in a new video organized by the AAHKS Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) and introduced by DAB Chair Zachary C. Lum, MD. Their stories showcase determination, adversity, struggle and...
read moreAccepting Nominations for Diversity Award
Do you know someone who is dedicated to advancing diversity and improving access in hip and knee arthroplasty? This includes efforts to increase the representation of women and/or underrepresented minorities in the field, as well as work to reduce disparities in care...
read moreFOCAL Webinar on Knee Alignment Strategies – RESCHEDULED
Mechanical vs. Kinematic vs. Functional Alignment Monday, June 30, 2025 8:00 p.m. Eastern | 7:00 p.m. Central | 6:00 p.m. Mountain | 5:00 p.m. Pacific The upcoming FOCAL webinar has been rescheduled to Monday, June 30, and will be the final FOCAL webinar of the...
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