Feb 19, 2016 | In the News
Orthopedics This Week interviewed AAHKS member, Matthew S. Austin, MD to follow up on a study he led that examined hip replacement patients who underwent formal physical therapy and non-formal physical therapy following surgery. “We were somewhat surprised to find...
Feb 12, 2016 | Bundled Payments, Webinars
If you are among the many AAHKS members affected by the new Medicare CJR bundled payment pilot, you can’t afford to miss the next AAHKS webinar. Register online now for “Navigating Bundled Payments and CJR in Total Joint Arthroplasty” taking place on Wednesday,...
Feb 12, 2016 | In Memoriam
Founder and Executive Director of Medicus Christi, Ltd., Joe Marotta, MD passed away suddenly at his home on Monday February 8 at age 57. Dr. Marotta’s organization is featured on the AAHKS Humanitarian Organizations page. Dr. Marotta became especially interested in...
Feb 12, 2016 | Performance Measures
Last month we asked members to submit comments on The Joint Commission’s (TJC) new Advanced Certification program for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacements. The Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) for this project included several AAHKS leaders and members. The TAP...
Feb 12, 2016 | Education, Webinars
If you are unable to travel to Orlando for Specialty Day, you can join the hip program or the knee program live via webstream. Watch the entire program, or any sessions you are specifically interested in. You can watch live, watch later, by yourself or with...
