Jan 8, 2016 | Practice Management
Cigna (through eviCore) has implemented a pre-certification process for total joint arthroplasty patients. To access the Cigna/EviCore approval process, visit https://myportal.medsolutions.com or call 888-693-3297. If your staff has problems getting cases approved in...
Dec 18, 2015 | Committees and Task Forces
AAHKS members are invited to apply online for open positions on the following AAHKS committees: Education, Evidence Based Medicine, International, Leadership Development, Patient and Public Relations, Practice Management, Publications, Quality Measures, Research and...
Dec 18, 2015 | Publications
Arthroplasty Today marks its first year in publication as the open-access, online journal from AAHKS with an issue focusing on complexities of adverse local tissue reactions associated with metal debris. Douglas W. Van Citters, PhD, Retrieval Lab Director and...
Dec 18, 2015 | Legislation
As part of a massive government funding omnibus bill passed by both houses of the U.S. Congress today, a freeze is in place on the Affordable Care Act’s medical device tax for 2016 and 2017. The tax has been in place since 2013. The President is expected to sign...
Dec 18, 2015 | In the News
“The Doctor is In” segment of the Fox 2 Detroit news recently featured total joint replacement. In a discussion with AAHKS member, Michael A. Charters, MD, they covered the mechanics of a knee and hip implant, how to prevent joint wear and how to identify when a total...
