Oct 16, 2015 | AAHKS Business, Research
The Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) received an IRS determination letter approving its application for not-for-profit charity status. This means that FARE can now accept tax-deductible contributions and use endowment funds received from the...
Oct 2, 2015 | AAHKS Business, Annual Meeting
The AAHKS 25th Annual Meeting Program Committee has put out a call for AAHKS members to volunteer as poster reviewers. There are 200 posters submitted for the Poster Exhibit, and reviewers are needed to evaluate these online prior to the Annual Meeting. After scores...
Oct 2, 2015 | AAHKS Business
A new strategic plan is in place for the next three years after the AAHKS Board of Directors approved the plan at the Board meeting this week. This mission of AAHKS is to advance hip and knee patient care through education and advocacy. The goals of the strategic plan...
Oct 2, 2015 | AAHKS Business, In the News, Practice Management
A recent $750,000 settlement between the Department of Health and Human Services and a physician group stands as a reminder that HIPAA compliance must be taken seriously. The new AAHKS Advocacy firm, Epstein Becker & Green, takes a look at this case and the...
Sep 18, 2015 | AAHKS Business, Advocacy, Fellowships
The deadline to apply for the Health Policy Fellowship is approaching. To be considered, please email the requirements listed below to Joshua Kerr at jkerr@aahks.org no later than October 1, 2015: 1. Cover Letter 2. Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae 3. Personal statement:...
Sep 11, 2015 | AAHKS Business, Advocacy
AAHKS has retained Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. (EBG) as our new advocacy and law firm. They will work with AAHKS leadership and staff to ensure we are protecting the interest of our members and advocating for the advancement of the profession to HHS, CMS and...
