Nov 14, 2025 | Advocacy, CMS, Reimbursement
Last week the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule. 2026 outpatient and ASC rates are expected to be released within 4 weeks, delayed due to the government shutdown. The following is a...
Oct 24, 2025 | Advocacy, CMS, Reimbursement
In his opening remarks today, Dr. Meneghini urged all arthroplasty surgeons to actively contact their elected officials to voice their concerns about proposed Medicare reimbursement cuts affecting their practices: “It means that our reimbursement will drop by 7% next...
Oct 17, 2025 | Advocacy, CMS, Reimbursement
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% “efficiency adjustment” and cuts to indirect...
Sep 26, 2025 | Advocacy, Annual Meeting, Industry, Practice Management
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...
Sep 26, 2025 | Advocacy, Federal Guidelines, Fellowships
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...
Sep 19, 2025 | Advocacy, CMS, Federal Guidelines, Reimbursement
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...
