Aug 28, 2026 | Advocacy, CMS, Federal Guidelines, Reimbursement
Thank you to all AAHKS members who have sent Congressional letters and asked your staff and patients to do the same. We have had a very robust response from members on this front. If you have connected with your Congressional Member or Senator and would like to take...
Jul 17, 2026 | Advocacy, Federal Guidelines, Fellowships
Applications for the 2027-2028 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...
Jul 10, 2026 | Advocacy, CMS, Federal Guidelines, Reimbursement
Recently the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the CY 2027 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System (OPPS & ASC) proposed rule. CMS is proposing a 2.4%...
Jun 12, 2026 | Advocacy, CMS, Federal Guidelines, Reimbursement
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 2027. Comments include concerns with grouping methodology for new joint infection...
May 15, 2026 | Advocacy, Federal Guidelines
This week, AAHKS joined 97 other specialty and state medical societies in writing Congressional leaders to support H.R. 4710/S. 2420, the “No Surprises Act Enforcement Act,” and urge prompt action on this important legislation. This follows the April 27 letter to the...
