Dec 2, 2016 | In the News
After this week’s nomination of Representative Tom Price (R-GA), an orthopaedic surgeon and AAHKS member, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), AAHKS, AAOS and AMA released statements in support of the nomination. “We believe the President’s Cabinet and...
Nov 18, 2016 | In the News
The Washington Post reported this week on the issue of industry representatives being present in the orthopaedic operating room. Serving as technical advisors for the products they represent, the Washington Post explains what their role has traditionally been. AAHKS...
Oct 28, 2016 | In the News
NBC TODAY weather and feature anchor, Al Roker, returned to the set this week after having knee replacement surgery on October 11, 2016. This is the second knee Mr. Roker had replaced – having the first knee replaced after an auto accident 15 years ago. Mr. Roker...
Sep 30, 2016 | In the News
Karen L. Hackett, FACHE, CAE, announced that she will retire from her position as chief executive officer of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Karen has held the position for 14 years and will retire on April 14, 2017. OrthoSpineNews reports that a...
Sep 23, 2016 | In the News, Research
The largest study to date of Medicare’s Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) program, “Association Between Hospital Participation in a Medicare Bundled Payment Initiative and Payments and Quality Outcomes for Lower Extremity Joint Replacement Episodes,”...
Sep 23, 2016 | In the News
Healthline featured a story about patients receiving hip replacements at a younger age and highlights the importance of setting realistic expectations about activity levels post-surgery. AAHKS members were interviewed and commented on the big picture of total joint...
