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The AAHKS News is delivered weekly to members' emails.Annual Meeting Symposium Announced
Kevin B. Fricka, MD, invites you to attend the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting held in Dallas, Texas, Nov. 7-10 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. Dr. Fricka is the moderator of Symposium III, “Patient Preoperative Optimization: How to Do It and How to Be Paid...
read moreMost Popular Stories in August
The 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting website took the number one position once again this month. With registrations ahead of last year’s numbers, the 2024 Annual Meeting may be our largest yet – and certainly among the best. Register here. In second place, the newly...
read moreStill Time to Apply for AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship
The 2025–2026 AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship will be accepting applications through Saturday, Sept. 30. The program, which runs on the calendar year, is open to orthopaedic surgeons in the United States currently participating in a Joint/Adult Reconstruction...
read more2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium
Zimmer Biomet Hip, Knee and ROSA Surgeon BioSkills Lab Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by Zimmer Biomet This faculty-led BioSkills lab will focus on surgical techniques, products and emerging technologies in anterior primary hip, revision knee,...
read moreAnnual Meeting Course Agendas Now Available
Agendas for two of the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting Special Courses are now posted online. The Orthopaedic Team Member Course and Business of TJA Course both take place on Friday, Nov. 8, and provide 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. These additional educational...
read moreAAHKS Launches New Patient Education Website
We are excited to announce the launch of the newly redesigned AAHKS Patient Education website, a resource for your patients and members of the public who are experiencing hip and knee pain. Our goal was to create a home for the hip and knee joint replacement patient...
read more2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium
Make Your ASC an Efficient Machine 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Friday, Nov. 8 Sponsored by Zimmer Biomet Efficiency in your ASC can lead to cost savings and help make your practice more sustainable. However, knowing how to implement changes for great efficiency can...
read moreTwo Webinar Opportunities Next Week
Monday, August 26 at 7 p.m. Central, “Tips for Applying to Adult Reconstruction Fellowships.” Four AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) members who are also arthroplasty fellowship directors will take questions and provide perspectives on applying for adult...
read moreApply for AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship
The 2025–2026 AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship is now accepting applications through Saturday, Sept. 30. The program, which runs on the calendar year, is open to orthopaedic surgeons in the United States currently participating in a Joint/Adult Reconstruction...
read moreNew Augment Episode Features “Legend” Dr. Thomas Vail
In this “Legends of Arthroplasty” episode of the Augment, hosts Jenna A. Bernstein, MD and Peter A. Gold, MD are joined by AAHKS Past President Thomas P. Vail, MD to discuss how an engineering background led him to arthroplasty and arthritis research, what the future...
read moreJoin AAHKS & Receive Annual Meeting Discount
Membership in AAHKS provides valuable interaction with a collegial community centered around the latest innovation, challenges and opportunities to improve the overall quality of your practice. Make sure your membership is up to date to ensure continued access to all...
read more2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium
Efficiencies Surrounding the OR: Pain Management, Scheduling, and Reimbursement Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by Smith+Nephew and Avanos Join us for a symposium where leading experts will explore innovative strategies to enhance surgical...
read moreAAHKS Summary of CMS IPPS and TEAM Final Rule
CMS recently released the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ final rule for the fiscal year 2025 Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) for acute and long-term care, which includes the Innovation Center’s Transforming Episode Accountability Model...
read more2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium
“High Risk Implant Procedures: A Global Approach to Incision Risk Management” Thursday, November 7, 2024 Sponsored by Molnlycke Health Care Periprosthetic orthopedic surgery infections pose significant challenges, with surgical site infections remaining one major...
read moreMost Popular News Stories in July
With registration well ahead of last year, it comes as no surprise that the AAHKS Annual Meeting website was the most-clicked link in all of July. Many AAHKS members were interested in serving, with the opportunity to nominate for AAHKS Committees was the second...
read moreReminder: Submit Abstracts for AT Health Inequity Issue
There are only a few days left to submit your manuscript proposal to Arthroplasty Today for the upcoming supplement on health equity research in the field of adult hip and knee arthroplasty. Health disparities like higher risks, complications and poorer outcomes...
read moreABOS Celebrates 90 Years
The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) was established in 1934 at the Palmer House in Chicago, the same place where ABOS Oral Examinations take place today. As the longest-standing national certifying board for orthopaedic surgeons, the ABOS has evolved over...
read moreAAHKS Summary of Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
CMS released both the CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System (OPPS & ASC) proposed rules. CMS proposes a 2025 conversion factor, upon which all Medicare...
read moreSubmit Your Abstract: Arthroplasty Today Health Equity Special Issue
Arthroplasty Today is partnering with industry on a special edition devoted to health equity research in adult hip and knee reconstruction. Health disparities like higher risks, complications and poorer outcomes disproportionately affect Black, Hispanic and other...
read moreFirst FOCAL Webinar for 2024-25 Academic Year
“Tips for Applying to Adult Reconstruction Fellowships” August 26, 2024 7:00 p.m. Central | 8:00 p.m. Eastern Four AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) members who are also arthroplasty fellowship directors will serve as the faculty panel, taking questions directly...
read moreQuestions About Unionization? We Have You Covered.
Wondering how physician unionization may affect you and your practice? The AAHKS Advocacy Committee has developed a primer on unionization for physicians, addressing who may be eligible to unionize, how to do so and what that might mean for your practice and patients....
read moreFARE Research Proposal Reminder
Only a few days left to submit applications for the Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) spring cycle! Applications are due by August 12, 2024, and will be reviewed by the AAHKS Research Committee in August. Those invited to move forward will then...
read moreTake Time to Attend CME Webinar on Physician Wellness
“Put on YOUR Oxygen Mask First: Prioritizing Surgeon Health” Tuesday, August 27, 2024 8:00 p.m. Eastern | 7:00 p.m. Central | 6:00 p.m. Mountain | 5:00 p.m. Pacific To best care for patients, physicians must first care for themselves. Yet arthroplasty surgeons have...
read moreDo You Have a “One Size Fits All” Approach to PJI?
A cutting-edge symposium at the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting will explore new methods for treating periprosthetic joint infection outside of the traditional two-stage approach. Symposium Moderator Yale A. Fillingham, MD, will lead discussion on newer approaches to PJI...
read more2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium
Revision TJA: Technologies, Trends, Tips, and Tricks 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sponsored by Enovis Learn more about Enovis’ exciting developments in the outpatient setting, techniques and case discussion. This session will include several didactic and interactive...
read moreLast Chance to Apply to the AAHKS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee
Applications for nominations for the following positions will be accepted through Friday, August 2, 2024: Third Vice President Member-at-Large (2) Nominating Committee Member (3) Nominees must be current AAHKS Fellow Members. Propose a colleague or apply yourself...
read moreSpecial The Cut Episode on Delphi Wound Closure
Hear hosts Kimberly K. Tucker, MD and Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD interview experts Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA and Michael A. Mont, MD about an international study on wound closure and dressing management for TKA. It aimed to identify and address critical evidence gaps...
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Delphi Study on Wound Closure & Dressing Management
In this special episode of The Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The Cut, Kimberly K. Tucker, MD and Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD spoke with experts Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA and Michael A. Mont, MD about an international delphi study on wound closure and dressing management...
read moreAAHKS Signs On to Physician Payment Reform Letter
This week, AAHKS joined 125 specialty and state societies to write Congressional leadership, urging prioritization and advancement of several key bills and legislative proposals that provide greater fiscal stability for physicians and reform key elements of the...
read more2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium
Advances in Preventing and Treating Surgical Site Infection: PHMB, A New Class of Agent Friday, November 8, 2024 7:30–9:30 a.m. Sponsored by Innovice Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) remains the most significant, unsolved problem for arthroplasty surgeons and...
read moreREMINDER: Call for Nominations to the AAHKS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee
Nominations for the following positions will be accepted through Friday, August 2, 2024: Third Vice President Member-at-Large (2) Nominating Committee Member (3) Nominees must be current AAHKS Fellow Members. Nominate a colleague or yourself today. AAHKS members...
read moreNew Augment Episode Discusses Arthroplasty Today YAG Special Issue
In this episode of the Augment, hosts Jenna A. Bernstein, MD, Jesse I. Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC, David C. Landy, MD, PhD and Peter A. Gold, MD are joined by former YAG Chair and Arthroplasty Today Special Issue Editor Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc to discuss how...
read moreCall for Research Proposals!
Initial applications for the Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) spring cycle grant are due by Monday, August 12, 2024. The application, which serves as the Letter of Intent (LOI), will be reviewed by the AAHKS Research Committee, and a decision...
read moreCall for Nominations to the AAHKS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee
Nominations for the following positions will be accepted through Friday, August 2, 2024: Third Vice President Member-at-Large (2) Nominating Committee Member (3) Nominees must be current AAHKS Fellow Members. Nominate a colleague or yourself today. AAHKS members will...
read more2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Featured Industry Symposium
TMINI® Miniature Robotic System: Exploring Choice and Efficiency with Open Platform, Handheld Robotics Friday, November 8, 2024 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by Think Surgical Join us while we conduct a live surgical demonstration of the TMINI® Miniature Robotic...
read moreNew Amplified for Your Patients
In a recording for AAHKS Amplified, Zachary C. Lum, DO, Obinna O. Adigweme, MD and Adam A. Sassoon, MD, MS address a question often asked by patients “Do I Need a Hip or Knee Replacement?” Although it seems like a simple question to respond to, it’s actually very...
read more2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting Non-Exhibitor Industry Badge Program Launches
The AAHKS Industry Relations Committee recognized that limiting industry participation at the AAHKS Annual Meeting to exhibitors-only might constrain start-up companies and others who may not fit the exhibitor model. The Non-Exhibitor Industry Badge Program provides...
read moreIn Memory of AAHKS Emeritus ED Bob Hall
AAHKS received word this week that former Executive Director of the association Robert A. Hall passed away June 4, 2024, at age 78. Bob served as AAHKS Executive Director from 2008–2013, directly preceding and working closely with current Executive Director Michael J....
read more2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting Symposium Announced
Join your colleagues in arthroplasty at the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting for expert hip and knee case discussions, more than 60 original research presentations, 300+ posters and eight cutting-edge symposia, including the newly announced “Patient Preoperative Optimization...
read moreRegister for Upcoming CME Webinar: “Put on YOUR Oxygen Mask First: Prioritizing Surgeon Health”
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 8:00 p.m. Eastern | 7:00 p.m. Central | 6:00 p.m. Mountain | 5:00 p.m. Pacific To best care for patients, physicians must first care for themselves. Yet arthroplasty surgeons have high rates of work-related injuries, stress and burnout....
read moreJOA Publishes New Research Online
The Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) has published the July edition online, with physical copies mailed to AAHKS members. Content includes an editorial on how sex and gender are reported in orthopaedic journals, commentary on social determinants and depression screening...
read morePractice Resources for Daily Use
Thanks to volunteer surgeons offering their time and expertise, many practice management and patient education resources are available for members to use in their practices every day. This practical information includes clinical practice guidelines, coding resources,...
read moreContribute Your Voice at 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting
Register for the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, November 7–10 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, to add your data to the biennial “Practice Norms in Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty" live poll, conducted by Daniel J. Berry, MD, director of the...
read moreAT Publishes Special YAG Issue
The AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) and Arthroplasty Today have published a collaborative issue of the journal featuring papers authored by YAG members. As 2022-23 YAG Chair Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc wrote in the edition’s editorial, “This YAG-Arthroplasty...
read more50 Newly AAHKS-Recognized Fellowship Programs
The AAHKS Fellowship Recognition Program launched in 2024 to promote a common set of standards for adult reconstruction training programs to meet and a formal process for recognizing adherence to such standards. In the first cycle, more than 60 programs applied for...
read moreMost Popular News Stories in June
With 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting registration launching in June, the AAHKS Annual Meeting website was the most-clicked link overall last month, particularly the link to register, as hip and knee surgeons from around the world began planning their experience at the...
read moreAAHKS CME Platform Transition
AAHKS is upgrading our online education platform to offer a better experience for members to earn CME and attend virtual meetings. As a result, the AAHKS LEARN Educational Platform will be unavailable until late October 2024 as we work to implement a better tool for...
read more“Ask The Experts” at the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting
Four panels of leading hip and knee surgeons will conduct the “Ask the Experts” Case Sessions at the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, November 7–10 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. One of the most popular events during the Annual Meeting,...
read moreStart-Up Exhibitor Program Accepting Applications
An important part of the AAHKS Annual Meeting is bringing new, cutting-edge products, science and services to the exhibit floor for attendees to experience firsthand. Start-up companies often lack the budget needed to afford a booth at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. The...
read moreSave the Date for CME Webinar on Physician Wellness
Put on YOUR Oxygen Mask First: Prioritizing Surgeon Health Aug. 27, 2024 | 7:00 PM Central In order to best care for patients, arthroplasty surgeons must first care for themselves. Yes, they face high rates of work-related injuries, stress and burnout. Moderator...
read morePodcast Highlights 2024 Spring Meeting International Session
In this episode of the Augment, hosts Jesse I. Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC and Jenna A. Bernstein, MD are joined by faculty of the 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting International Session, “Hip and Knee Arthroplasty – A Global Perspective.” Moderator Victor H. Hernandez, MD, MS...
read moreGraduating or Starting Fellowship? Update AAHKS Membership Status
AAHKS welcomes hip and knee surgeons from medical school to fellowship as “Arthroplasty Surgeon-In-Training" members – learn more about membership here. AIT members who are graduating from their fellowship programs this summer should remember to update their AAHKS...
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The International Session of the Spring Meeting
In this episode of the Augment, hosts Dr. Wolfstadt and Dr. Bernstein are joined by the faculty of the “International Session: Hip and Knee Arthroplasty – A Global Perspective” at the Spring Meeting. Discussion includes a summary of the symposium, providing a...
read moreAnnual Meeting Symposia Topics Announced
On behalf of 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting Program Committee Chair Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MD, FAAOS, AAHKS invites you to join us on November 7–10 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. We are thrilled to announce the eight symposia topics...
read moreTake Action: Tell Congress to Support Prior Authorization Reform
Thank you to all members who have written to Congress and, if you have not already done so, please write your Senators and Representative today and ask them to support the "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2024" (S. 4518/H.R. 8702). This is bipartisan...
read moreAAHKS Spring Update Released
The 2024 AAHKS Spring Update has been posted online and AAHKS members will receive a copy in the mail soon. Published three times per year, the AAHKS Update newsletter includes information on federal policies and advocacy, news from AAHKS leadership and information...
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The AAHKS Spring Meeting with Dr. Polkowski
In this episode of the Augment, hosts Dr. Landy and Dr. Gabrielli are joined by AAHKS Spring Meeting Program Co-Chair Dr. Polkowski to discuss the AAHKS Spring Meeting, including the differences between the Spring and Annual Meetings, as well as what an attendee can...
read moreAnnual Meeting Courses Open for Registration
Enhance your educational experience by attending one of the special courses held during the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Nov. 7-10 in Dallas. While the application period for the Resident Course & Lab is now closed, these special courses are open for registration....
read moreAAHKS Comments on 2025 IPPS and TEAM Proposals
This week, AAHKS submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on their 2025 Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Proposed Rule, including the proposed Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) episode of care that...
read moreNominate A Leader for AAHKS Humanitarian Award
Founded in honor of legendary Operation Walk founder Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, the AAHKS Humanitarian Award recognizes arthroplasty surgeons and other members who have distinguished themselves by providing humanitarian medical services and programs with a significant...
read moreNew Research and Podcast from JOA
In the newest episode of the Journal of Arthroplasty’s The Cut podcast, Peter A. Gold, MD, Carl L. Herndon, MD, Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD, Kimberly K. Tucker, MD and Meghan A. Whitmarsh-Brown, MD discussed several original research articles published in the JOA’s...
read more2024 Match Results and Renewals for 2025 Match
In the 2024 Orthopaedic Match held on April 16, adult reconstruction officially topped the list of orthopaedic specialties in terms of both number of programs (119) and number of available positions (231), outranking sports medicine for the first time in several...
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JOA: The Cut April 2024 Article Review
In this episode of The Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The Cut, Peter A. Gold, MD, Carl L. Herndon, MD, Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD, Kimberly K. Tucker, MD and Meg A. Whitmarsh-Brown, MD discussed recent articles published in the Journal of Arthroplasty. Check out the...
read moreRegistration for the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting is Now Open!
On behalf of the AAHKS Board of Directors and Program Committee, all arthroplasty surgeons, staff, team members and more are invited to join the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting on November 7-10 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. AAHKS faculty...
read moreUpdate on Abstract Submission Status
AAHKS received more than 1,900 original, unpublished research abstracts, and nearly 150 surgeons have volunteered as peer reviewers. All abstracts will be reviewed in a blinded fashion. Top-scoring work will be reviewed by the AAHKS Program Committee, and 60 will be...
read moreAAHKS Comments on Health Care Consolidation RFI
This week AAHKS submitted comments to the United States Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division (DOJ), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in response to their Request for Information on Consolidation in Health...
read moreACS Well-Being Survey Launched
Last week the American College of Surgeons’ (ACS) Surgeon Well-being Coalition, of which AAHKS is a member, launched a national surgeon well-being survey. The purpose of the survey is to pursue these important long-term goals: Increase understanding of the surgeon...
read moreMost Popular News Stories in May
Arthroplasty surgeons are looking for connections with their professional community and resources! Links to AAHKS LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube pages, as well as to the Journal of Arthroplasty and Arthroplasty Today all ranked in the top 10 most-clicked News links. ...
read moreCelebrating the LGBTQ+ Community in AAHKS
The latest AAHKS Amplified highlights LGTBQ+ stories within the arthroplasty profession, just in time to celebrate the beginning of Pride Month on June 1. Zachary C. Lum, DO, Vice-Chair of the Diversity Advisory Board (DAB), speaks candidly with Jaime L. Bellamy, DO,...
read moreAAHKS Comments on CMS MA Data Collection RFI
This week AAHKS submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Request for Information (RFI) on Medicare Advantage Data, specifically to respond to the RFI’s solicitation of comments regarding data related to prior authorization (PA) in...
read moreAAHKS Diversity Mentorship Opportunity
The Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Mentorship Program recruits and enriches the professional development of young arthroplasty surgeons of color by matching trainees and early practice surgeons with established professional mentors who help support them as they begin...
read more“Legends of Arthroplasty” YAG Augment with Two Past Presidents Now Available
In this episode of the Augment, host Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc is joined by AAHKS Past President Daniel J. Berry, MD to discuss how he became involved with AAHKS, how members can get involved, his work as president to manage the rapid growth of the organization...
read moreAnnual Meeting Abstracts Due Monday, June 3
Submit your unpublished research study abstracts for consideration for podium or poster presentations at the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place November 7-10 in Dallas. Abstracts must be 300 words or less. Individuals may submit multiple abstracts and will be...
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“Legends of Arthroplasty” with Past Presidents Dr. Berry and Dr. Lewallen
In this episode of the Augment, host Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum is joined by AAHKS Past President Dr. Berry to discuss how he became involved with AAHKS, how you too can get involved, his work as president to manage the rapid growth of the organization and the important...
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Informed Consent
In this episode of The Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The Cut, Carl L. Herndon, MD, Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD, Michael A. Mont, MD and Adam D. Bitterman, DO spoke candidly about the various methods of educating a patient about the risks, benefits and alternatives of a...
read moreTwo Weeks Left to Submit Abstracts for #2024AAHKS
Submit your unpublished research study abstracts for consideration for podium or poster presentations at the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place November 7-10 in Dallas. Abstracts must be 300 words or less. Individuals may submit multiple abstracts and will be...
read moreResidents: New YAG Resident Resource Guide Now Available!
The Young Arthroplasty Group has developed the “AAHKS YAG Comprehensive Arthroplasty Resource Guide for Residents”, a resource covering everything you need as you begin your arthroplasty training. This guide lists and links to online resources, videos, textbooks,...
read moreNew Augment: Duke University’s Longitudinal Bundled Program
In this episode of the Augment, hosts Jenna A. Bernstein, MD and David A. Landy, MD, PhD are joined by AAHKS Past Presidents Michael P. Bolognesi, MD and William A. Jiranek, MD to discuss the development of the longitudinal arthritis bundled care model they have...
read moreDon’t Miss Monday’s FOCAL Webinar
FOCAL: Prevention of and Dealing with Lawsuits Monday, May 20 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern Join faculty members Eric M. Cohen, MD, Craig J. McAsey, MD and James Bream, JD as they discuss practical approaches to this complex issue. Topics include the impact of...
read moreDues Renewal Due Now & Thank You for Renewing
AAHKS appreciates all members who have already renewed their membership for 2024. We value your commitment to AAHKS and are honored to serve you. Please note members who do not renew will be dropped from AAHKS membership later this spring. Avoid termination by paying...
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Duke University’s Longitudinal Bundled Program
In this episode of the Augment, hosts Jenna A. Bernstein, MD and David C. Landy, MD, PhD are joined by AAHKS Past Presidents Michael P. Bolognesi, MD and William A. Jiranek, MD to discuss the development of the longitudinal arthritis bundled care model they have...
read more2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting Concludes in Atlanta
The 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting concluded last weekend at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. Seven symposia comprised the general session, including engaging debate-style presentations around controversies in TJA, special considerations for “traumaplasty” patients,...
read moreFTC Releases Draft Final Regulation on Regulatory Ban of Non-compete Clauses
On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to approve and release the draft of a Final Regulation that bans for-profit employers from using non-compete clauses. The rule becomes effective September 4, 2024, 120 days following its formal publication....
read moreAAHKS CME Webinar on E/M Coding
“Coding It Right in the Office: Getting Paid for What You Do” May 28, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. Central Evaluation and management (E/M) coding was updated in 2021 and conversion factor changes have increased the value of office-based care. Don’t leave dollars on the table –...
read moreAbstract Submissions for 2024 Annual Meeting
Submit your unpublished research study abstracts for consideration for podium or poster presentations at the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place November 7-10 in Dallas. Abstracts must be 300 words or less. Individuals may submit multiple abstracts and will be...
read moreMost Popular April News Stories
We want to know what our members value, so it’s interesting to see which stories in the Weekly News get the most attention. In April, here were a few of the most popular stories: At the top of the most-clicked list was the reciprocal membership opportunity with the...
read more2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting Begins in Atlanta
The 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting began on May 1 at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. Thursday’s events included a Leadership Retreat for AAHKS Board of Directors and AAHKS Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs, focused on creating goals and evolving the AAHKS strategic...
read moreAAHKS Co-Branded Latin American Congresses
Last week, 2022 Program Committee Chair Jeremy M. Gililland, MD represented AAHKS at the XIX International Congress of the Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons of Argentina (ACARO) in Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 24-26. Next, AAHKS Secretary Rafael J. Sierra, MD,...
read moreNew Research from the Journal of Arthroplasty
In this episode of the Journal of Arthroplasty’s “The Cut” podcast, Kimberly K. Tucker, MD, Peter A. Gold, MD, Meg A. Whitmarsh-Brown, MD and Carl L. Herndon, MD spoke candidly about several articles recently published in the journal – see a full list and listen to...
read moreAccepting Manuscripts for OREF Clinical Research Award
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) announced the application period is now open for the 2025 Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Clinical Research Award. This prestigious $20,000 award recognizes outstanding clinical research related...
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Celebrating 5 Years of YAG with the Past Chairs
In this episode of the Augment, host and Past Chair Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum, is joined by 3 of the 4 previous YAG Chairs, Dr. Lange, Dr. Culp and Dr. Frisch to discuss how the YAG was developed and became an official AAHKS committee, the need that it fills for young...
read moreAAHKS Joins Letter to CMS Regarding PA Demonstration
Last week AAHKS joined more than a dozen national specialty societies in writing to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to oppose their intent to develop and implement a prior authorization demonstration for certain ambulatory surgical center (ASC)...
read moreAAHKS Co-Brands Middle East Conference
This week, AAHKS Past President Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, Health Policy Council Chair Adam J. Rana, MD and former EBM Committee Chair David S. Jevsevar, MD, MBA are serving as AAHKS faculty at the 11th International Congress for Joint Replacement Middle East in Dubai,...
read moreSymposia Abstract Submission Deadline Next Week
Just a few days left to submit innovative, leading-edge and controversial topics in TJA as symposium abstracts for the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place November 7-11 in Dallas. Symposia are hour-long educational sessions with a moderator and faculty who present...
read moreSave the Date for Next AAHKS Webinar
“Coding It Right in the Office: Getting Paid for What You Do” May 28, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. Central Evaluation and management (E/M) coding was updated in 2021 and conversion factor changes have increased the value of office-based care. Don’t leave dollars on the table -...
read moreDues Renewal Reminder & Thank-You
Thank you to all AAHKS members who have renewed their membership for 2024. We value your commitment to AAHKS and are honored to serve you. It’s not too late to renew! Pay your 2024 dues today to avoid membership termination. Keep your JOA subscription, benefits and...
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JOA: The Cut February 2024 Article Review
In this episode of The Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The Cut, Kimberly K. Tucker, MD, Peter A. Gold, MD, Meghan A. Whitmarsh-Brown, MD and Carl L. Herndon, MD spoke candidly about articles recenlty published in the journal - summarizing each article below: Ten Flaws of...
read moreAAHKS Spring Meeting Two Weeks Away
We're just two weeks away from the 2024 AAHKS Spring Meeting, taking place May 2-4 at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. Experience small-group education, five breakout sessions, an international session and collegial receptions at this small, case-based learning...
read moreCongratulations on Orthopaedic Match Day
Match Day for adult reconstruction and other orthopaedic specialties took place this week on April 16. Congratulations to all newly matched arthroplasty fellows, who will start their fellowship training in 2025. Adult reconstruction is one of the largest orthopaedic...
read moreNew Augment: Resident “Ask Me Anything” with YAG Leaders
In this episode of the Augment, orthopaedic residents Johnathan R. Lex, MD and Patrick Connolly, MD take over to host an AMA session with YAG leaders Jesse I. Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC and Mark E. Mildren, MD. The discussion includes why they went into arthroplasty,...
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