AAHKS News
The AAHKS News is delivered weekly to members' emails.Final Day of #AAHKS2022
In AAHKS General session today, the program finishes with strong clinical content, including the Surgical Tips and Tricks to Save you During Revision THAs: Video Based Demonstrations Symposium, moderated by Matthew P. Abdel, MD. Other symposia covered recent research...
read more2022 AAHKS Business Meeting
The final day of #AAHKS2022 began with the AAHKS member Business Meeting, where members approved a change to the composition of the Board. They also voted to approve the nominations for four Board positions and three 2023 Nominating Committee members. Congratulations...
read more2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting by the Numbers
Attendance: 4,000+ (plus almost 400 virtual attendees) Podium presentations: 56 AAHKS Award papers: 3 Symposia: 8 Scientific posters: 104 live, more than 300 ePosters Industry symposia: 21 symposia and 3 labs Exhibitors: 140 33% space increase and 40 more...
read moreClaim Your Annual Meeting CME Credit
Within the next week, #AAHKS2022 meeting attendees will receive an email from AAHKS with a link to complete the 2022 Meeting Evaluation survey. Once the survey is complete, you will be directed to a link to claim your CME credit and have it added to your AAHKS...
read morePost-Meeting Recordings
All General Sessions from the 2022 Annual Meeting were recorded and will be posted on LEARN, the AAHKS online educational platform, within the next two weeks. All live and virtual attendees will automatically have access to the recordings to watch any presentations...
read more#AAHKS2022 General Session – Saturday
Program Chair Jeremy M. Gililland, MD welcomed attendees back to the General Session this morning, noting the close to record-breaking attendance, exhibitor support and improvements thanks to our great new location. Daniel J. Berry, MD conducted the annual “What Is...
read moreAward-Winning Research Presented at #AAHKS2022
Recognize the three award-winning papers from this year’s selected papers: AAHKS Clinical Research Award: Oral Dexamethasone Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial. Presented to Jonathan H. Shaw, MD. AAHKS Surgical...
read moreOrthopaedic Icons Honored with Awards
In addition to the winning research, three individuals received awards for their leadership, advocacy and excellence: The inaugural AAHKS Diversity Award was presented to Richard E. Grant, MD, a retired orthopaedic surgeon known for his outreach to underserved...
read moreKeynote Session from Robert Pearl, MD
Dr. Pearl is the former CEO of The Permanente Medical Group, the nation’s largest medical group, overseeing 10,000 physicians and 38,000 staff responsible for the care of 5 million patients. Named one of Modern Healthcare’s 50 most influential physician leaders, Pearl...
read moreMore Highlights from #AAHKS2022
Members of all AAHKS Committees were invited to a working breakfast this morning to meet with each other, review accomplishments and plan for the remainder of the year. The Digital Health and Social Media Committee interviewed award winners for their podcast, and the...
read more#AAHKS2022 General Session Convenes
AAHKS President Bryan D. Springer, MD officially opened the #AAHKS2022 General Session this afternoon, welcoming attendees to the Dallas area for what may be one of our largest meetings to date. Sessions and symposia covered topics including health policy, the...
read morePoster Exhibition Opens
The 2022 AAHKS Poster Exhibition opened today, featuring the 100 top posters selected from more than 300 submissions. Attendees onsite in Texas can view them in the Longhorn Exhibit Hall C. Virtual attendees and anybody interested in seeing new research can view the...
read moreSpecial Courses Enhance Educational Offerings
As part of the Annual Meeting, AAHKS hosted four special courses to provide full day programming (and in some cases CME) tailored to specific interests of orthopaedic hip and knee surgeons, researchers and staff. The Orthopaedic Team Member course was chaired by Denis...
read moreAsk the Expert Case Sessions
Annual Meeting attendees were invited to bring their complex cases and questions to the “Ask the Experts” Case Sessions today to get direct feedback from faculty and peers. Four Case Sessions focused on primary hip, primary knee, revision hip and revision knee...
read moreAdditional Annual Meeting Highlights – Friday
More than 3,900 attendees—including orthopaedic surgeons, team members, exhibitors and staff—are joining us in Texas for the 2022 Annual Meeting. Committee chairs have been recording video reports summarizing their committees’ accomplishments this year; the videos are...
read moreInternational and Humanitarian Work Spotlighted
2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting events kicked off at the Gaylord Texan Resort today. The AAHKS Board of Directors, led by AAHKS President Bryan D. Springer, MD, welcomed leaders to Grapevine. The Board heard reports from committee chairs including updates on membership,...
read moreYoung Surgeon Events at #AAHKS2022
The AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) is hosting events to engage young orthopaedic surgeons onsite at the Annual Meeting and enhance their #AAHKS2022 experience. A panel discussion today, “Ask Me How I Know: Advice for Starting Practice from Young AAHKS Leaders,"...
read moreWomen In Arthroplasty Come Together in Texas
Aimed at increasing gender representation and diversity in the specialty of orthopaedic surgery, the AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Committee organized several events during the Annual Meeting to spotlight and support female hip and knee surgeons. A WIA-produced...
read moreResident Education Opportunities
AAHKS welcomed 140 residents to our Resident Lab Course today. The day began with a Bioskills Lab that provided hands-on training in hip and knee arthroplasty techniques, followed by a working Business Lunch. The day concluded with a Cement Lab. Residents had to apply...
read moreIndustry Support Enhances Meeting
The Industry Symposia schedule of close to 30 separate sessions kicked off today, showcasing new products and technologies designed to enhance the practice of hip and knee surgeons. These sessions are separate from the official #AAHKS2022 program and do not offer AMA...
read moreSave the Date: November FOCAL Webinar
Contracts and Negotiations: Things You Must Know Monday, November 28, at 7:00 p.m. Central Time Register today for the next FOCAL: Fellows Orthopaedic Continued AAHKS Learning webinar focused on contract negotiation. Join expert faculty Emily Ast, Esq., Michael P....
read moreAAHKS2022 ePosters
AAHKS members are encouraged to view the more than 300 ePosters submitted for presentation at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting online. The posters will be available for viewing on Thursday, November 3, at 5:00 p.m. Central. Access the AAHKS ePoster website from any...
read moreStill Time to Attend Virtually
The 2022 Virtual AAHKS Annual Meeting remains open for registration! Created during the COVID pandemic, the Virtual Annual Meeting option provides live-stream access to the #AAHKS2022 General Session content, including all Sessions, Symposia and special presentations,...
read more#AAHKS2022 Is Next Week
The 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting is taking place next week at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center near Dallas, Texas. We expect a close to record-breaking attendance joining us for unparalleled research papers and posters, innovative science in the Learning...
read moreTell Congress Not to Cut Medicare Reimbursement!
Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) are organizing a letter calling on Senate leadership to stop Medicare cuts to providers. The second half of their letter specifically addresses the pending 4.42% reduction to the Physician Fee Schedule...
read moreAAHKS WIA Releases New Video
The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) and AAHKS leadership introduce a new video demonstrating ACTION you can take if you overhear discrimination toward female colleagues. We hope to give you tools to allow you to intervene when you witness harassment. AAHKS is...
read moreTwo Weeks Out From #AAHKS2022
We’re two weeks away from the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Nov. 3-6 in Dallas. The AAHKS Mobile app has launched just in time for the meeting. Limited to AAHKS members and meeting attendees, the app features customizable schedules and tools to foster connection and...
read moreFeatured Industry Symposium
Title: Continuum of Care in TJA Time: Thursday, November 3, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Central Sponsored by Smith+Nephew, this didactic session will provide an overview of the SNN continuum of care. Topics include “Intraoperative Flexibility in Hip Arthroplasty: Cement or...
read moreNext AAHKS WIA/RJOS Practice Management Webinar
Topic: Beginning Your Career Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Time: 7:30 p.m. (Central) / 8:30 p.m. (Eastern) The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Committee, in collaboration with the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS), is pleased to offer this webinar to assist...
read moreAT Publishes October Issue
The AAHKS open-access journal Arthroplasty Today (AT) has published its October edition online, featuring case reports, systemic reviews and letters to the editor in addition to original research submitted for publication. Research articles in this month’s AT include...
read moreRegister for Oct. 24 FOCAL/YAG Webinar
Co-presented with the AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG), the next FOCAL webinar will review the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Orthopaedic In-Training Evaluations (OITE) administered each year to orthopaedic residency programs in November. Moderator...
read moreDonate Now to Support FARE
The Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) is a philanthropic organization facilitating the AAHKS mission to advance patient care through leadership in education, advocacy and research. FARE provides annual grants of up to $200,000 to support...
read moreMeet Your Journal and Social Media Editors
In the latest episode of the AAHKS Amplified podcast, Publications Committee Chair Sam S. Wellman, MD talks with The Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) and Arthroplasty Today’s (AT) journal and social media editors to give AAHKS members an insight into their roles and how...
read moreOrthAlign and AAHKS Team up to Create a New Guinness World Record in Fund Raiser for OpWalk
At the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas in the learning Center/Exhibit Hall OrthAlign and AAHKS will team up to try to set a new Guinness World Record to assemble the bones on a full leg (hip – foot). For each attempt OrthAlign will make a contribution to Operation...
read moreFeatured Industry Symposium
Advantages of Advanced Irrigation Technologies Thursday, Nov. 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Next Science, the program will be a combination of presentation of extensive clinical studies with a novel irrigation technology both in primary joint replacement as well as...
read moreAAHKS Comments on Proposed TJA Risk-Standardized Complication Rate
Last week AAHKS submitted input to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Development of a Hospital-Level 90-Day Risk-Standardized Complication Rate (RSCR) Following Elective Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) and/or Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) for...
read moreCall for Membership Research Surveys
If you are interested in submitting a research survey to current AAHKS membership, we invite you to share your study with the Research Committee. Survey proposals can be submitted through the website. Proposals must include survey investigators, a brief abstract and a...
read moreAnnual Meeting Just ONE MONTH Away
We’re just one month away from the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Nov. 3-6 in Dallas. Taking place in an all-new venue, expect this year’s event to highlight the latest innovative research in arthroplasty through dynamic sessions, expert speakers and scientific posters...
read moreFeatured Industry Symposium
Beyond Bundles: Get Paid What You’re Worth Friday, Nov. 4, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sponsored by Health Here Surgeons deliver the highest value component of an orthopedic episode of care, but current reimbursement models are selling orthopedic surgeons short. Massive...
read moreOctober JOA Now Available
The Journal of Arthroplasty has published the October 2022 issue online. Original research articles include a study on how manipulation after primary TKA affects infection and revision rates, factors associated with abnormal joint contact pressure and systematic...
read moreAAHKS Sends Medicare Payment Letter to Congressional Leaders
Last week AAHKS joined the American Medical Association (AMA) and 122 other national specialty and state medical societies in calling on Congressional leadership to work with the physician community to address the “deeply alarm[ing]…mounting financial instability of...
read moreFeatured Industry Symposium: Dynamic Implant Planning in THA and TKA – Principles and Clinical Outcomes
Sponsored by Corin This symposium includes a one-hour session on how to simplify the hip-spine relationship in THA using evidence-based principles, followed by a one-hour session on soft tissue balance and alignment strategies in robotic-assisted TKA. Participants...
read moreDon’t Miss Diversity Webinar, October 3
The AAHKS Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) invites members to a panel discussion about the importance of mentorship in arthroplasty, particularly for minorities. The newly established Diversity Mentorship Program aims to recruit and enrich the professional development...
read moreApply Now for the AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship
The deadline to submit an application for the 2023-2024 AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship is Friday, September 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 moreFinal Reminder: Please Provide Your Advocacy Input
As part of our ongoing commitment to health policy advocacy, the AAHKS Advocacy Committee invites you to participate in a brief poll. The goals of this poll are to better identify the most pressing health policy issues affecting the AAHKS community and guide the...
read moreLatest Augment Podcast on Starting in Practice Now Available
In this episode of the Augment, “Tips for Starting in Practice,” AAHKS Education Committee Member Michael P. Ast, MDjoins Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) hosts Mark E. Mildren, MD, Chad A. Krueger, MD and Brian P. Chalmers, MD to provide advice to young surgeons in...
read moreFeatured Industry Symposium
Enter a New World of Postoperative Pain Management Heron Therapeutics Pain management in the first 72 hours after surgery is critical. As the body’s inflammatory process unfolds, the surgical site becomes increasingly acidic and limits the efficacy of local...
read moreArthroplasty Today Publishes New Research
AAHKS’s open-access journal, Arthroplasty Today, recently published its August 2022 edition. Read original research on topics including returning to work and driving after robotics-assisted TKA, blood loss during conventional vs. MAKOplasty TKA and the ABLE anterior...
read moreAAHKS Welcomes New Staff
AAHKS is pleased to welcome new staff member Amy Bolivar as Education Specialist. In this position, Amy will be responsible for coordinating and supporting in-person and virtual education programs, as well as maintaining online platforms including the member...
read moreAAHKS Leaders Lobby on Capitol Hill
AAHKS leaders met with members of Congress to urge them to pass prior authorization and physician safety legislation, as well as physician payment updates. Representatives Ami Bera, MD (D-CA) and Larry Bucshon, MD (R-IN) introduced Supporting Medicare Providers Act of...
read moreAAHKS Comments on OPPS Proposed Rule
This week, AAHKS submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule for calendar year 2023. The comments included support for proposed increases to the weights of the...
read moreWIA and YAG Members: Register now for Advocacy Webinar
Join the Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) and Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG), along with the Advocacy Committee on Tuesday, September 20 at 8:30 p.m. Eastern / 7:30 p.m. Central for their webinar series “Part II: How to Engage in Advocacy”. Topics include an AAHKS advocacy...
read moreReminder: AAHKS Seeking Your Input on Advocacy Issues
As part of our ongoing commitment to health policy advocacy, the AAHKS Advocacy Committee invites you to participate in a brief poll. The goals of this poll are to better identify the most pressing health policy issues affecting the AAHKS community and guide the...
read moreFeatured Industry Symposium at 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting
Attendees at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Nov. 3-6 in Dallas, can also register for free industry-sponsored symposia. On Thursday, Nov. 3, at 5:30 p.m., attend “Advantages of Advanced Irrigation Technologies,” sponsored by Next Science. The program will present...
read moreAAHKS Seeking Input on Telemedicine Use
The CPT/RUC has developed a Telemedicine Office Visits Workgroup to determine the next steps in the coding and valuation of office visits performed via audiovisual and audio-only technology. They have asked specialty societies to provide some basic information to help...
read moreAAHKS Comments on Medicare Advantage RFI
Last week, AAHKS submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for its Request for Information (RFI) on the Medicare Advantage (MA) program. Our comments focused on issues around prior authorization, which were informed by our March 2022...
read moreAAHKS Comments on CMS Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
This week AAHKS submitted our comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) CY2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule. AAHKS comments include a call for CMS to join physician associations in calling on Congress for reform of the conversion...
read moreRegister to Attend an Industry Symposium at 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting
Attendees at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Nov. 3-6 in Dallas, can also register for free industry-sponsored symposia. On Thursday, Nov. 3, DePuy Synthes “Restoring Knee Function with Advances in Implant, Technique, and Technology” symposium will explore latest...
read moreApply Now for the AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship
Don’t miss the deadline to submit an application for the 2023-2024 AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship on Friday, September 30. The program, which runs on the calendar year, is open to orthopaedic surgeons in the United States currently participating in a Joint/Adult...
read moreAAHKS Announces New Industry Innovation Awards
The AAHKS Board of Directors and the Industry Relations Committee are pleased to announce a new pilot program at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the AAHKS Industry Innovation Awards. This new program is designed to recognize product/service/procedure innovations...
read moreAAHKS Participates in Co-Branded Meeting
Last week an AAHKS delegation, led by International Committee Chair Michael H. Huo, MD, represented the association at the Hip & Knee Summit 2022, “Post Pandemic: Revival,” in Bali, Indonesia. The Summit and AAHKS participation were co-hosted by the Indonesian Hip &...
read moreMembers-Only Implant Comparison Tool Updated
The “2022 Hip and Knee Implant Review” is now available to AAHKS members. This annual issue, published by Orthopedic Network News (ONN), includes a side-by-side comparisons of implant pricing among the various manufacturers. The 2022 edition also features a 2021 hip...
read moreLatest Augment Podcast Now Available with AAHKS Research Chair
In this episode of the Augment, “Tips for Getting into Research and Article Round Up,” AAHKS Research Committee Chair Ran Schwarzkopf MD, MSc joins Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) hosts Jenna A. Bernstein, MD, Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc and David C Landy, MD PhD...
read moreREMINDER: WIA and YAG Members: Sign Up Today for Intro to Advocacy Webinar
The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) and the Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Committees are partnering with the Advocacy Committee in September to present a two-part webinar on the basics and importance of advocacy in arthroplasty. On Thursday, September 8, 2022, 8:30...
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The YAG Augment: Tips for Getting into Research and Article Round Up (Season 2, Episode 11)
In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Research Committee Chair Ran Schwarzkopf MD, MSc, who discusses two of his recently published articles, “Impact of Preoperative Anemia Severity on Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Outcomes” and “Comparing the...
read moreAAHKS Leaders Meet with CMMI
This week, AAHKS President Bryan D. Springer, MD, Second Vice President James I. Huddleston, III, MD and Health Policy Council and Advocacy Committee Chair Adam J. Rana, MD, met with Chris Ritter, MPA, PhD, Acting Deputy Director of the CMS Center for Medicare and...
read moreWIA and YAG Members: Sign Up Today for Intro to Advocacy Webinar
The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) and Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Committees are partnering with the Advocacy Committee in September to present a two-part webinar on the basics and importance of advocacy in arthroplasty. On Thursday, September 8, 2022, 8:30...
read moreSymposium Preview: Tips and Tricks to Save You During Revision THAs: Video-Based Demonstrations
Make your plans now to attend the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas on November 3–6 to participate in this cutting-edge symposium. This symposium will provide the latest information on managing patients with failed THAs who require complex exposures, biologic...
read moreReminder for August’s FOCAL Webinar
How to Review Manuscripts: From Randomized Studies to Database Studies and Meta-Analyses, An Example-Based Webinar Monday, August 29, 2022 | 8:00 p.m. Eastern / 7:00 p.m. Central Join the next FOCAL webinar to hear moderator Michael A. Mont, MD, and expert faculty...
read moreApply to OMeGA Review Committee
Demonstrating our partnership and combined efforts to support quality graduate medical education, the Orthopaedic Medical Grants Association (OMeGA) invites AAHKS members to apply to serve on its 2023 Review Committee (RC). RC applicants must be non-conflicted...
read moreCMS Hospital Inpatient Final Rule Released
Earlier this month, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the fiscal year 2023 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) for Acute Care Hospitals and Long-Term Prospective Payment System Final Rule. In June, AAHKS submitted comments in...
read moreApply Now for the AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship
The deadline to submit an application for the 2023-2024 AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship is Friday, September 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 more2022 Annual Meeting Symposium Preview: Practice Norms in Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: What is Everyone Else Doing?
Make your plans now to attend the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas, November 3–6, to participate in this cutting-edge symposium. Daniel J. Berry, MD, the moderator of this symposium, will conduct a poll of the membership using an audience response system with...
read moreJOA Publishes September Issue
The Journal of Arthroplasty has published the September 2022 issue online. Original research articles include studies on same-day discharge among TKA patients in their 80s, a meta-analysis and systematic review of linkages between TJA readmissions and mental health...
read moreReminder: Nominate Leader for First AAHKS Diversity Award
Do you know an AAHKS Fellow or Emeritus member actively working to make hip and knee arthroplasty more diverse and accessible to all patients? That includes trying to increase the number of women and/or underrepresented minorities entering the field of hip and knee...
read moreSymposium Preview: Current Concepts in Alignment in Total Knee Replacement
Make your plans now to attend the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas, November 3–6, to participate in this cutting-edge symposium. This symposium will provide the latest information on a highly debated topic in total knee replacement. With the recent spike in...
read moreSave the Date for August’s FOCAL Webinar
Topic: How to Review Manuscripts: From Randomized Studies to Database Studies and Meta-Analyses, An Example-Based Webinar Date: August 29, 2022 Time: 7:00 p.m. Central Join the next FOCAL webinar to hear moderator Michael A. Mont, MD and expert faculty demonstrate...
read moreReminder: Next AAHKS WIA/RJOS Practice Management Webinar
Topic: Preparing and Applying for Fellowship Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Time: 5:30 p.m. (Pacific) / 6:30 p.m. (Mountain) / 7:30 p.m. (Central) / 8:30 p.m. (Eastern) The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Committee, in collaboration with the Ruth Jackson...
read moreCall for Research Proposals: 2022 Fall FARE Grant Cycle
Initial applications for the Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) spring cycle grant are due by Monday, August 15, 2022. The application, which serves as the Letter of Intent (LOI), will be reviewed by the AAHKS Research Committee, and a decision...
read moreAAOS Seeking Input on Workplace Violence
The AAOS Patient Safety Committee is conducting an anonymous survey to learn about workplace violence in orthopaedics. “On June 1, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the AAOS lost a friend and colleague, Dr. Preston Phillips, to a senseless act of workplace violence (WPV). This...
read moreCMS Releases Hospital Outpatient and ASC Proposed Rule
On July 15, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2023 Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule including the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System. Included in the proposed rule is an increase to...
read moreReminder: Call for Nominations to the AAHKS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee
Nominations for the following positions will be accepted through Monday, August 15, 2022: Third Vice President Treasurer Member-at-Large (2) Nominating Committee Member (3) Nominees must be a current AAHKS Fellow Member. Submit your self-nomination online today. If...
read moreRegister for Next AAHKS WIA/RJOS Practice Management Webinar
Topic: Preparing and Applying for FellowshipDate: Tuesday, August 16, 2022Time: 8:30 p.m. Eastern / 7:30 p.m. Central The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty Committee, in collaboration with Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS), is pleased to offer this webinar to assist...
read moreLast Chance: Apply for New AAHKS Fellowship Grant
Applications for the AAHKS Fellowship Education Improvement and Innovation Program, developed in partnership with Founding Industry Partner Zimmer Biomet, will be accepted through July 31. Applicant programs must have a current fellow for 2022-2023, an agreement with...
read moreRegister to Attend an Industry Symposium at 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting
Attend the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas on November 3-6, to experience a variety of industry sponsored events being offered on Thursday, November 3 and Friday, November 4. Be sure to register for one of these outstanding sessions when you register for the 2022...
read moreAAHKS Women in Arthroplasty Empowerment Awards
The Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Committee is looking to recognize an individual, group or organization that has taken the initiative to support women in the arthroplasty community in an impactful way with the Women in Arthroplasty Empowerment Award. If you know...
read moreAAHKS Launches Diversity Award
Do you know someone who is committed to making hip and knee arthroplasty more diverse and more accessible to all patients? That includes working to increase the number of women and/or underrepresented minorities entering the field of hip and knee arthroplasty and...
read moreNew Research Published Online
AAHKS’s open access journal Arthroplasty Today has published its June 2022 edition. Read original research “Bacteremia in Patients Undergoing Debridement, Antibiotics, and Implant Retention Leads to Increased Reinfections and Costs” and “Taking the Long Way to Care:...
read moreREMINDER – New CME Webinar: The Present and Future of Remote Patient Monitoring
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 8:00 p.m. Eastern | 7:00 p.m. Central Despite significant challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been substantial strides in health care access and delivery, including virtual reality platforms that offer care and treatment to...
read more2021 Annual Meeting Proceedings Published
The Journal of Arthroplasty has published an open access online supplement containing the Proceedings of the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting. The supplement includes an editorial written by Antonia F. Chen, MD, 2021 Program Chair. Review the highlights of the meeting,...
read moreMaximize Your Annual Meeting Learning by Adding a Course
Attendees at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, November 3-6 in Dallas, can get even more out of their learning experience by registering for an AAHKS educational course. These add-on courses provide orthopaedic surgeons and team members even more opportunities for a...
read moreAAHKS Spring/Summer Update Published
The 2022 AAHKS Spring/Summer Update has been mailed to AAHKS members and posted online. Published three times a year, the Update keeps members in-the-know about important news and events. In this edition, find a letter from AAHKS President Bryan D. Springer, MD, a...
read moreNomination Deadline Approaching for Humanitarian Award
The deadline to nominate or apply for the 2022 Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, Humanitarian Award is Monday, August 1. This award recognizes AAHKS members who have distinguished themselves by providing humanitarian medical services with a significant focus on musculoskeletal...
read moreCMS Releases Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
On July 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule. Read our full summary here. CMS proposes to decrease the PFS conversion factor by $1.53 to $33.08 due to statutory...
read moreNotice of Proposed Changes to AAHKS Bylaws
Members will be asked to approve changes in AAHKS Bylaws at the Annual Business Meeting on November 6, 2022, during the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas. The proposal provides a change in composition to the Board of Directors and officers, so the president will...
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The YAG Augment: Infection Article Roundup (Season 2, Episode 10)
In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Publications Committee Vice Chair Christopher E. Pelt, MD, who discusses two of his recently published articles, "Extended oral antibiotics increase bacterial resistance in patients who fail 2-stage exchange for...
read moreAAHKS Annual Meeting Named a Leader in Post-Pandemic Medical Event Recovery
The July issue of Trade Show Executive (TSE) magazine praised the AAHKS Annual Meeting for its impressive post-pandemic recovery. AAHKS’ hybrid 2020 event (one of the very few live events held in the U.S. that year) saw many attendees and exhibitors forced to stay...
read moreCMS Evaluates CJR Payment Model’s Implicit Bias
This week the CMS Innovation Center released a report, “CMS Innovation Center Tackles Implicit Bias,” which assessed three CMMI payment models, including the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model. AAHKS advocacy partner Epstein Becker Green summarized the...
read moreNominations for 2022 Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, Humanitarian Award
The deadline to nominate or apply for the 2022 Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, Humanitarian Award is Monday, August 1. This award recognizes AAHKS members who have distinguished themselves by providing humanitarian medical services with a significant focus on musculoskeletal...
read moreNew CME Webinar: The Present and Future of Remote Patient Monitoring
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 8:00 p.m. Eastern | 7:00 p.m. Central Despite significant challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been substantial strides in health care access and delivery, including virtual reality platforms that offer care and treatment to...
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