AAHKS News
The AAHKS News is delivered weekly to members' emails.AAHKS Comments on CMS IPPS Proposed Rule
AAHKS submitted our comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on their CY2023 Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule. Our comments included expressing concern about the rising Medicare payment for DRGs while surgeon payment...
read moreAMA to Host the Foundations of Racism in Medicine Webinar
The American Medical Association (AMA) is hosting a presentation on Wednesday, June 29 at 7:00 pm ET. The presentation is designed to provide knowledge of racism and the ways in which it manifests in medical practice. Learning objectives include describing basic...
read more2022 Annual Meeting Symposia Topics Announced
Earlier this week, Program Chair Jeremy M. Gililland, MD, announced the topics for the eight symposia for the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place November 3–6 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. These topics were chosen from over 40...
read moreNew: Updated Perioperative Management Guideline
Earlier this year, AAHKS and the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) released a summary of planned updates to the “Perioperative Management of Antirheumatic Medication in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases Undergoing Elective Total Hip or Total Knee Arthroplasty”...
read moreJoin Next FOCAL Webinar on Building Your Practice
Date: Monday, June 27, 2022 Time: 7:00PM Central Topic: Building Your Practice Through Total Joint Replacement Coding and the Use of Social Media Join this month’s FOCAL webinar for key tips on how to build a thriving practice through effective coding and social...
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read moreKeynote Speaker Announced
AAHKS is pleased to announce the Keynote Speaker for the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Robert Pearl, MD. Dr. Pearl is the former CEO of The Permanente Medical Group, the nation’s largest medical group, and former president of The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group. In...
read moreAAHKS Represented at AMA House of Delegates
This week, the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates convened in Chicago, with AAHKS represented by Health Policy Fellow, Beau Kildow, MD. Relevant discussions included resolutions about appropriate use criteria, prior authorization, physician burnout...
read moreOn the Next Augment Podcast: The Future of Arthroplasty Practice and AAHKS
In this episode of the Augment, Past President Michael P. Bolognesi, MD, joins hosts Leonard T. Buller, MD, Jesse Wolfstadt, MD MSc FRCSC and Kevin A. Sonn, MD, to discuss evolving practice models, surgeons leading bundled payments and working with payors, efficiency,...
read moreReminder: Apply for New AAHKS Fellowship Grant
AAHKS is pleased to announce, in partnership with Founding Industry Partner Zimmer Biomet, the Fellowship Education Improvement and Innovation Program to distribute funds to Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Programs. This program provides an incentive for the...
read moreReminder: Seeking Patient Volunteers for Guideline Development
AAHKS and the American College of Rheumatology are seeking patient volunteers to participate in developing guidelines on indications for TKA and THA. The clinical practice guidelines help ensure high-quality, evidence-based care, including recommendations on best...
read moreResearch Abstracts Break Records!
Registration for the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting opened on June 1, the same day the research abstract application period closed. In exciting news, we have received a record number of scientific abstract proposals this year – more than 1,800! These proposals will be...
read moreReminder: You’re Invited: AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty Virtual Event
Date: June 22, 2022 Time: 4:00 p.m. Pacific | 5:00 p.m. Mountain | 6:00 p.m. Central | 7:00 p.m. Eastern The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty Committee (WIA) will be hosting their Summer Virtual Event in June 2022.The committee’s mission is to increase exposure,...
read moreSupport Dr. Phillips’ Legacy of Mission Work
The orthopaedic community continues to mourn the loss of orthopaedic surgeons Preston J. Phillips, MD, and Stephanie Husen, DO, along with two others killed during the shooting at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Phillips had been preparing for his fifth...
read moreJOA Publishes July Issue
The Journal of Arthroplasty has published the July 2022 issue online. Published research articles include “Use of Supplemental Home Oxygen is Associated with Early Postoperative Complications Following TKA,” analysis of a national data set that shows no increase in...
read more2023 and 2024 Specialty Days Announced
Changes to the AAOS Annual Meeting schedule have been announced and Specialty Day is moving. The Hip and Knee Specialty Day Sessions, brought to you by AAHKS, The Hip Society and The Knee Society, will be moving to the start of the AAOS Annual Meeting for the next...
read moreRegistration Open for 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting
Secure your spot to explore what’s next at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting! Join us on November 3-6 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. Expert faculty and staff are working diligently to offer the highest-quality educational program for the...
read moreAAHKS Announces New Fellowship Grant
AAHKS is pleased to announce, in partnership with Founding Industry Partner Zimmer Biomet, the Fellowship Education Improvement and Innovation Program to distribute funds to Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Programs. This program provides an incentive for the...
read moreAAHKS Comments on eCQMs Related to Total Joint Arthroplasty
At the request of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), AAHKS, joined by AAOS, provided comments on maintenance of total hip and total knee arthroplasty electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs) for...
read moreAAOS Seeking Female Volunteers for TKA Portion of Annual Meeting
The AAOS Adult Reconstruction Knee Program committee is currently seeking applicants to help make a meaningful contribution to the development of the Annual Meeting’s scientific program as it pertains to total knee arthroplasty. We are hopeful to have the vital...
read moreExclusive Member Benefit: AAHKS Career Center
Interested in new employment opportunities, or just curious to see what’s out there? Visit the AAHKS Career Center, an exclusive online member benefit. There, you can browse job listings, post your resume, apply for jobs and get job alerts in areas that interest you....
read moreAAOS Launches DEI Grant Program
The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons announced this week that it is now accepting proposals for its new IDEA (Inspiring Diversity, Equity, and Access) Grant Program. Per the AAOS website, the program is intended to provide resources for many types of...
read moreLast Chance! Annual Meeting Abstract Proposals Due June 1
Don’t miss your opportunity to submit an abstract proposal for consideration at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place November 3-6 in Dallas, Texas. This is one of the year’s most eagerly anticipated and prestigious scientific meetings in the orthopaedic surgeon...
read moreSubmit your Applications for OREF Funding by June 15!
The Orthopaedic Research and Education Fund announced two new grant opportunities of interest to orthopaedic surgeons and researchers. Applications are due on June 15, so learn more and apply with the links below: Friedenberg Mentored Clinician Scientist Grant...
read moreSupport AAHKS—And Look Sharp!
With summer on the horizon, time to refresh that wardrobe with some new AAHKS-branded gear! If you’ve ever wanted to sport the AAHKS logo and show your support for the orthopaedic surgeon community, visit the AAHKS online apparel store. With many options in men, women...
read more2022 AAHKS Spring Meeting A Success
The 2022 AAHKS Spring Meeting convened in-person last weekend in San Francisco for the first time since 2019. More than 140 orthopaedic surgeons met for symposia on a variety of topics such as PJI, the move to outpatient and ASC TJA and leadership in the arthroplasty...
read moreAnnual Meeting Abstract Proposals Due June 1
Don’t miss your opportunity to submit an abstract proposal for consideration at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place November 3-6 in Dallas, Texas. This is one of the year’s most eagerly anticipated and prestigious scientific meetings in the orthopaedic surgeon...
read moreCo-Branded Resident Course on Advanced Complex TKA and THA | June 3–5, 2022, Rosemont, IL
Attend this advanced course specifically for PGY 3–5s to experience 2.5 content-packed days of dynamic classroom sessions and hands-on cadaver labs designed to refine your skills for an array of advanced foundational hip and knee arthroplasty procedures. Most time...
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 moreAAHKS is 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 moreCo-Branded Resident Course on Advanced Complex TKA and THA | June 3–5, 2022, Rosemont, IL
Attend this advanced course specifically for PGY 3–5s to experience 2.5 content-packed days of dynamic classroom sessions and hands-on cadaver labs designed to refine your skills for an array of advanced foundational hip and knee arthroplasty procedures. Most time...
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The YAG Augment: AAHKS Past Presidents on Association Innovation and Future (Season 2, Episode 7)
In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Past Presidents Drs. Lowry Barnes, Dan Berry and Rich Iorio. Dr. Barnes discusses development of the Diversity Advisory Board and addressing evolving member and patient...
read moreAAHKS Co-Brands Meetings on Two Continents
This week, AAHKS participated in co-branded meetings in Europe and South America. On April 22-23, AAHKS joined the 7th International Mayo Clinic and Clinica San Bernardo Conference in Lima, Peru. Then, on April 29, AAHKS hosted a co-branded symposium with the European...
read moreSeeking Annual Meeting Symposium Submissions by May 2
Don't miss your opportunity to submit a symposium for consideration at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place November 3-6 in Dallas, Texas. This is one of the year's most eagerly anticipated and prestigious scientific meetings in the orthopaedic surgeon...
read moreSpring Meeting FEATURED Symposium
Ensuring Success in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty Saturday, May 15 Join moderator Matthew P. Abdel, MD and expert faculty Matthew S. Austin, MD, Daniel J. Berry, MD, and Ran Schwarzkopf, MD for informative discussions on topics including varus and valgus...
read morePerioperative Management Guidelines
The recently updated “Guidelines for the Perioperative Management of Antirheumatic Medication in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases Undergoing Elective THA or TKA” were featured in an April 2022 Healio article. AAHKS and the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)...
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Is Nickle-Free Total Knee Arthroplasty Truly Nickle-Free?
At the 2021 Annual Meeting, a podcast was recorded that questioned the rationale of utilizing more expensive, lower-nickel components for TKA based on a patient’s nickel or chromium allergy. Co-hosts Stefano A. Bini, MD and Garen D. Steele, MD were joined by Charles...
read moreAAHKS Signs CDC Arthritis Funding Letter to Congress
This week AAHKS joined the Arthritis Foundation and other medical and public organizations in writing to the Congressional Senate and House Subcommittees on Labor, HHS, Education, Committee on Appropriations, urging them to provide funding for the Centers for Disease...
read moreTime’s Running Out to Attend 2022 AAHKS Spring Meeting
Although limited spots remain, there is still time to register for the 2022 AAHKS Spring Meeting, May 12-14 in San Francisco. The discounted hotel rate has expired, but rooms are still available in the AAHKS room block. Register for the Spring Meeting today to hear...
read moreSave the Date for April 25 FOCAL Webinar
The April 25 FOCAL webinar, Complex Case Conference: Fellows’ Revenge, will have adult reconstruction fellows present challenging hip and knee surgery cases to attendings from different institutions, who will then discuss diagnosis, treatment, and overall care....
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Does Lower Back Pain Improve Following Total Hip Arthroplasty?
This week’s podcast release was recorded at the 2021 Annual Meeting with co-hosts Stefano A. Bini, MD and Eli Kamara, MD. In this podcast episode, they were joined by Karim A. Shafi, MD and Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MD, FAAOS, who discussed the resolution of lower back...
read moreOn the Next AAHKS Amplified Podcast: Are Female Orthopaedic Surgeons Impacted by Work-Family Balances?
Our latest podcast series was recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting with co-hosts Stefano A. Bini, MD and Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD. In this episode, they are joined by Courtney Bell, MD and Danielle Y. Ponzio, MD, who discussed the rigorous training, lifestyle...
read moreThere’s Still Time to Attend 2022 AAHKS Spring Meeting!
There’s still time to register for the 2022 AAHKS Spring Meeting, taking place May 12-14 in San Francisco. AAHKS President Bryan D. Springer, MD, recorded a personal invitation encouraging AAHKS members to join him at this great event. Register for the Spring Meeting...
read moreFEATURED Symposium from 2022 Spring Meeting
Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty - Practical Tips for Success Moderator: Adolph V. Lombardi Jr., MD Saturday, May 14 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Partial knee arthroplasty offers an attractive solution for treatment of monocompartmental degenerative disease. Indications,...
read moreREMINDER: AAHKS Member Website Survey
AAHKS is preparing to redesign our website and is seeking feedback about how members use resources on the site. Do you come to browse information, access practice resources, check your CME report or register for meetings? Our goal is to ensure that AAHKS’ online...
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Family Dynamics Between Female and Male Orthopaedic Surgeons
Our latest podcast series was recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting with co-hosts, Stefano A. Bini, MD and Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD. In this recording, they were joined by, Courtney D. Bell, MD and Danielle Y. Ponzio, MD who discussed the rigorous training,...
read moreAAHKS Member Website Survey
AAHKS is preparing to redesign our website and is seeking feedback about how members use resources on the site. Do you come to browse information, access practice resources, check your CME report or register for meetings? Our goal is to ensure that AAHKS’ online...
read moreOn the Next AAHKS Amplified Podcast: A Recent Study on Changing Surgical Approaches
In the most recent episode of AAHKS Amplified, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, co-hosts, Dustin J. Schuett, DO and Stefano A. Bini, MD discussed the impact of changing surgical approaches on dislocation. They were joined by Joshua R. Harmer, MD and Cody C....
read moreLAST CHANCE TO REGISTER: Fundamental Concepts of TKA and THA Resident Course
Calling all orthopaedic residents! Build your surgical skills for TKA and THA with guidance from expert faculty at this spring’s jointly sponsored course, “Fundamental Concepts of Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty for Orthopaedic Residents.” AAHKS, The Hip Society,...
read moreGlobal Health Outreach: Increasing Care in Guatemala
AAHKS member and Past President Brian S. Parsley, MD recently traveled to Antigua, Guatemala to celebrate the grand reopening of the new operating rooms and expanded ward capacity at the Obras Sociales del Santo Hermano Pedro Hospital. This renovation will expand...
read moreJOA Publishes April Issue
The Journal of Arthroplasty has published the April 2022 issue online. Published research articles include “Patients From Medically Underserved Areas Are at Increased Risk for Nonhome Discharge and Emergency Department Return After TJA,” “Patient and Surgeon...
read moreAAHKS Comments on HHS Prior Authorization RFI
Last week, AAHKS submitted comments to the HHS Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) on its Request for Information (RFI) on “Electronic Prior Authorization Standards, Implementation Specifications, and Certification.” Thank you to our members who...
read moreShare How Prior Authorization Impacts You
AAHKS is still seeking input from Fellow and Candidate members about the challenges and problems you are facing with Prior Authorization to inform ongoing advocacy efforts and share provider input with Congress and the Department of Health and Human Services....
read moreSpring Meeting Featured Symposium
Symposium Topic Preview: Outpatient Total Joint Arthroplasty This symposium will cover the latest topics in outpatient TJA, arguably the hottest topic in hip and knee arthroplasty in 2022. The expert faculty will provide the latest education and information on...
read moreJournals Announce New Social Media Editors
Social media is a means to connect and engage with your audience and to amplify your messages. That’s why we are proud to announce that starting April 1st, Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD will serve as social media editor for Arthroplasty Today and Jaime L. Bellamy, DO...
read moreAAOS Issues Call for Volunteer Leaders
The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has opened the application period for positions within its governance structure. AAHKS members interested in volunteering can view currently open volunteer opportunities via posted in the AAOS Committee...
read moreAAHKS Elects New President
On Wednesday, March 23, the AAHKS Board met in Chicago. During the meeting, President Richard Iorio, MD, passed the gavel to 2022-2023 President Bryan D. Springer, MD. The Board also welcomed R. Michael Meneghini, MD as Third Vice president and Ronald Delenois, MD and...
read moreDiversity Leaders Join Augment Podcast
In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined first by Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Co-Chair Muyibat A. Adelani, MD, who discusses the challenges and rewards of academic versus private practice and the future of...
read moreAAHKS Member Pens Forbes Article
AAHKS Health Policy Fellow Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA, wrote an article for Forbes published March 19, titled “Should Millennials Start Saving Money For Their Joint Replacement Now?” The article examines efforts by commercial and government payers to lower costs around...
read moreThe AJRR 2021 Annual Report Supplement and AAOS Patient-Facing Registry Report are Now Available
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Registry Program has made two new clinical data reports available – the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) 2021 Annual Report Supplement and the AAOS Patient-Facing Registry Report. These reports, which were...
read moreSeeking Patient Volunteers for Guideline Development
AAHKS and the American College of Rheumatology are seeking patient volunteers to participate in developing guidelines on indications for TKA and THA. The clinical practice guidelines help ensure high-quality, evidence-based care, including recommendations on best...
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The YAG Augment: Diversity, Research and Practice (Season 2, Episode 6)
In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined first by Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Co-Chair Dr. Muyibat Adelani, who discusses the challenges and rewards of academic versus private practice and the future of arthroplasty...
read moreDon’t Forget: 1-Day Educational Conference on Orthopedic Group Transactions
As a reminder, AAHKS advocacy partner Epstein Becker Green is hosting their fourth annual Physician Transactions Conference on March 24 at the University Club in Chicago, at the same time as the AAOS Annual Meeting. The discussions will include tips and expertise from...
read moreCan’t-Miss Sessions at AAOS Next Week
Attending the AAOS Annual Meeting in Chicago next week? Don’t miss the Dominik C. Meyer Award Presentation and Lecture on March 24 at 1:30 p.m. The Meyer Award, created by Switzerland’s ResOrtho Foundation, honors transformatory discoveries, innovations, and...
read moreNow Accepting Abstracts for the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting
The abstract submission portal is now open to submit research abstracts to be presented at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, November 3-6 in Dallas. Don't miss your opportunity to submit an abstract for consideration for the program—abstract submissions are due on June...
read moreLatest Amplified Augment Now Available
In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Augment host Mark E. Mildren, MD is joined by Jocelyn Alloway, PA-C, Jennifer Babich, PA-C and Kyle T. Brooks, PA-C, to discuss the Orthopaedic Team Course that is held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting....
read moreAAHKS Winter 2022 Update Published
The Winter 2022 issue of AAHKS Update has been posted online and mailed to members. Published three times a year, the newsletter includes a report from AAHKS President Richard Iorio, MD, a 2022 health policy outlook, award winners from the 2021 Annual Meeting, and...
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The YAG Augment: Orthopaedic Team Course Discussion (Season 2, Episode 5)
In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Augment host Dr. Mark Mildren is joined by physician assistants Jocelyn Alloway, Jennifer Babich and Kyle Brooks to discuss the Orthopaedic Team Course that is held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting. The...
read moreLatest Amplified Augment Now Available
In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Board Member-at-Large Kim K. Tucker, MD and Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Committee Member Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD to discuss the benefits of networking at the Annual...
read moreAAHKS Introduces New Start-up Exhibitor Program for the 2022 Annual Meeting
An important part of the AAHKS Annual Meeting is bringing new, cutting-edge products, science and services to the exhibit floor for AAHKS attendees to evaluate. Often, start-up companies lack the budget needed to afford a booth at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. The...
read moreThe JOA Publishes Annual Meetings Content
For more content from the AAHKS Annual Meeting, as well as The Hip Society and The Knee Society closed meetings, check out the latest from The Journal of Arthroplasty online. Articles also published this week cover Proceedings of The Hip Society 2021, The Impact of...
read moreAAHKS Prior Authorization Impact Poll
AAHKS is seeking input from Fellow and Candidate members to capture the challenges and problems you are facing recently with Prior Authorization. The issue of Prior Authorization has caught the attention of Congress and the Department of Health and Human Services and...
read moreREMINDER: Attending AAOS 2022 Annual Meeting? Join us for Specialty Day!
The Hip Society and The Knee Society in partnership with AAHKS, are proud to present a co-branded full-day Specialty Day program at the AAOS 2022 Annual Meeting. Join us on Saturday, March 26 at McCormick Place in Chicago for the best in arthroplasty education! Check...
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The YAG Augment: Women in Arthroplasty Discussion (Season 2, Episode 4)
In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined by AAHKS Board Member-at-Large Dr. Kim Tucker and Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Committee Member Dr. Elizabeth Lieberman to discuss the benefits of networking at the Annual Meeting,...
read moreAAHKS, ACR Release Updated Guidelines
AAHKS and the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) have released updated guidelines for the Perioperative Management of Antirheumatic Medication in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases Undergoing Elective Total Hip or Total Knee Arthroplasty. The guideline, updated from...
read moreNow Accepting Annual Meeting Abstracts
The Program Committee invites abstract submissions and symposium proposals for the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting. Abstracts may be submitted on the AAHKS website; symposium proposals are due by May 2, and abstract submissions are due by June 1. AAHKS is seeking...
read moreLatest Amplified Augment Now Available
In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined first by Ryland Kagan, MD, who discusses the paper he presented, “Disagreement in Readmission Rates After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Across Datasets”, dealing with population...
read moreEducation Specifically for Orthopaedic Junior Residents
Calling all orthopaedic residents! Build your surgical skills for TKA and THA with guidance from expert faculty at this spring’s jointly sponsored course, “Fundamental Concepts of Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty for Orthopaedic Residents.” AAHKS, The Hip Society,...
read moreOrthopedic Group Transactions on the Rise: 1-Day Educational Conference
As a reminder, AAHKS advocacy partner Epstein Becker Green is hosting their fourth annual Physician Transactions Conference on March 24 at the University Club in Chicago. EBG states, “the sole objective of this 1-day conference is to educate physicians and leaders of...
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The YAG Augment: Dataset Discussions and Arthroplasty Today (Season 2, Episode 3)
In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined first by Dr. Ryland Kagan, who discusses the paper he presented, “Disagreement in Readmission Rates After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Across Datasets”, dealing with population...
read moreRegister for February FOCAL Webinar
Patellofemoral Arthroplasty / Patellar Resurfacing: Tips & Tricks Monday, February 28 7:00 p.m. Central / 8:00 p.m. Eastern Join AAHKS expert faculty Ryan M. Nunley, MD, Jess H. Lonner, MD, and Kevin B. Fricka, MD for an educational discussion of patellar resurfacing...
read more2022 AAHKS Spring Meeting Agenda Announced!
The agenda for the 2022 AAHKS Spring Meeting, May 12-14 at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco, has been announced: Back to the Basics—Ensuring Success in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty. Moderator: James A. Browne, MD Orthopaedic E/M Coding in 2022—What You Need...
read moreAmplified Augment Episode on Advocacy Now Available
Episode 2 of this season’s YAG Augment is now available on the Amplified podcast channel. In this episode, AAHKS advocacy leaders Adolph J. “Chick” Yates Jr., MD, P. Maxwell Courtney, MD and Chad A. Krueger, MD join YAG members Jenna A. Bernstein, MD, Leonard T....
read moreOrthopaedic Surgeon Interviewed in Modern Healthcare
A reporter from Modern Healthcare interviewed Adam Rana, MD, AAHKS Advocacy Committee Chair, regarding the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) payment model, which attempts to achieve cost savings by bundling payment for joint replacement. Specifically,...
read moreREMINDER: Tibocorrosion Webinar Next Week
Tribocorrosion: What Every Joint Replacement Surgeon Should Know Tuesday, March 1 7:00 p.m. Central | 8:00 p.m. Eastern This webinar will provide an update on tribocorrosion as it relates to modern day total hip arthroplasty. Expert faculty will review mechanisms of...
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The YAG Augment: AAHKS Advocacy Discussion (Season 2, Episode 2)
In this episode, recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, the Augment hosts are joined by Advocacy Committee Members Drs. Chick Yates, Max Courtney and Chad Krueger to discuss the importance of surgeons advocating for their patients and themselves, as well as the...
read moreOrthopedic Group Transactions on the Rise: 1-Day Educational Conference
AAHKS advocacy partner Epstein Becker Green is hosting their fourth annual Physician Transactions Conference will be held on March 24 at the University Club in Chicago. EBG states, “the sole objective of this 1-day conference is to educate physicians and leaders of...
read moreNew Amplified Episode of the YAG Augment Now Available
Season 2 of The Young Arthroplasty Group’s podcast The Augment begins with interviews recorded during the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting. The Augment hosts Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, Jenna A. Bernstein, MD and Mark E. Mildren, MD were joined by 2021 AAHKS Program Chair...
read moreJOA Publishes March Issue
The Journal of Arthroplasty has published the March 2022 issue online. Published research articles include “The Impact of Pre-Operative Healthcare Utilization on Complications, Readmissions, and Post-Operative Healthcare Utilization Following Total Joint...
read moreREMINDER: Attending AAOS 2022 Annual Meeting? Join us for Specialty Day!
The Hip Society and The Knee Society in partnership with AAHKS, are proud to present a co-branded full-day Specialty Day program at the AAOS 2022 Annual Meeting. Join us on Saturday, March 26 at McCormick Place in Chicago for the best in arthroplasty education! Check...
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The YAG Augment: The AAHKS Annual Meeting Highlights and Social Media (Season 2, Episode 1)
Recorded at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas, Season 2 of The Augment begins with interviews with 2021 AAHKS Program Chair Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA and Digital Health and Social Media Committee Member Dustin J. Schuett, DO on the importance of...
read moreAAHKS Joins Call for CMS Process Revision
Last week AAHKS joined 14 other orthopaedic specialty societies in expressing several concerns regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Medically Unlikely Edit (MUE) and Procedure-to-Procedure Edit (PTP)...
read moreLAST CALL FOR FARE proposals Due Feb 14
Initial applications for the Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) spring cycle grant are due by Monday, February 14. The application, which serves as the Letter of Intent (LOI), will be reviewed by the AAHKS Research Committee, and a decision will...
read moreRegister Today for NEW AAHKS Webinar
Tribocorrosion: What Every Joint Replacement Surgeon Should Know Tuesday, March 1, 2022 7:00 PM Central | 8:00 PM Eastern This webinar will provide an update on tribocorrosion as it relates to modern day total hip arthroplasty. Expert faculty will review mechanisms...
read moreAMA Offers Virtual “Bootcamp” on Payor Contracting
Practicing physicians encounter a wide variety of contracts for payment for their services. The AMA held a virtual mini-bootcamp on December 1, 2021, covering both introductory and advanced contracting topics important for physicians to know. The introductory portion...
read moreResidents Invited to Special Course on TKA and THA
Calling all orthopaedic residents! Build your surgical skills for TKA and THA with guidance from expert faculty at this spring’s jointly sponsored course, “Fundamental Concepts of Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty for Orthopaedic Residents.” AAHKS, The Hip Society,...
read moreAAHKS Statement on the Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support Program Extension Act
On behalf of our 4600 members, AAHKS thanks Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT), Congressman Michael Burgess (R-TX), Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) for introducing the Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support Program Extension Act of...
read moreSpecial Discount Pricing for Fellows and Arthroplasty Residents
Orthopaedic surgery residents and fellows are encouraged to register for the 2022 AAHKS Spring Meeting, May 12-14 in San Francisco. AAHKS member fellows and residents planning to specialize in arthroplasty will receive a special discounted registration price of $350—a...
read moreReminder – We Want to Hear from Your Patients
AAHKS invites you to help recruit patients to submit written testimonials, pictures, and short video clips. These testimonials are housed on our patient education website. Testimonies should speak on their surgeon’s behalf – the success of their surgery, the...
read moreGet Counted in the AAHKS Census!
The AAHKS Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) continues to seek input from AAHKS members on how to build inclusivity for all. Join DAB Committee Member Alex Betech, MD, in adding your voice to the census! We appreciate your efforts in helping AAHKS recognize us all. Don’t...
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