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The AAHKS News is delivered weekly to members' emails.Specialty Day At Academy Meeting
The 2021 Specialty Day is on this year! Hosted by AAHKS, The Hip Society and The Knee Society, and being held on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., this annual educational highlight takes place during the American Academy of Orthopaedic...
read moreHave You Completed the Census Yet?
Thank you, Arthroplasty Surgeon in Training (AIT) member Darryl F. Cannady, III, MD, for completing the census! The Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) appreciates your efforts in helping AAHKS recognize us all. The information you provided will help build inclusivity for...
read moreSymposium Topics for 2021 Annual Meeting Announced
The AAHKS Annual Meeting Program Committee has announced symposium topics for this year's event on November 11-14 in Dallas. Topics cover the latest research in hip and knee surgery, including caring for diverse and high-risk patients; occupational hazards and cost of...
read moreMost Popular AAHKS News Articles
Stay up to date on what your colleagues are reading! Here are the most-read articles from the AAHKS Weekly News in June: “Get Counted in the AAHKS Census” “Resident Arthroplasty Course Now Open” “2021 Annual Meeting Registration Opens” “Register Early for June FOCAL...
read moreResearch on Gender Parity Among Orthopedic Surgeons
Healio reported this month that it will take more than 200 years to achieve gender parity among orthopaedic surgeons. “With the proportion of female orthopedic surgeons increasing at a rate of 2% annually, the orthopaedic profession is projected to achieve gender...
read moreAAHKS Advocacy Founding Partner Passes Away
On June 13, William C. Oldaker, founding partner of Oldaker & Willison passed away. Oldaker & Willison, through our partnership with National Health Advisors, represents AAHKS on Capitol Hill. AAHKS leaders spent countless hours with Mr. Oldaker and his team meeting...
read moreAAHKS Comments on CMS IPPS Proposed Rule
Last week, AAHKS submitted our comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on their CY2022 Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule. Our comments included support for adjusting Hospital-Level 30-Day, All-Cause Risk-Standardized...
read moreMaximize Your Learning at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting
Join the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas on November 11-14 and maximize your opportunity to learn by registering for a special educational course. These add-on courses give orthopaedic surgeons and team members additional opportunity for intensive study in one of...
read moreHave You Completed the Census Yet?
Thank you, Past President Michael P. Bolognesi, MD, for completing the census! The Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) appreciates your efforts in helping AAHKS recognize us all. The information you provided will help build inclusivity for all AAHKS members. Don’t miss...
read moreDon’t Miss Next Week’s FOCAL Webinar
Register in advance for the two-part FOCAL Webinar, 1) Making Smart Financial Choices for the Newly Hired Orthopedist and 2) Tips for Building a Practice. Faculty includes Michael P. Ast, MD, who practices at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, Sanjeev...
read moreSave the Date for AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty Webinar
“Advocacy 101” Wednesday, July 14, 2021 5:30 PM Pacific | 6:30 PM Mountain | 7:30 PM Central | 8:30 PM Eastern Every day, lawmakers in Washington, D.C. make decisions that perceptibly impact the delivery of patient care in the U.S. health system, often creating...
read moreCOVID-19 Vaccine Lawsuit Dismissed
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by employees of Houston Methodist over the health system's COVID-19 vaccination mandate for workers, Becker’s Hospital Review reported on 6/14/21. This is the first decision of its kind by a court regarding such a...
read moreAAHKS Announces Martin Makary, MD as their 2021 Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker
AAHKS President Richard Iorio, MD and 2021 Program Chair Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA are pleased to announce Martin Makary, MD as the 2021 Keynote Speaker at the AAHKS Annual Meeting, November 11-14, 2021, in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Makary is a healthcare futurist, Johns...
read moreSave the Date for June 26 FOCAL Webinar
Register in advance for this month’s two-part FOCAL Webinar, 1) Making Smart Financial Choices for the Newly Hired Orthopedist and 2) Tips for Building a Practice. Faculty includes Michael P. Ast, MD, who practices at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City,...
read moreJuly Issue of JOA Published
The July 2021 issue of The Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) has been published. Highlights from the latest issue includes research on THA in patients with osteoarthritis associated with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, total femur antibiotic spacers in complex periprosthetic...
read moreSeptic Revision TKA: Medicare Reimbursement Has Not Kept Up with Inflation
Healio reported that, according to research published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, “Medicare physician fee reimbursement for septic revision total knee arthroplasty has not kept up with inflation and has been devalued at a greater rate than aseptic...
read more2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting Registration Now Open
On behalf of the AAHKS Board of Directors and Program Committee, the AAHKS Board of Directors and Program Committee invite you to join us on November 11-14 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. Find out how our faculty and staff are working diligently to ensure we...
read moreGet Counted in the AAHKS Census
A message from Muyibat A. Adelani, MD, and Adam A. Sassoon, MD, MS: As Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Co-Chairs, we are excited to launch the first-ever AAHKS Census! The demographic data received will allow us to better understand the composition of the AAHKS...
read moreNominations for 2021 AAHKS Humanitarian Award
As a reminder, the deadline has been extended to nominate or apply for the 2021 AAHKS Humanitarian Award. This award recognizes AAHKS members who have distinguished themselves by providing humanitarian medical services with a significant focus on musculoskeletal...
read moreOpioid Use Before THA Tied to Worse Outcomes
Healio reported on April 21 that opioid use before elective total hip arthroplasty was linked to longer stay and higher rate of all-cause emergency room visits. The study, originally published in the journal Orthopedics, examined approximately 780 patients who...
read moreResident Arthroplasty Course Registration Now OPEN
The AAHKS Resident Arthroplasty Course, held November 12 prior to the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting general session, is a unique learning experience for residents to learn the latest information regarding total joint arthroplasty from nationally renowned experts. It...
read moreNominations for 2021 AAHKS Humanitarian Award
The deadline has been extended to nominate or apply for the 2021 AAHKS Humanitarian Award. This award recognizes AAHKS members who have distinguished themselves by providing humanitarian medical services with a significant focus on musculoskeletal diseases and trauma,...
read moreAAHKS Participating in AMA HOD
Ahead of next week’s American Medical Association House of Delegates meeting, AAHKS Health Policy Fellow Beau J. Kildow, MD, has been representing AAHKS at the AMA Orthopaedic Caucus, Mobility Caucus and Specialty and Service Society (SSS) meetings. While AAHKS does...
read moreMost Popular Articles in May
Stay up to date on what your colleagues are reading! Here are the most-read articles from the AAHKS Weekly News in May: Medicare payment rates chart and a summary of the Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule from the May 6 article, “CMS Releases...
read moreRegister Early for June 26 FOCAL Webinar
Register in advance for this month’s FOCAL Webinar, Making Smart Financial Choices for the Newly Hired Orthopedist and Tips for Building a Practice. Faculty includes Michael P. Ast, MD, from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, Sanjeev Bhatia, MD, from...
read moreAAHKS Advocacy Committee Participates in Virtual Hill Day
Members of the Advocacy Committee and other AAHKS members joined the AAOS in their Virtual Hill Day, meeting with more than 250 Congressional representatives to seek support for Prior Authorization relief, continued improvement of utilization for telehealth and mental...
read moreJune 2021 Journal of Arthroplasty Published Online
The latest issue of The Journal of Arthroplasty is now available to AAHKS members online. Highlights from the June 2021 print edition include research on THA in patients with osteoarthritis associated with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, total femur antibiotic spacers,...
read moreStill Time to Submit Abstract for 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting
Only a few days remain to submit an abstract for consideration at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place in Dallas, Texas, on November 11-14. This educational event is one of the year's most eagerly anticipated and prestigious scientific meetings. Submit your...
read moreAMA Practice Benchmark Report Released
In 2020, less than 50% of patient care physicians worked in a private practice for the first time, after dropping almost 5% from 2018, according to a new report from the American Medical Association. The report, based on the AMA’s Physician Practice Benchmark...
read moreSave the Date for Hip Surgery Webinar
Elevating direct anterior with Mako Total Hip 4.0 SmartRobotics™ Thursday, June 10 | 7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT 6:00-7:00 p.m. CDT Join this AAHKS/Stryker webinar to learn about Mako Total Hip 4.0 SmartRobotics™ software. Orthopaedic surgeons Robert Marchand, MD, and Seth...
read moreIn Memoriam: Harlan C. Amstutz, MD
AAHKS is saddened to share that Harlan C. Amstutz, MD, passed away on May 18, 2021. Born on July 17, 1931, Dr. Amstutz was a nationally and internationally recognized joint replacement surgeon and innovator of hip resurfacing technology. A leader in the field, Dr....
read moreArticle in AAOSNow Provides Insight on Pre-Optimization Billing
AAHKS and AAOS have published an article addressing billing for the presurgical period that has developed in the evolving model of care related to patient optimization. As the article states, “many of the steps now required for presurgical decision making and patient...
read moreRegistration Opens for Hip & Knee Education at AAOS Annual Meeting
AAHKS is joining The Hip Society and The Knee Society to present a full-day educational program at the AAOS 2021 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA. 2021 Specialty Day will take place on Wednesday, September 1. Join expert faculty and leaders in the field for top-notch...
read moreMonday May 24: FOCAL Webinar on Hip Fracture Management
Designed for arthroplasty surgeons in training but open to all, the next FOCAL webinar is taking place Monday, May 24, at 7:00 p.m. Central. This webinar will specifically discuss and compare ORIF, THA, and Hemiarthroplasty. Introduction – Neil P. Sheth, MD, Penn...
read moreTuesday May 25: Members-Only Webinar on Periprosthetic Fractures
Don’t forget—register for AAHKS’ upcoming Webinar, What’s New with Periprosthetic Femur Fractures? Technical Tips for Success in 2021, taking place next Tuesday, May 25, at 7:00 p.m. Central. Hear the latest information on diagnosing and treating periprosthetic femur...
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The YAG Augment: Season 1, Episode 5 (AJRR)
In this episode, show hosts and Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Members Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, Leonard T. Buller, MD, Chad A. Krueger, MD and Mark E. Mildren, MD discuss the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), its importance and how to get involved, with...
read moreKeynote Speaker for 2021 AAHHS Annual Meeting Announced
Martin Makary, MD, will be the Keynote Speaker at the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place as a hybrid event, November 11-14, 2021, in Dallas, Texas, and virtually. Dr. Makary is a Johns Hopkins surgeon and Professor of Public Health as well as a frequent medical...
read more2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting Research Abstract Submission Deadline
Orthopedic surgeons who are interested in submitting a research abstract for consideration for the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting must submit their applications by June 1, 2021. This year’s event will once again be a hybrid virtual and in-person experience hosted in...
read moreUpdate on Humanitarian Outreach
AAHKS Past President and current Humanitarian Committee Member Brian S. Parsley, MD, shared his recent experience returning to medical mission work after the COVID-19 global pandemic. This trip, organized by the humanitarian organization Faith in Practice that is...
read more2021 AAHKS Spring Meeting Highlights
Two sessions have concluded of the 2021 AAHKS Spring Meeting, bringing practicing orthopaedic surgeon experts together for innovative research, small-group breakout sessions and cutting-edge strategies to enhance overall surgeon competence. It’s not too late to join...
read moreCMS Releases 2022 Medicare Inpatient Proposed Rule
On April 29, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released their CY2022 Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Proposed Rule. Within the proposed rule, there is a request for comment on potentially adding TJA PROMs to the Inpatient Quality...
read moreCJR Final Rule Released
CMS last week released the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) Final Rule, which extends the model for an additional three performance years, through December 2024. CMS previously issued a proposed rule on the CJR Model on February 24, 2020, and...
read moreDon’t Miss May 11 SmartRobotics™ Webinar
May 11 at 5:30 p.m. (Central Time): AAHKS Spring Meeting Industry Webinar, “Know more with 3D CT-based planning and Mako SmartRobotics™.” Join experts Cory Calendine, MD, and Russell Cohen, MD, as they discuss 3D CT-based planning with Mako SmartRobotics™, walking...
read moreMost-Read AAHKS News Articles in April
Stay up to date on what your colleagues are reading! Here are the most-read articles from the AAHKS Weekly News in April: Your Prior Authorization Feedback Needed! AAHKS Member survey on payors using PROM scores as part of their prior authorization for total knee...
read moreLast Call for Future JOA Reviewers
Applications for the JOA Reviewer Program are due on April 30! The program trains residents, fellows and physicians early in practice on how to effectively review a journal article. Participants are matched with a current JOA Elite Reviewer who help them complete...
read moreAAHKS Appeals to Congress for Health Care Infrastructure Funding
This week, AAHKS joined more than 60 other health care organizations in urging Congressional leadership to provide an additional $3 billion for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), “to once again mitigate expected reductions to the Medicare conversion factor,...
read moreWIA Member Recognized as NMQF Leader
Linda I Suleiman, MD, a member of the AAHKS Women in Arthoplasty (WIA) Committee, has been selected by the National Minority Quality Forum as one of the 2021 "40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health." These 40 represent the next generation of thought leaders in...
read moreAAHKS Signs CDC Arthritis Funding Letter to Congress
This week AAHKS joined the Arthritis Foundation and many other medical and public organizations in writing to the Congressional Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education, Committee on Appropriations, urging them to provide funding for the Centers for Disease Control and...
read moreReminder: Your Prior Authorization Feedback Needed!
If you have not already done so, please take two minutes to complete this very brief poll to provide your input on recent prior authorization and patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) activity. As previously reported, AAHKS leadership has been made aware that a...
read moreStill Time to Register for Spring Meeting & Download App
The first session of the 2021 AAHKS Spring Meeting is next week on Tuesday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. Central. There are still a few spots available for the session, covering topics like “COVID Made Me and Outpatient Surgeon” and “Primary Knee-From Simple to Complex.” The...
read moreFARE Finalists Announced
The Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) has announced five finalists for the Spring FARE Grant! Two recipients will be selected for awards of up to $50,000 that will be awarded during the 2021 AAHKS Spring Meeting: Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA,...
read moreStudy Finds Better Outcomes in Robotic-Arm Assisted THA
Healio reported on April 19 that, “compared with computer-navigated total hip arthroplasty, robotic-arm assisted THA yielded better outcomes and improved early clinical recovery, according to published results.” The original study, published in BMC Musculoskeletal...
read moreYour Prior Authorization Feedback Needed!
It has been reported to AAHKS leadership that a commercial payor is starting, in some cases, to require patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) scores as part of their prior authorization for total knee arthroplasty. To help AAHKS better advocate for you and your...
read moreRegister for Spring Meeting & Download App
The first session of the 2021 AAHKS Spring Meeting is only TWO WEEKS away, taking place on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Central. There are limited spots available for the April 27 session, covering topics like “COVID Made Me and Outpatient Surgeon” and...
read moreCall for Membership Research Surveys
If you are interested in submitting a research survey to current AAHKS membership, you are invited to share your study with the Research Committee by submitting your proposal online. Proposals must include survey investigators, a brief abstract, and a draft of the...
read moreSeeking Future JOA Reviewers
Residents, fellows and physicians early in practice are encouraged to participate in the JOA Reviewer Program. Now in its second round, the program will help you get started as a journal reviewer and train you on how to effectively review a journal article....
read moreRegister for April FOCAL Webinar: Technology in TKA
Join the next FOCAL webinar on Monday, April 26, at 7:00 p.m. (Central Time). Faculty members David J. Mayman, MD, Claudette M. Lajam, MD and Giles R. Scuderi, MD will discuss the use of technology and accelerometer-based navigation in total knee arthroplasty, as well...
read moreExtended Oral Antibiotics Did Not Reduce Infection Rates
Healio reported on March 30 that “patients who were morbidly obese and received extended oral antibiotic prophylaxis after primary total hip or knee arthroplasty did not have reduced rates of wound complications or periprosthetic joint infection.” The research,...
read moreCall for JOA Reviewers
After a successful first round of the JOA Reviewer Mentorship Program, the AAHKS FOCAL Committee and Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) have put out a call for a new batch of JOA Reviewer Mentees. If you are a resident, fellow, or physician early in practice and interested...
read moreAAOS Hosting Webinar on Impact of Physician Fee Schedule on TJA
Next week, join AAHKS members John Heiner, MD and Frank R. Voss, MD for a webinar on the effects the 2021 CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule have had on total joint arthroplasty and what it means for you. The yearly MPFS updates CMS polices and...
read moreReminder: We Need Your Input!
The 2021 AAHKS Member Needs Survey is still open. Thank you to all who have completed the survey to provide us input on your AAHKS membership, including which benefits are important to you and which may not be, what more you would like to see from the AAHKS website,...
read moreView the 2021 AAHKS Spring Meeting faculty, agenda and more in the AAHKS mobile or web-based app! Download the app – also used for the 30th AAHKS Annual Meeting last year – here. Your username is the email address associated with your AAHKS membership. Note: If you...
read moreThird in Amplified Podcast Series Released
The third episode in this 3-part podcast series on “Preoperative Optimization and Management of the Joint Replacement Patient” is now available. Patient and Public Relations Committee Chair Brett R. Levine, MD, and members Jonathan R. Danoff, MD, and Matthew W....
read morePrior Authorization Burden Continues During COVID
The American Medical Association (AMA) published a survey of 1,000 physicians this week, showing that 70% of respondents “reported that health insurers had either reverted to past prior authorizations policies or never relaxed these policies in the first place.” 94%...
read moreNew JOA Website Launches
An improved website for The Journal of Arthroplasty launched today with a new responsive design, optimized to give a better experience for readers using a mobile device and replaces the discontinued mobile app. The April 2021 issue of JOA has been published online as...
read moreSpecial Discount for Residents and Fellows
Residents and Fellows (Arthroplasty Surgeons in Training Members) receive $25 off per session or $75 off when you register for all three sessions of the 2021 AAHKS Spring Meeting. This year’s Spring Meeting will be an all-virtual event with limited spots available,...
read moreAccess Popular Webinar on LEARN
Recorded on March 23, this webinar focuses on business and legal considerations of arthroplasty in the ambulatory surgery center (ASC). Using real-world models from surgeons in varying positions of ownership and leadership in the ASC space, combined with a litigator...
read moreNew Amplified Podcast Released!
The second episode in this 3-part podcast series on “Preoperative Optimization and Management of the Joint Replacement Patient,” is now available. Patient and Public Relations Committee Chair Brett R. Levine, MD, and members Jonathan R. Danoff, MD, and Matthew W....
read moreMost-Read Articles in March
Stay up-to-date on popular news items. Below are the most popular stories from AAHKS News in March: Extended Antibiotics Effective in Reducing PJI. The original research was reported by Healio. Registration Now Open for All-Virtual AAHKS Spring Meeting. AAHKS Leader...
read moreAAHKS Leader in the News
James I. Huddleston III, MD, chair of the AAHKS Health Policy Council, is quoted in a March 21 Washington Post article, “New cost-cutting Medicare rule may add costs to patients.” The story examines a recent Medicare change to remove 266 musculoskeletal surgeries from...
read morePatient Advocacy Program
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is seeking participants for its Patient Advocacy Program. The program is designed to capture patient stories on key policy issues impacting the musculoskeletal community to support AAOS efforts on Capitol Hill. Did...
read moreNew AAHKS Amplified Podcast Available!
In this 3-part podcast series on Preoperative Optimization and Management of the Joint Replacement Patient, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Jonathan R. Danoff, MD, Matthew W. Bullock, DO, MPT and Chair Brett R. Levine, MD are joined by experienced...
read moreAAHKS Signs Surprise Billing Letter to HHS
Earlier this month AAHKS joined more than 45 orthopaedic specialty and state societies to provide HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and CMS Acting Administrator Liz Richter with rulemaking guidance for the No Surprise Act of 2020. The Act, which will provide for surprise...
read moreWe Need Your Membership Feedback!
The 2021 AAHKS Member Needs Survey is now available. We ask that you take 5 minutes out of your day to provide us input on your AAHKS membership, including which benefits are important to you and which may not be, what more you would like to see from the AAHKS...
read moreApril 2021 Journal of Arthroplasty Published
The official journal of AAHKS, The Journal of Arthroplasty, brings together the clinical and scientific foundations for joint replacement of the hip and knee. Articles published this month include “Time Required for Planned and Unplanned Episodes of Care in Primary...
read moreDeadline Extended for OREF/JRGOS Resident Research Project Grant
The deadline for the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) and J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society (JRGOS) Resident Research Project Grant has been extended to March 31, 2021. This grant provides $5,000 in funding to resident investigators conducting...
read moreMost-Read Articles in February
Stay up to date on popular news items. Below are the most popular stories from the AAHKS News in February: CMS Seeking Your Input on Outcomes Measures. CMS was seeking surgeon input on their Measuring Outcomes in Orthopedics Routinely (MOOR) program. The comment...
read moreWinter 2021 AAHKS Update Published
Appropriately titled “Building 2021,” the Winter 2021 AAHKS Update opens with a 2020 year-in-review as well as a look ahead at the coming year. It includes information on awards presented at the 30th AAHKS Annual Meeting, expansion of the FARE grants program, launch...
read morePatient Education Website Updated
The AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee has added new content to the Patient Education Website! New article published on Revision Knee Replacement. Share this with your patients to ease their worries before surgery or to help them understand why a revision is...
read moreAttend Virtual OREF Resident Research Symposium
On April 23, the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) will co-host its first virtual Resident Research Symposium for 2021. These popular events allow residents to present their research findings and see what it’s like to pursue a research career....
read moreStudy Examines Surgical Site Infection Risk Factors
Research presented at the Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting examined surgical site infection risk factors after total joint arthroplasty (TJA), Healio reported on February 25. Ingwon Yeo, MD and colleagues examined data from more than 11,500 patients who...
read moreFOCAL Webinar on Osteonecrosis of the Hip/Knee: Diagnosis and Management
The webinar will take place Monday, March 29, at 7:00 p.m. CDT. Led by Michael A. Mont, MD from Lenox Hill Hospital, our stellar faculty includes Stuart B. Goodman, MD, PhD, Stanford University, Lynne C. Jones, MS, PhD, Johns Hopkins, and Nicolas S. Piuzzi, MD,...
read moreSchedule Announced for All-Virtual AAHKS Spring Meeting
The full schedule, including session topics, has been released for the 2021 AAHKS Spring Meeting. This all-virtual event will be held over three consecutive Tuesday evenings: April 27, May 4 and May 11. All sessions take place at 7:00-9:30 PM (Central). Register for...
read moreAbstract Submissions for 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting Now Open
The Program Committee invites abstract submissions and symposium proposals for the 2021 AAHKS Annual Meeting. Abstracts may be submitted on the AAHKS website; symposium proposals are due by May 3, 2021 and abstract submissions are due by June 1, 2021. AAHKS is seeking...
read morePatient Education Amplified Episode Now Available
In the latest episode of AAHKS Amplified, Patient and Public Relations Committee Chair Brett R. Levine, MD, MS, and Members Arjun Saxena, MD, MBA, and Matthew W. Bullock, DO, MPT are joined by Nurse Navigator Elise Teets and Joint Replacement Program Manager Kristie...
read moreCMS Provides MIPS Penalty Relief for 2020 Performance Year
Last week the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the MIPS automatic extreme and uncontrollable circumstances (EUC) policy, which holds physicians harmless from up to 9% MIPS penalties because of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. CMS stated,...
read moreStaff Developments
AAHKS welcomes Kenneth Robinson, Jr as our new Communications Manager. Ken has 13 years of experience in healthcare communications and marketing. He most recently worked as Manager of Marketing and Communications at Rush University Medical Center. Ken is responsible...
read moreReminder: CMS Seeking Your Input on Outcome Measures
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Brigham and Women’s Hospital Center for Patient Safety Research and Practice are requesting surgeon input on their Measuring Outcomes in Orthopedics Routinely (MOOR) program. MOOR consists of four measures related...
read moreRegister for CME Webinar on Arthroplasty in the ASC
Topic: Business and Legal Considerations of Arthroplasty in the ASC Date: March 23, 2021 (Tuesday) Time: 7:00 p.m. (CST) / 8:00 p.m. (EST) Join this webinar to learn more about the business and legal aspects of arthroplasty in the ambulatory surgery center (ASC)....
read moreShare AAHKS Patient Resources on Your Website
Add the AAHKS Patient Education button to your website! The button, shown below, will link directly from your website to the AAHKS Patient Education website, https://hipknee.aahks.org, where your patients can access a multitude of free articles and exercise guides. To...
read moreCOVID-19 Impacts THA, TKA Outcomes
A study presented at the February 2021 Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting found that morbidity and mortality among patients who underwent elective THA and TKA was significantly greater during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with the same time period the year...
read moreParticipate in AAHKS Research Survey
AAHKS is conducting a survey of members regarding routine pathologic examination of the femoral head. Occult diagnoses such as malignancy or infection discovered during primary THA may have significant implications for postoperative management, patient and implant...
read moreReminder for FOCAL Webinar on February 22
Remember to register for Monday night’s FOCAL Webinar: Management of Intraoperative Complications During Total Knee Replacement. The webinar will be taking place Monday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m. Central Time. Please note: FOCAL Session participation is free to all and...
read moreAAHKS Annual Meeting Safety in the News
The 30th AAHKS Annual Meeting was the first of its kind – a hybrid event, with members attending live both in person and virtually. Keeping in-person attendees safe during the pandemic was a priority, and AAHKS employed several key protocols to protect members....
read moreStudy Examines TJA as Risk Factor for Opioid Dependence
Healio reported on February 1 that “patients who undergo total joint arthroplasty in the outpatient setting are less likely to become persistent opioid users than those who undergo inpatient total joint arthroplasty.” The originating study, published in The Journal of...
read moreJanuary’s Most-Read AAHKS News Stories
See what your colleagues are reading! These were the most clicked articles in the AAHKS News in January 2021: Deadline to Apply for AAHKS Committee Extended E-Posters from 2020 Annual Meeting Now Searchable Online AAOS Releases Value-Based Payment Guide New AAHKS...
read moreCongratulations to the 2021-2022 AAHKS Health Policy Fellows!
The AAHKS Advocacy Committee has selected the 2021-2022 Health Policy Fellows: Jenna A. Bernstein, MD, New Haven, CT Leonard T. Buller, MD, Fishers, IN Charles P. Hannon, MD, MBA, Rochester, MN Ugo N. Ihekweazu, MD, Houston, TX Beau J. Kildow, MD, Omaha, NE AAHKS...
read moreCMS Seeking Your Input on Outcome Measures
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Brigham and Women’s Hospital Center for Patient Safety Research and Practice are requesting surgeon input on their Measuring Outcomes in Orthopedics Routinely (MOOR) program. MOOR consists of four measures related...
read moreRegister for February 22 FOCAL Webinar
Title: Management of Intraoperative Complications During Total Knee Replacement Date: Monday, February 22 Time: 5:00 p.m. PST / 8:00 p.m. EST The agenda includes discussions on “Intraoperative Fractures: Prevention & Management—Femoral Condyle Fractures, Tibial...
read moreReminder: Provide Your COVID-19 Input
AAHKS continues to track the impact of COVID-19 for members in practice in order to inform you, assist with your overall understanding of what your peers are experiencing and to help us advocate for you. Your continued participation in the survey is essential and...
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