AAHKS News
The AAHKS News is delivered weekly to members' emails.2023 Annual Meeting Registration Launches
Registration is now open for the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, November 2-5 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. On behalf of the AAHKS Board of Directors and Program Committee, AAHKS President Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS invites all members,...
read moreSave the Date for June FOCAL Webinar
Tips for the 1st Year in Practice: How to Build a Practice, What Not to Do & How to Prepare for Boards June 26, 2023 7:00 p.m. Central | 8:00 p.m. Eastern Join faculty members Bruce F. Gomberg, MD, Adam Olsen, MD, MS and Keerat Singh, MD for an insightful discussion...
read moreThe Cut, Episode 3: There’s a Spine Above the Hip
Don’t miss the latest episode of The Cut podcast, “There’s a Spine Above the Hip.” In this episode, hosts Robert E. Howell III, MD, Kim K. Tucker, MD and Kevin M. Weisz, MD discuss three recent Journal of Arthroplasty articles with topic experts Jonathan M....
read moreFree Resources for Your Patients
The AAHKS Patient Education website offers free educational resources for patients of AAHKS members. The information covers topics including total hip replacement, preparing for surgery, recovery and other helpful health-focused articles. The information comes in...
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JOA, The Cut: There’s a Spine Above the Hip (Season 1, Episode 3)
You don’t want to miss the latest episode of The Cut, There’s a Spine Above the Hip. In this episode, hosts Robert E. Howell III, MD, Kim K. Tucker, MD and Kevin M. Weisz, MD discuss three recent Journal of Arthroplasty articles with topic experts, Jonathan M....
read moreAAHKS Establishes Diversity Research Grant
The Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) is happy to introduce the AAHKS Diversity Grant to support research focused on racial and ethnic disparities in hip and knee arthroplasty. This grant would fund up to two studies per year ($50,000 total)...
read moreAAHKS Representatives at International Orthopaedic Conference
AAHKS President Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, First Vice President James I. Huddleston III, MD and Past President David G. Lewallen, MD, are representing American hip and knee surgeons at the 7th International Conference of the Egyptian Pelvis and Hip Society, taking place...
read moreDeadline for AAHKS Abstract Submission on June 1
Just one week left to submit abstracts for the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place November 2-5 in Dallas. The AAHKS Program Committee invites original, unpublished research study abstracts for either podium or poster presentations. Authors of abstracts selected...
read moreFINAL REMINDER: Provide Your Input on E/M Billing Practices
The AAHKS Practice Management Committee is conducting a survey to assess differences in billing patterns for adult reconstruction surgeons. The recent change in office E/M coding guidelines has led to widely varying approaches to how to bill standard office visits. We...
read moreLast Chance to Apply for WIA Traveling Fellowship
The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Traveling Fellowship promotes women surgeons by providing two recipients with networking, mentorship, education, research and practice management opportunities at two different host sites and at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. At host...
read moreCongratulations FARE Grant Winners
Two arthroplasty surgeons were announced as the 2023 Spring FARE (Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education) grant recipients during the AAHKS Spring Meeting last week. Nicolas S. Piuzzi, MD, from the Cleveland Clinic, received a grant for his research,...
read moreREMINDER: Provide Your Input on E/M Billing Practices
The AAHKS Practice Management Committee is conducting a survey to assess differences in billing patterns for adult reconstruction surgeons. The recent change in office E/M coding guidelines has led to widely varying approaches to how to bill standard office visits. We...
read more2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting Honored in Trade Show Executives “Fastest 50” and “Next 50” Awards
AAHKS is pleased to announce that its 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, held at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Dallas, Texas last November was named to the Trade Show Executive (TSE) Magazine’s Next 50 Awards as a part of TSE’s Fastest 50 Awards...
read moreThe Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The CUT ShortCuts
This episode of JOA’s ShortCuts gives listeners a brief summary and comments on several recent articles from the Journal of Arthroplasty - Optimized Tourniquet Use in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Comparative, Prospective, and Randomized Study, Is Cementless...
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JOA’s: The Cut ShortCuts Issue
In this episode of JOA’s ShortCuts issue, we summarize and comment on several recent articles from the Journal of Arthroplasty - Optimized Tourniquet Use in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Comparative, Prospective, and Randomized Study, Is Cementless Total Knee...
read moreSpring Meeting Wrap-Up
The 2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting was successfully held this past weekend in Chicago. Nearly 200 arthroplasty surgeons, faculty and exhibitors attended this case-based meeting, designed to provide an intimate, hands-on learning experience with ample opportunity to ask...
read moreMissed the Spring Meeting or Need CME?
While the Spring Meeting is not recorded for post-event viewing, recordings of the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting general sessions are recorded and offer arthroplasty surgeons a way to earn CME without having to travel. Log onto the AAHKS LEARN educational website to view...
read moreNew Episode of The Augment Now Available: Global Outreach with Dr. Neil Sheth
In this episode Augment hosts Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc, Jesse Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC and Jenna A. Bernstein, MD are joined by Neil P. Sheth, MD, MBA, who serves as director of global orthopaedics while working with partner organizations to build an...
read moreArthroplasty Journals Publish Spring Issues
This month’s Journal of Arthroplasty includes updates from the AAHKS education and publications committees, as well as original, peer-reviewed research on sports and other physical activity after knee replacement, examining associations between THA femoral stem...
read moreJOA Reviewer Mentorship Program Accepting Applications
Get trained by the best reviewers through the AAHKS JOA Reviewer Mentorship Program. This program will get you started as a journal reviewer and teach you how to properly review a journal article. Open to current adult reconstruction fellows and recent graduates, the...
read moreAAHKS Spring Meeting Underway in Chicago
The 2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting commenced yesterday in Chicago, bringing together nearly 200 attendees including expert faculty members and representatives from seven sponsoring companies. This case-based clinical meeting combines general and breakout sessions,...
read moreProvide Your Input on E/M Billing Practices
The AAHKS Practice Management Committee is conducting a survey to assess differences in billing patterns for adult reconstruction surgeons. The recent change in office E/M coding guidelines has led to widely varying approaches to how to bill standard office visits. We...
read moreSubmit Your Research for AAHKS Annual Meeting
The AAHKS Program Committee invites unpublished research study abstracts for either podium or poster presentations for the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Nov. 2-5 in Dallas. Authors of abstracts selected for podium presentations will have the opportunity to submit draft...
read moreMatch Day 2023!
Congratulations to all residents who successfully matched into adult reconstruction fellowships! The combined Orthopaedic Fellowship Match took place on April 18. Of the 985 registered applicants, 879 successfully matched into an orthopaedic fellowship program. Within...
read moreAccepting Nominations Humanitarian Award
Nominate a colleague for the 2023 Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, Humanitarian Award! Founded in honor of legendary Operation Walk founder Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, the Humanitarian Award recognizes AAHKS members who have distinguished themselves by providing humanitarian medical...
read moreCelebrate Black Women’s History Month: AAHKS Black Female Surgeons Share Their Stories
Less than 1 percent of practicing orthopaedic surgeons are Black women. AAHKS had the pleasure of sitting down with seven of these remarkable fellowship-trained arthroplasty surgeons during the 2022 Annual Meeting to hear their stories. Against remarkable odds, these...
read moreLAST CHANCE to Submit Symposia Proposals for 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting!
Don’t miss your opportunity to submit a symposium for consideration for the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting program – submit your symposium proposal before the May 1 deadline! The AAHKS Program Committee seeks cutting-edge or controversial topics to be presented as symposia...
read moreJust a Few Spots Left for the 2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting
This is your last chance to register for this unique learning experience. The AAHKS Spring Meeting is intended to equip practicing orthopaedic surgeons with state-of-the art information and cutting-edge strategies to enhance overall surgeon competence related to the...
read moreAAHKS Participates in ACS Surgeon Well-Being Coalition
This week, AAHKS participated in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Surgeon Well-Being Coalition meeting. The coalition will connect surgeons and organizations to share best practices, learn about the different well-being initiatives and decide how best to...
read moreAAHKS Symposium Submission Deadline
Don't miss your opportunity to submit an abstract for consideration for the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting program – submit your Symposium proposal before the May 1 deadline! The AAHKS Program Committee is looking for cutting-edge or controversial topics to be presented as...
read moreAAHKS Submits Comment Letter on FTC Non-Compete Proposed Rule
This week AAHKS submitted a comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on their proposed rule, “Non-Compete Clause Rulemaking, Matter No. P201200”. In our letter, AAHKS supports and emphasizes the physician-patient relationship as “a unique professional...
read moreApply for WIA Traveling Fellowship
The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Traveling Fellowship promotes women surgeons by providing two recipients with networking, mentorship, education, research and practice management opportunities at two different host sites and at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. At host...
read moreFOCAL & Educational Webinars Next Week
Mark your calendars for two educational webinars for surgeons at all practice levels: April 24, 7:00 p.m. Central: FOCAL Webinar, "Hip-Spine Relationship in THA: DM and Instability," featuring faculty Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MD, FAAOS, Aaron J. Buckland, MD and Andrew...
read moreThe Cut New Podcast Release: Health Policy
In this episode of The Cut, podcast hosts Peter A. Gold, MD, Meghan A. Whitmarsh-Brown, MD and Kim K. Tucker, MD are joined by Adam J. Rana, MD and P. Maxwell Courtney, MD, the Chair and Vice Chair of the AAHKS Advocacy Committee. Hospital Readmissions After Total...
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JOA, The Cut: An Insider’s Look at Health Policy (Season 1, Episode 2)
In this episode of The Cut, our hosts Meghan A. Whitmarsh-Brown, MD, Peter A. Gold, MD and Kim K. Tucker, MD were joined by Adam J. Rana, MD and P. Maxwell Courtney, MD, the Chair and Vice Chair of the AAHKS Advocacy Committee. This is a great episode to listen to if...
read moreHotel Deadline Approaching for AAHKS Spring Meeting
There’s just one week left to secure a discounted hotel room rate at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago, host of the 2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting! Don’t delay registering for this unique learning experience, taking place May 4-6. View the full agenda for the meeting...
read moreEarn CME and Learn About Optimal TJA Timing
Review evidence and recommendations from the recently released 2023 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/AAHKS “Clinical Practice Guideline for the Optimal Timing of Elective Hip or Knee Arthroplasty for Patients with Symptomatic Moderate to Severe Osteoarthritis or...
read moreListen Now: Latest YAG Augment on Outcomes for Obese TJA Patients
In this episode, Augment hosts Jenna A. Bernstein, MD and Kevin A. Sonn, MD are joined by Michael Blankstein, MD, MSc, FRCSC to discuss Optimizing Outcomes in Obese TJA Patients. The discussion includes Dr. Blankstein’s adjustments to his practice from using hard BMI...
read moreDon’t Miss April’s FOCAL Webinar
Hip-Spine Relationship in THA: DM and Instability April 24, 2023 7:00 p.m. Central April’s FOCAL webinar, designed to enhance educational opportunities for arthroplasty surgeons in training, focuses on Hip-Spine Syndrome. Faculty member Jonathan Vigdorchik, MD,...
read moreNew Research Published in AAHKS Journals
Both the Journal of Arthroplasty and Arthroplasty Today have published their April editions online. Visit the Journal of Arthroplasty website to view the current issue, which is a benefit of AAHKS membership. Research includes articles on how preoperative mental...
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Optimizing Outcomes in Obese TJA Patients with Dr. Michael Blankstein
In this episode the Augment hosts are joined by Michael Blankstein, MD, MSc, FRCSC to have an open and frank discussion about treating obese total joint arthroplasty patients. The discussion includes Dr. Blankstein’s adjustments to his practice from using hard BMI cut...
read moreAAHKS Diversity Advisory Board Mentoring Program
The Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Mentorship Program recruits and enriches the professional development of young arthroplasty surgeons of color by matching trainees and early practice surgeons with established professional mentors who help support them as they begin...
read moreUpcoming Online CME Webinar
Complications with the Anterior Approach to Total Hip Arthroplasty: Identification, Prevention and Management Tuesday, April 11 | 8:00 p.m. Eastern / 7:00 p.m. Central Register for this webinar on complications that may occur with direct anterior THA, including how...
read moreDeadline Approaching to Propose Symposia for 2023 Annual Meeting
The 2023 Program Committee, chaired by Ran Schwarzkopf, MD, MSc, is looking for cutting-edge, controversial or innovative topics to be presented as Symposia sessions at the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting. AAHKS members are encouraged to submit their proposals for Symposia...
read moreOnly One Month Away from 2023 Spring Meeting
Registration and housing for the 2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting, May 4-6 in Chicago are filling up fast – don't miss your chance to attend this unique learning experience. With attendance capped at 200, the Spring Meeting offers a more hands-on, discussion-based...
read moreCall for Humanitarian Award Nominations
Nominate a colleague for the 2023 Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, Humanitarian Award! Founded in honor of legendary Operation Walk founder Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, the Humanitarian Award recognizes AAHKS members who have distinguished themselves by providing humanitarian medical...
read more2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting: Full Program Posted
The full program for the 2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting has been published. Featuring 49 expert faculty members, including 5 international faculty, seven symposia and five small-group breakout sessions, you don’t want to miss this unique educational event. Our hotel block...
read moreAAHKS Start-Up Exhibitor Program for the 2023 Annual Meeting Now Accepting Applications
Applications are now being accepted for the AAHKS Start-Up Exhibitor Program. Developed by the AAHKS Industry Relations Committee (IRC), the program enables start-up companies the opportunity to bring new, cutting-edge products, science and services to the 2023 AAHKS...
read moreApply Today for the 2023 AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty Traveling Fellowship
The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Traveling Fellowship promotes women surgeons by providing two recipients with networking, mentorship, education, research and practice management opportunities at two different host sites and at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. At host...
read moreNew Podcast Alert: The Journal of Arthroplasty, The Cut
The Editors of The Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) now have a podcast station on the AAHKS Amplified Network, The Cut! Hosted by members of the JOA Social Media Ambassador team, The Cut exposes students, residents, fellows, practice surgeons and others in the field of...
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 AAHKS website. Proposals must include survey investigators, a brief...
read moreCongratulations to New Orthopaedic Residents!
The 2023 National Resident Matching Program’s match results were announced this week. On behalf of AAHKS, congratulations to all medical school students who matched this week into orthopaedic surgery residency programs! Becker’s Spine Review reported that orthopaedic...
read moreMarch FOCAL Webinar on Future of TKA Technology
Technology in TKA – Navigation, Robotics, Accelerometers; Is There a Place in My Practice? Is There Value? Monday, March 27, 2023 7 p.m. Central / 8 p.m. Eastern Join expert faculty members as they discuss the evolving role of technology in the arthroplasty surgeons’...
read moreAAHKS-ASIA Co-Branded Seminar This Week
Saturday, March 25 8-11:30 p.m. Eastern AAHKS will join the Arthroplasty Society in Asia (ASIA) to present their Spring Seminar, “What’s New in TKA 2023”. Michael H. Huo, MD, Victor H. Hernandez, MD, MS and Rina Jain, MD, FRCSC are representing AAHKS as faculty on...
read moreSpring Meeting Symposium Feature
Register for the 2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting and experience six symposia on timely topics, five breakout sessions dedicated to case discussion in small groups with expert faculty, an international session and receptions. This week’s featured symposium, Periprosthetic...
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JOA, The Cut: Prosthetic Joint Infection with Dr. Parvizi (Season 1, Episode 1)
In this episode of The Cut, Literature Expert Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, discusses prosthetic joint infection and recent articles from The Journal of Arthroplasty with our hosts Peter A. Gold, MD, Kim K. Tucker, MD and Kevin M. Weisz, MD. February 2023, The Journal of...
read moreAAHKS Comments on Prior Authorization Proposed Rule
This week, AAHKS sent comments to CMS regarding its proposed rule on Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes. Our comments include supporting CMS’ proposals to improve the prior authorization process through requiring payers to adopt a...
read moreAAHKS Joins Physician Inflation-Adjustment Payment Coalition Letter
This week AAHKS joined the AMA and more than 130 other specialty and state societies representing more than 900,000 physicians in writing Congressional leaders to urge Congress to provide physicians with much needed fiscal stability by passing legislation that...
read moreAAHKS Announces International Session at 2023 Spring Meeting
The AAHKS International Committee is pleased to announce the topic for its International Session at the 2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting in Chicago on Thursday, May 3, 2023. This year’s session, "A Different View of Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: The International Perspective,”...
read moreAAHKS & ACR Release New Guideline Summary
AAHKS and the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) have released a summary of our new guideline, titled “the Optimal Timing of Elective Hip or Knee Arthroplasty for Patients with Symptomatic Moderate to Severe Osteoarthritis or Osteonecrosis Who Have Failed...
read moreJavad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, Takes Office as AAHKS President
Congratulations to Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, who took office as the 33rd AAHKS President on March 8. Dr. Parvizi is the James Edward Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Sidney Kimmel School of Medicine and Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, as well as Founder and CEO of...
read moreAAHKS Board of Directors Meeting
The AAHKS Board of Directors convened this week during the AAOS Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. The Board welcomed two new members, Jamie L. Bellamy, DO, and Matthew P. Abdel, MD, who are beginning their terms as Members-at-Large this week. They also thanked Richard...
read moreAAHKS Events at AAOS Annual Meeting
AAHKS leadership and staff are representing hip and knee surgeons at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting, taking place March 7-11, in Las Vegas. AAHKS joined The Hip Society and The Knee Society to host Specialty Day on March 7,...
read more2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting – Featured Symposium
Register today for the 2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting, May 4-6 in Chicago. This meeting brings together leading arthroplasty surgeons for interactive sessions, small-group discussions and case-based learning. New this year is a featured symposium on new technology in TKA...
read moreAAOS Releases American Joint Replacement Registry 2022 Annual Report Supplement
The AAOS Registry Program is pleased to announce the availability of the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) 2022 Annual Report Supplement. AJRR is the official registry of AAHKS. The report offers actionable information to guide physician and patient...
read moreNow Seeking 2023 Annual Meeting Abstracts
AAHKS has opened the submission portal for abstracts to be presented at the 2023 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Nov. 2-5 in Dallas. AAHKS is looking both for unpublished original research study abstracts to be presented at the podium, and cutting-edge, controversial or...
read moreBlack Women in Arthroplasty Share Their Story
Of the estimated 29,613 orthopaedic surgeons, only 6.5 percent are women. What’s even more staggering is that less than 1 percent are Black women. AAHKS collected the stories of the only African American females who are fellowship trained in orthopaedics. Navigating...
read moreFINAL REMINDER 1-Day Educational Conference on Orthopedic Group Transactions and Private Equity
AAHKS advocacy partner Epstein Becker Green is hosting their annual Physician Transactions Conference on March 9 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas during the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting. The one-day conference consists of seven sessions providing tips and expertise from...
read moreInterested in Becoming a JOA Reviewer?
Get trained by the best reviewers through the AAHKS JOA Reviewer Mentorship Program. This program will get you started as a journal reviewer and teach you how to properly review a journal article. Open to current adult reconstruction fellows and recent graduates, the...
read moreLast Chance: Apply to AAOS Reconstruction Hip and Knee Program Committee
The AAOS is seeking applicants for positions on the Adult Reconstruction Hip and Adult Reconstruction Knee Program Committee. As a member of the committee, you will be expected to grade symposia, TechTalks and other assigned applications (May) and paper/poster...
read moreAAHKS Diversity Award Winner Featured in New Video
In a two-part video series, AAHKS interviewed 2022 Diversity Award recipient Richard E. Grant, MD to discuss his remarkable journey from childhood in Gary, Indiana to becoming a highly respected board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. Throughout Dr. Grant’s 30-plus year...
read moreABOS Changes Policy on Oral Exams
The American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) announced late last week that it plans to add an alternate oral examination date in 2023 to provide accommodation for examinees dealing with specific life events that make attendance at the July examination dates not...
read moreREMINDER: Specialty Day Events at AAOS Annual
Plan to attend Specialty Day on Tuesday, March 7, during the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2023 Annual Meeting, taking place March 7-11 in Las Vegas. AAHKS, in partnership with The Hip Society and The Knee Society, is hosting a full day of CME programming,...
read moreOpportunities for AAHKS Members
Attention all Fellows – register now for the February 27 FOCAL Webinar focused on prevention and treatment of PJO. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is recruiting surgical services teams to participate in its Safety Program for MRSA Prevention, a free...
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Social Media Savvy with Dr. Cory Calendine
Getting involved in social media platforms and how to develop content that works across the different platforms and within the strengths of those platforms. Discussion includes ethical considerations for working in social media and dealing with negative feedback. Dr....
read moreAAHKS Meets with CMS and Congress
AAHKS President Bryan D. Springer, MD and Health Policy Chair Adam J. Rana, MD traveled to Washington DC this week to meet with House and Senate members and staff, as well as CMS staff to discussion Congressional priorities for 118th Congress and the Administration...
read moreAAHKS Comments on CMS Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Proposed Rule
This week AAHKS sent comments to CMS regarding their Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage (MA) Program and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program proposed rule. Our comments supported MA coverage and payment criteria that is...
read moreDownload New YAG Augment Podcasts!
Ryland P. Kagan, MD and Mark E. Mildren, MD join the YAG Augment this week to discuss two of their research papers presented at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Paper #33 “Fibromyalgia Increases Post-Operative Healthcare Utilization Following Total Hip Arthroplasty” and...
read moreRegister Now for February 27 FOCAL Webinar
Current Approaches to Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of PJI Monday, February 27, 2023 7:00 p.m. Central Time Register now to save your spot for this upcoming educational webinar designed specifically for arthroplasty surgeons in training. Join moderator...
read moreREMINDER 1-Day Educational Conference on Orthopedic Group Transactions and Private Equity
AAHKS advocacy partner Epstein Becker Green is hosting their annual Physician Transactions Conference on March 9 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas during the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting. The one-day conference consists of seven sessions providing tips and expertise from...
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Coming Soon, The Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The Cut
The official journal of AAHKS now have their very own podcast channel, The Cut! Mainly comprised of members of the JOA Social Media Ambassador team, that will expose students, residents, fellows, AAHKS members and others in the field of arthroplasty to relevant topics...
read moreSpring Meeting Agenda & Faculty Confirmed
Featuring 7 symposia and 45 top notch hip and knee arthroplasty surgeon Fellows, the preliminary agenda for the 2023 AAHKS Spring Meeting has been published online. Featuring small-group breakout discussions led by expert faculty and case-based learning on the latest...
read moreREMINDER: Provide YOUR Input on FTC Rule
AAHKS is preparing comments in response to a recently released Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule that would eliminate non-compete clauses. Specifically, all post-employment non-compete clauses would be considered an unfair method of competition and become unlawful;...
read moreApply Now: AAOS Reconstruction Hip and Knee Program Committee
The AAOS is seeking applicants for positions on the Adult Reconstruction Hip and Adult Reconstruction Knee Program Committee. As a member of the committee, you will be expected to grade symposia, TechTalks and other assigned applications (May) and paper/poster...
read moreReminder: Register for Pre-Optimization Coding Webinar
AAHKS has worked with CMS and the AMA RUC for years to recognize the pre-optimization work and practice changes physicians undertake for better patient care. Late last year, the AMA CPT Assistant provided details on how arthroplasty surgeons may use principal care...
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The YAG Augment: Developing the FOCAL Series with Dr. Bill Hamilton
Dr. Hamilton joins YAG Augment hosts Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum, Dr. Bernstein and Dr. Sonn to discuss the origins of the FOCAL webinar series, which led to him being awarded the AAHKS Presidential Award by Dr. Bryan Springer during the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, developing...
read moreRegister Now: Pre-Optimization Coding Webinar
AAHKS has worked with CMS and the AMA RUC for years to recognize the pre-optimization work and practice changes physicians undertake for better patient care. Late last year, the AMA CPT Assistant provided details on how arthroplasty surgeons may use principal care...
read moreReminder to Submit Research Proposals for 2023 Spring FARE Grant Cycle
Initial applications for the Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) spring cycle grant are due by Monday, February 13, 2023. The application, which serves as the Letter of Intent (LOI), will be reviewed by the AAHKS Research Committee, and a...
read moreImproved AAHKS Member Site Live
Over the last week, the AAHKS Member Portal has been down while staff worked on making critical updates to our membership database. This may have impacted members’ ability to log in, search the member database and other key online functions. The Member Portal is now...
read moreAAHKS Writes ABOS in Support of Part II Exam Changes
This week AAHKS President Bryan D. Springer, MD and Women in Arthroplasty Committee Chair Rina Jain, MD, FRCSC wrote to American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) President April D. Armstrong, MD to request adaptation of modifications to travel and case collection...
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The YAG Augment: AAHKS President Dr. Bryan Springer
Dr. Springer joins YAG Augment hosts Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum, Dr. Chalmers, Dr. Mildren and Dr. Sonn to talk about his presidential year and the challenges and successes that he has faced, including reviewing and updating the organization strategic plan, added outreach to...
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The YAG Augment: Cemented Stems with Mr. Jonathan Howell and Mr. Matthew Hubble
Mr. Howell and Mr. Hubble join YAG Augment hosts Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum and Dr. Landy to discuss the differences in practice and conferences in the UK and US, as well as their symposium presented at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Cemented Femoral Stem Fixation: Back to...
read moreAAHKS Writes Congress about Medicare Payment Reform
This week AAHKS joined nearly 100 health care professional societies in writing to Congress about the broken Medicare payment system. The signatories urge Congress to work with the physician community to make long-term reform to Medicare payment models, including the...
read moreSpecialty Day Events at AAOS Annual
Plan to attend Specialty Day on Tuesday, March 7, during the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2023 Annual Meeting, taking place March 7-11 in Las Vegas. AAHKS, in partnership with The Hip Society and The Knee Society, is hosting a full day of CME programming,...
read moreProvide Your Input: FTC Non-Compete Proposed Rule
As you may have seen, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released a proposed rule to eliminate non-compete clauses. Under the proposed rule, all post-employment non-compete clauses would be considered an unfair method of competition and would therefore become...
read moreReminder: FOCAL Lecture on UKA
New online educational opportunity for arthroplasty surgeons in training! Join FOCAL Co-Chair Vivek M. Shah, MD at 7:00 p.m. Central on January 30, 2023 for the webinar “UKA: Past Present and Future - Expanding Indications?” Dr. Shah, joined by faculty Kevin Fricka,...
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The YAG Augment: Developing the Annual Meeting Program with Dr. Jeremy Gililland
Dr. Gililland joins YAG Augment hosts Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum, Dr. Landy and Dr. Mildren to discuss his role as the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting Program Chair and the work that goes into developing the program, including utilizing abstract reviewers’ expertise, how an...
read moreCall for Research Proposals! 2023 Spring FARE Grant Cycle
Initial applications for the Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) spring cycle grant are due by Monday, February 13, 2023. The application, which serves as the Letter of Intent (LOI), will be reviewed by the AAHKS Research Committee, and a...
read moreDon’t Forget to Renew Your AAHKS Membership
All AAHKS membership renewal notices for the 2023 calendar year have been sent, with 2022 membership having ended on December 31. There are three ways to renew: Email: Electronic invoices were sent on November 23 to all email addresses on file with AAHKS. Online:...
read moreDetailed Instruction for Claiming CME
AAHKS members have the benefit of claiming and maintaining their CME transcript on the AAHKS Member Profile website. If you attended the AAHKS Annual Meeting or other AAHKS meetings and wish to claim CME credits, log in to the AAHKS website and click the “Claim CME...
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