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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...
read moreAAOS Hosting Resident-Only Zoom on Running for Congress
Ever wondered if you’d like to run for political office? You may be interested in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ upcoming webinar with Kermit Jones, MD, a recent Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in California. Dr. Jones is a family physician, Navy...
read moreFTC Proposes Rule to Eliminate Non-Compete Clauses
Addressing a high-priority AAHKS advocacy issue, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) 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...
read moreComplete 2023 Member Educational Needs Assessment
In order to best represent the educational needs of arthroplasty surgeons and surgeons-in-training, AAHKS is asking all members to complete this brief Educational Needs Assessment. The goals of this survey are to identify trends and preferences around how members...
read moreAAOS Releases Clinical Practice Guidelines
On January 10, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) released an updated version of its clinical practice guidelines for the surgical management of osteoarthritis of the knee. Representatives from AAHKS participated in groups responsible for development...
read moreSave the Date: FOCAL Lecture on Changing UKA Indications
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,...
read moreApply for 2023 ORS Clinical Scholar Program
The Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) invites AAHKS members to apply for its Clinician Scholar Career Development Program (CSCDP). This annual two-day training workshop is designed for orthopaedic residents in their PGY2-PGY5 years, surgeons in fellowships, and...
read moreHappy New Year
Welcome back to the AAHKS News Update, a weekly newsletter designed to keep AAHKS members informed on relevant topics of interest to arthroplasty surgeons and surgeons in training. We have updated our banner for the new year and will continue to bring you the latest...
read moreREMINDER: Don’t Miss Monday’s FOCAL Webinar
“Highlights from the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting” January 9, 2023 8:00 p.m. Eastern | 7:00 p.m. Central Join 2022 Program Chair Jeremy M. Gililland, MD, and faculty Ran Schwarzkopf, MD, MSc and Leonard T. Buller, MD, who both presented abstracts at #AAHKS2022, as they...
read moreFebruary 2023 JOA Issue Published
The Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) has published the February 2023 issue online. Research included in this edition covers the effects of epilepsy on TJA complication rates, a data analysis showing increased complication risk in patients with fracture history and a...
read moreMust-See Advocacy Webinar
Visit LEARN, the AAHKS online education platform, to access a recording of this timely webinar focusing on the evolution of bundled payment programs and opportunities that may exist with future models. Moderators Jeffrey K. Lange, MD and Adam J. Rana, MD were joined...
read moreCongress Releases $1.7T End-of-Year Bill
This week Congress unveiled their $1.7 Trillion end-of-year spending bill which includes some Medicare relief for physicians but does not avert all proposed cuts for 2023. In the chart below we have provided a snapshot of AAHKS year-end priorities including the...
read moreYear-End Greetings
To all members and their families, health care teams and patients, AAHKS wishes you a healthy & happy holiday season and joyous new year. This will be the last News update in 2022; it will resume regular distribution again on Friday, January 6,...
read moreAAHKS Membership Renewal Notice
All AAHKS membership renewal notices for the 2023 calendar year have been sent, with 2022 membership ending 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: Login to...
read moreAAHKS Distributes $1M to Fellowship Programs
This year AAHKS established the Fellowship Education Improvement and Innovation Grant Program, which, in cooperation with our Founding Industry Partner Zimmer Biomet, granted more than $1.1 million to 59 total joint arthroplasty fellowship programs. The program was...
read more2022 Annual Meeting CME Course Live on LEARN
If you missed the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting in Texas this November, recordings of the General Session are now available as an online CME course for orthopaedic surgeons. Catch up on the latest research in hip and knee arthroplasty and earn up to 21.25 AMA PRA Category...
read moreMissed This Week’s Advocacy Webinar?
Visit LEARN, the AAHKS online education platform, to access a recording of this timely webinar focusing on the evolution of bundled payment programs and opportunities that may exist with future models. Moderators Jeffrey K. Lange, MD and Adam J. Rana, MD were joined...
read moreLAST CHANCE: Apply to Open Positions on AAHKS Committees
The opportunity to serve as a volunteer on one of the many committees is a great way to not only get more involved with AAHKS and benefit the organization, but to network with peers as well. The application period is now open and will close at 11:59 p.m. (CST) on...
read moreAnnual Meeting Research in the News
Healio is publishing its coverage of the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting online, including the latest news from AAHKS, perspectives and interviews with leading researchers and clinicians. Several podium papers presented during the General Session are featured in recent...
read moreAAHKS Spring Meeting 2023
Join us in Chicago for the AAHKS Spring Meeting at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel on May 4-6, 2023. The Spring Meeting is a smaller gathering of faculty and surgeon intended to equip practicing orthopaedic surgeons with state-of-the-art information and cutting-edge...
read moreLatest “Legends of Arthroplasty” Augment Podcast Now Available
In this episode of the Augment, AAHKS First Vice President Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, joins Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) hosts Jesse Wolfstadt, MD, MSc, FRCSC and Peter Gold, MD in our most recent “Legends of Arthroplasty” series to discuss how he made his way from...
read moreAAHKS Signs Conversion Factor and APM Incentives Letters to Congress
This week AAHKS joined 100 organizations representing more than 1 million physician and non-physician health care providers urging Congressional action to “prevent the entire 4.5% reduction to Medicare payment rates from being implemented on January 1, 2023.” Click to...
read moreCan’t Miss Advocacy Webinar on Dec. 13
Advocacy Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Arthroplasty Community: APMs, IPO, RUC and MACRA Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 7:00 p.m. Central | 8:00 p.m. Eastern This members-only webinar will review the evolution of bundled payment programs and present...
read moreAAHKS Leaders Participate in ASIA Seminar
On November 19, AAHKS joined the Arthroplasty Society in Asia (ASIA) for a co-branded virtual seminar, "What's New in TKA." AAHKS Past President Brian S. Parsley, MD, AAHKS Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) Co-Chair Adam A. Sassoon, MD, MS and Committee on Research Chair...
read moreApply to Open Positions on AAHKS Committees
The opportunity to serve as a volunteer on one of the many committees is a great way to not only get more involved with AAHKS and benefit the organization, but to network with peers as well. The application period is now open and will close at 11:59 p.m. (CST) on...
read moreSave the Date – Advocacy Webinar
Advocacy Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Arthroplasty Community: APMs, IPO, RUC and MACRA Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 |7:00 p.m. Central | 8:00 p.m. Eastern This members-only webinar will review the evolution of bundled payment programs and present...
read moreWish to Visit Egypt? Submit Your Abstract Today!
The 7th Egyptian Pelvic and Hip Society (EPHS) Meeting is taking place May 24-26, 2023, with AAHKS co-branding the meeting in Alexandria, Egypt. AAHKS leadership will join the international faculty to deliver lectures, and the EPHS has kindly extended an invitation to...
read moreAAHKS Member Discount Available for CCJR
AAHKS members are being offered a 25% discount to the Current Concepts in Joint Replacement (CCJR®) 2022 CME Conference, taking place at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Hotel December 7-10 in Orlando, Florida. Register at www.ccjr.com/ccjr-2022 and use code AAHKS_25...
read moreAMA House of Delegates Convenes
AAHKS was represented at the Interim Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA), held November 12-15. AAHKS is a member of the Specialty and Service Society (SSS), the Orthopaedic Section Council and the Mobility Caucus, representing the interests of...
read moreOperation Walk Mission in Guyana
Humanitarian volunteers from Operation Walk Maryland conducted a medical mission trip in Georgetown, Guyana this week. Originally founded by AAHKS Past President Lawrence D. Dorr, MD, Operation Walk, or OpWalk, are now over 20 volunteer medical humanitarian...
read moreAccess JOA November Issue
The Journal of Arthroplasty has published the October 2022 issue online. Original research and articles include a systematic review of complications encountered during robotics-assisted THA, an editorial on social media’s role in disseminating research, analysis of...
read moreFOCAL Webinar on Contract Negotiations
Contracts and Negotiations: Things You Must Know Monday, November 28, at 7:00 p.m. Central Register today for the next FOCAL: Fellows Orthopaedic Continued AAHKS Learning webinar focused on contract negotiation. Join expert faculty Emily Ast, Esq., Michael P. Ast,...
read moreAAHKS Introduces the Industry Innovation Award
On Friday, November 4, AAHKS introduced a new Industry Innovation Award at the Annual Meeting. The 2022 AAHKS Industry Innovation Award is a competitive product award for companies exhibiting at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. It recognizes cutting-edge innovation in the...
read moreVeterans Day Augment Podcast Now Available
In this episode of the Augment, “Honoring Military Medical Service,” Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) hosts Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc and Mark E. Mildren, MD are joined by current and former military surgeons Jaime L. Bellamy, DO, FAAOS, Chad A. Krueger, MD,...
read moreKeynote Speaker Recognizes Hip & Knee Surgeons
2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting keynote speaker Robert Pearl, MD, the former CEO of The Permanente Medical Group and best-selling author, published a blog post of his impressions of AAHKS and the members attending the Annual Meeting. Titled “Lessons on leadership from hip...
read moreAAHKS Hosts Early Exposure STEM Event for Minority Students
Last week, AAHKS hosted a hands-on workshop for over 50 minority STEM students from Dallas high schools to nurture students’ curiosity in medicine and orthopaedics through surgeon-led talks and interactive mock surgeries using real surgical tools and lifelike bones....
read moreLooking for Highlights of the Meeting?
If you didn’t make it to Dallas, catch up on major events at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting: Check the AAHKS social media channels for the #AAHKS2022 hashtag Browse stories of events as they happened on the AAHKS News feed Read research abstracts in the final...
read moreHow to Claim #AAHKS2022 CME
Earlier this week, all onsite and virtual Annual Meeting attendees received an email from AAHKS that contained a link to complete the 2022 Meeting Evaluation survey. Once complete, the survey directs participants to a link to claim CME credit and have it added to...
read moreFinal Day of #AAHKS2022
In AAHKS General session today, the program finishes with strong clinical content, including the Surgical Tips and Tricks to Save you During Revision THAs: Video Based Demonstrations Symposium, moderated by Matthew P. Abdel, MD. Other symposia covered recent research...
read more2022 AAHKS Business Meeting
The final day of #AAHKS2022 began with the AAHKS member Business Meeting, where members approved a change to the composition of the Board. They also voted to approve the nominations for four Board positions and three 2023 Nominating Committee members. Congratulations...
read more2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting by the Numbers
Attendance: 4,000+ (plus almost 400 virtual attendees) Podium presentations: 56 AAHKS Award papers: 3 Symposia: 8 Scientific posters: 104 live, more than 300 ePosters Industry symposia: 21 symposia and 3 labs Exhibitors: 140 33% space increase and 40 more...
read moreClaim Your Annual Meeting CME Credit
Within the next week, #AAHKS2022 meeting attendees will receive an email from AAHKS with a link to complete the 2022 Meeting Evaluation survey. Once the survey is complete, you will be directed to a link to claim your CME credit and have it added to your AAHKS...
read morePost-Meeting Recordings
All General Sessions from the 2022 Annual Meeting were recorded and will be posted on LEARN, the AAHKS online educational platform, within the next two weeks. All live and virtual attendees will automatically have access to the recordings to watch any presentations...
read more#AAHKS2022 General Session – Saturday
Program Chair Jeremy M. Gililland, MD welcomed attendees back to the General Session this morning, noting the close to record-breaking attendance, exhibitor support and improvements thanks to our great new location. Daniel J. Berry, MD conducted the annual “What Is...
read moreAward-Winning Research Presented at #AAHKS2022
Recognize the three award-winning papers from this year’s selected papers: AAHKS Clinical Research Award: Oral Dexamethasone Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial. Presented to Jonathan H. Shaw, MD. AAHKS Surgical...
read moreOrthopaedic Icons Honored with Awards
In addition to the winning research, three individuals received awards for their leadership, advocacy and excellence: The inaugural AAHKS Diversity Award was presented to Richard E. Grant, MD, a retired orthopaedic surgeon known for his outreach to underserved...
read moreKeynote Session from Robert Pearl, MD
Dr. Pearl is the former CEO of The Permanente Medical Group, the nation’s largest medical group, overseeing 10,000 physicians and 38,000 staff responsible for the care of 5 million patients. Named one of Modern Healthcare’s 50 most influential physician leaders, Pearl...
read moreMore Highlights from #AAHKS2022
Members of all AAHKS Committees were invited to a working breakfast this morning to meet with each other, review accomplishments and plan for the remainder of the year. The Digital Health and Social Media Committee interviewed award winners for their podcast, and the...
read more#AAHKS2022 General Session Convenes
AAHKS President Bryan D. Springer, MD officially opened the #AAHKS2022 General Session this afternoon, welcoming attendees to the Dallas area for what may be one of our largest meetings to date. Sessions and symposia covered topics including health policy, the...
read morePoster Exhibition Opens
The 2022 AAHKS Poster Exhibition opened today, featuring the 100 top posters selected from more than 300 submissions. Attendees onsite in Texas can view them in the Longhorn Exhibit Hall C. Virtual attendees and anybody interested in seeing new research can view the...
read moreSpecial Courses Enhance Educational Offerings
As part of the Annual Meeting, AAHKS hosted four special courses to provide full day programming (and in some cases CME) tailored to specific interests of orthopaedic hip and knee surgeons, researchers and staff. The Orthopaedic Team Member course was chaired by Denis...
read moreAsk the Expert Case Sessions
Annual Meeting attendees were invited to bring their complex cases and questions to the “Ask the Experts” Case Sessions today to get direct feedback from faculty and peers. Four Case Sessions focused on primary hip, primary knee, revision hip and revision knee...
read moreAdditional Annual Meeting Highlights – Friday
More than 3,900 attendees—including orthopaedic surgeons, team members, exhibitors and staff—are joining us in Texas for the 2022 Annual Meeting. Committee chairs have been recording video reports summarizing their committees’ accomplishments this year; the videos are...
read moreInternational and Humanitarian Work Spotlighted
2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting events kicked off at the Gaylord Texan Resort today. The AAHKS Board of Directors, led by AAHKS President Bryan D. Springer, MD, welcomed leaders to Grapevine. The Board heard reports from committee chairs including updates on membership,...
read moreYoung Surgeon Events at #AAHKS2022
The AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) is hosting events to engage young orthopaedic surgeons onsite at the Annual Meeting and enhance their #AAHKS2022 experience. A panel discussion today, “Ask Me How I Know: Advice for Starting Practice from Young AAHKS Leaders,"...
read moreWomen In Arthroplasty Come Together in Texas
Aimed at increasing gender representation and diversity in the specialty of orthopaedic surgery, the AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Committee organized several events during the Annual Meeting to spotlight and support female hip and knee surgeons. A WIA-produced...
read moreResident Education Opportunities
AAHKS welcomed 140 residents to our Resident Lab Course today. The day began with a Bioskills Lab that provided hands-on training in hip and knee arthroplasty techniques, followed by a working Business Lunch. The day concluded with a Cement Lab. Residents had to apply...
read moreIndustry Support Enhances Meeting
The Industry Symposia schedule of close to 30 separate sessions kicked off today, showcasing new products and technologies designed to enhance the practice of hip and knee surgeons. These sessions are separate from the official #AAHKS2022 program and do not offer AMA...
read moreSave the Date: November FOCAL Webinar
Contracts and Negotiations: Things You Must Know Monday, November 28, at 7:00 p.m. Central Time Register today for the next FOCAL: Fellows Orthopaedic Continued AAHKS Learning webinar focused on contract negotiation. Join expert faculty Emily Ast, Esq., Michael P....
read moreAAHKS2022 ePosters
AAHKS members are encouraged to view the more than 300 ePosters submitted for presentation at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting online. The posters will be available for viewing on Thursday, November 3, at 5:00 p.m. Central. Access the AAHKS ePoster website from any...
read moreStill Time to Attend Virtually
The 2022 Virtual AAHKS Annual Meeting remains open for registration! Created during the COVID pandemic, the Virtual Annual Meeting option provides live-stream access to the #AAHKS2022 General Session content, including all Sessions, Symposia and special presentations,...
read more#AAHKS2022 Is Next Week
The 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting is taking place next week at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center near Dallas, Texas. We expect a close to record-breaking attendance joining us for unparalleled research papers and posters, innovative science in the Learning...
read moreTell Congress Not to Cut Medicare Reimbursement!
Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) are organizing a letter calling on Senate leadership to stop Medicare cuts to providers. The second half of their letter specifically addresses the pending 4.42% reduction to the Physician Fee Schedule...
read moreAAHKS WIA Releases New Video
The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) and AAHKS leadership introduce a new video demonstrating ACTION you can take if you overhear discrimination toward female colleagues. We hope to give you tools to allow you to intervene when you witness harassment. AAHKS is...
read moreTwo Weeks Out From #AAHKS2022
We’re two weeks away from the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Nov. 3-6 in Dallas. The AAHKS Mobile app has launched just in time for the meeting. Limited to AAHKS members and meeting attendees, the app features customizable schedules and tools to foster connection and...
read moreFeatured Industry Symposium
Title: Continuum of Care in TJA Time: Thursday, November 3, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Central Sponsored by Smith+Nephew, this didactic session will provide an overview of the SNN continuum of care. Topics include “Intraoperative Flexibility in Hip Arthroplasty: Cement or...
read moreNext AAHKS WIA/RJOS Practice Management Webinar
Topic: Beginning Your Career Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Time: 7:30 p.m. (Central) / 8:30 p.m. (Eastern) The AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Committee, in collaboration with the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS), is pleased to offer this webinar to assist...
read moreAT Publishes October Issue
The AAHKS open-access journal Arthroplasty Today (AT) has published its October edition online, featuring case reports, systemic reviews and letters to the editor in addition to original research submitted for publication. Research articles in this month’s AT include...
read moreRegister for Oct. 24 FOCAL/YAG Webinar
Co-presented with the AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG), the next FOCAL webinar will review the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Orthopaedic In-Training Evaluations (OITE) administered each year to orthopaedic residency programs in November. Moderator...
read moreDonate Now to Support FARE
The Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) is a philanthropic organization facilitating the AAHKS mission to advance patient care through leadership in education, advocacy and research. FARE provides annual grants of up to $200,000 to support...
read moreMeet Your Journal and Social Media Editors
In the latest episode of the AAHKS Amplified podcast, Publications Committee Chair Sam S. Wellman, MD talks with The Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) and Arthroplasty Today’s (AT) journal and social media editors to give AAHKS members an insight into their roles and how...
read moreOrthAlign and AAHKS Team up to Create a New Guinness World Record in Fund Raiser for OpWalk
At the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas in the learning Center/Exhibit Hall OrthAlign and AAHKS will team up to try to set a new Guinness World Record to assemble the bones on a full leg (hip – foot). For each attempt OrthAlign will make a contribution to Operation...
read moreFeatured Industry Symposium
Advantages of Advanced Irrigation Technologies Thursday, Nov. 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Next Science, the program will be a combination of presentation of extensive clinical studies with a novel irrigation technology both in primary joint replacement as well as...
read moreAAHKS Comments on Proposed TJA Risk-Standardized Complication Rate
Last week AAHKS submitted input to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Development of a Hospital-Level 90-Day Risk-Standardized Complication Rate (RSCR) Following Elective Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) and/or Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) for...
read moreCall for Membership Research Surveys
If you are interested in submitting a research survey to current AAHKS membership, we invite you to share your study with the Research Committee. Survey proposals can be submitted through the website. Proposals must include survey investigators, a brief abstract and a...
read moreAnnual Meeting Just ONE MONTH Away
We’re just one month away from the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Nov. 3-6 in Dallas. Taking place in an all-new venue, expect this year’s event to highlight the latest innovative research in arthroplasty through dynamic sessions, expert speakers and scientific posters...
read moreFeatured Industry Symposium
Beyond Bundles: Get Paid What You’re Worth Friday, Nov. 4, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sponsored by Health Here Surgeons deliver the highest value component of an orthopedic episode of care, but current reimbursement models are selling orthopedic surgeons short. Massive...
read moreOctober JOA Now Available
The Journal of Arthroplasty has published the October 2022 issue online. Original research articles include a study on how manipulation after primary TKA affects infection and revision rates, factors associated with abnormal joint contact pressure and systematic...
read moreAAHKS Sends Medicare Payment Letter to Congressional Leaders
Last week AAHKS joined the American Medical Association (AMA) and 122 other national specialty and state medical societies in calling on Congressional leadership to work with the physician community to address the “deeply alarm[ing]…mounting financial instability of...
read moreFeatured Industry Symposium: Dynamic Implant Planning in THA and TKA – Principles and Clinical Outcomes
Sponsored by Corin This symposium includes a one-hour session on how to simplify the hip-spine relationship in THA using evidence-based principles, followed by a one-hour session on soft tissue balance and alignment strategies in robotic-assisted TKA. Participants...
read moreDon’t Miss Diversity Webinar, October 3
The AAHKS Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) invites members to a panel discussion about the importance of mentorship in arthroplasty, particularly for minorities. The newly established Diversity Mentorship Program aims to recruit and enrich the professional development...
read moreApply Now for the AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship
The deadline to submit an application for the 2023-2024 AAHKS Health Policy Fellowship is Friday, September 30. The program, which runs on the calendar year, is open to orthopaedic surgeons in the United States currently participating in a Joint/Adult Reconstruction...
read moreFinal Reminder: Please Provide Your Advocacy Input
As part of our ongoing commitment to health policy advocacy, the AAHKS Advocacy Committee invites you to participate in a brief poll. The goals of this poll are to better identify the most pressing health policy issues affecting the AAHKS community and guide the...
read moreLatest Augment Podcast on Starting in Practice Now Available
In this episode of the Augment, “Tips for Starting in Practice,” AAHKS Education Committee Member Michael P. Ast, MDjoins Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) hosts Mark E. Mildren, MD, Chad A. Krueger, MD and Brian P. Chalmers, MD to provide advice to young surgeons in...
read moreFeatured Industry Symposium
Enter a New World of Postoperative Pain Management Heron Therapeutics Pain management in the first 72 hours after surgery is critical. As the body’s inflammatory process unfolds, the surgical site becomes increasingly acidic and limits the efficacy of local...
read moreArthroplasty Today Publishes New Research
AAHKS’s open-access journal, Arthroplasty Today, recently published its August 2022 edition. Read original research on topics including returning to work and driving after robotics-assisted TKA, blood loss during conventional vs. MAKOplasty TKA and the ABLE anterior...
read moreAAHKS Welcomes New Staff
AAHKS is pleased to welcome new staff member Amy Bolivar as Education Specialist. In this position, Amy will be responsible for coordinating and supporting in-person and virtual education programs, as well as maintaining online platforms including the member...
read moreAAHKS Leaders Lobby on Capitol Hill
AAHKS leaders met with members of Congress to urge them to pass prior authorization and physician safety legislation, as well as physician payment updates. Representatives Ami Bera, MD (D-CA) and Larry Bucshon, MD (R-IN) introduced Supporting Medicare Providers Act of...
read moreAAHKS Comments on OPPS Proposed Rule
This week, AAHKS submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule for calendar year 2023. The comments included support for proposed increases to the weights of the...
read moreWIA and YAG Members: Register now for Advocacy Webinar
Join the Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) and Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG), along with the Advocacy Committee on Tuesday, September 20 at 8:30 p.m. Eastern / 7:30 p.m. Central for their webinar series “Part II: How to Engage in Advocacy”. Topics include an AAHKS advocacy...
read moreReminder: AAHKS Seeking Your Input on Advocacy Issues
As part of our ongoing commitment to health policy advocacy, the AAHKS Advocacy Committee invites you to participate in a brief poll. The goals of this poll are to better identify the most pressing health policy issues affecting the AAHKS community and guide the...
read moreFeatured Industry Symposium at 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting
Attendees at the 2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Nov. 3-6 in Dallas, can also register for free industry-sponsored symposia. On Thursday, Nov. 3, at 5:30 p.m., attend “Advantages of Advanced Irrigation Technologies,” sponsored by Next Science. The program will present...
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