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AAHKS is seeking your feedback on practice friction and the things that slow you down, add unnecessary work or get in the way of taking care of patients. Across orthopaedics, surgeons are spending increasing time on documentation, prior authorization and other...

This week AAHKS joined AAOS and other orthopaedic societies in writing to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to strongly oppose the efficiency adjustment to work RVUs and physician intraservice time that was implemented by CMS to existing codes that...

George J. Haidukewych, MD, Elizabeth D. Jacobs, MD and Ran Schwarzkopf, MD, MSc join hosts William K. Crockatt, MD and W. Christian Thomas, MD on this episode of the Augment. They discuss the final symposium of the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, “State of the Art...

Just one week left to submit your Symposium for consideration at the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Nov. 5-8 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. The Submission portal opened on March 1 for both Symposia sessions and Podium/Poster presentations; abstracts for...

As an AMA member organization, AAHKS physicians, residents, fellows and medical students are invited to apply for the inaugural AMA Physician Entrepreneur Forum. This selective, in-person event is designed for physicians interested in exploring and advancing...

Dr. Haidukewych, Dr. Jacobs and Dr. Schwarzkopf join hosts Dr. Crockatt and Dr. Thomas on this episode of the Augment. They discuss the final symposium of the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, “State of the Art Management of Periprosthetic Fractures of the Femur”. This topic...

Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) released the FY2027 Medicare Inpatient Hospital Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule. Included in the 576-page Rule are significant polices from the CMS Innovation Center (CMMI), including proposed changes to...

Tuesday, April 21 7–8:30 p.m. Central | 8–9:30 Eastern  Next week, the Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) is hosting their ABOS Part II Case Submission Webinar, a free interactive course helping young surgeons prepare their ABOS Part II selected cases. YAG leaders...

“Faculty vs. Fellows Case Conference” Monday, April 27 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern  This month’s FOCAL webinar is always a popular event, as arthroplasty surgeons in training face established surgeons to compare approaches, techniques and outcomes. This year,...

The 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting is quickly approaching, but there’s still time to reserve your seat for April 30-May 2 in Chicago. If you’ve attended an AAHKS Spring Meeting in the past, expect to find this year’s program a refreshed experience with targeted education...

There are only two weeks left to submit your Symposium for consideration at the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Nov. 5-8 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. The Submission portal opened on March 1 for both Symposia sessions and Podium/Poster...

The Journal of Arthroplasty: The Cut brings you another very special episode based on Knee Society Proceedings that highlight important research about knee arthroplasty. In this episode of The Cut, our hosts Kim K. Tucker, MD, and Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD welcomed...

We don’t want you to miss a thing! You may not have been receiving our emails lately, so to make sure AAHKS News and updates land safely in your inbox, please take a moment to add Meeting@AAHKS.org  and Connect@AAHKS.org to your contact list. Adding these addresses to...

Join the 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting, taking place April 30-May 2 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago, to experience world-class education in an updated, modernized format. The final meeting schedule and faculty list has been published – view it...

With so many members missing recent AAHKS emails, we wanted to ensure all arthroplasty residents, fellows and early-career surgeons are aware of the new educational opportunity specifically for you at the 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting. With a dedicated track, reduced...

The latest episode of the Journal of Arthroplasty: The Cut podcast, based on the recent Hip Society Proceedings, highlights important new research on hip fractures and arthroplasty. Hosts Kim K. Tucker, MD and Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD welcomed guests Jeremy M....

See what your colleagues are reading! The most-clicked News stories and links from March are below.   With about four weeks until the 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting, the most-clicked link in all March News editions was the Spring Meeting homepage and registration.  Next...

The Journal of Arthroplasty: The Cut brings you another very special episode based on Knee Society Proceedings that highlight important research about knee arthroplasty. In this episode of The Cut, our hosts Kim K. Tucker, MD and Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD welcomed...

Secure your spot at the 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting, taking place April 30-May 2 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago, to experience world-class education in an updated, modernized format. With specific tracks for young and experienced surgeons, the educational...

The recording of this week’s webinar, “Out with the Old, In with the New: Stepping Up Your Stem Selection Game in Primary THA”, has been posted on the AAHKS LEARN educational platform. While the recorded version does not offer CME credit, members can watch to learn...

The abstract submission period for the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place Nov. 5-8 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Dallas, opened on March 2. This is your opportunity to contribute to this year’s most anticipated and prestigious scientific...

The deadline for arthroplasty fellowship programs to apply for the AAHKS Fellowship Education and Innovation Grant Program is Tuesday, March 31 for our 2026 cycle of fellowship grant funding. This grant helps programs address targeted areas of improvement, including...

Billing, Coding, Credentialing and More: How the Insurance System Works in the US and Orthopaedic Surgery  Monday, March 30  7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern     This comprehensive webinar equips early‑career surgeons and trainees with the practical...

AAHKS volunteers from the Board of Directors, Advocacy Committee, Health Policy Fellows and other committees convened in Washington, D.C. for our annual Legislative Retreat. Leaders met with more than two dozen Congressional offices (including honorary AAHKS member...

AAHKS is now accepting applications through March 31 from all active arthroplasty fellowship programs for our 2026 cycle of fellowship grant funding. This grant helps programs address targeted areas of improvement, including patient optimization, site of care impact,...

Billing, Coding, Credentialing and More: How the Insurance System Works in the US and Orthopaedic Surgery Monday, March 30 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern  This comprehensive webinar equips early‑career surgeons and trainees with the practical knowledge required to...

With a dedicated track, reduced registration rate and AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) collaboration, the 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting provides a unique experience for early-career surgeons. The Friday morning “Young Surgeon” track focuses on the real-world...

Out with the Old, In with the New: Stepping Up Your Stem Selection Game in Primary THA Tuesday, March 24  7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern Register here  There is a large shift in stem selection during primary THA for elective arthroplasty as well as arthroplasty for...

In this episode of The Cut podcast, hosts Kim K. Tucker, MD and Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD welcomed guests Neil P. Sheth, MD and Rafael J. Sierra, MD to review research published in the JOA Proceedings of The Hip Society and The Knee Society’s recent meetings. Dr....

An important part of the AAHKS Annual Meeting is bringing new, cutting-edge products, science and services to the exhibit floor for attendees to experience firsthand. Start-up companies often lack the budget needed to afford a booth at the AAHKS Annual Meeting. The...

As an AAHKS member, you receive complimentary access to OrthoEvidence Premium, a trusted clinical evidence platform used by over 50,000 orthopaedic surgeons worldwide. The OrthoEvidence platform is fully locked and requires login; by signing in, members access the...

The Journal of Arthroplasty: The Cut brings you another very special episode based on Knee Society Proceedings that highlight important research about knee arthroplasty. In this episode of The Cut, our hosts Kim K. Tucker, MD and Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD welcomed...

AAHKS is proud to announce Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA, has taken office as the 2026-27 President, taking over the role from outgoing AAHKS President R. Michael Meneghini, MD. Dr. Chen is the first female AAHKS President in 15 years and only the second woman to serve as...

The AAHKS Board of Directors, Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) and AAHKS Global Outreach (AAHKS GO) boards met on Wednesday, March 4, reviewing membership reports and plans for the 2026 Spring and Annual Meetings to better serve members’...

At the 2026 Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS) Annual Meeting and Third Research Congress, held in New Orleans on March 2, RJOS members elected Linda I. Suleiman, MD, as its next President. Dr. Suleiman the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting Program Chair and has...

AAHKS hosted several events during the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) 2026 Annual Meeting in New Orleans this week. All AAHKS members attending #AAOS2026 were invited to attend a reception on Tuesday, providing arthroplasty surgeons at all levels the...

Arthroplasty fellowship programs are encouraged to apply for the AAHKS Fellowship Education Improvement and Innovation Program 2026 Grant Cycle, which has been shifted to a calendar year cycle. Applicants are required to have an active program agreement with AAHKS and...

This week, AAHKS leaders were in Osaka, Japan serving as the guest society for the 56th Japanese Society for Replacement Arthroplasty (JSRA). First Vice President Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA kicked off the Congress by addressing increasing the number of women in...

The abstract submission period for the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting, taking place Nov. 5-8 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Dallas, opens on March 2. Don't miss your opportunity to contribute to the year's most anticipated and prestigious...

As an accredited provider of the AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit™, AAHKS is required to collect and mitigate relevant financial relationships for all faculty, speakers, contributors and planners of all accredited CME events. This includes all authors of any...

AAHKS will once again host several events during the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) 2026 Annual Meeting, taking place March 2-6 in New Orleans. All AAHKS members attending #AAOS2026 are invited to attend the AAHKS Reception on Tuesday, March 3, from...

The 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting offers an intimate learning experience, this year offering separate educational tracks addressing specific learning needs for young surgeons as well as in-depth coverage of TJA techniques and innovations. Both educational tracks...

Out with the Old, In with the New: Stepping Up Your Stem Selection Game in Primary THA  Tuesday, March 24  7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern    Surgeons seeing recent shifts in stem selection during primary THA for elective arthroplasty as well as arthroplasty for...

Arthroplasty fellowship programs are encouraged to apply for the AAHKS Fellowship Education Improvement and Innovation Program 2026 Grant Cycle, which has been shifted to a calendar year cycle. Applicants are required to have an active program agreement with AAHKS and...

AAHKS Education and Communications Council Chair Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MD and Vice Chair Leonard T. Buller, MD join hosts Nana Sarpong, MD, MBA and Charlie J. Yoo, DO, MS on this episode of the Augment podcast. They discuss redesigning the AAHKS Spring Meeting...

The AAHKS Spring Meeting provides an intimate learning experience for arthroplasty surgeons at all levels. New this year are dual educational tracks, one specifically designed for new members of the arthroplasty profession with targeted sessions, expert faculty and...

AAHKS members receive complimentary access to OrthoEvidence Premium, a trusted clinical evidence platform used by over 50,000 orthopaedic surgeons worldwide. As part of the ongoing partnership between AAHKS and OrthoEvidence, AAHKS members can claim three...

The Journal of Arthroplasty: The Cut brings you another very special episode based on Knee Society Proceedings that highlight important research about knee arthroplasty. In this episode of The Cut, our host Kimberly K. Tucker, MD welcomed our guests Antonia F. Chen,...

Dr. Vigdorchik and Dr. Buller, Chair and Vice Chair of the AAHKS Education Council, respectively, join hosts Dr. Sarpong and Dr. Yoo on this episode of the Augment. They discuss revising Spring Meeting education to the type of sessions members are seeking now,...

This month Trade Show Executive (TSE) magazine announced that the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting was recognized as part of its Next 50 Class of shows for 2025. The events on the Fastest 50 and Next 50 lists represent the meetings that experienced the highest levels of...

Initial applications for the Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE) Spring Cycle Grant are due Wednesday, Feb. 18. The application serves as the Letter of Intent (LOI) and will be reviewed by the AAHKS Research Committee; selected applicants will be...

The 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting kicks off on Thursday, April 30 with an International Session, YAG Reception and General Attendee Welcome Reception. Friday morning, attendees will split into two targeted educational tracks: one designed for actively practicing...

Efficiency In and Out of the OR Monday, Feb. 23 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern  Unlock true OR efficiency by learning how to manage every room, every minute and every team member for maximum surgical flow. Join expert surgeons as they share real-world strategies for...

Listen to the newest episode of AAHKS Amplified with host William B. Kurtz, MD talking to Michael E. Neufeld, MD, MSc, FRCSC about his award-winning study on Synovial Metal Ions, which compared intraarticular synovial fluid levels of metal ions in patients who...

Taking place on Thursday, April 30, from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Central during the AAHKS Spring Meeting in Chicago, the 2026 International Session is titled “Surgeon Burnout: Its Epidemiology and Potential Approaches to Mitigate it – A Global Perspective.” Carlos A....

As an AAHKS member, you receive complimentary access to OrthoEvidence Premium, a trusted clinical evidence platform used by over 50,000 orthopaedic surgeons worldwide. The OrthoEvidence platform is fully locked and requires login; by signing in, members access the...

Anyone who missed the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting can now access the meeting content, take assessments and earn CME all online via LEARN. The on-demand Annual Meeting CME Course includes recordings of each Paper Session and Symposium in the General Session, with...

On Tuesday afternoon the House voted 217-214 to pass the remaining Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Bills. The Senate had amended the legislation to only include 2 weeks of funding for the Department of Homeland Security. The legislative package included funding for...

The AAHKS Research Committee is pleased to announce a Call for Proposals for an expanded FARE grant focused on the use of intraosseous antibiotics in total joint arthroplasty, including primary, complex and revision procedures. Letters of Intent should propose...

This week the presidential lines of AAHKS and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) had a very productive meeting to discuss organizational cooperation and partnership. Topics included continuing mutual development of research topics, cooperation in...

In the newest episode of AAHKS Amplified, host Cory L. Calendine, MD introduces to you AAHKS’ 2025 Industry Innovation Award winner, SYLKE, and their product SYLKE Skin Closure. In the discussion, product creators M. Mark Mofid, MD and Rebecca...

The 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting, taking place April 30-May 2 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago, offers an intimate learning experience for arthroplasty surgeons, with expert faculty leading interactive sessions and small-group discussion. New for this year, the...

The AAHKS Diversity Advisory Board (DAB) is collecting demographic data on AAHKS membership to better understand the racial and ethnic makeup of the organization. The data you provide will help us better understand members’ needs; promote inclusivity and diversity in...

In a recent interview, Elon Musk predicted that robots would be better surgeons than the best human surgeon in three years. This prompted AAHKS President R. Michael Meneghini, MD to submit an editorial to the Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) expressing AAHKS’ position:...

Extensor Mechanism Reconstruction Refresh Monday, Jan. 26 7 p.m. Central | 8 p.m. Eastern  Reinvigorate your approach to one of arthroplasty surgery’s most demanding challenges with this Extensor Mechanism Reconstruction Refresh. Faculty members Jeremy M. Gililland,...

The 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting, taking place April 30-May 2 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago, is undergoing an evolution. The Spring Meeting traditionally offers a more intimate learning experience for arthroplasty surgeons, with expert faculty...

Charles P. Hannon, MD, MBA, Chair of the AAHKS Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) Committee, joined hosts Alexandra S. Gabrielli, MD, William K. Crockatt, MD and W. Christian Thomas, MD in this episode of the Augment. They discuss Dr. Hannon’s introduction to the...

AAHKS will once again host several events during the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) 2026 Annual Meeting, taking place March 2-6 in New Orleans. All AAHKS members attending AAOS 2026 are invited to attend the AAHKS Reception on Tuesday, March 3, from...

Dr. Hannon, chair of the AAHKS Evidence-Based Medicine Committee, joined hosts Dr. Gabrielli, Dr. Crockatt and Dr. Thomas on this episode of the Augment. They discuss Dr. Hannon’s introduction to the committee, while he was a resident under Past President Craig J....

Halfway through winter, most of us are ready for spring. Start your next season ahead of the curve by attending the 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting, taking place April 30-May 2 at the beautiful Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in on the Chicago lakeshore. The AAHKS Spring...

The Journal of Arthroplasty’s latest episode of The Cut podcast highlights important research about knee alignment strategies recently published in the JOA Knee Society Proceedings. Leonard T. Buller, MD, Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD, Kimberly K. Tucker, MD and James...

As announced last year, the JOA recently transitioned to online publication, a change that impacts AAHKS members who are used to receiving a print edition in the mail. Members still enjoy a full subscription to the JOA as a member benefit, and now they have two ways...

The AAHKS Diversity Advisory Board’s (DAB) mentorship program recruits and enriches the professional development of young arthroplasty surgeons of color, supporting AAHKS core values like inclusivity and lifelong learning. The program will match trainees and early...

The Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) is now accepting applications for its Clinician Scholar Career Development Program (CSCDP). This annual training workshop is designed for orthopaedic residents in their PGY2-PGY5 years, surgeons in fellowships and junior faculty...

The Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The Cut brings you a very special episode based on Knee Society Proceedings that highlight important research about knee arthroplasty. In this special episode, we're very fortunate to have Leonard T. Buller, MD, Nathanael D. Heckmann,...

Anyone who missed the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, whether onsite or virtual, can now access the meeting content, take assessments and earn CME all online via LEARN. The on-demand Annual Meeting CME Course includes recordings of each Paper Session and Symposium in the...

AAHKS has expanded our online reach and has given members another avenue to connect by launching a new Instagram page.  Be sure to follow us at @AAHKS.OFFICIAL, where we will continue to communicate, share and educate members with new, engaging and...

The most popular link in December was to LEARN, the recently upgraded AAHKS online educational platform. Several recent webinars are available to view, along with the 2025 Annual Meeting Online CME Course.   Second place went to the AAHKS Member Practice Patterns...

Looking back at the most viewed stories reported in the AAHKS Weekly News last year, some trends stand out. Among the most-clicked links were registration for the 2025 AAHKS Annual and Spring Meetings, showing strong demand for these ongoing events. Uncertainty about...

AAHKS membership renewal notices for 2026 have been sent to members, as the 2025 membership term ended on Dec. 31. There are three easy ways to renew:    Email: Electronic invoices with a direct link to pay were sent to all email addresses on file with AAHKS.   ...

Recordings of the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting General Session are now available online for attendees. Both virtual and onsite attendees get automatic access to the recordings, which have been added to their LEARN accounts. Attendees may access the recordings...

2025 Program Chair Leonard T. Buller, MD joined hosts Nana O. Sarpong, MD, MBA and Charlie J. Yoo, DO, MS on this episode of the Augment. They discuss the importance of the clinical education at the Annual Meeting and giving surgeons knowledge to bring directly back...

Last week, AAHKS joined more than 40 medical organizations in writing to Republican Congressional leadership to support the expansion of provider-owned hospitals (POHs). Provider-owned hospitals have a proven track record of delivering high-quality care at lower...

This past November, Operation Walk Los Angeles completed its eleventh mission to Havana and its fourth time working with colleagues at the local Hospital Fructuoso Rodriegez in Cuba. More than 70 volunteers replaced 63 joints (40 hips, 23 knees, 5 bilateral) for 58...

AAHKS membership renewal notices for 2026 have been sent to members, as the 2025 membership term ends on Dec. 31. There are three easy ways to renew:       Email: Electronic invoices with a direct link to pay were sent to all email addresses on file with AAHKS.   ...

The Journal of Arthroplasty’s: The Cut brings you a very special episode based on Knee Society Proceedings that highlight important research about knee arthroplasty. We have Kenneth A. Gustke, MD, Kimberly K. Tucker, MD and Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MD joining us to...

Dr. Buller, 2025 Program Chair, joined hosts Dr. Sarpong and Dr. Yoo on this episode of the Augment. They discuss the importance of the clinical education at the Annual Meeting and bringing it back to the OR, the increased abstract submissions year after year and the...

This week, AAHKS joined the AMA and 123 other specialty and state societies in writing Congressional leaders in strong support of HR 3514/S 1816, the “Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025.” This bipartisan legislation would streamline and standardize...

AAHKS membership includes many benefits, such as free access to a library of online practice management resources to help surgeons and staff run their offices smoothly and efficiently. Developed with input from the AAHKS Practice Management, Advocacy and...

November included the annual opportunity for members to apply to serve on an AAHKS Committee, which took the top spot as most popular News story last month. While the submission period has ended, you can learn more about AAHKS Councils and Committees here.  Next was...

AAHKS President R. Michael Meneghini, MD and First Vice President Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA join hosts David C. Landy, MD, PhD and Andrew M. Schwartz, MD in this episode of the Augment. They discuss the history of how and why AAHKS was created, the development of the...

In response to challenges to the traditional subscription/advertising-supported business model for scientific publications, the Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA) publisher, Elsevier, has announced that the JOA  will join the growing list of journals reducing...

Seeking a solution to help you identify different femoral stems on radiographs? The Arthroplasty Implant Registry (AIR) is a web application available to all AAHKS members to aid in identification of unknown implants in preparation for revision procedures. Access AIR...

AAHKS recently transitioned to an upgraded online education platform to offer a better experience for members to earn CME and attend virtual meetings. Log into the new AAHKS LEARN Educational Platform using your AAHKS member credentials to browse recently recorded...

Dr. Meneghini, AAHKS President, and Dr. Chen, AAHKS First Vice President, join hosts Dr. Landy and Dr. Schwartz for this episode of the Augment. They discuss the history of how and why AAHKS was created, the development of the Annual Meeting and how it has changed in...

Last week, AAHKS joined the AMA and more than 80 professional and state societies to express our concerns about and urge immediate rescinding of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s recently announced Facility Administrative Policy, Use of a Nonparticipating Care...

Last week, AAHKS participated in the Canadian Arthroplasty Society (CAS) 14th Annual Meeting in Toronto, Ontario. AAHKS Third Vice President Gregory G. Polkowski II, MD, Treasurer James A. Browne, MD and International Committee member Jesse I. Wolfstadt, MD, MSc,...

Last week, the Maryland chapter of Operation Walk, led by Paul Khanuja, MD, traveled to Amritsar, India, where the team performed 46 joint replacements. Individuals suffering from debilitating arthritis and other painful bone and joint conditions received surgeries...

Registration for the 2026 AAHKS Spring Meeting opened last week and AAHKS is pleased to offer a special discount to all registered attendees staying at the Radisson Blu Aqua hotel in Chicago. Taking place on April 30-May 2, 2026 in downtown Chicago, the Spring Meeting...

Earlier this month, AAHKS provided comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on a proposed new Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for joint arthroplasty by CGS, the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for Part A and B in Ohio and Kentucky....