Dr. Schwartz, chair of the AAHKS Practice Management Committee, joined hosts Dr. Landy and Dr. Weber on this episode of the Augment. They discuss the work of the committee, answering coding questions, developing resources for members on value-based care initiatives and other business-related issues. Other topics include developing a white paper on utilizing PCM coding, how Dr. Schwartz became involved with the committee and more broadly with the business of arthroplasty through his practice. Discussion covers development of value-based care and its evolution, taking on risk and getting more involved in the business of care. To learn more about the committee’s work, listen now and check out the CMS TEAM APM resources and other practice management resources on the AAHKS website.

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In a new segment looking at arthroplasty surgical practices around the globe, this episode sees the Augment hosts joined by surgeons from Europe. The discussions include differences in training and practice models, reimbursement in training and practice with both public and private insurance systems. They also discuss patient care, including surgical settings, how patients are referred to arthroplasty surgeons, and the big differences in post operative care.

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Jenna A. Bernstein, MD

Dr. Stronach and Dr. Saxena, chair and vice chair of the AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee, join host Dr. Yoo in this episode of The Augment. They discuss developing and providing patient education resources for members to provide their patients to help the patients understand and process what they are going through. Article topics include total vs. partial knee replacement, preparing the home for recovery, pre- and post-op exercise programs, sex after arthroplasty and much more. Articles are available in English and Spanish, with the most popular articles also translated into Hindi. To learn more about the committee’s work, listen now and check out the AAHKS patient education website, hipkneeinfo.org!

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Charlie J. Yoo, DO, MS

In anticipation of the ABOS Part II Exams taking place July 20-23, YAG is releasing this Q&A to help those members preparing for the exam; good luck! In this episode Augment hosts Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc and Jenna A. Bernstein, MD are joined by YAG Committee Members Peter A. Gold, MD and Connor A. King, MD for a round table discussion on tips, tricks and pitfalls for preparing for the ABOS Part II Examination. Topics include ways to collect and manage preparing your case list, what to do to prepare and what to expect during the exam itself. At the time of recording, Dr. Gold was in the middle of collections and Dr. King was preparing to take the exam.

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Dr. Schwartz, YAG Secretary and AAHKS AIR Director, joins hosts Dr. Bernstein and Dr. Gabrielli in this episode of the Augment. They discuss what the Arthroplasty Implant Registry (AIR) is, how it functions and where it can go in the future. Dr. Schwartz talks about how AIR came about during the COVID pandemic, collecting and identifying images for the database and having users provide feedback to ensure the data is as accurate as possible. To learn more about the registry, listen now and check out AIR!

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Dr. Jevsevar, Past Chair of the AAHKS Evidence-Based Medicine Committee and CEO of OrthoVirginia, joins hosts Dr. Bernstein and Dr. Landy in this episode of the Augment. They discuss Dr. Jevsevar’s journey from small private practice to academic medicine to CEO of a large orthopaedic practice. Discussion also touches on the importance and worth of value-based care to orthopaedic practices, a rise in malpractice claims and self-insurance, among other issues.

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Dr. Chen, AAHKS First Vice President, joins hosts Dr. Gabrielli and Dr. Wolfstadt in this episode of the Augment, recorded at the 2024 Annual Meeting. They discuss Dr. Chen’s recent appointment as Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center, creating a joint culture from residency through practice, being a woman leader in AAHKS and saying “yes” to professional opportunities but maintaining a balance.

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In this episode of the Augment recorded at the 2024 Annual Meeting, hosts Dr. Bernstein and Dr. Wolfstadt are joined by Dr. Suleiman, AAHKS Women in Arthroplasty (WIA) Chair and Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at Northwestern, to discuss the growth of WIA and how diversity in arthroplasty can continue to grow and benefit surgeons and patients. Discussion also included the importance of professional development in all forms across AAHKS and arthroplasty as well as the impact of the WIA Workforce video, social determinants of care, mentoring and much more!

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In this episode of the Augment recorded at the 2024 Annual Meeting, hosts Dr. Rozell, Dr. Gabrielli and Dr. Yang are joined by Dr. Huddleston, the 2023-2024 AAHKS President, to discuss how he become involved with AAHKS, from abstract submission to joining the Advocacy Committee and his work there. Dr. Huddleston also discusses how impressed he is with the passion of AAHKS members, working together to benefit their patients and fellow members alike. Finally, he talks about his work with AJRR, how to take advantage of the opportunities presented to you and more.

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In this episode of the Augment, hosts Dr. Gabrielli and Dr. Yang are joined by Dr. Vigdorchik, the 2024 AAHKS Program Chair, to discuss the 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting, starting with how Dr. Vigdorchik got into arthroplasty, then into AAHKS and finally to the program committee. Dr. Vigdorchik shares the steps to preparing the program, which starts at the previous year’s meeting and goes throughout the year. He also discusses the process for symposia review and selection, updating the evaluation process for the more than 1900 abstract submissions, tailoring the program to the important issues of a given year, addressing conflicts in research submissions and much more.

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