AAHKS Amplified American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

AAHKS leaders in the value-based care space discuss their work with CMS and how they address value-based care in their institutions.

Topics



* How value-based care came about

* Challenges in arthroplasty practice

* Removal of total hip and total knee arthroplasty from the IPO list

* Misconceptions

* Taking perioperative physician workload into account

* Work AAHKS has done with CMS and legislators

* How value-based care is evolving



In This Podcast: Richard Iorio, MD, AAHKS First Vice President, Adolph “Chick” J. Yates Jr., MD, AAHKS Representative to OrthoPAC, Maxwell Courtney, MD, AAHKS Health Policy Fellow and Chad A. Krueger, MD, AAHKS Health Policy Fellow

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The discussion in this podcast centers around the new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic: changes in patient protocols, family dynamics at home and techniques for relieving stress.

Topics



* COVID-19 new normal

* Staffing adjustments

* New operating room protocols

* Physician’s personal concerns

* Changes in family dynamics

* Techniques for relieving stress

* Dealing with loss and starting back up



In This Podcast

Kimberly K. Tucker, MD

Rina Jain, MD, FRCSC

Nicholas Miladore, MD

Mari A. Ricker, MD

During the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, elective surgeries around the country have been stopped. If you are waiting for your joint replacement surgery to be rescheduled, there are ways to manage the pain at home. Listen to these surgeon members of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons as they discuss everything you need to know about what you can be doing now.



* What is elective surgery?

* Why elective hip and knee surgeries have stopped

* Types of hip and knee surgeries that can be safely done

* Things you can do now at home to ease the pain

* What about steroid injections?

* Stay active with gentle motion

* In-person doctor visits and keeping you safe

* Telemedicine is an option



About the Surgeons

Brett R. Levine, MD is the Chair of the AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee.

Benjamin M. Stronach, MD is the Vice-Chair of the AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee.

Arjun Saxena, MD, MBA is a member of the AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee.

Part 2

In a continuation of this series, you’ll hear first-hand from three arthroplasty surgeons who provide practical advice on how to prepare and submit cases for the ABOS Part II Oral Exam. Topics include:







* Familiarizing with online tools

* Case selection

* How much time to allot: A lot!

* Technical tips that save time

* Image management

* How to handle missing items

* Checklist for success







Part 1

Listen to Part 1 of this series, “Navigating the Collection Process for the ABOS Part II Oral Exam.”

About the Faculty

Brian M. Culp, MD, AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group

Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, AAHKS Young Arthroplasty Group

Joshua J. Jacobs, MD, Vice-President of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery