The Augment from the AAHKS YAG

<p><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-32558 alignleft" src="https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="198" height="198" srcset="https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px" />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 utilization of a psychometrician to ensure the highest quality research is presented at the meeting. Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum then talks to two young surgeons who attended their first AAHKS Annual Meeting, including attending the Resident Course. Listen now!</p> <p><strong>In this episode: </strong></p> <p>Nana Sarpong, MD, MBA<br /> Charlie J. Yoo, DO, MS<br /> Leonard T. Buller, MD<br /> Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc<br /> Rebecca L. Blair, MD<br /> Dia E. Giebaly, MBChB, MSc (Ortho)</p>The post <a href="https://www.aahks.org/developing-the-2025-aahks-annual-meeting-and-first-time-attendees/">Developing the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting and First Time Attendees</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.aahks.org">AAHKS</a>.

<p><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-32558 alignleft" src="https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="172" height="172" srcset="https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 172px) 100vw, 172px" />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 the past 35 years but preserved the essence of the association&#8217;s beginnings. They also discuss development of the specialty committees to ensure the society stays inclusive and relevant to those coming up in training. Dr. Chen provides an overview of the leadership structure from the presidential line to the council chairs and committees, while Dr. Meneghini explains how all those groups work together to accomplish the goals of the association. Topics then turn to development of the AAHKS Resident Course and what the future of arthroplasty practice may look like, among other issues. Listen now!</p> <p><strong>In this episode:<br /> </strong>David C. Landy, MD, PhD<br /> Andrew M. Schwartz, MD<br /> R. Michael Meneghini, MD<br /> Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA</p>The post <a href="https://www.aahks.org/aahks-history-and-structure-with-drs-meneghini-and-chen/">AAHKS History and Structure with Drs. Meneghini and Chen</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.aahks.org">AAHKS</a>.

<p><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-32558 alignleft" src="https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="143" height="143" srcset="https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 143px) 100vw, 143px" />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 <a href="https://www.aahks.org/advocacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CMS TEAM APM resources</a> and other practice management resources on the <a href="https://www.aahks.org/practice-resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AAHKS website</a>.</p> <p><strong>In this episode:<br /> </strong>David C. Landy, MD, PhD<br /> Matthew G. Weber, DO<br /> Benjamin Schwartz, MD, MBA</p>The post <a href="https://www.aahks.org/aahks-practice-management-committee-with-dr-ben-schwartz/">AAHKS Practice Management Committee with Dr. Ben Schwartz</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.aahks.org">AAHKS</a>.

<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-23067 alignleft" src="https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/YAG-Logo-for-Podcast-5-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="173" height="173" srcset="https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/YAG-Logo-for-Podcast-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/YAG-Logo-for-Podcast-5-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/YAG-Logo-for-Podcast-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/YAG-Logo-for-Podcast-5-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/YAG-Logo-for-Podcast-5-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/YAG-Logo-for-Podcast-5.jpg 2048w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/YAG-Logo-for-Podcast-5-1080x1080.jpg 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 173px) 100vw, 173px" />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.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <p>Jenna A. Bernstein, MD<br /> Peter A. Gold, MD<br /> Karina E. Bohlen, MD, MBA, Germany<br /> Andrew J. Hughes, FRCS, Ireland<br /> Pier F. Indelli, MD, PhD, Italy</p>The post <a href="https://www.aahks.org/european-arthroplasty-perspectives/">European Arthroplasty Perspectives</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.aahks.org">AAHKS</a>.

<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-32558 alignleft" src="https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="166" height="166" srcset="https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https://www.aahks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/YAG-Augment-Podcast-Image.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 166px) 100vw, 166px" />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, <a href="https://hipkneeinfo.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hipkneeinfo.org</a>!</p> <p><strong>In this episode: </strong></p> <p>Charlie J. Yoo, DO, MS<br /> Arjun Saxena, MD, MBA<br /> Benjamin M. Stronach, MD</p>The post <a href="https://www.aahks.org/aahks-patient-and-public-relations-committee-with-drs-stronach-and-saxena/">AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee with Drs. Stronach and Saxena</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.aahks.org">AAHKS</a>.