A Message from the ASSH President
- A column from President Robert M. Szabo, MD, MPH
One Question
- Answer our poll about tote bags at this year's Annual Meeting
Did You Know?
- Help us serve you better at the Annual Meeting in Boston
ASSH News
- JHS Editor-in-Chief Application Materials due February 15, 2010
- Foundation Announcements
- Upcoming Research Grant and Award Deadlines
- Call for 2010 ASSH Volunteer Committee Applications
ASSH Courses and Meetings
- Self-Assessment Exam Registration - Deadline April 2, 2010
- 2010 Master Skills Series: Trauma of the Elbow, Forearm and Wrist
- General Orthopaedic Review
- Comprehensive Review in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Haiti and Healthcare Reform News
- Senate Move Could Prevent SGR Cuts for 5 Years - from AAOS
- HHS using NDMS system for US care of Haitian survivors - from AAOS
A Message from the ASSH President
Dear Members,
The AAOS Specialty Day is just around the corner. This week, I have asked the ASSH Program Chair, David Slutsky, MD, to share some of the event highlights with us.
Warm Regards,
Bob Szabo
Read about Specialty Day highlights.
One Question
We want to know: For this year's Annual Meeting in Boston, how would you like the tote bags distributed? Answer here.
Did You Know?
Did you know … that last week’s One Question clearly indicates that members want to continue picking up their registration materials onsite at the meeting? That’s what we will do for Boston.
This week’s One Question is about the Annual Meeting tote bag. We may be able to give people what they want by asking specifically about bag preferences on the registration form. Please answer this question to help us serve you better in Boston.
Mark. C. Anderson, CAE
Executive Vice President & CEO
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
847.384.8300
manderson@assh.org
ASSH News
JHS Editor-in-Chief Application Materials due February 15, 2010
The ASSH Journal Advisory Group (JAG) is now accepting applications for the Journal of Hand Surgery Editor-in-Chief. The position would begin on January 1, 2011 at the close of the current editor's contract.
The Editor-in-Chief should have dedication and vision, and will be responsible for soliciting, reviewing and selecting articles for publication, in addition to various other responsibilities. If you are interested, download a PDF of the application or contact Tara Havenga (thavenga@assh.org). Applications are due on February 15, 2010.
Foundation Announcements
- Military Research Grants – Applications are due April 1, 2010. Learn more about this program and the application process.
- Future In Hand pledge payments due – Visit www.afsh.org and click the Check My Pledge icon to be sure your past installments are paid. Reminders will be mailed in the coming weeks.
- Order of Complus Manus - Candidate members, Active Members who have joined the ASSH during the last three years - You know you are the future of upper extremity surgery and research. Consider increasing your commitment to that future by becoming a part of the Order of Complus Manus.
Upcoming Research Grants and Awards Deadlines
OMeGA Fellowship and Residency Grants - Deadline March 24
2010 Clinician Scientist Development Program - Deadline March 31
AFSH-HVO Young Surgeon Overseas Program - Deadline March 31
Basic Science and Clinical Research Grants - Deadline April 1
The Weiland Medal - Deadline April 1
Military Research Grant - Deadline April 1
Hand Surgeon-Scientist Award - Deadline December 1
Call for 2010 ASSH Volunteer Committee Application
Deadline February 26, 2010 (March 18th for Affiliate Members)
Applications are now being accepted for membership to ASSH Committees for 2010-2011. The volunteer leadership, along with the Central Office, are crucial to the success of our organization. To learn more about the wide breadth of volunteer opportunities please visit the ASSH website where you will find more information about the volunteer committees and their charges. Please review the charges carefully. Members are expected to commit to the charges as listed.
Apply for an ASSH Committee here.
*Please contact Alexzandra Wallace at awallace@assh.org with any questions.*
ASSH Courses and Meetings
Self-Assessment Exam
Registration Deadline: April 2, 2010
REGISTER NOW
This examination is offered as a convenient self-education exercise by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and is available to the health care professionals focusing on the care of the hand and upper extremity. Designed to assist the physician in reviewing basic principles of hand care, the exam also helps to keep the physician abreast of new developments and concepts within the specialty. Cost for members is $155 and cost for nonmembers is $195.
The ASSH designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits (TM). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. NOTE: Only those who return a completed answer sheet for computer scoring by June 11, 2010 (postmarked) will be eligible for CME.
Registration Deadline April 2, 2010
Examination book (Book 1) mailed to registrants April 19, 2010
Answer Sheet Deadline June 11, 2010
Discussion book (Book 2) mailed to registrants July 30, 2010
All registrants are confirmed by email. If you have not received email confirmation by April 5, 2010 please contact the ASSH Office via telephone at (847)384-8300 or email ddecker@assh.org.
2010 Master Skills Series: Trauma of the Elbow, Forearm and Wrist
May 21 - 22, 2010
Orthopaedic Learning Center - Rosemont, IL
Registration Deadline: May 6, 2010
The Trauma of the Elbow, Forearm and Wrist course is designed with an emphasis on adult learning with a case-based format, along with a hands-on cadaver workshop to provide you with the most current trends and techniques in trauma. Learn more about this program and review the registration fees by visiting the Trauma of the Elbow, Forearm and Wrist webpage. Or, register now.
General Orthopaedic Review
July 15, 2010
Renaissance Downtown Hotel - Chicago, IL
Registration Deadline: June 21, 2010
Co-Sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
This one-day review course, brought to you by the AAOS and ASSH, prepares you for the general orthopaedic questions on the combined CAQ exam in Hand Surgery. Held just one day prior to the ASSH Comprehensive Review in Hand Surgery course, this is a convenient opportunity to review generally accepted principles of orthopaedics across the specialties and to prepare you to maintain your certification. A skilled faculty of experienced clinicians will focus on what you need to know in all the other specialty areas of orthopaedics for the exam. Review registration fees and program details on the General Orthopaedic Review webpage. Get started by registering online today.
Comprehensive Review in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
July 16-18, 2010
Renaissance Downtown Hotel - Chicago, IL
Registration Deadline: June 21, 2010
The ASSH Comprehensive Review Course is designed as an advanced review course and update for practicing hand surgeons. The course will review the topical concepts of anatomy, biomechanics and pathology as well as diagnostic and treatment methods relating to hand and elbow surgery. The faculty are recognized experts in hand surgery and have been selected for their knowledge, expertise and contributions relating to the subject matter they present. Learn more about this program and review the registration fees by visiting the Comprehensive Review Course webpage. Or register online today.
Haiti and Healthcare Reform News
Senate Move Could Prevent SGR Cuts for 5 Years -from AAOS
Politico reports that the U.S. Senate passed a provision that would exempt $82 billion from PAYGO spending legislation (which requires that any spending be offset by budget cuts or tax increases) to prevent reductions to Medicare reimbursement rates mandated under the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula. The House must still act in order for the Senate provisions to become law. The $82 billion exemption can be used toward keeping payments from falling below 2009 payment levels. If Congress decides over the next 5 years to increase payments over 2009 levels, they must find offsets to pay for the increases. Absent both chambers acting, physicians face a 21 percent reduction in Medicare pay beginning March 1, 2010. Read more...
HHS using NDMS system for US care of Haitian survivors - from AAOS
According to the New York Times, Haitian earthquake survivors who need medical care for life-threatening injuries will be transported to hospitals in Tampa, Fla.; Atlanta; New York; Philadelphia; Boston; and Lyons, N.J. The cities chosen are part of the Federal National Disaster Medical System (NDMS), which the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is using to help provide care to critically injured survivors. Participating hospitals will also be reimbursed under the NDMS, at 110 percent of Medicare rates for costs incurred in treating patients who, before they left Haiti, went through the NDMS screening process and met evacuation criteria. HHS has also activated two Federal Coordinating Centers (Atlanta and Tampa) and staffed them with teams from the Department of Veterans Affairs who will meet the flights and arrange ground transportation to hospitals. Read more...