Lean and Mean: Building an Efficient Same-Day Discharge Joint Replacement Center of Excellence Course
Course #2503265

Online registration for this course is back open. You may still register for the course through our customer service center by calling 800-626-6726 as well.
Registration will be open until October 13th to purchase the recording of the course and course content which will be accessible until November 13th.
If you purchased the course and participated virtually in the live course, you will also have access to the course recording and pre-course content until November 13th.
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Course Description
Tune in for the latest advances in this fast-evolving area of orthopaedics!
Meet increasing demand • Improve efficiency • Optimize patient satisfaction
New models and environmental factors have heightened the demand for same-day discharge after total joint arthroplasty. This two-day virtual course prepares you and your team to meet the demand, delivering your “playbook” for safely implementing an outpatient program in your institution or practice.
Explore all elements, including crucial considerations, pathway options, protocols, and changing CMS rules.
NEW! Flipped Classroom Design
Get ready with pre-course materials, apply skills in live sessions, and revisit strategies during a dedicated follow-up at the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting on March 5.
As a live participant, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to bring your own outpatient TJA case and discuss it directly with faculty and peers.
There is no extra cost to attend on-site! Simply register for the 2026 Annual Meetingand your spot will be reserved.
NEW JAAOS Journal Club Podcast
Listen to this JAAOS Journal Club podcast for a discussion leading up to the course! In this episode, course directors Tom L. Bradbury, MD, FAAOS and Kevin B. Fricka, MD, FAAOS along with Michael Ast, MD, explore a variety of outpatient arthroplasty research articles.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) extends sincere appreciation to the below companies for their support of this educational program.
Grants
Heron Therapeutics, Inc - Gold Level