AANS/CNS Washington Committee for Neurological Surgery
Advancing key health care initiatives to protect neurosurgeons’ ability to practice medicine and patient access to care
Jun 15, 2022
Position Statement on Image Sharing Requirement for Prior Authorization
Background Prior authorization is an administrative process requiring physicians to obtain pre-approval for medical treatments or tests before rendering this— Read More >
Jun 04, 2019
CMS boosts RVUs for 41 spine procedure codes
CMS retroactively updated the Professional Liability Insurance Relative Value Units for several Medicare procedures, which will have a positive impact— Read More >
Feb 18, 2019
Neurosurgery 2017/2018 Coverage Policy Overview
Click Download PDF button below to view full chart. Overview of Coverage Policies on Which Neurosurgery Commented: 2017 and 2018 Read More >
Feb 18, 2019
Addressing Unnecessary Prior Authorization Practices
BY ALEX B. VALADKA What if I told you that despite the passage of the Affordable Care Act and all the— Read More >
Jan 28, 2019
Neurosurgery Joins Regulatory Relief Coalition in Sending Letter to CMS Regarding Step Therapy Rule
Partial letter text is shown below. Click Download PDF button below to view full letter. RIN 0938–AT92. Modernizing Part D— Read More >
Jan 28, 2019
Neurosurgery Sends Comments to HHS Regarding ONC EHR Burden Reduction Strategy
Partial letter text is shown below. Click Download PDF button below to view full letter. Don Rucker, M.D. National Coordinator— Read More >
Jan 28, 2019
Neurosurgery Joins the Alliance in Sending Letter to HHS Regarding ONC EHR Burden Reduction Strategy
Partial letter text is shown below. Click Download PDF button below to view full letter. Don Rucker, MD National Coordinator— Read More >
Jan 07, 2019
Neurosurgery Joins Other Medical Groups to Send Letter to Congress Regarding Surprise Medical Bills
Partial letter text is shown below. Click Download PDF button below to view full letter. The Honorable Richard E. Neal— Read More >
Dec 13, 2018
Neurosurgery Joins Specialty Societies in Letter to FDA Regarding Intrathecal Drug Delivery Systems for Chronic Pain Patients
Partial letter text is shown below. Click Download PDF button below to view full letter. Scott Gottlieb, MD Commissioner US— Read More >
Benefits of Membership
“The AANS/CNS Spine Section brings together neurosurgeons, orthopedic spine surgeons, spine surgery fellows, as well as residents and advanced practice providers focused on spinal surgery. The Spine Section advances our interests, represents us in national advocacy, and disseminates science. Becoming a member means joining this exceptional community and helping it grow.” ...Read More >
