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ICYMI: Spine Surgery Leaders Call for Immediate End to Denial of Standard-of-Care Implants in Cervical Fusion

Last updated: May 27, 2026

ICYMI: Spine Surgery Leaders Call for Immediate End to Denial of Standard-of-Care Implants in Cervical Fusion Washington, DC — The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological […]

• Reimbursement and Practice Management

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ICYMI: Neurosurgery Leader Responds to Federal Action Aligning Hospital Nutrition with Patient Care

Last updated: April 20, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 21, 2026 ICYMI: Neurosurgery Leader Responds to Federal Action Aligning Hospital Nutrition with Patient Care Washington, DC — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) […]

• Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

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Neurosurgeon Appointed to Federal Alzheimer’s Advisory Council

Last updated: February 4, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 4, 2026 Washington, DC — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) appointed ten new members to the Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Research, Care, and […]

• Biomedical Research

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Neurosurgery Leader Responds to New Dietary Guidelines: A Leap Toward Brain and Spine Health

Last updated: January 9, 2026

Washington, DC — This week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030, calling for a […]

• Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

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75 Medical Groups Urge Senate to Protect Medicare Access in Budget Reconciliation Bill

Last updated: August 1, 2025

75 Medical Groups Urge Senate to Protect Medicare Access in Budget Reconciliation Bill Washington, DC — Seventy-five national clinician and professional medical organizations – led by theAmerican Association of Neurological […]

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Neurosurgeons Applaud Reintroduction of Legislation to Improve Prior Authorization for Seniors

Last updated: June 3, 2025

Neurosurgeons Applaud Reintroduction of Legislation to Improve Prior Authorization for Seniors Washington, DC— Today, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress ofNeurological Surgeons (CNS), leading members of […]

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Physician-Led Coalition Urges Balanced Medicaid Reforms that Protect Access, Improve Outcomes

Last updated: May 29, 2025

Physician-Led Coalition Urges Balanced Medicaid Reforms that Protect Access, Improve Outcomes Washington, DC—A broad coalition of physician organizations, led by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), the Congress of […]

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Neurosurgery Urges Collaboration on NIH Indirect Cost Policy

Last updated: March 11, 2025

Neurosurgery Urges Collaboration on NIH Indirect Cost Policy Washington, DC— Today, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), and over 40 other leading medical […]

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Neurosurgery Submits Comment to Senate Judiciary Hearing on Controlled Substances

Last updated: February 4, 2025

Neurosurgery Submits Comment to Senate Judiciary Hearing on Controlled Substances Washington, DC—Today, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), and seven other leading medical […]

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Neurosurgeons Call for Urgent Action on Bipartisan Medicare Payment Fix

Last updated: February 3, 2025

Neurosurgeons Call for Urgent Action on Bipartisan Medicare Payment Fix Washington, DC—Today, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) commend members of the U.S. […]