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Neurosurgery Urges Congress to Use Provider Relief Fund to Prevent Medicare Cuts

Published: December 14, 2020

Dear Congressional Leadership, On behalf of the 21 undersigned organizations representing surgeons and anesthesiologists across theUnited States, we strongly urge you to take action before Congress adjourns for the year […]

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One Neurosurgery Summit1 Professionalism and Harassment Model Policy

Published: December 4, 2020

One Neurosurgery Summit1 Professionalism and Harassment Model Policy I. Value Statement:The values of Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Healing, Teamwork, Excellence and Mentorship are core to the profession of neurological surgery and […]

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Neurosurgery Urges Congress to Adopt its 3-Point Plan for Preventing Medicare Cuts

Published: December 4, 2020

Dear Congressional Leadership: On behalf of the 20 undersigned organizations representing surgeons across the United States, we write to youtoday regarding significant concerns with the devastating Medicare physician payment cuts […]

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Senators Urge Leaders to Prevent Medicare Cuts

Published: December 4, 2020

Dear Leaders McConnell and Schumer: We write to express our support for addressing upcoming physician payment cutsin ongoing legislative negotiations. We believe these cuts will further strain our health caresystem, […]

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Neurosurgery Joins Coalition Urging President-Elect Biden to Continue Commitment to Biomedical Research Funding

Published: December 4, 2020

Dear President-elect Biden: The Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research, and the 349 undersigned member organizationsrepresenting patients, clinicians, scientists, educators, academic institutions, researchorganizations, and industry, thank you for your steadfast […]

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Congressional Black Caucus Urges House Leaders to Prevent Medicare Cuts

Published: December 4, 2020

Dear Speaker Pelosi and Leader McCarthy: As members of the Congressional Black Caucus, we want to thank you for your efforts to ensureaccess to health care for patients and to […]

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Neurosurgery Endorses Legislation to Increase Global Surgery Payments

Published: December 3, 2020

Dear Senator Paul: On behalf of the undersigned organizations representing surgeons across the United States, wewould like to express our strong support for the Medicare Reimbursement Equity Act of 2020. […]

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Doc Members of Congress Urge Leaders to Prevent Medicare Cuts

Published: December 3, 2020

Dear Speaker Pelosi and Leader McCarthy: We urgently request that you address the impending cuts in the CY21 Medicare Physician FeeSchedule in any legislation moving through the House before the […]

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Neurosurgery Urges Congress to Act to Prevent Medicare Cuts

Published: December 3, 2020

RE: Urgent action needed to prevent Medicare payment cuts and maintain access to specialty care Dear Leader McConnell, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader Hoyer, and Leader McCarthy: Thank you for […]

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Neurosurgery Comments on AUC Program

Published: November 27, 2020

Re: Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request;Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Services Dear Administrator Verma: The undersigned organizations appreciate the opportunity to comment […]

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