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AANS and CNS Send Letter Regarding Health Reform to Sen. Hatch

Last updated: May 7, 2025

SUBJECT: Health Care Reform Dear Chairman Hatch: On behalf of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of NeurologicalSurgeons (CNS), we are writing to offer our thoughts on […]

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AANS and CNS Join Other Health Organizations to Develop Out of Network Consensus Principles

Last updated: May 7, 2025

When insured patients are treated in the hospital, they should be confident in the knowledge that their healthinsurance will cover them. Unfortunately, a growing number of these patients are finding […]

• Medical Liability Reform
• Reimbursement and Practice Management

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Neurosurgery and Other Medical Groups Send Letter to Congress Urging for Passage of the Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act

Last updated: May 7, 2025

Dear Member of Congress: We, the undersigned organizations, wish to express our support for the “Patient Access to HigherQuality Health Care Act of 2017.” This common-sense legislation would repeal the […]

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Neurosurgery Joins AMA in Sending Letter to CMS Regarding Social Security Number Removal Initiative

Last updated: May 7, 2025

Re: Social Security Number Removal Initiative Dear Administrator Verma: The undersigned organizations are writing to express concern over the Centers for Medicare & MedicaidServices’ (CMS) planned enactment of the Social […]

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• Reimbursement and Practice Management

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Neurosurgery Joins Alliance to Congratulate Scott Gottlieb, MD, on his Confirmation as Commissioner of the FDA

Last updated: May 7, 2025

Dear Commissioner Gottlieb: The undersigned members of the Alliance of Specialty Medicine write to congratulate you on your recentconfirmation as Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As a […]

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Neurosurgery Joins Alliance to Send Letter to Reps. Roe and Blackburn in Support of H.R. 1766, the Medical Practice Freedom Act

Last updated: May 7, 2025

RE: Support for H.R. 1766, the “Medical Practice Freedom Act” Dear Representatives Roe and Blackburn, As the Alliance of Specialty Medicine (Alliance), our mission is to advocate for sound federal […]

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Neurosurgery Joins HCLA to Send Letter to Rep. Hudson in Support of H.R. 1704, the ACCESS Act

Last updated: May 7, 2025

Dear Congressman Hudson: On behalf of the Health Coalition on Liability and Access (HCLA) and other interestedstakeholders, we wish to thank you for your leadership role in introducing the Accessible […]

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AANS and CNS Send Letter of Support to Rep. Barr for H.R. 1565, the Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act 5.4.17

Last updated: May 7, 2025

SUBJECT: H.R. 1565, the Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act Dear Representative Barr, On behalf of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress ofNeurological Surgeons (CNS), we appreciate your […]

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Neurosurgery Joins Alliance to Send Letter of Support to Reps. Barr and Cuellar for H.R. 1565, the Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act

Last updated: May 8, 2025

RE: H.R. 1565 – Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act Dear Representatives Barr and Cuellar: As the Alliance of Specialty Medicine (Alliance), our mission is to advocate for sound federal health […]

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Neurosurgery Joins Alliance to Send Letter of Support to Rep. Hudson for H.R. 1704, the ACCESS Act

Last updated: May 8, 2025

RE: Support for H.R. 1704, the “Accessible Care by Curbing Excessive lawSuitS (ACCESS) Act” Dear Representative Hudson: As the Alliance of Specialty Medicine (Alliance), our mission is to advocate for […]

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