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Neurosurgery Supports Congressional Efforts to Prevent Medicare Payment Cuts

Last updated: October 16, 2024

Neurosurgery Supports Congressional Efforts to Prevent Medicare Payment CutsThe AANS and the CNS join Congress in calling for reforms to the MPFS. Washington, DC—Today, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons […]

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Neurosurgeons Urge Congress to Lift Ban on Physician-Led Hospitals

Last updated: September 24, 2024

Contact: Lara C. KanitraSeptember 23, 2024 (202) 446-2028lkanitra@neurosurgery.org Neurosurgeons Urge Congress to Lift Ban on Physician-Led HospitalsMore competition from physician-led hospitals offers a solution to address health care access challenges. […]

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Neurosurgeons Raise Concerns Over Medicare Payment Challenges Facing Surgical Care

Last updated: September 12, 2024

Neurosurgeons Raise Concerns Over Medicare Payment Challenges Facing Surgical CareGroups state reforms are needed to the MPFS to preserve patient access to care. Washington, DC—Today, the American Association of Neurological […]

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Neurosurgeons Name Top Senate Health Policy Aide to Head Washington Office

Last updated: July 22, 2024

Charlotte Pineda will serve as the AANS/CNS VP of health policy and advocacy

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Neurosurgeons Applaud Congress for Introducing Prior Authorization Reform Legislation

Last updated: July 23, 2024

Neurosurgeons Applaud Introduction of Bill to Streamline Prior Authorization in MedicareThe AANS and the CNS are optimistic that Congress will pass this critical legislation this year. Washington, DC—Today, the American […]

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Neurosurgery Applauds CMS for New Prior Authorization Rules

Last updated: July 23, 2024

RRC Applauds CMS’ Final Rule on Prior Authorization, Calls on Congress to Advance Legislation Aligned with the Rule Washington, DC—Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a […]

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American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Katie O. Orrico, Esq., Incoming CEO

Last updated: July 23, 2024

American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Katie O. Orrico, Esq., Incoming CEO AANS and CNS launch search to replace her as head of neurosurgery’s Washington Office Washington, DC—Today, the American […]

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Neurosurgery-Led Coalition Applauds Congressional Committee for Calling for Prior Authorization Reform

Last updated: July 23, 2024

Physician Coalition Applauds Energy and Commerce Committee for Calling for Prior Authorization Reform WASHINGTON, DC—The Regulatory Relief Coalition (RRC) — a group of national physician specialty organizations advocating for reduced […]

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Neurosurgery Opposes New Unnecessary G2211 Add-on Code

Last updated: July 23, 2024

News from the American College of Surgeons FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nineteen Surgical Organizations Strongly Oppose CMS’ Plan to Implement the G2211 Code Implementation of add-on code G2211 would inappropriately result […]

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AANS/CNS Issue Press Release Supporting Congressional Prior Auth Letter

Last updated: July 23, 2024

Neurosurgeons Join Congress in Calling on CMS to Swiftly Finalize Prior Authorization Rules Nearly 300 bipartisan members of Congress urge the agency to align final rules with federal legislation. Washington, […]