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NeurosurgeryPAC has a Strong Fundraising Year

Last updated: June 25, 2024
NeurosurgeryPAC had a strong fundraising year in 2021, raising more than $245,000. Thanks to all our contributors! As always, NeurosurgeryPAC contributes to candidates who will help advance our policy agenda. Contributing to NeurosurgeryPAC is easier than ever. Help jump-start the 2022 fundraising campaign by contributing today. You can do so by using the online donation option […]
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AANS and CNS Endorse Cerebral Cavernous Malformations Research Bill

Last updated: June 13, 2024
On Dec. 15, 2021, the AANS and the CNS sent a letter supporting the Cerebral Cavernous Malformations Clinical Awareness, Research, and Education (CCM-CARE) Act (S. 3390). Sponsored by Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), this legislation would provide crucial insights into cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM) by expanding research at the National Institutes of Health, the Centers […]
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Neurosurgery Opposes Bill to Give Trial Lawyers Tax Breaks

Last updated: June 13, 2024
On Dec. 17, 2021, the Health Coalition on Liability and Access (HCLA) — a coalition of associations and businesses representing physicians and other health care providers, hospitals, medical liability insurers, employers and health care consumers — wrote a letter urging the removal of Sec. 138518, Expenses in Contingency Fees Cases, from the Build Back Better […]
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AMA to Hold Webinar to Help Educate Physicians about the No Surprises Act

Last updated: June 13, 2024
Register to join the AMA for a webinar on Thursday, Jan. 20 at 1:00 p.m. EST, “Implementing the No Surprises Act.” Learn what physicians need to do immediately to comply with the new law. Experts will also address enforcement challenges and the interaction between state and federal surprise billing requirements. Speakers include: Click here to register.
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Neurosurgery Leads Amicus Brief Effort in Surprise Billing Lawsuit

Last updated: June 13, 2024
On Dec. 9, the American Medical Association (AMA) and American Hospital Association (AHA) filed suit against the Biden Administration to stop part of the surprise billing regulations from going into effect in January. The interim final rule (IFR) implementing the No Surprises Act requires arbitrators to primarily use the “qualifying payment amount” (QPA), which is based on […]
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Neurosurgeons Must Now Comply with No Surprises Act

Last updated: June 13, 2024
The No Surprises Act (NSA) took effect on Jan. 1. Included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260), the NSA protects patients from surprise medical bills and outlines rules providers must follow when delivering out-of-network care, including the process for resolving payment disputes. The law also includes provider price transparency provisions for patients considering […]