Neurosurgeon Pens Op-Ed on Medicare Payment Cuts
On Nov. 13, The Hill published an op-ed by Richard Menger, MD, MPA, a member of the AANS/CNS CPR Committee. Titled “Physician Pay Cuts Are Another Threat to Independent Practices,” Dr. Menger discusses how the anticipated 9% Medicare physician pay cuts for medical services would have enormous consequences for the entire health care system. On Nov. 17, Neurosurgery Blog published a cross-post to amplify the message.