Neurosurgery Featured in Prior Authorization Article

On May 13, the AANS and the CNS issued a press release applauding the reintroduction of legislation to streamline prior authorization in Medicare. Subsequently, Inside Health Policy published an article on May 14 titled “Providers Applaud Bill To Establish Electronic Prior Auth System For MA.” The piece featured AANS/CNS Washington Committee chair John K. Ratliff, MD, FAANS, who noted that the neurosurgical groups “look forward to working with Congress and the Biden administration to pass the bipartisan bill.”