The AANS/CNS Washington Committee and Washington Office are relentless advocates for neurosurgeons, tirelessly working to protect and enhance the practice of neurological surgery. Through their efforts in advocacy, policy development and public relations, they have significantly influenced key health policies. Their accomplishments include securing fair reimbursement, driving medical liability reform, simplifying quality improvement reporting and cutting through governmental red tape.
Their mission is crucial. The Washington Office and its leaders are pivotal players in health policy discussions, dedicated to advancing the field of neurological surgery. They strive to ensure neurosurgeons can provide top-tier patient care and continually push for a health care system that evolves to offer even greater value in the future.
Contact the Washington Office
AANS/CNS Washington Committee
25 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 610
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202.628.2072
Fax: 202.628.5264
Name | Title | |
Charlotte Pineda, MPP | Vice President, Health Policy and Advocacy | cpineda@neurosurgery.org |
Lara C. Kanitra | Senior Manager, Communications | lkanitra@neurosurgery.org |
Catherine J. Hill | Director, Regulatory Affairs | chill@neurosurgery.org |
Cynthia Spriggs | Administrative Manager and Grassroots Coordinator | cspriggs@neurosurgery.org |
Kirsten Aquino | Guidelines Liaison | khahnaquino@gmail.com |
Rachel Groman | Quality Liaison | rgroman@hhs.com |