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Letter of Support

Neurosurgery Joins Trauma Coalition Letter Urging Reauthorization of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA)

Dear Leaders Schumer and McConnell, Speaker Johnson, and Leader Jeffries: The undersigned organizations write to encourage swift passage of the Pandemic All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA), legislation that is vital to improving the nations response to public health and medical emergencies, ensuring readiness against emerging threats. Our organizations know firsthand that trauma systems serve as critical […]
  • Emergency/Trauma Care and Stroke
Comment Letter

Neurosurgery Urges BCBS of New Jersey to Update Lumbar Spine Policy

Via email: don_liss@horizonblue.com SUBJECT:     Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Distinct Procedural Service Modifiers (59, XE, XP, XS, XU) Medical Policy Number 0016 “Back Pain – Invasive Procedures” Dear Drs. Liss and Berman: On behalf of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and the AANS/CNS Joint […]
  • Reimbursement and Practice Management
Comment Letter

Neurosurgery Joins Alliance in Recommending Legislative Solutions to Reduce Barriers to Care

Submitted electronically to hbcr.health@mail.house.gov RE: Solutions to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Federal Health Care Spending RFI Dear Chairman Arrington, Representative Burgess and members of the Health Care Task Force: The Alliance of Specialty Medicine (Alliance) represents more than 100,000 specialty physicians and surgeons across 16 specialty and subspecialty societies. The Alliance is deeply committed to […]
  • Reimbursement and Practice Management
Washington E-Newsletter

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Never miss a post by subscribing today! The mission of Neurosurgery Blog is to investigate and report on how health care policy affects patients, physicians and medical practice and to illustrate how the art and science of neurosurgery encompass much more than brain surgery. We invite you to visit the blog, subscribe and connect with us on our various […]
Washington E-Newsletter

Please Share Your Social Media Handles

The AANS/CNS Washington Committee and Washington Office are working to expand their social media reach. Our goal is to increase and enhance our engagement with neurosurgeons. With nearly 125,000 total followers across the Washington Committee’s social media accounts, we have an extensive audience for you to reach. Click here to provide us with your public social media […]
Washington E-Newsletter

Neurosurgeon Featured in Article about Prior Authorization

On Nov. 1, Becker’s Orthopedic Review published an article titled, “UnitedHealthcare’s prior authorization removals just ‘payer antics,’ surgeons say.” While UnitedHealthcare has eliminated several spine surgery services from prior authorization, surgeons have not seen any real benefit from the removal. California neurosurgeon Brian R. Gantwerker, MD, FAANS, notes: I have not seen any changes regarding prior authorization elimination. If anything, […]
Washington E-Newsletter

Neurosurgeons Featured in Article on Coverage for Spine Care

On Oct. 2, Becker’s Spine Review published an article titled, “‘Its position has become untenable’: Why 3 neurosurgeons are fed up with Aetna.” While Aetna has taken steps to expand its coverage for spine and orthopedic care in the last year, it is still not enough for some surgeons. Neurosurgeons Anthony M. DiGiorgio, DO, MHA, FAANS; Praveen V. Mummaneni, MD, FAANS and Luis […]
Washington E-Newsletter

Neurosurgery Blog Features Article on Medicare Physician Payment System

On Oct. 25, the Neurosurgery Blog cross-posted a recent publication in The Hill by Reps. Larry Bucshon, MD, (R-Ind.); Ami Bera, MD, (D-Calif.); Raul Ruiz, MD, (D-Calif.) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, MD, (R-Iowa). Titled “Fix the broken Medicare physician payment system that threatens patient access,” the op-ed states that the Medicare payment system fails to reimburse physicians adequately for the critical services they provide. Unlike other providers, the […]
Washington E-Newsletter

Neurosurgeons Featured in Article on Prior Authorization in Spine Surgery

On Sept. 25, Becker’s Spine Review published an article titled, “‘No other industry would tolerate this: The problem with prior authorization in spine surgery.” Neurosurgeons Anthony M. DiGiorgio, DO, MHA, FAANS; Praveen V. Mummaneni, MD, FAANS and Luis M. Tumialán, MD, FAANS, discuss prior authorization and the significant problems physicians face when it comes to receiving fair payments for services offered. Denial of […]