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Comment Letter

AANS and CNS Urge HHS to Prioritize Access to both Specialty and Primary Care

Admiral Rachel L. Levine, MDAssistant Secretary for HealthDepartment of Health and Human Services200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 716GWashington, DC 20201 Submitted electronically via OASHPrimaryHealthCare@hhs.gov SUBJECT: HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) Primary Health Care Request for Information (RFI) Dear Admiral Levine: On behalf of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and […]
  • Reimbursement and Practice Management
Comment Letter

AANS and CNS Comment on Primary Care RFI

Admiral Rachel L. Levine, MDAssistant Secretary for HealthDepartment of Health and Human Services200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 716GWashington, DC 20201 Submitted electronically via OASHPrimaryHealthCare@hhs.gov SUBJECT: HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) Primary Health Care Request for Information (RFI) Dear Admiral Levine: On behalf of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and […]
  • Reimbursement and Practice Management
Washington E-Newsletter

Neurosurgery Blog Continues Tumor Series

Neurosurgery Blog continued to publish new blogs in its tumor series. Partnering with the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Tumors, the tumor series provides an update on the state of the subspecialty and highlights current issues. Read the latest article in the series, “Neurosurgical Oncologists: Pushing the Field Forward,” by Michael Lim, MD.
Washington E-Newsletter

Neurosurgery Blog Highlights its 500th Post

For the past decade, Neurosurgery Blog: More Than Brain Surgery has investigated and reported on how health care policy affects patients, physicians and medical practices. Posts have discussed the state of neurosurgical sub-specialties and promoted key health care policy and advocacy initiatives that ensure patients’ timely access to care, improve neurosurgical practice and foster continued advancement of […]
Washington E-Newsletter

AANS/CNS Washington Committee Chair Featured in Articles on Medicare Payment Cuts

Following a Surgical Care Coalition press release, on June 8, Becker’s ACS published an article titled, “Physicians balk at ‘devastating’ Medicare proposed pay cuts.” The article featured John K. Ratliff, MD, FAANS, a neurosurgeon and chair of the AANS/CNS Washington Committee. In response to the recently released proposed 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Dr. Ratliff stated, “Once again, we are facing […]
Washington E-Newsletter

Neurosurgery Leadership Featured in Article on Gun Safety Legislation

On June 24, the AANS and the CNS issued a press release praising Congress for passing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (S. 2938 (117)). Subsequently, Becker’s Spine Review published an article titled, “Neurosurgeons laud Congress for passing gun safety legislation,” featuring Ann R. Stroink, MD, FAANS, AANS president and Nicholas C. Bambakidis, MD, FAANS, president of the CNS. This legislation will expand background […]
Washington E-Newsletter

Pediatric Neurosurgeon Publishes Op-Ed on Gun Violence

On June 23, Time published an op-ed by pediatric neurosurgeon John “Jay” Wellons, III, MD, FAANS. In “If Our Politicians Could See What We See: A Pediatric Neurosurgeon on Gun Violence,” Dr. Wellons recounts his experience treating a patient hit in the skull by a bullet fired into a crowded playground. He notes, “As surgeons, we find ourselves left trying […]
Washington E-Newsletter

Neurosurgeon Recounts Accident Resulting in a Spinal Cord Injury

On June 15, MedPage Today published an op-ed by David J. Langer, MD, FAANS, a neurosurgeon and cast member of the Netflix series Lenox Hill. Dr. Langer recounts a life-changing ski trip accident that resulted in a spinal cord injury and a feeling of powerlessness. His excellent care after the accident now reminds him to keep patients’ humanity front and […]
Washington E-Newsletter

AANS/CNS Washington Committee Publishes Op-Ed on Prior Authorization

On June 25, MedPage Today published an op-ed by John K. Ratliff, MD, FAANS, a neurosurgeon and chair of the AANS/CNS Washington Committee. Titled “Prior Authorization Is Hurting Our Patients,” Dr. Ratliff discusses how prior authorization is hurting patients and how bipartisan legislation in Congress, The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3173/S. 3018), can help address […]
Washington E-Newsletter

ACP Releases White Paper on Care Coordination

Recently, the American College of Physicians (ACP) released a paper outlining steps that can be taken to improve care coordination. Maya A. Babu, MD, MBA, FAANS, represented the AANS and the CNS in the ACP workgroup that developed the paper. Titled “Beyond the Referral: Principals of Effective, Ongoing Primary and Specialty Care Collaboration,” the document outlines four guiding […]