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Washington E-Newsletter

Make Your 2022 NeurosurgeryPAC Contribution Today

As of May 5, NeurosurgeryPAC has raised $152,064 from neurosurgeons around the country. This includes $44,200 recently raised at the AANS Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. If you have not already done so, please make your 2022 contribution as soon as possible. As always, NeurosurgeryPAC contributes to candidates who will help advance our policy agenda.Contributing to NeurosurgeryPAC is […]
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Neurosurgery Urges Funding for Firearms Injury Prevention Research

On April 28, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), AANS/CNS Joint Section on Neurotrauma & Critical Care, AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery and the American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons joined in a letter to Congress urging additional funding for firearms-related research. Specifically, the groups requested $35 million for […]
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Administration Renews COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration

On April 12, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra renewed the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) declaration. Effective April 16, the PHE was extended for an additional 90 days. This means that all telehealth and other waivers and flexibilities implemented during the PHE will remain in effect. The department has also stated that it […]
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FDA Issues Safety Notice for Imaging Software for Intracranial Large Vessel Occlusion

On April 11, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice reminding health care providers about the intended use of radiological computer-aided triage and notification devices for intracranial large vessel occlusion. The statement includes the following information: More information on the FDA process for reporting adverse events is available here
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Neurosurgery Blog Publishes New Blogs in Tumor Series

Neurosurgery Blog continued to publish new blogs in its tumor series. Recent posts include: In addition, the blog highlighted the work made possible by the CNS Getch K12 Scholar Award in a post titled “The Long Game: The CNS’ Investment in the NINDS/CNS Getch K12 Scholar Award.”
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AANS President Reappointed to AMA Council on Legislation

AANS president, Ann R. Stroink, MD, was reappointed to serve another one-year term on the AMA’s Council on Legislation. The COL reviews proposed federal legislation and recommends appropriate action. The council also develops model state legislation, recommends changes in existing AMA policy to accomplish effective legislative goals, and recommends to the Board of Trustees new federal legislation and […]
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AMA Survey Shows Widespread Support for Telehealth

A recent survey conducted by the AMA demonstrates that physicians have enthusiastically embraced telehealth and expect to use it even more in the future. Nearly 85% of physician respondents indicated they are currently using telehealth to care for patients, and almost 70% report that they plan on continuing to use telehealth in their practice. These figures […]
Letter of Support

Neurosurgery Urges Funding for Firearms Injury Prevention Research

Dear Chairman Leahy, Vice Chairman Shelby, Chair DeLauro, and Ranking Member Granger: As you consider appropriations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, the undersigned 288 national, state, and local medical, public health, and research organizations write to ask you to provide $35 million for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and $25 million […]
  • Emergency/Trauma Care and Stroke
Letter of Support

Neurosurgery Joins Alliance in Commenting on VA GME Proposal

RE: RIN 2900–AR01—VA Pilot Program on Graduate Medical Education and Residency Dear Secretary McDonough and Deputy Chief Greenberg: The Alliance of Specialty Medicine (the “Alliance”) represents more than 100,000 specialty physicians and is deeply committed to improving access to specialty medical care through the advancement of sound health policy. Today, we write to share feedback […]
  • Graduate Medical Education
Comment Letter

AANS/CNS Comment on Updated CDC Opioid Guidelines

Angela K. Oliver, Executive SecretaryCenters for Disease Control and PreventionNational Center for Injury Prevention and Control4770 Buford Highway NEAtlanta, GA 30341 Attn: Docket No. CDC-2022-0024 Subject: Feedback on the CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids Dear Ms. Oliver, The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) appreciate the opportunity […]
  • Drugs and Devices