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Ann R. Stroink, MD, FAANS Advocates for Neurosurgery on Capitol Hill

AANS past president Ann R. Stroink, MD, FAANS, a neurosurgeon at the forefront of advocacy efforts, visited Capitol Hill on Sept. 19. Dr. Stroink met with Reps. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) and Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) and attended a coffee meeting with Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.). While on Capitol Hill, Dr. Stroink advocated for fixing prior authorization and reforming the Medicare physician fee schedule.