On July 1, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) issued a press release announcing the appointment of Charlotte Pineda as AANS/CNS VP of health policy and advocacy. Following the press release, The Hill, Politico and Becker’s Spine announced Ms. Pineda’s new position. Ms. Pineda previously worked as health policy director for Sen. Roger Marshall, MD, (R-Kan.) and is succeeding Katie O. Orrico, JD, in her new role. With a track record of bipartisan collaboration, Ms. Pineda has helped advance legislation critical to neurosurgery, including streamlining prior authorization, improving the Medicare physician payment system, expanding value-based care, medical liability reform, promoting health care competition and increasing the physician workforce.
“The AANS and CNS have been at the forefront in advancing legislative and regulatory policies not only for neurosurgeons but also alongside their partners and coalitions across the health care stakeholder community,” said Ms. Pineda. “Medicine is at a unique crossroads at this point in time, facing myriad challenges. I am incredibly honored to lead this talented team in developing and advancing durable policy solutions that help improve patient care.”
