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AANS/CNS Position Statement on Hydrocodone Prescribing Policy

Last updated: July 1, 2024
Position Statement on HYDROCODONE PRESCRIBING POLICY BackgroundThe FDA’s Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee has been evaluating the status of hydrocodone combination drugs, such as Vicodin®, Lortab®, Norco®, and Vicoprofen®. In January 2013, this committee voted 19 to 10 in favor of reclassifying combination medications containing hydrocodone from Schedule III drugs under the Controlled […]
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AANS/CNS Position Statement on Firearm Safety

Last updated: July 1, 2024
POSITION STATEMENT on FIREARM SAFETY BackgroundRecent tragedies related to gun violence have demonstrated a need to assess public policy related to firearms. To that end, there is an emerging consensus that while most gun owners are responsible and law-abiding, additional public education on gun safety and injury prevention is desirable. Position StatementDue to the traumatic […]
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AANS/CNS Position Statement on Traumatic Brain Injury in Sports

Last updated: July 1, 2024
Joint Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care Position Statement on Traumatic Brain Injury in Sports (Statement Approved by the AANS Board of Directors and CNS Executive Committee on 4/8/11) Sports and recreational activities contribute significantly to personal health, well-being, and satisfaction throughout all stages of life. However, inherent to many of these activities is risk […]
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AANS/CNS Position Statement on Neurosurgeons and Neurocritical Care

Last updated: July 1, 2024
POSITION STATEMENT on Neurosurgeons and Neurocritical Care Summary StatementAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-approved neurosurgical residency training includes critical care management of patients with neurological disorders. Neurosurgeons are fully trained in neurointensive care by reason of training program requirements, and upon completion of training are competent to independently manage and direct treatment of patients […]
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AANS/CNS Position Statement on Optimizing Neurosurgical Emergency Care for the Pediatric Patient

Last updated: July 1, 2024
Position Statement on OPTIMIZING NEUROSURGICAL EMERGENCY CARE FOR THE PEDIATRIC PATIENT BackgroundThere is an emerging crisis in the availability of pediatric neurosurgical emergency care in many regions of the country. This is driven by a shortage of pediatric neurosurgeons, a societal expectation for care delivery by fellowship trained pediatric neurosurgeons, and individual neurosurgeons’ concerns regarding […]
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AANS/CNS Position Statement on Health Care Coverage

Last updated: July 1, 2024
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)Health Care Coverage Position Statement Background Facts Neurosurgeons are medical specialists who diagnose and treat disorders of the entire nervous system. Some of the conditions neurosurgeons treat, such as cerebrovascular disease and traumatic injuries, may have better outcomes if diagnosed and treated early. Access to […]
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AANS/CNS Position Statement on Emergency Services and the Acute Care Surgeon

Last updated: July 2, 2024
POSITION STATEMENT on EMERGENCY SERVICES AND THE ACUTE CARE SURGEON Ensuring Patient Safety BackgroundThe number of emergency department (ED) visits in the United States continues to increase annually. At the same time, in some parts of the country, there is a growing shortage of specialists — including neurosurgeons — available to treat patients with emergency […]
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AANS/CNS Position Statement on Performing and Interpreting Diagnostic Imaging Procedures on the Nervous System by Neurological Surgeons

Last updated: July 2, 2024
Position Statement on Performing and Interpreting Diagnostic Imaging Procedures on the Nervous System by Neurological Surgeons BackgroundIn some practice settings, neurological surgeons have been denied reimbursement for performing and/or interpreting diagnostic imaging procedures related to the nervous system. In addition, attempts are being made to prevent neurosurgeons from owning and operating certain imaging equipment. These […]
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AANS/CNS Position Statement on Reconciling On-Call Responsibilities with EMTALA Requirements

Last updated: July 2, 2024
Joint Section of Neurotrauma/Critical Care Position Statement on Reconciling On-Call Responsibilities with EMTALA Requirements BackgroundFor over one year, the Joint Section of Neurotrauma/Critical Care has been grappling with the complex issue of oncall physicians’ responsibilities for delivering neurotrauma services. After much discussion, the Section’s Executive Committee has identified the following issues, among others, that represent […]
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AANS/CNS Consensus Principles on Insurance Coverage for Out-Of-Network Care Provided By Hospital-Based Physicians

Last updated: July 2, 2024
Supported by:American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsAmerican Association of Neurological SurgeonsAmerican College of Emergency PhysiciansAmerican College of RadiologyAmerican Society of AnesthesiologistsAmerican Society of Plastic SurgeonsCollege of American PathologistsCongress of Neurological Surgeons When insured patients are treated in the hospital, they should be confident in the knowledge that their health insurance will cover them. Unfortunately, a growing […]