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The AANS and the CNS submitted comments and issued a press release on the Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) released their 2023 Legislative & Regulatory

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AANS Medical Student Chapters provide early support and leadership training to medical students exploring a career in neurosurgery. The chapters provide a...

The Honorable Patty Murray, Chair Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee United States Senate 428 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC

Stephen L. Ondra, MD, FAANS(L), named MITRE vice president, Center for Transforming Health, and director of the CMS Alliance to Modernize Health Care. Dr.

Recently, the AANS and the CNS joined the Alliance of Specialty Medicine in a letter to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) expressing

Subject: H.R. 623, the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 Dear Representative Wexton: On behalf of the American Association of Neurological

The Honorable Raul Ruiz, MD 2342 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Larry Bucshon, MD2313 Rayburn House Office

The AANS/CNS Drugs and Devices Committee is actively engaged with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other scientific, governmental, clinical and...

SUBJECT: Neurosurgery Endorsement of Medicare Patient Empowerment Act Dear Representative Sessions: On behalf of the American Association of Neurological

Position Statement on Safety of Electric Bicycles and Scooters Background Electric bicycles (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters), collectively

STATEMENT of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on

Joint Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care Position Statement on Traumatic Brain Injury in Sports (Statement Approved by the AANS Board of Directors

The Honorable Patrick Leahy ChairmanU.S. Senate Appropriations CommitteeWashington, DC 20510 The Honorable Richard ShelbyRanking MemberU.S. Senate

The Honorable Charles SchumerMajority LeaderUnited States SenateWashington, DC 20510 The Honorable Mitch McConnellMinority LeaderUnited States

Explore a wide range of neurosurgery courses offered by AANS, designed to enhance your knowledge and skills. Access cutting-edge educational programs,...

Academy Events AANS Events AANS/CNS CNS Events International Neurosurgery Other Medical Other Neurosurgery Regional Neurosurgery Section Events Skull

On Jan. 1, 2023, neurosurgeons face a minimum 8.42% Medicare payment cut, including a 4.42% cut for all Medicare Physician Fee Schedule services and a 4%

The AANS Section on the History of Neurological Surgery brings together dedicated members passionate about documenting, discussing and preserving the rich

On Nov. 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule, including changes to the

Dear Chairman Leahy, Vice Chairman Shelby, Chair DeLauro, and Ranking Member Granger: As you negotiate a final fiscal year (FY) 2022 Labor, Health and

SUBJECT: S. 527, the Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act Dear Senator Blunt: On behalf of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and

Neck pain may be caused by arthritis, disc degeneration, narrowing of the spinal canal, muscle inflammation, strain or trauma.

On July 27, Reps. Michael Burgess, MD, (R-Texas) and Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas) introduced the Getting Over Lengthy Delays in Care As Required by Doctors

Dear Majority Leader McConnell, Speaker Pelosi, Minority Leader Schumer, and MinorityLeader McCarthy: The COVID-19 global health pandemic remains

On March 5, the AANS and the CNS led a letter signed by over 40 other leading medical organizations to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) expressing

Neurofibromatosis (NF), a type of phakomatosis or syndrome with neurological and cutaneous manifestations, is a rare genetic disorder that typically

On Oct. 11, CMS issued a final National Coverage Decision (NCD) decision memo on Carotid Artery Stenting that agrees with the position

Congressional Pediatric Trauma Caucus Raises Awareness about Injuries in Youth SportsNeurosurgeons Commend Reps. Hudson and Butterfield for their Efforts

Dear Leader Reid, Leader McConnell, Speaker Boehner, Leader Cantor, LeaderPelosi, and Whip Hoyer: On behalf of the Alliance of Specialty Medicine (the

Nearly 300 bipartisan members of Congress signed letters urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to finalize proposed regulations to

The William P. Van Wagenen Fellowship provides financial support to neurosurgical residents for foreign travel and study after completing residency.

Explore the March 2023 AANS e-newsletter for the newest developments, news, and expert insights in neurosurgery. Keep up with the latest advancements and...

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), also known as tic douloureux, is sometimes described as the most excruciating pain known to humanity.

On Oct. 25, the Neurosurgery Blog cross-posted a recent publication in The Hill by Reps. Larry Bucshon, MD, (R-Ind.); Ami Bera, MD, (D-Calif.); Raul Ruiz,

What can cause low back pain? What are treatment options? Read this neurosurgeon-edited guide illustrating surgical and nonsurgical solutions.

RE: Medicare Program; CY 2022 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and OtherChanges to Part B Payment Policies; Medicare Shared Savings

Join the AANS Today! Fresh from a North American neurosurgical residency program and on the cusp of board certification, you're poised for a remarkable

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the 2021 Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final scores and associated

The No Surprises Act (NSA) took effect on Jan. 1. Included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260), the NSA protects patients from

RE: 21st Century Cures Act Dear Speaker Ryan and Minority Leader Pelosi: The undersigned members of the Physician Clinical Registry Coalition strongly

The Honorable Tammy BaldwinChairSubcommittee on Labor, Health and HumanServices, Education, and Related AgenciesCommittee on AppropriationsU.S.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2025 Contact: Lara C. Kanitra(202) 446-2028lkanitra@neurosurgery.org Neurosurgery Urges Collaboration on NIH Indirect Cost

Neurosurgery Blog continues its series on becoming a neurosurgeon. Read the latest three articles published: Career Development in Neurosurgery Research

BACKGROUND Prior authorization is a cumbersome process that requires physicians to obtain pre-approval for medicaltreatments or tests before rendering

The Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)/Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Washington Office issued a press release on Nov. 27 urging

Neurosurgery Blog continued to publish new content in its tumor series. Partnering with the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Tumors, the tumor series provides

Chiquita Brooks-LaSureAdministratorCenters for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesU.S. Department of Health and Human Services7500 Security

The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSureAdministratorCenters for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesU.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesHubert H.

The Honorable Lisa Murkowski United States Senate522 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510 The Honorable Maggie HassanUnited States Senate324

SUBJECT: NASS Draft Model Coverage Policy on Lumbar Discectomy Dear Dr. Wang: On behalf of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), the

A review of treatment options exist for metastatic brain tumors and related symptoms. Reference this neurosurgeon-edited guide to learn more about these tumors.

On July 27, the AANS and the CNS joined a coalition supporting the Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act (S. 470/H.R. 977). Introduced in the

The AANS and CNS are committed to quality improvement and supports innovative efforts to provide high quality, cost-effective care to patients. While Congress...