AANS/CNS Washington Committee for Neurological Surgery
Advancing key health care initiatives to protect neurosurgeons’ ability to practice medicine and patient access to care
Sep 06, 2018
Neurosurgery Provides Comments on NASS Draft Coverage for Artificial Lumbar Disc Surgery
Partial letter text is shown below. Click Download PDF button below to view full letter. Daniel K. Resnick, MD, MS,— Read More >
Sep 06, 2018
Neurosurgery Provides Comments on NASS Draft Coverage for Endoscopic Spinal Surgery
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Aug 27, 2018
Neurosurgery Joins AMA to Send Letter to CMS Regarding E/M Services Contained in the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Partial letter text is shown below. Click Download PDF button below to view full letter. The Honorable Seema Verma Administrator— Read More >
Aug 24, 2018
Neurosurgery Joins the Alliance in Sending a Response to CMS’ Request for Information Regarding the Physician Self-Referral Law
Partial letter text is shown below. Click Download PDF button below to view full letter. Seema Verma Administrator Centers for— Read More >
Oct 17, 2008
Washington State Approves Coverage For Lumbar And Cervical Artificial Discs
The Washington State Health Technology Assessment Program (HTA) voted on October 17, 2008 to provide coverage, with conditions, for lumbar— Read More >
Nov 29, 2006
The American Association Of Neurological Surgeons And Congress Of Neurological Surgeons Applaud The SPORT Study Results Which Support The Benefit Of Surgery In Treating Patients With Symptomatic Herni
The November 22/29, 2006 edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association publishes the results of SPORT, a multi-million— Read More >
Nov 27, 2006
The AANS/CNS Section On Disorders Of The Spine And Peripheral Nerves Announces The Release Of The Lumbar Fusion Guidelines – An Evidenced-Based Approach To Lumbar Fusion
In March, 2003, the Spine Section of the AANS/CNS was charged by the leadership of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons— Read More >
Nov 28, 0206
The American Board Of Neurological Surgery Establishes Requirements For Maintenance Of Certification
The practice of neurosurgery continues to evolve at an astonishing rate. Life-long learning is not only desirable but is an— Read More >
Spine Section On Twitter
🔬 Spine Research Tuesday! 📢
Insights on Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy Surgery Outcomes! A recent Quality Outcomes Database study by the SpineCORE study group in JNS: Spine analyzed patient-reported outcome trajectories over 24 months after surgery for cervical spondylotic…
Benefits of Membership
“The AANS/CNS Spine Section brings together neurosurgeons, orthopedic spine surgeons, spine surgery fellows, as well as residents and advanced practice providers focused on spinal surgery. The Spine Section advances our interests, represents us in national advocacy, and disseminates science. Becoming a member means joining this exceptional community and helping it grow.” ...Read More >
Benefits of Membership
“The AANS/CNS Spine Section brings together neurosurgeons, orthopedic spine surgeons, spine surgery fellows, as well as residents and advanced practice providers focused on spinal surgery. The Spine Section advances our interests, represents us in national advocacy, and disseminates science. Becoming a member means joining this exceptional community and helping it grow.” ...Read More >