The AANS Neurosurgeon is official socioeconomic publication of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) which features information and analysis for contemporary neurosurgical practice. It focuses on issues related to legislation,…
Last week Congress did not act in time to head off the so-called budget sequestration cuts. On March 1, 2013, the budget sequester therefore took effect and the White House…
Year after year, because of Medicare’s flawed sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula, physicians face significant cuts in Medicare reimbursement. And time and time again, Congress intervenes with a short-term “fix”…
Today, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) released its 2013 legislative agenda, which includes action items such as abolishing the Independent Payment…
Guest Post From Robert E. Harbaugh, MD, FAANS, FACS, FAHA Director, Institute of the Neurosciences Distinguished Professor & Chair, Department of Neurosurgery Professor, Department of Engineering Science & Mechanics The…
The Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) topic is not new for Neurosurgery Blog. In fact, we have dissected and addressed its many flaws in previous blog posts. Fortunately, for patients…
According to a new study by The Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute, “more than 80 percent of Medicare providers will face penalties for failing to meet quality thresholds if current…
The Congress Quarterly (cnsq) is the official newsmagazine of the CNS and is designed to reflect the changing nature of neurosurgery and foster discussion about the core being of the…
By now most everyone knows that on Jan. 1, 2013 (in the middle of the night), Congress passed H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. The legislation includes…
Today, organized neurosurgery joined the AMA and other groups in sending a letter to urge Congress to reach a bipartisan agreement to prevent budget sequestration cuts that would threaten critical health…