Statements and Releases

Washington, DC—Today, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) expressed appreciation for the efforts of Ways and Means Committee chair Richard Neal (D-Mass.) and ranking member Kevin Brady (R-Texas) to work on a bipartisan solution to end “surprise” medical bills.

Washington, DC—Today, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) joined nearly 370 national and state-based patient, provider and other health care stakeholder groups in a letter to Congress voicing support for H.R. 3107, the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act.

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) today released a list of specific tests or procedures that are commonly ordered, but not always necessary, in neurosurgery. As part of Choosing Wisely®, an initiative of the ABIM Foundation, the list identifies five targeted, evidence-based recommendations that can support physicians in working with their patients to make wise choices about their care.

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) expressed significant concerns with the surprise medical bills provisions of the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895).

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) enthusiastically voiced support for the efforts of Reps. Raul Ruiz, MD, (D-Calif.), Phil Roe, MD, (R-Tenn.) and others to develop legislation to protect patients from unanticipated medical bills for out-of-network care that result from health plans with narrow and insufficient networks.