Neurosurgery Leader Welcomes Introduction of the Patients First Act
The AANS/CNS Washington Committee welcomed the introduction of the Patients First Act (H.R. 9693), bipartisan legislation designed to address longstanding structural challenges within the Medicare physician payment system. In a statement, Washington Committee Chair Alexander A. Khalessi, MD, MBA, FAANS, praised the bipartisan collaboration behind the legislation and emphasized the need for long-term Medicare payment stability, reduced […]
Neurosurgery Applauds House Ways and Means Passage of Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Reform
The AANS/CNS Washington Committee welcomed the House Committee on Ways and Means’ unanimous approval of the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514 / S. 1816), a key step toward modernizing prior authorization in Medicare Advantage. In a statement, Washington Committee Chair Alexander A. Khalessi, MD, MBA, FAANS, commended the bipartisan leadership of the Committee […]