The Neurosurgery Quality Council (NQC) serves as the strategic lead for organized neurosurgery regarding quality measurement, data registries, and federal value-based payment models. Drawing on deep clinical and policy expertise across subspecialties, the NQC plays a key role in shaping national healthcare standards. The Council prioritizes the specialty’s interests through direct, ongoing engagement with CMS, Congress, and other influential healthcare stakeholders, advancing the transition to high-value, data-driven patient care.