Prior Authorization: Best of Intentions Turned Barrier to Care?
Prior authorization (noun): the process by which an insurance company evaluates a recommended health care service including a prescription, test, or treatment, is medically necessary and covered by the insurance plan. Initially prior authorization was valiantly born to try and reduce unnecessary testing and control health care spending. With concerns that physicians were ordering unnecessary […]
Cross Post: CNS Publishes New Guidelines on Care for Adults with Functioning Pituitary Adenomas
From time to time on the Neurosurgery Blog, you will see us cross-posting or linking to items from other places when we believe they hit the mark on an issue. We wanted to bring attention to a recent online-only supplement in Neurosurgery, “Congress of Neurological Surgeons Systematic Review and Evidence-Based Guidelines for Patients With Functioning […]
100 Years Young and Still Towering: Celebrating Dr. Don Dohn, Neurosurgery’s Living Legend
There are neurosurgeons who make a mark — and then there’s Dr. Donald F. Dohn. On August 16, Don turns 100 years old, and we’re not just lighting candles — we’re celebrating a legacy that shaped the very foundation of modern neurosurgery. From his early days in Buffalo, New York, to the hallowed halls of the […]
Celebrating 75 Years of NINDS: Dr. Christopher Getch’s Enduring Impact on Neurosurgery and Service
Chris was born Dec 22, 1961, in Milton, MA. His family had a legacy of several generations attending the prominent Milton Academy, and Chris followed in those footsteps, as he was often proud to point out. He attended Princeton University, followed by medical school at Tufts. His career was shaped by his neurosurgical training at […]
Celebrating 75 Years of NINDS: The Legacy and Impact of the Surgical Neurology Branch
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a monumental milestone that offers an opportunity to reflect on its remarkable contributions to neurology and human neuroscience. Among the many significant components of NINDS, the Surgical Neurology Branch (SNB) stands out for its pioneering advancements and transformative impact […]
Memorial Day Cross Post: Honoring Those Who Serve
This Memorial Day, we honor those who gave their lives in service to our country and those who carry the spirit of service forward in extraordinary ways by volunteering to provide medical care to those injured in current global conflicts. In this spirit, we share with our readers the remarkable stories of several neurosurgeons in […]
Cross-Post: The birth of modern military neurosurgery through the eyes of Harvey Cushing’s war memoir
From time to time on the Neurosurgery Blog, you will see us cross-posting or linking to items from other places when we believe they hit the mark on an issue. April 8 marks World Neurosurgeons Day, celebrated annually on the birthday of Dr. Harvey Cushing. Dr. Cushing is regarded as the father of modern neurosurgery.
Overview of the Open Payment Database: What do I need to know?
The intertwining relationship between industry and medicine has been evident and ever-so apparent in recent decades. While these relationships are vital for innovation, concerns of potential conflict of interest (COI) have called into question the objectivity of scientific research and patient care. To help alleviate these concerns, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) […]
Cross-Post: High-Accuracy Augmented Reality Guidance for Intracranial Drain Placement Using a Standalone Head-Worn Navigation System: First-in-Human Results
From time to time on the Neurosurgery Blog, you will see us cross-posting or linking to items from other places when we believe they hit the mark on an issue. We wanted to bring attention to a recent publication in Neurosurgery, the official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, which provides multimedia, prompt publication […]
Legislative Success in Pediatric Neurosurgery Amidst Congressional Gridlock
Despite the challenges of a gridlocked 118th Congress, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons Washington Committee celebrated legislative victories in pediatric neurosurgery, notably the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 and the reauthorization of the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program.