Neurosurgery Applauds House Energy and Commerce Passage of Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Reform
The AANS/CNS Washington Committee welcomed the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s unanimous approval of the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514 / S. 1816), bipartisan legislation to modernize prior authorization in Medicare Advantage. In a statement, Washington Committee Chair Alexander A. Khalessi, MD, MBA, emphasized that timely access to medically necessary care is critical for patients […]
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 […]
The Alliance of Specialty Medicine’s comment letter on OMB’s Proposed Uniform Guidance Revisions
The AANS/CNS, through the Alliance of Specialty Medicine, submitted comments to the Office of Management and Budget opposing a proposed rule that would significantly reshape the administration of federal financial assistance. In its comment letter, the Alliance urged OMB to withdraw the proposal, warning that it would weaken scientific peer review, discourage research collaboration, expand political influence over […]