Washington, DC—Today, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) announced their strong support of the bipartisan Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 9001). Introduced by Michael C. Burgess, MD, (R-Texas), Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.), Morgan Griffith (R-Va.), and Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas), this bill would establish exceptions to rules for physician-owned hospitals in rural areas.

Today, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) applauded the introduction of the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, which would streamline prior authorization in the Medicare Advantage program.

Cervical spinal cord injuries (cSCI) are catastrophic events for patients that often require surgical intervention to decompress the spinal cord and/or stabilize the spine.

As neurosurgical professional organizations, we are shocked and saddened by the events occurring in Israel and the Gaza Strip, resulting in the loss of innocent lives and widespread fear and suffering.