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04/11/2025

NEW! celebrating . Cross-Post: The birth of modern military through the eyes of Harvey Cushing’s war memoir: https://www.neurosurgeryblog.org/2025/04/09/cross-post-the-birth-of-modern-military-neurosurgery-through-the-eyes-of-harvey-cushings-war-memoir/

04/03/2025

On , AANS Past President & Washington Committee member Dr. Anthony L. Asher offers a powerful reflection on purpose and responsibility: “Recommit to the enduring relevance of our sacred calling—knowing our work matters, our voices carry weight, and our leadership is needed now more than ever.”

Read his full message: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/doctors-day-2025-reflection-purpose-responsibility-asher-ud1af/

03/31/2025

It’s important that are aware of the Open Payment Database (OPD) and how to navigate it appropriately to ensure accurate data is being published to the public.

Aladine Elsamadicy, MD pens an article on : Overview of the OPD: What Do I Need to Know? https://neurosurgeryblog.org/2025/03/28/overview-of-the-open-payment-database-what-do-i-need-to-know/

03/26/2025

NEW on ! Cross-Post: High-Accuracy Augmented Reality Guidance for Intracranial Drain Placement Using a Standalone Head-Worn Navigation System: First-in-Human Results.

Read more https://www.neurosurgeryblog.org/2025/03/26/cross-post-high-accuracy-augmented-reality-guidance-for-intracranial-drain-placement-using-a-standalone-head-worn-navigation-system-first-in-human-results/

03/17/2025

Despite the challenges of a gridlocked 118th Congress, pediatric celebrated legislative victories, notably the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 and the Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024. Read Krystal L. Tomei, MD, MPH’s article on to learn more: https://www.neurosurgeryblog.org/2025/03/17/legislative-success-in-pediatric-neurosurgery-amidst-congressional-gridlock/

03/14/2025

Ashok R. Asthagiri, MD, FAANS pens a post on how the late Mark E. Shaffrey, MD, FAANS, shaped . Dr. Shaffrey’s remarkable career and compassionate spirit left an indelible mark on the medical community and beyond. Read more: https://www.neurosurgeryblog.org/2025/03/14/how-mark-e-shaffrey-md-faans-shaped-neurosurgery/

03/13/2025

urges lawmakers to take immediate action to protect patient access to care by halting the Medicare physician payment cuts. “Physicians are there for patients in decisive moments and now need Congress to step up when it matters,” states Alexander A. Khalessi, MD, MBA.

Read neurosurgery’s press release -> https://www.newswise.com/articles/aans-and-cns-urge-congressional-action-to-halt-medicare-physician-payment-cuts-in-continuing-resolution

03/06/2025

NIH funding cuts could threaten U.S. medical research. A top neurosurgeon warns of risks to innovation and patient care.

03/05/2025

“NIH-funded research has been the cornerstone of U.S. leadership in biomedical science, driving bold discoveries that improve patient care,” states Alexander A. Khalessi, MD, MBA. The National Institutes of Health (NIH)'s new policy on indirect cost rates for grants jeopardizes medical innovation. American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), and over 40 orgs are urging a collaborative solution. Let’s work together: https://www.aans.org/advocacy/articles/neurosurgery-urges-collaboration-on-nih-indirect-cost-policy/

02/28/2025

Neurosurgeon Richard P. Menger, MD, MPA pens an article in Forbes: physician pay has decreased 33% from 2001 to 2025. How does that impact patients? A new bill submitted by Reps. Greg Murphy, MD, (R-N.C.) and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) can help: https://www.forbes.com/sites/richardmenger/2025/02/11/medicare-is-failing-patients-a-new-bill-can-help-fix-that/

02/05/2025

and their partners are leading the way in supporting bipartisan efforts to address the illegal crisis. Read our press release quoting Alexander A. Khalessi, MD, MBA, on the Senate Judiciary’s hearing and the letter here ->https://www.newswise.com/articles/neurosurgery-submits-comment-to-senate-judiciary-hearing-on-controlled-substances

01/31/2025

👏👏 TY legislative champions for introducing bipar bill to stop pay cuts in . Chair Alexander A. Khalessi, MD, MBA releases statement praising the initiative:

https://www.newswise.com/articles/neurosurgeons-call-for-urgent-action-on-bipartisan-medicare-payment-fix

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