The U.S. Department of Health and Humans Services (HHS) Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force recently released a draft report identifying gaps or inconsistencies and proposing updates to…

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…2018, the CPI-U update is 1.7 percent. The MFP adjustment is 0.5 percent, resulting in a 2018 MFP-adjusted CPI-U update factor of 1.2 percent. Including enrollment, case-mix, and utilization…

…that physician payment is made under the Physician Fee Schedule; hospitals are paid for outpatient services under the OPPS and ASCs are paid under the ASC payment system, both…

ISASS is seeking suggestions for symposia for the ISASS18 meeting being held April 11-13, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. To send us your symposium suggestion, complete and submit the…

…from biomechanics to minimally invasive techniques, from research to advocacy. Our goal is to be an organization that represents all spine surgeons and advocates on their behalf. We have…

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…the family. Photo: (Left to Right) ISASS Co-President Dr. Hee Kit Wong, ISASS16 Guest Speaker Lt. Col. Allen B. West and ISASS Co-President Gunnar B.J. Andersson. Dr. Andersson introduced…

…membership renewal. About ISASS: Learn about ISASS mission, history and more. Become a Member: Information on becoming a member. Contact Us: Complete contact information for ISASS. And More!  …

ISASS signed on to an AMA letter to Congress urging intervention to reform and refocus the electronic health record (EHR) meaningful use program. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act…

…Norton, Policy & Advocacy Consultant, with any suggestions, questions, or concerns: knorton@isass.org For more information, see the CMS Fact Sheet here. And the rule itself here. 1713472883:49 49 default…