…border wall, does not appear to have immediate support for passage. House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey, D-N.Y., introduced a continuing resolution Wednesday, which Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chairman…

…co-sponsors are members of the House Ways and Means Committee and have indicated they are working to have the bill assigned to that committee. Sponsors have also indicated there…

…Pennsylvania and then earned his doctorate at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Maryland, followed by a spine fellowship…

…hyperlinks for immediate downloads now available: MIPS Overview Eligibility and Participation Part B Claims Reporting Quality Performance Category Promoting Interoperability Performance Category Improvement Activities Performance Category Cost Performance Category…

…letter echoed comments by stakeholders such as ISASS in response to the proposed rule. To read a copy of the congressional letter, see link: Click Here To read a…

…to the best surgical spine care.” Here are just a few examples of ISASS’ advocacy at work over the past year: ISASS successfully advocated for Anthem Blue Cross Blue…

…the information presented. Staff for the chairmen and ranking minority members of the three Congressional committees of jurisdiction briefed physician groups this afternoon on the results of their bicameral,…

…new policy. In late December 2010 the spine community came together to draft a letter to BCBS-NC, specifically offering suggested modifications and asking for an opportunity to meet to…

…for example, and those with disabilities — to a much wider program that provides largely free coverage to most people below a certain income threshold. The exceptions are the…

…which analyzed Medicare claims data exclusive to physician services. The study found that in April 2020, spending dropped to 57% below expected pre-pandemic levels. Medicare spending on physician services…

Read the Fall 2020 issue of “Vertebral Columns” Catch up on the latest research, advice, and commentaries relevant to you as a spine surgeon. The fall issue delves into:…

…allow CMS to issue transitional coverage for these products that is tied to an evidence development plan issued by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Although this rule…