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NANS Joins National Push to Rescind Anthem’s New Policy
The North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) has joined a broad coalition of national medical societies in signing a letter urging Elevance Health (Anthem) to rescind its new Facility Administrative Policy: Use of a Nonparticipating Care Provider, set to take effect January 1, 2026, in 11 states.
NANS 2026 Sets Record Number of Scientific Abstracts — Advancing ‘From Discovery to Healing’
The North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) has accepted 478 abstract submissions, including 312 scientific abstracts, for its 2026 Annual Meeting, taking place January 22–25, 2026, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas—the highest number in recent years.
CMS Final Rule Introduces ‘Efficiency’ Cut in 2026 Physician Fee Schedule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule, effective January 1, 2026, introducing a new –2.5% “efficiency adjustment” that will reduce reimbursement for many surgical and procedural specialties.