Articles
NANS Applauds Aetna for Revising Policy on Peripheral Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Pain Policy
The North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) recognizes Aetna for updating its clinical policy on peripheral electrical nerve stimulation (PNS) for pain, expanding access to non-pharmacological treatment options for patients with chronic pain.
NANS Opens Public Comment on Draft PNS Guideline
The North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) has opened the public comment period for its draft Clinical Guideline on Implantable Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) for Chronic Pain—one of the first formal guideline initiatives undertaken by the Society.
NANS Joins Multi-Society Effort on PNS Coverage
The North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) joined several leading medical specialty societies in submitting joint letters to Cigna Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare regarding policies that classify peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) as investigational for the treatment of chronic pain.
NANS Joins Multi-Society Comments on Proposed BVN Coverage Policy
The North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS), alongside leading national pain and spine organizations, has submitted a joint comment letter to National Government Services (NGS) regarding its proposed Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for thermal destruction of the intraosseous basivertebral nerve (BVN) to treat vertebrogenic low back pain.