The National Association of Spine Specialists is a 501(c) (6) trade organization that serves as the advocacy arm of the North American Spine Society and is the leading organization dedicated to fostering the advancement of spine care. We aim to elevate the voices of spine care providers, expand access to care, and challenge the legislative hurdles facing spine patients and providers.
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Learn more about the policies NASS is actively promoting on behalf of spine care providers and their patients.
NASS is deeply concerned about the impact that unanticipated medical bills are having on patient out-of-pocket costs and the patient-physician relationship. Health insurance plans are increasingly relying on narrow and often inadequate networks of contracted physicians as one mechanism for controlling costs.
Prior authorization can create significant barriers for patients by delaying the start or continuation of necessary treatment and negatively affecting patient health outcomes. In addition, utilization management processes can be very time-consuming and administratively burdensome to providers, diverting time and resources away from direct patient care.
An appropriate supply of well-educated and trained physicians is essential to ensure timely access to quality health care services for all Americans. The growing physician workforce shortage must be addressed to maintain a workforce that is of sufficient size and specialty mix.
The spine care community is stronger, together. Voluntary contributions from NASS members like you help enhance our profession’s voice on Capitol Hill.