The Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Implantable Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in the Treatment of Chronic Pain from ASIPP are now available! This 92-page publication includes 374 references, 20 […]
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Thank you for your attention and participation in various activities in protecting medical practices. We want to bring to your attention critical issues affecting patients across the United States,
Through ASIPP’s extensive advocacy efforts, we were successful in getting language included in the continuing resolution to fund the government through September. This resolution would extend telehealth provisions for another
We want to update you on our recent visit to Washington where several ASIPP members met with key members of Congress, in both the House and Senate. We advocated for
The American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) expresses grave concern regarding two recent publications in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) that risk significantly limiting patient care and choice in
Physician payments have declined significantly due to budget neutrality rules and reimbursement cuts. Since 2001, Medicare payments to physicians have dropped by 33% when adjusted for inflation. These reductions have
When certain legislative payment provisions (“extenders”) are scheduled to expire, CMS directs all Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to implement a temporary claims hold. This standard practice is typically up to
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a covered condition by Medicare and many other insurers however, Cigna has incorporated into the new policy effective August 4, 2026 to cover diabetic peripheral neuropathy
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In a policy published by Aetna last week, entitled Peripheral Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Pain Number: 0011, Aetna describes the coverage conditions for peripherally implanted nerve stimulators as follows: Aetna
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ASIPP recently submitted several letters on key issues affecting patient access to care and the sustainability of independent physician practices. Clinical Input to Cigna on Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) Coverage
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