After 20 years with ASIPP, Melinda Martin retired on May 29, 2026. Throughout her tenure as ASIPP’s Director of Operations, Melinda contributed to many aspects of ASIPP’s operations and played […]
Recognizing 20 Years of Service: Best Wishes to Melinda Martin in Her Retirement Read More »
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
Cigna to Cover Spinal Cord Stimulation for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Read More »
A 35-year bibliometric analysis of global trends in randomized controlled trials for chronic pain therapy (1989-2024) highlights Laxmaiah Manchikanti, MD, as a prominent author with the highest publication counts, while
On January 2nd, 2024, an ASIPP member from Texas brought to our attention a concerning issue, a 46.1% reduction in all ASC payments. This unexpected news prompted immediate action on
Important News Alert on Disastrous Reductions Due to a Computer Glitch for ASC Payments Read More »
Recently, Dhruva et al published an article on Long-Term Outcomes in Use of Opioids, Nonpharmacologic Pain Interventions, and Total Costs of Spinal Cord Stimulators Compared with Conventional Medical Therapy for
Most of the final rates remained close to the proposed rates. The physician payment rate changed from a 4.4% cut to 4.5% cut. Consequently, we have identified additional reductions. Here
The American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) and Louisiana Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (LSIPP) actively opposed Louisiana HB 941 which would restrict access to minimally invasive spine procedures
Louisiana House Bill 941 is Tabled after ASIPP and LSIPP’s Opposition Read More »
THE GOOD, BAD AND THE UGLY GOOD For ASCs, the update is changed similar to the HOPDs. BAD Multiple procedures, which were covered in ASCs are eliminated and changed to
THE GOOD, BAD AND THE UGLY GOOD Telehealth services are preserved through 2023 and evaluation management services are expanded. BAD Expiration of the congressionally enacted 3.75% temporary increase in Medicare
Final rule gives providers access to patient treatment histories, and streamlines prior authorization to improve patient experience and alleviate burden for health care providers Today, the Centers for Medicare &