When insurers label proven technologies as “experimental,” it’s not just a policy decision—it’s a barrier to patient care. Interbody biomechanical devices (CPT 22853) have been a foundational component of spinal fusion for decades—supporting stability, alignment, and successful fusion outcomes. Yet coverage policies continue to lag behind the evidence. Spine surgeons are united in a simple principle: Clinical decisions belong in the hands of patients and their physicians—not dictated by outdated payer policies. The AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves (DSPN) stands firmly for: ✔️ Patient access to evidence-based care ✔️ Physician autonomy in clinical decision-making ✔️ Alignment of coverage policy with modern spine surgery Read the full position statement and join us in advocating for patient and provider choice: 🔗 spinesection.org/position-st… #DSPN #SpineSurgery #Advocacy #PatientAccess #HealthPolicy #Neurosurgery #PhysicianLeadership @AANSpracticeMgt @AANSNeuro @CNSResidents @CNS_Update @CSRS_org @SRS_org @AAOS1 @ISASSorg @KatieOrrico @DrDiGiorgio @cscla @councilsns @CheeragU

As #SpineSummit2026 kicks off today, the Scientific Program Committee is already laying the foundation for 2027! That’s how excellence is built—preparation begins before the current meeting even starts. Thank you to Laura Snyder, MD, FAANS, FCNS for her outstanding leadership of the Scientific Program Committee, and we look forward to Daniel Sciubba, MD, MBA carrying that momentum forward as we begin shaping #SpineSummit2027.