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Message from the CSNS Chairperson
John Ratliff
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It is my privilege to be elected Chair of the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies (CSNS). I am excited to serve the team of volunteer neurosurgeons who comprise the CSNS, an organization providing grass roots advocacy for our specialty. We are fortunate to have such a phenomenal group of dedicated surgeons who take time away from their families and their practices to advocate for neurosurgery patients.
The CSNS is the representative body for all neurosurgeons. When issues arise in the practice of neurosurgery, it is the CSNS delegates who bring resolutions that address these challenges. Resolutions are debated by CSNS members representing state societies, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) caucuses, and military neurosurgeons. Once passed, the resolutions are forwarded to our parent organizations, the AANS and CNS, for action. The CSNS serves as the voice for practicing neurosurgeons in the United States.
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Covid-19
Members can access the AMA statement on policy options for states to address COVID-19. This addresses important topics such as costs for testing, access to care, telemedicine, enforcement of existing responsibilities, licensure, credentialing, workers’ compensation, liability, and other important COVID-19 related topics.
Honor Your Mentor
LYAL LEIBROCK
You trained with the best, you succeeded and your patients have benefited. Now you can show your gratitude through the Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation (NREF) with a donation to the Dr. Lyal Leibrock Honor Your Mentor Fund to contribute funds for medical students, residents and young neurosurgeons for socio-economic education.
To support an educational endeavor in his name, please visit the Honor Your Mentor page for Dr. Lyal Leibrock and donate today.
Meeting Registrations
May 2024
Chicago, IL
May 2-3, 2024
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News
- 2023 Fall CSNS Newsletter
- Why do I care?
- Where else can we have these debates?
- Washington Committee Update
- 2023 Spring Overview
- Ratliff Chair Message
- Fall 2021 Newsletter
- March 2020 - Health Coalition on Liability and Access - State Legislative Update
- AANS/CNS Position Statement on Team Based Care in Neurosurgery
- Neurosurgeons Providing a Strong Voice at the AMA
- Know your worth! The economic value of a neurosurgeon to a hospital
- Neurosurgery Interest Group (NSIG) Handbook -- Guidance for setting up a neurosurgery interest group for medical students
- Practical Practice Economics presentation -- Important practical information for residents/fellows/young neurosurgeons prepared by Jason Hauptman and Namath Hussain
- Contact your Legislators