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NANS, Medical Societies Urge Elevance Health to Reconsider PNS Coverage
The North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS), alongside several leading medical societies, recently submitted a joint…
NANS Joins Multisociety Advocacy on Trigger Point Injection Policy
NANS joined a coalition of leading medical societies in submitting formal comment letters to First Coast Service Options and Novitas regarding the proposed LCD for trigger point injections (TPIs).
NANS Applauds Aetna for Revising Policy on Peripheral Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Pain Policy
The North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) recognizes Aetna for updating its clinical policy on peripheral electrical nerve stimulation (PNS) for pain, expanding access to non-pharmacological treatment options for patients with chronic pain.
NANS Opens Public Comment on Draft PNS Guideline
The North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) has opened the public comment period for its draft Clinical Guideline on Implantable Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) for Chronic Pain—one of the first formal guideline initiatives undertaken by the Society.
NANS Joins Multi-Society Effort on PNS Coverage
The North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) joined several leading medical specialty societies in submitting joint letters to Cigna Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare regarding policies that classify peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) as investigational for the treatment of chronic pain.
NANS Joins Multi-Society Comments on Proposed BVN Coverage Policy
The North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS), alongside leading national pain and spine organizations, has submitted a joint comment letter to National Government Services (NGS) regarding its proposed Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for thermal destruction of the intraosseous basivertebral nerve (BVN) to treat vertebrogenic low back pain.
NANS Continues Coverage Advocacy on PNS
As part of its ongoing efforts to protect patient access to evidence-based therapies, NANS has submitted a formal comment letter to Cigna regarding Medical Coverage Policy 0539, which currently classifies Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) as “not medically necessary.”
What the 2026 Medicare Final Rules Mean for Neuromodulation and Pain Practices
NANS Members: Visit the NANS eLearning platform to download a workbook with full details of how Medicare changes affect neuromodulation, pain, evaluation and management and telemedicine in 2026.
WISeR Program Begins January 1, 2026
The WISeR program has released its list of the Model Participants.
NANS Joins National Effort Urging CMS to Reverse Proposed Limits on Peripheral Nerve Blocks
The North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) has joined a coalition of national and state medical societies in responding to CMS’ proposed Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) that would sharply restrict coverage for peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) and other established chronic pain procedures.
NANS Joins National Push to Rescind Anthem’s New Policy
The North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) has joined a broad coalition of national medical societies in signing a letter urging Elevance Health (Anthem) to rescind its new Facility Administrative Policy: Use of a Nonparticipating Care Provider, set to take effect January 1, 2026, in 11 states.
NANS 2026 Sets Record Number of Scientific Abstracts — Advancing ‘From Discovery to Healing’
The North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) has accepted 478 abstract submissions, including 312 scientific abstracts, for its 2026 Annual Meeting, taking place January 22–25, 2026, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas—the highest number in recent years.