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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.
NANS Joins National Effort Urging CMS to Reverse Proposed Limits on Peripheral Nerve Blocks12/9/2025 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.
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’11/13/2025 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. NANS also accepted 160 case reports/small series and 6 late-breaking abstracts, surpassing 2025 totals and underscoring continued growth in the field.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule, effective January 1, 2026, introducing a new –2.5% “efficiency adjustment” that will reduce reimbursement for many surgical and procedural specialties.
The North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) has joined seven national medical specialty societies in signing a joint letter urging Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas—as well as the Health Care Services Corporation—to revise their draft policy on implantable peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) for chronic pain.
Several Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have released proposed Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) that would classify peripheral nerve blocks and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) procedures—including genicular, shoulder, and hip—as “not reasonable and necessary."
Updated 10/21/25
CMS has directed Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to lift the claims hold and process services dated October 1, 2025, and later under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, FQHC, and ground ambulance provisions. During the current federal funding lapse, CMS has confirmed that Medicare and Medicaid will continue. However, with reduced staffing and expired program extensions, physicians should prepare for significant disruptions.
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