Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons

Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons was founded in 1973 to advance neurological surgery in Texas.

[Tom Oliverson, M.D. @TomOliverson]

I sat down with the @TPPF to talk about what is really driving up the price of health care in Texas: uncompensated care, federal mandates and the gaps taxpayers end up paying for.

This is one of my top priorities going into the 90th #txlege. #HD130

Listen to the full conversation: https://t.co/xfvHtDFlSu

[Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons @TXNeuroSurg]

TANS's APP session as a part of the TANS 2027 Annual Conference is now live.

Neurosurgeons and APPs: Make plans to join TANS this February at the Omni Barton Creek Resort in Austin.

Details:
https://t.co/DOhggf3ys9

[Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons @TXNeuroSurg]

Russell R. Lonser, MD (Ohio State) · Julie G. Pilitsis, MD, PhD (Arizona)

Preliminary details:
https://t.co/DOhggf3ys9

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[Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons @TXNeuroSurg]

We're looking forward to hosting our visiting faculty at the TANS 2027 Annual Conference this February at the Omni Barton Creek Resort in Austin:

Antonio Bernardo, MD (Weill Cornell) · Michael C. Dewan, MD, MSCI (Vanderbilt) · Ramesh Grandhi, MD (Utah)

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[Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons @TXNeuroSurg]

We couldn't be more excited about Cristian Gragnaniello, MD, PhD, and Michael McGinity, MD, leading the TANS 2027 Annual Conference this February at the Omni Barton Creek Resort in Austin.

Mark your calendar and make plans to join us.

https://t.co/DOhggf3ys9

[Neurosurgery @neurosurgery]

The AANS and CNS weighed in on @CMSGov’s CY27 OPPS/ASC proposed rule, with a clear focus on protecting patient safety, access to care, and physicians' clinical judgment.

Our CY27 OPPS/ASC priorities:

→ Keep a clinically meaningful Inpatient Only list
→ End unnecessary prior authorization for cervical fusion & spinal neurostimulators
→ Ensure quality measures recognize appropriate care—not penalize it
→ Protect physician clinical judgment on where complex care is delivered

The right care. The right setting. The right time.

Read our full comment letter here 👉
https://t.co/Yz4pJ6rUVa

@CNS_Update @AANSNeuro @cvsection @painsection @spinesection @councilsns

[Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons @TXNeuroSurg]

We're excited to announce our honored out-of-state speakers for the TANS 2027 Annual Conference, February 5–7 at the Omni Barton Creek Resort in Austin!

Stay tuned for the full agenda, registration and more this fall.

Preliminary details:

https://t.co/DOhggf3ys9

[Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons @TXNeuroSurg]

We may be in the heat of summer, but it's never too early to start planning for the winter of 2027.

Make plans to Join TANS for the 2027 Annual Conference this February at the Omni Barton Creek Resort in Austin.

Circle your calendar and stay tuned for more from TANS.

[Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons @TXNeuroSurg]

"Run to the Problem" — A Neurosurgeon's Take | The TANS Annual Conference

What kind of person becomes a neurosurgeon? At the TANS 2026 Annual Conference, Ramsey Ashour, MD, put it simply: they're people who thrive on intensity and challenge — the ones who run toward the problem.

[Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons @TXNeuroSurg]

HHS expands access to catastrophic insurance https://t.co/NP4lIYiWSm #axiosvitals

[Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons @TXNeuroSurg]

Michael Levy, M.S.N., APRN, ACNP-BC, CNRN - an acute care nurse practitioner who manages the brain tumor follow-up clinic at UT Southwestern in Dallas - tells us why neurosurgeons work in a team.

[Tom Oliverson, M.D. @TomOliverson]

And yet, legislators are constantly lobbied to pass legislation that hurts doctors while simultaneously turning a blind eye to the rest of it. And when we do pass something meaningful to protect doctors and patients, some knuckleheads respond by trying to pass legislation to unwind it in the name of “lowering costs”.

[PHA @physicianhosp]

We’re fortunate to have physicians in Congress. And we’re fortunate to have physicians in state legislatures, like Tom Oliverson, MD, in Texas.

Physicians have the highest level of training in the healthcare system. Nobody else comes close.

The physician lawmakers understand healthcare.

[Neurosurgery @neurosurgery]

“It doesn’t take a brain surgeon to do this… but at least you’ve got one.” 🧠🗳️

That’s what AdventHealth #neurosurgeon @DrJohnCowan says as he takes his clinical expertise from the OR to the campaign trail, running for Congress in Georgia’s 11th District.

At #AANS2026, Neurosurgery Podcast co-host Dr. Michael Wang sat down with Dr. Cowan to discuss his journey, his vision, and why he’s stepping up to serve.

📺 Watch here: https://t.co/1bW9Jo43dU

@AANSNeuro @councilsns @NSGYPodcast

[Anthony DiGiorgio, DO, MHA @DrDiGiorgio]

So glad we have a neurosurgeon running for congress!

Can’t wait to see @DrJohnCowan in DC!

[PHA @physicianhosp]

Great leadership by @RepBethVanDuyne last week in Congress on this issue.

[Jordan Abbott MD @JordanAbbottMD]

I saw a patient recently who had already been evaluated for a lesion that concerned them. They were told it was fine.

It was not fine. It was an invasive melanoma.

This is what happens when scope of practice becomes a policy debate instead of a patient safety conversation.

[CSNS @councilsns]

We had another phenomenal meeting at #AANS2026 with our incredible class of Socioeconomic Fellows!

Stay tuned in coming weeks for updates on adopted resolutions, completed projects, and all other news from the premier socioeconomic organization for neurosurgeons!

[Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons @TXNeuroSurg]

CMS’ Medicare provider directory released Social Security numbers: Washington Post https://t.co/u0FTqM8Suz

[CSNS @councilsns]

🍾An incredible day for the CSNS meeting at #AANS2026 with all-star speakers!

We were honored to host @DrJohnCowan, neurosurgeon-turned-politician currently running for Congress in Georgia's 11th District, and @DutchRojas, USMC veteran and healthcare entrepreneur!