Message from the CSNS Chairperson

Joseph S. Cheng, MD, MS
Joseph S. Cheng, MD, MS
Contact Chairperson
I am proud to be elected as Chair of the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies (CSNS) and serve along with number of dedicated volunteer neurosurgeons working to provide a grass roots voice to the practicing neurosurgeon, and facilitate access and care for our patients. We do this by connecting our neurosurgical colleagues for sharing experiences and knowledge for the socioeconomic and administrative aspects of a medical practice, something not typically taught in most neurosurgery residencies, and create a platform for cogent discussion and debate. Through the resolution process, CSNS members from our state societies, caucuses, and military, can bring forth issues for debate and vote by the overall membership body. Once passed, there are pathways to escalate to our parent organizations of the AANS and CNS for action, and allow the voice of the practicing neurosurgeon to be heard and acted on. Read More



Hot Topics / 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.

Paycheck Protection Program Increase Act of 2020
Approved 1135 waivers for COVID-19 (4/3/2020)
IHME COVID-19 Model State by State (4/5/2020)
CMS: Opening Up America Again (4/19/2020)
DHHS - Hospital and Testing (4/21/2020)
Loan options (4/23/2020)
American Academcy of Pediatrics (AAP) COVID-19 Collection
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.

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