NASS' 24th Annual Meeting

November 10-14, San Francisco, CA

Join spine care specialists from around the world at the leading conference addressing the latest spine surgical and non-surgical treatment options and research findings.
Early bird registration extended until September 14! 

2009 NASS Recognition Awards

Nominate an Exceptional Colleague!

NASS has three awards available to recognize unique and outstanding contributions to the field of spine care and research: The Leon Wiltse Award, the Henry Farfan Award, and the David Selby (formerly Key Service) Award. Deadline: August 31! 

Rehabilitation Medicine for Surgeons and Other Spine Specialists   

September 12, NASS, Burr Ridge, IL

Gain a comprehensive understanding of patients’ rehabilitation treatment options – before and after spine surgery – to maximize optimum outcomes.

Spine Trauma Update  

October 9-10, NASS, Burr Ridge, IL

Classify patterns and challenges of spine trauma with respect to the latest in various treatment options. Gain technical skills in treating spine trauma patients.

NASS Expresses Concern over Proposed House Health Care Bill

In response to the health care reform bill introduced by the three House committees with jurisdiction over health care, H.R. 3200 the “America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009,” NASS sent a letter to House leaders...more.  

Last chance to weigh in on Curve debate: Anterior vs Posterior Approach for Cervical Myelopathy 

If you haven’t had a chance to read and respond to the SpineLine Curve discussion, you still have time before we compile and report the results. Read the debate here.  

CMS Releases 2010 Proposed Rule on Medicare Payment for Physicians’ Services 

On July 1, 2009, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2010 Proposed Rule for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.  More...