ASIPP

10/27/2026

How does Medicare account for the cost of running an independent pain practice?

A review in the September/October issue of Pain Physician examines practice expense reimbursement, treatment settings, and the implications of Medicare payment policy for independent interventional pain physicians.

Explore the analysis of the CY 2026 final rule and CY 2027 proposed rule.

Published in Pain Physician and indexed in PubMed:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42804301/

10/26/2026

What does the evidence say about regenerative therapies for chronic low back pain?

A review in the September/October issue of Pain Physician summarizes ASIPP’s 2025 evidence-based guidelines, examining therapies including platelet-rich plasma and bone marrow aspirate concentrate.

The review addresses evidence limitations, patient selection, preparation standards, regulatory considerations, and informed consent.

Published in Pain Physician and indexed in PubMed:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42804305/

10/24/2026

How can physicians balance bleeding risk and clotting risk around interventional pain procedures?

Explore procedure risk classification, medication interruption and resumption, and the importance of patient-specific assessment and shared decision-making in the September/October issue of Pain Physician.

Published in Pain Physician and indexed in PubMed:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42804307/

10/23/2026

Can artificial intelligence help predict who will benefit from an epidural steroid injection?

A study in the September/October issue of Pain Physician explores machine learning models that combine clinical and MRI data to predict treatment response in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis.

The retrospective study of 188 patients offers promising findings, with larger multicenter studies needed for external validation.

Published in Pain Physician and indexed in PubMed:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42804314/

10/22/2026

Johns Hopkins is hiring Pain Medicine specialists—with a new, highly competitive compensation structure and incentive plan.

Build your practice. Teach the next generation. Advance Pain Medicine.

The Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine seeks physicians to join its nationally recognized Pain Medicine Division in Baltimore, Maryland.

Johns Hopkins welcomes candidates with primary training in Anesthesiology, Neurology, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, or Family Medicine.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING
• Strong fluoroscopy- and ultrasound-guided procedural skills.
• Preferably, advanced expertise in neurostimulation, vertebral augmentation, regenerative medicine, or minimally invasive spine procedures.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to teaching residents and fellows.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pain Medicine fellowship.
• Board certification or eligibility in your primary specialty and Pain Medicine, consistent with the applicable certifying board’s requirements.
Prior independent practice experience is preferred; outstanding recent fellowship graduates are encouraged to apply.

WHY JOHNS HOPKINS?
• New, highly competitive compensation structure with an incentive plan that rewards clinical productivity and recognizes academic contributions.
• College tuition grants for eligible dependent children, subject to eligibility, service requirements, and plan limits.
• Faculty appointment with opportunities for clinical innovation, program development, research, and academic advancement.
• Comprehensive health and family benefits.

Johns Hopkins is actively interviewing. Interested candidates should send their CV to:
Sarah Danihel
[email protected]

Know an exceptional Pain Medicine physician? Please share this opportunity.

10/21/2026

ASIPP is actively working to address serious concerns surrounding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Ambulatory Specialty Model (ASM), scheduled to begin January 1, 2027.

Through direct communication with CMS leadership, congressional outreach, and scientific review, ASIPP continues to advocate for fair physician evaluation, transparent and evidence-based policy, and protections for patient access to care.

As part of these efforts, ASIPP has sent formal letters to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, House Oversight Chairman James Comer, and House Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie, calling for greater scientific scrutiny and action on ASM.

Read more about ASIPP’s ongoing advocacy efforts: https://conta.cc/4zOhLXu

10/12/2026

What does CMS’s Ambulatory Specialty Model mean for interventional pain physicians?

Explore physician selection, payment adjustments, quality measures, and financial risk in this review from the September/October issue of Pain Physician, with practical considerations for participating practices.

Published in Pain Physician and indexed in PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42804297/

10/09/2026

What can real-world data tell us about peripheral nerve stimulation?

The PNS IMPACT study examines clinical outcomes, healthcare utilization, and economic impact using a retrospective clinical analysis and national claims data.

Explore the findings in the September/October issue of Pain Physician.

Published in Pain Physician and indexed in PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42804296/

10/07/2026

Connect the evidence to everyday clinical decisions.

The September/October issue of Pain Physician features a practical summary of ASIPP’s 2026 facet joint intervention guidelines, covering diagnostic blocks, radiofrequency ablation, patient selection, image guidance, and safety considerations.

Read the full article:
https://www.painphysicianjournal.com/current/pdf/ODIxNw%3D%3D/Article-PDF

10/07/2026

Nominations are now open for the 2027 ASIPP Awards for Excellence in Pain Medicine Education & Leadership.

ASIPP is proud to recognize the programs, educators, and fellows shaping the future of pain medicine through excellence, leadership, scholarship, and patient-centered care.

🏆 Comprehensive Excellence in Pain Medicine Training
Program Award

🏆 Educational Stewardship & Leadership in Pain Medicine
Program Director / Educator Award

🏆 ASIPP Rising Leader in Pain Medicine
Fellow Award

Program directors, faculty, fellows, and institutional leaders may submit nominations. Self-nominations are welcome. One recipient will be selected in each award category.

Award recipients will be recognized during General Session at ASIPP’s 29th Annual Meeting, April 15–17, 2027 in Orlando, Florida.

Submission Deadline: January 31, 2027

Learn more and submit a nomination:

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