North American Neuromodulation Society

04/21/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week! 🎊

Thank you to our NANS volunteers for your dedication to advancing neuromodulation and strengthening our community. Your impact matters.

Check out some fun facts about our volunteers 👇

04/16/2026

⏰ Last Chance to Weigh In

The public comment period for the Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Clinical Guidelines closes Tuesday, April 21 at 11:59 PM CT.

This is your opportunity to help shape evidence-based recommendations that will guide clinical practice, policy, and patient access to neuromodulation therapies.

Make your voice heard before the deadline.

👉 Submit your comments now: https://ow.ly/96ZB50YKtLm

04/14/2026

This National Volunteer Month, we’re proud to recognize Dr. Salim Hayek for his continued leadership and service to NANS. 🩵

A Past President and active member of several committees, he continues to advance the field through his work in clinical research at University Hospitals.

Thank you for your lasting impact on neuromodulation. 👏

04/13/2026

Stay informed. Stay involved. ✨

Join us for the NANS Virtual Spring Town Hall on Monday, April 20 at 7 PM CT—your opportunity to hear the latest updates and get a closer look at what’s ahead for NANS.

• Key takeaways from NANS 2026
• Opportunities to get involved in NANS 2027
• Updates on the NANS Guidelines Initiative
• Live Q&A during our open forum

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation.

👉 RSVP to join: https://ow.ly/ixC950YIngX

04/10/2026

🗣️ Your voice can shape the future of SCS care.

The draft NANS Guideline on Epidural Stimulation for Chronic Pain is now open for public comment. Share your feedback to help strengthen recommendations, influence policy, and improve patient access.

📝 Submit comments: https://ow.ly/FEqk50YHey3
⏰ Deadline: Tues, April 21

04/08/2026

💙 Volunteer Spotlight

Meet Dr. Tessa Harland, Co-Chair of the NANS RFS Committee. Through volunteering, she’s built meaningful connections and grown within the field.

Thank you to all of our NANS volunteers making an impact.

👇 Why do you volunteer? Share below!

04/06/2026

Thank you to our community for the thoughtful feedback on the PNS Guideline. Every comment is being reviewed with care as we take the next steps.

⏳ Deadline approaching: March 31 at 11:59 PM CT

If you’ve been meaning to review the draft NANS PNS Clinical Guideline—this is your moment.

Help identify gaps, strengthen recommendations, and contribute to a guideline that will inform practice across the field.

📌 Don’t wait—submit your comments now: https://forms.fillout.com/t/nXHJBqEzXWus

04/03/2026

This , we’re proud to spotlight NANS volunteer leaders like Dr. Andrew Mendelson 💙 🩺

An Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Dr. Mendelson is dedicated to improving quality of life for patients with complex pain conditions—particularly cancer pain—while mentoring the next generation of clinicians. 💡

Since joining NANS in 2020, he has contributed his time and expertise across multiple committees and to the PNS Guidelines Group, helping advance the field of neuromodulation through both education and evidence-based practice.

👏 Thank you, Dr. Mendelson, for your continued service and leadership.

Read more: https://www.neuromodulation.org/member-mendelson.html

04/01/2026

Behind every advancement in our field is a community of dedicated volunteers. 💪

This National Volunteer Month, we recognize those who contribute their time, expertise, and leadership to drive progress, collaboration, and innovation. 💙

Thank you for helping shape the future.

03/29/2026

Advocacy driving progress 💡

Aetna has expanded coverage for peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS)—helping improve access to non-opioid pain care for patients who need it most.

A meaningful step forward for chronic pain treatment.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.neuromodulation.org/news/nans-applauds-aetna-for-revising-policy-on-peripheral-electrical-nerve-stimulation-for-pain-policy

03/27/2026

⏳ Deadline approaching: March 31 at 11:59 PM CT

If you’ve been meaning to review the draft NANS PNS Clinical Guideline—this is your moment.

Help identify gaps, strengthen recommendations, and contribute to a guideline that will inform practice across the field.

📌 Don’t wait—submit your comments now: https://forms.fillout.com/t/nXHJBqEzXWus

03/25/2026

Pain medicine isn’t declining—but training is shifting. 💡

As Dr. Scott Pritzlaff notes, nearly one-third of pain fellowship programs have gone unfilled in recent years, driven in part by a >60% drop in anesthesiology applicants.

At the same time, demand for neuromodulation continues to grow. 📈

“This is not retreat—it’s recalibration.”

🔗 Read more in the the latest member-exclusive PULSE newsletter.

Not a member? Join NANS today: https://www.neuromodulation.org/join.html