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Cigna to Cover Spinal Cord Stimulation for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is covered by Medicare and many insurers; Cigna’s new policy (effective Aug. 4, 2026) includes coverage when certain criteria are met. Full article: ow.ly/lBWT50YV3bN

ASIPP has submitted a formal letter to Greg Murphy, MD, sponsor of H.R. 8163, the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act, expressing strong support for the legislation. Read the full letter: ow.ly/24ce50YR68W

Why was ASIPP created—and how has it evolved? This video explores the origin, early development, and history of #ASIPP. youtu.be/JIycecnaiFA #IPM #PainManagement

Concluding the sessions at #ASIPP2026, topics included brand development, risk reduction, novel non-opioid NaV1.8 pain signal inhibitor, audit and preauthorization burdens, and developments in chronic opioid therapy and THC products. We hope to see you in Orlando for #ASIPP2027

Highlights from the Interventional Techniques session at #ASIPP2026, chaired by Mahendra Sanapati, MD, included Meera Kirpekar, MD and Alopi Patel, MD on pelvic pain management, and Jay Grider, DO on intrathecal infusion systems.

The Cadaver Workshops at #ASIPP2026 have concluded after two days of hands-on skill improvement. Thank you to all participants!

Highlights from the Minimally Invasive Interventional Techniques session at #ASIPP2026 included talks on emerging concepts in vertebral augmentation, basivertebral ablation, SI fusion for interventionalists, and MILD.

Highlights from the Advocacy Session at #ASIPP2026 focused on policy, advocacy, and the future of interventional pain management. The session concluded with a dynamic panel discussion.

A lot of hands-on skill development is happening at #ASIPP2026 in the Cadaver Workshop this weekend.

Congratulations to all of the #ASIPP2026 Award Recipients! 🏆

Good morning from New Orleans! 🌞 Saturday at #ASIPP2026 has kicked off with a wonderful breakfast with talks from national and state leadership on the importance of our state societies.

Congratulations to our 2026 Top Abstract Award Recipients! Student - Andrei Bautista Trainee - Nicholas Tito, MD Physician - Joshua Hirsch, MD Researcher - Diana S. Meske, PhD #ASIPP2026

Sessions concluded today with the Young Physicians Session with talks from Miles Day, MD; Annu Navani, MD; and audience Q&A which added Jason Yong, MD; David Hao, MD; and Alan Parr III, MD to the stage. Sessions resume tomorrow morning, see you then! #ASIPP2026

The Friday afternoon sessions have begun! Leonardo Kapural, MD, PhD has taken the stage for an enlightening talk and panel discussion including panelists Vinita Singh, MD; Michael Schatman, PhD; Kiran Patel, MD; Jason Yong, MD; and David Hao, MD. #ASIPP2026

4 yrs ago, @ASIPP was ahead #OfTheCurve featuring #AI at its most critical forum, the #Manchikanti Distinguished Lectures! @JoshuaAHirsch #DoesItAgain as session chair, #packed room at #ASIPP2026, amazing to see the evolution of the discussion on #Artificial #Intelligence #pain👋

Sessions resumed this morning with an excellent lecture from Keynote Speaker Konstantin Slavin, MD, on evolving developments in PRP. The talks were followed by an expert panel discussion. #ASIPP2026

Sessions resumed this morning with an excellent lecture from Keynote Speaker Konstantin Slavin, MD, on evolving developments in PRP. The talks were followed by an expert panel discussion. #ASIPP2026

Congratulations to this morning's award recipients for excellence in education! #ASIPP2026

The Regenerative Medicine Session included insightful lectures from Navneet Boddu, MD; Annu Navani, MD; Kenneth Candido, MD; Sheldon Jordan, MD; and finished with a lively panel discussion which included audience Q&A. Sessions resume tomorrow morning, see you there! #ASIPP2026

The IPM Techniques Symposium included lectures from Nick Knezevic, MD, PhD; Laxmaiah Manchikanti, MD; and Mahendra Sanapati, MD. Vinita Singh, MD chaired a panel discussion where Amol Soin, MD and Devi Nampiaparampil, MD joined the speakers for audience Q&A. #ASIPP2026