The North American Spine Society named Christopher Kauffman, MD, president during its 41st Annual Meeting in San Antonio.
Dr. Kauffman is an orthopedic surgeon in private practice in the Nashville, Tenn., area and owns Kauffman Spine Surgery, according to an Oct. 14 news release.
A 24-year NASS member, Dr. Kauffman previously served as the organization’s health policy director and volunteered on its coding, payer policy and coverage committees. He has also represented NASS before CMS, the American Medical Association and multiple payers.
Dr. Kauffman began his career in academic practice at the University of California San Diego before moving to the Nashville area, where he practiced independently and as part of an orthopedic group.
He also serves as NASS’ representative on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Coding, Coverage and Reimbursement Committee.
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