This Socioeconomic session was recorded live at the 2025 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting.

2024 CSNS Randall Smith Award for Meritorious Service recipient Dr. Patrick Wade will reflect on his neurosurgical career in an address entitled "Giving Back." A panel of private practice and employed neurosurgeons will discuss the market power of Optum Health as demonstrated by their suspension of claims processing during their recent data breach.
Speakers: Nitin Agarwal, MD; Sarah K. Bick, MD