Capitol Hill Report: Good News on SGR; Schwartz/Heck Bill Reintroduced
The physician community received great news from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) last week when it released a report predicting that the 10-year cost to eliminate the Sustainable Growth Rate formula had fallen from $300 billion to $138 billion. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - February 11, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
AAN Business Meeting Gives Members a Voice on New Academy Leadership and an Open Mic on CMS Payment Cuts
As an AAN member, you can participate in making decisions about the future of the Academy and the profession of neurology. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - February 11, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Annual Meeting Offers Opportunities for Students, Residents, and Fellows to Build Careers
Download the 2013 Student and Resident Guide to the Annual Meeting and make the most of your Annual Meeting experience. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - February 9, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
AAN to Host Four EHR User Group Meetings at 2013 Annual Meeting
To provide education and networking opportunities for neurologists who use the same electronic health records (EHR) software, there will be four Electronic Health Record (EHR) User Group Meetings at the 2013 Annual Meeting in San Diego. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - February 8, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
AAN Supports Veterans' Access to Treatment for Illnesses Associated with TBI
The AAN recently weighed in on the proposed rule published by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding secondary service connection for diagnosable illnesses associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI). (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - February 8, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Get Connected: Annual Meeting First-timers, Experienced Attendees
The AAN's Neurology Career Center is creating a networking opportunity through its Mentor Connect program. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - February 7, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Want to Win $500 While Looking for a Job?
AAN members who create or update a profile in the AAN's Neurology Career Center between February 1 and March 23 will be entered for a chance to win a $500 Visa gift card. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - February 7, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Study: Number of People with Alzheimer's Disease May Triple by 2050
MINNEAPOLIS – The number of people with Alzheimer's disease is expected to triple in the next 40 years, according to a new study published in the February 6, 2013, online issue of Neurology®. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - February 6, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Can Nerve Stimulation Help Prevent Migraine?
MINNEAPOLIS – Wearing a nerve stimulator for 20 minutes a day may be a new option for migraine sufferers, according to new research published in the February 6, 2013, online issue of Neurology®. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - February 6, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Learn More About Sleep Disorders with Continuum
The February issue of Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology® focuses on sleep disorders and offers the opportunity to earn up to 12 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ in self-assessment, and up to 14 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits in CME. The issue also is available to subscribers on the Continuum® iPad® app. Of special note, this issue features 28 videos that accompany the text that readers can view online or on the app. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - February 6, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
American Academy of Neurology Announces 2013 Research Award Winners
Nearly two dozen scientific research awards are being bestowed upon researchers around the world this year by the American Academy of Neurology. The awards will be presented at the AAN's 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego March 16-23, 2013. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - February 5, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Actor Kevin Sorbo Receives Public Leadership in Neurology Award
Sorbo is being recognized for his herculean efforts in educating the public about stroke. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - February 4, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Neurology in Crisis
AAN President Bruce Sigsbee, MD, FAAN, issues a call to action. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - February 2, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
The AAN Takes a Stand on a Recent SGR Repeal Proposal
Recently, Congress passed another Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) fix that will postpone a 27 percent pay cut to physician services in the Medicare fee schedule until 2014. Congress has systematically postponed SGR cuts since 2002. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - February 1, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
AAN Applauds NFL Efforts to Have Independent Neurologists on Sidelines Next Season
The American Academy of Neurology, the world's largest professional association of neurologists with more than 25,000 members, is applauding today's reports that the National Football League plans to have neurologic expertise on sidelines during games next season to help diagnose and treat concussions. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - February 1, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
