Frequently Asked Questions about Sequestration
The automatic across–the–board spending cuts, known as sequestration, have now officially gone into effect. (April 4, 2013)
AAN Releases FAQs on Balancing Medicare Incentive Programs and Penalties
Frequently Asked Questions document, Balancing Medicare Incentive Programs and Penalties, is now available to view online. (April 2, 2013)
AAN Applauds Obama Administration's Brain Research Initiative
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) supports the Obama administration's new brain research initiative, set to launch in 2014 with $100 million in federal funding. (April 2, 2013)
Tests to Predict Heart Problems and Stroke May Be More Useful Predictor of Memory Loss than Dementia Tests
MINNEAPOLIS – Risk prediction tools that estimate future risk of heart disease and stroke may be more useful predictors of future decline in cognitive abilities, or memory and thinking, than a dementia risk test, according to a new study published in the April 2, 2013, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. (April 1, 2013)
Don't Panic! The Sunshine Act Promotes Transparency in Payments
Neurologists should begin retaining your own records of items of value received from pharmaceutical companies and device manufacturers to ensure you are prepared to evaluate and challenge the accuracy of reports submitted by these entities to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). (April 1, 2013)
View the Emerging Science Abstracts Presented at the 2013 AAN Annual Meeting
Abstracts qualify for Emerging Science presentations by having key aspects of research conducted after the October 15th abstract submission deadline and must be new and of sufficient scientific importance to warrant expedited presentation and publication. (March 28, 2013)
April Webinar Examines Correct Chemodenervation Coding
“Correct Coding for Chemodenervation” will be offered on Tuesday, April 9, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET. The deadline for registration is Monday, April 8. (March 26, 2013)
Boston Researcher Receives $240,000 Award for ALS Research
SAN DIEGO – A Massachusetts researcher will receive $240,000 to continue his research on immune system changes in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) through the Richard Olney, MD, Clinician-Scientist Development Three-Year Award. (March 26, 2013)
University of Wisconsin Researcher Receives $130,000 for Epilepsy Research
SAN DIEGO – A researcher from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Neurology will receive $130,000 to conduct further research on epilepsy following traumatic brain injury. (March 26, 2013)
Massachusetts Researcher Receives Award for MS Research
SAN DIEGO – A Massachusetts researcher will receive a $225,000 award to continue her study of hormone differences in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS). (March 26, 2013)
New York Researcher Receives $130,000 Award for Stroke Research
SAN DIEGO – A New York researcher is receiving $130,000 for her research studying minor and rapidly improving stroke problems through the AHA/ASA/ABF Lawrence M. Brass, MD, Stroke Research Postdoctoral Fellowship. (March 26, 2013)
Could That Cold Sore Increase Your Risk of Memory Problems?
MINNEAPOLIS – The virus that causes cold sores, along with other viral or bacterial infections, may be associated with cognitive problems, according to a new study published in the March 26, 2013, print issue of Neurology®. (March 25, 2013)
Neuro Film Festival Unveils 2013 Contest Winners
San Diego – The American Brain Foundation is pleased to announce the winning entries for its 2013 Neuro Film Festival, a contest to raise awareness through video about the need to support research into the prevention, treatment and cure of brain diseases. (March 25, 2013)
Capitol Hill Report: SGR Fire Sale?
I recently reported that the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) had lowered the projected cost of a complete repeal of the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula from nearly $300 billion over ten years to just $138 billion. (March 25, 2013)
2013 Online CME Request
Beginning Saturday, March 16, program evaluations will become available for attendees as courses are completed throughout the week. (March 15, 2013)
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