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Neurologists Storm Capitol Hill

The American Academy of Neurology hosted its 10th annual Neurology on the Hill on February 28, bringing 142 neurologists from 43 states to Washington, DC. About half of the participants were first–time attendees and together the group visited 220 congressional offices. Learn more.

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Capitol Hill Report: Rep. Schwartz Adds Neurology Pay Increase to SGR Bill

Academy advocacy efforts have paid off as Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) has added neurology and other cognitive specialties to a bill she intends to introduce to eliminate the flawed Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. (May 4, 2012)

Capitol Hill Report: Will New Physician Payment Plans Benefit Neurology?

We met with House Energy Commerce Health Subcommittee Chair, Rep. Joe Pitts (R-PA) last week and had a productive discussion about his goals for reforming the physician payment system. (April 19, 2012)

What Would the Supreme Court's Ruling Mean for Neurologists?

The constitutionality of the 2010 health care reform law—the Affordable Care Act (ACA)—is at the core of the arguments heard by the Supreme Court challenging and defending the ACA's individual mandate and Medicaid expansion. (April 5, 2012)

Capitol Hill Report: Neurology's Congressional Champions Threatened

Two champions for neurology on the Democratic side of the aisle are facing tough elections in 2012. We had a chance to speak with both of them this week. (March 23, 2012)

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Tim Miller
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House Majority Leader Cantor and Congressman Carnahan Address Neurology on the Hill Attendees

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Watch the video from Congressman Carnahan.

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June 2012

New York State Neurological Society Spring Meeting (6/16/2012 - 6/16/2012)

July 2012

Texas Neurological Society Summer Conference (7/27/2012 - 7/28/2012)

September 2012

Pennsylvania Neurological Society (9/8/2012 - 9/8/2012)

Arizona Neurological Society (9/28/2012 - 9/30/2012)

Florida Society of Neurology (9/28/2012 - 9/30/2012)

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Washington State Neurological Society (10/13/2012 - 10/13/2012)

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