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Report from Neurology on the Hill 2008

By Lily Jung, MD, FAAN - Over one hundred neurologists traveled to Washington, DC, in March to attend the Sixth Annual Neurology on the Hill (NOH). These Academy members came to meet with members of Congress and discuss the Academy’s top federal priorities. Constructive knowledge sharing, conversations, and presentations covered legislation critical for neurological research and treatment, strengthening the dialogue between Congress and the community of neurologists.
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04-25-2008

Advocacy News Stand
Title Category Date
Medicare Physician Reimbursement Short Term Fix Proposed Advocacy 04-15-08
Health Care and Politics Merge at the 2008 Practice Colloquium, Saturday, April 12, McCormick Place West, Room 184CD Advocacy 03-25-08
The World Neurology Foundation: Supporting Palatucci Advocacy Advocacy 03-17-08
AED Substitution: Educate and Advocate for a Safe Option Advocacy 03-11-08
From the Advocacy Editor - February 2008 Advocacy 03-04-08
Advocacy Top Issues
Ensuring Coverage and Access to AEDs
Needle EMG is the Practice of Medicine
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Medicare Reimbursement - The Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR)
Stem Cell Research - Why the AAN Endorses It
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Traumatic Brain Injury and its Impact on America's Veterans

The Academy: Neurology's Leading Advocacy Resource

The Academy devotes itself to giving our members the tools, training, and assistance they need to succeed in changing American health policy for the better, often in collaboration with local and national medical and patient organizations

Please explore our advocacy website to find the information and resources you need to get involved today, and to offer your feedback on how we can assist in your advocacy efforts.

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May 2008

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