Capitol Hill Report presents regular updates on legislative action and how the Academy ensures that the voice of neurology is heard on Capitol Hill. The Academy's legislative counsel in Washington, DC, Mike Amery, offers bi-weekly updates on advocacy for neurology and neurologic concerns.
Greetings again from Washington, where the cost of an SGR fix just keeps increasing. (February 6, 2012)
Fixing the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula remains a top issue as we inch closer to the March 1 deadline for congressional action to prevent a 27.4 percent cut in Medicare physician reimbursement. (January 20, 2012)
As we look back on 2011, it is clear that the AAN’s efforts have increased the influence and profile of neurology on Capitol Hill, thanks in great part to active participation of our members. (January 6, 2012)
The situation is very fluid and changes on a daily and nearly hourly basis. (December 22, 2011)
We are coming down to the wire on the need for a fix to the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. (December 9, 2011)
The AAN will not be conceding to the flawed Affordable Care Act definition of "primary care" which undermines the expertise that cognitive specialties provide. (November 17, 2011)
We are taking every opportunity to educate the Deficit Committee members on the need to ensure that patients have adequate access to cognitive care providers. (November 3, 2011)