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Advocacy Issues
Better Stroke Care and Prevention

The Academy is committed to improving quality and access to stroke care across the country. Read here for more information on the latest advocacy efforts and what you can do to help.

View this issue in: Illinois
Ensuring Coverage and Access to AEDs

Prescribing decisions on the use of anti-epilepsy drugs (AEDs) should always remain in the hands of physicians and their patients.

View this issue in: Missouri - Eastern
Needle EMG is the Practice of Medicine

Only physicians should perform needle electromyography (EMG), a diagnostic exam that tells apart conditions ranging from carpal tunnel syndrome to ALS.

View this issue in: Wisconsin
Medicare Reimbursement - The Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR)

Physician reimbursement under Medicare is set by the flawed SGR formula, which has not kept pace with practice costs since 2001.

Stem Cell Research - Why the AAN Endorses It

The AAN supports both adult and embryonic stem cell research to advance our understanding and ability to treat serious neurological conditions.

View this issue in: Nebraska
Traumatic Brain Injury and its Impact on America's Veterans

The conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have ushered in an epidemic of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic epilepsy among combat veterans.

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Other AAN Issues
NIH: Supporting research
Manditory Reporting: Seizures and Driving
Liability Reform
Neuroimaging: Access to Better Care
Artificial Nutrition and Hydration: the Right to Self-Determination
Pay-for-Performance: Legislative Activity
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