Issues -- American Academy of Neurology

Advocacy Issues

Health Care Reform and Medicare Reimbursement

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

NIH: Supporting Research

Expanding support for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will accelerate the discovery and delivery of new treatments for neurological diseases. Click here to learn how you can help.

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: New Jersey, Wisconsin

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: New Jersey, North Carolina

Stem Cell Research - Why the Academy Endorses It

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

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.

Mandatory Reporting: Seizures and Driving

As policymakers decide whether to support mandatory reporting of driving-related medical conditions, the Academy explains why optional reporting is better.

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