Public Policy Resources
Data and Fact Sheets
The Academy advocates for neurologists on Capitol Hill, ensuring that Congress is aware of members' concerns regarding potential reforms in health care. Use the links and information on this page to find out what the Academy is doing for you, what you need to know about new reimbursement policies for your practice, what you can do to advocate for neurology, and the latest health care reform news.
Policy
- Neurology Workforce Data
- Compelling Neurology Statistics
- Evidence of High Quality Cost Efficient Neurologic Care
- What the New Health Reform Law Means for Neurology
- Academy's Health Reform Principles
- Neurology's Commitment to Quality
- The Critical Role of Neurologists in our Health Care System
Letters to Policymakers
- SGR Response to Joint House Committee Proposal (February 21, 2013)
- Letter to House Committee on Ways and Means on Quality's Role in Payment Reform (May 25, 2012)
- Concerns to MedPAC over SGR Proposal (September 27, 2011)
- Letter to Joint Debt Deficit Reduction Committee on SGR (September 20, 2011)
- Comments to CMS on Covered Medicare Access (July 5, 2011)
- Opposition to IPAB (June 24, 2011)
- NIH Funding Support (May 18, 2011)
- Appropriations Support for Cardiovascular Research (May 18, 2011)
- Letter to House Energy and Commerce Committee on SGR Replacement (April 27, 2011)