Health Policy Resources

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

Reimbursement

• The Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction: Implications for Neurologists
• Are You Prepared for 2011 Incentive Programs and Penalties?
• Medicare Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program
• Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS)
• Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program/Meaningful Use

Advocacy

• Contact Your Legislator
• BrainPAC
• How We Advocate For You
• Letter for Your Patients
• Neurology on the Hill

Resources

• AAN Capitol Hill Report
• AAN Position Statements
• AMA Health System Reform Insights
• Kaiser Family Foundation Health Reform Source
• NPR: 'Critical' shortage of Army Neurologists for Troops

Letters to Policymakers

• 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)