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Join a group of more than 22,000 medical specialists committed to promoting the highest quality care of patients with neurological diseases. The AAN offers a variety of membership types, including membership for physicians, medical students, non-physician neurology professionals, and the AAN's esteemed fellowship status. To become an AAN member, please fill out the appropriate membership application.

Practice Highlights

The Practice section features clinical practice guidelines for both patients and clinicians, patient safety educational initiatives, information on Pay-for-Performance and Medicare's PQRI program. Look for related areas, such as coding and reimbursement, payer relations, and health information technology-and how they can impact your practice.

Education Highlights

Neurologic education is one of the AAN's core values. The AAN extends this beyond its membership to K-12 students, college students, medical students, residents, fellows, neurologists in practice and Academia, and non-neurologist physicians. The website's Education section is the place where both members and non-members can learn of the scope and breadth of neurologic education opportunities created and hosted by the AAN. This educational mission is delivered in three main venues: the Annual Meeting, regional meetings, and online.

Science Highlights

The Science section contains AAN resources relevant to the academic neurologist and to those who follow scientific developments in neurology, whether basic, translational, or purely clinical. The section contains information regarding AAN scientific awards and training grants, news and resources related to the NINDS, and information related to the AAN Science Committee and its role in planning the scientific aspects of the AAN Annual Meeting.

Advocacy Highlights

The Academy gives members the tools, training, and assistance they need to change American health policy for the better, often in collaboration with local, national, and international medical and patient organizations. Explore the Advocacy pages to find the information and resources you need to get involved today, and to offer your feedback on how the AAN can assist in your advocacy efforts.

Publications Highlights

The AAN supports neurologic research, scientific inquiry, information sharing, and quality education. For neurologists, the peer-reviewed weekly journal Neurology(R), self-study publication Continuum, and other offerings promote lifelong learning and enhanced patient care. Patients, families, and caregivers draw inspiration from the Neurology Now magazine and get facts about neurologic disorders and treatments from evidence-based guideline summaries and clearly-written education books. From the exam room to the living room, the AAN offers print and online resources for everyone.

Foundation Highlights

The American Academy of Neurology Foundation (AAN Foundation) is an independent 501(c)(3) organization affiliated with the AAN.

Our Mission: The Foundation exists to further the goals of the American Academy of Neurology by supporting education and research in neurology, and is dedicated to improving patient care, quality of life, and public understanding of brain and other neurologic disorders.

Communities Highlights

Coming in March, the AAN will offer members online communities by special interest topic. The Communities area will be available exclusively for AAN members.

Marketplace Highlights

Welcome to AAN Marketplace, your one-stop shop for tools, resources, and more. You'll find a wide selection of educational and clinical reference tools for your neurology practice in the AAN Store(TM). Search or post employment opportunities in Dendrite: Career Connections in Neurology(TM). If you are an AAN member, please check that you are logged in to take advantage of member-only discounts.

Press Room Highlights

The AAN's online press room provides assistance to the news media in understanding the latest research in neurology, as well as the role of the neurologist in providing quality patient care.

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Practice

The Practice section covers both basic and advanced topics central to the economics and practice of clinical neurology to include: diagnosis and evaluation and management and procedure coding, regulatory issues and third party relations, neurology practice management and health information technologies including electronic health records, Pay-for-Performance and quality initiatives, practice guidelines, expert information regarding issues of therapeutic efficacy and diagnostic techniques, patient safety, and practice improvement.

News

MGMA Invites AAN Members to Participate in the Cost Survey

The AAN and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) invite you to participate in the 2010 Cost Survey (closing April 30). The success of today's physician practice relies on controlling expenses while increasing revenue.

Preliminary H1N1 Vaccine Surveillance Report Released

Throughout the 2009–2010 flu season, the AAN and CDC have conducted a collaborative surveillance effort to determine incidence of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) following H1N1 vaccination nationwide.

Free Session Discusses Impact of Health Care Reform on Neurologists

The Controversial Issues in Practice session will take place on Wednesday, April 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the 2010 Annual Meeting. Participants will learn how recent health care reform initiatives affect neurologists and their patients and will receive valuable information and resources on how to prepare for upcoming changes. The session is free to all registered Annual Meeting attendees.

Medicare Cuts Delayed Until April 1

On the evening of March 2, the Senate passed the "Temporary Extension Act of 2010" (HR 4691), which includes a delay of the scheduled 21-percent cut in Medicare physician payment rates until April 1. HR 4691 had passed in the House on February 25, but encountered opposition in the Senate.

Registration Open for 2010 Practice Management Webinars

Learn the latest on practice management hot topics for 2010! Each one-hour webinar is designed to help members improve their practice.

Mauricio Delgado Discusses Guideline on Treatment of Spasticity for Cerebral Palsy in Children

AAN.com discusses the new guideline on the treatment of spasticity in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy with the lead guideline author, Mauricio Delgado, MD, FRCPC, FAAN.

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