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Eyes Wide Shut: Sleepwalking Common in Adults?

New research shows that sleepwalking may be much more common in adults than previously thought and that having depression or anxiety may increase your likelihood of experiencing the condition. (May 15, 2012)

Neurology Projects Receive Innovation Funding

This week, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Katheleen Sebelius announced awards to 26 innovative projects that will meet the Affordable Care Act’s triple aim of high–quality care, cost savings, and better population health. (May 11, 2012)

New Coding Change in Effect for EMGs and Nerve Conduction Studies

On April 1, 2012, a National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edit went into effect, again changing the way physicians who perform EMGs are required to bill their services for CMS. (May 11, 2012)

Response to First Drug Treatment May Signal Likelihood of Future Seizures in People with Epilepsy

How well people with newly diagnosed epilepsy respond to their first drug treatment may signal the likelihood that they will continue to have more seizures, according to a study published in the May 9, 2012, online issue of Neurology®. (May 10, 2012)

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Migraine Draft Report Open for Comment

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Effective Health Care (EHC) Program has announced its draft report. (May 4, 2012)

Capitol Hill Report: Rep. Schwartz Adds Neurology Pay Increase to SGR Bill

Academy advocacy efforts have paid off as Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) has added neurology and other cognitive specialties to a bill she intends to introduce to eliminate the flawed Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. (May 4, 2012)

National Quality Forum Announces Provisional Roster for Neurology Steering Committee

The National Quality Forum released the provisional roster for the steering committee which will be reviewing neurology measures submitted for endorsement.

(April 26, 2012)

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