2026 Annual Meeting | H256 - Finding Efficiencies in Brain Health Treatment Pathways (Brain Health Hub)

Date Sunday 04/19/26

Time 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM CDT Add To Calendar

Location McCormick Place West | W375c Lobby

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program will be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Hubs (Brain Health)

Director(s) Melissa Yu, MD, FAAN

Moderator(s) Melissa Yu, MD, FAAN

Topic(s) General Neurology, Practice, Policy, and Ethics

Learning Objectives This moderated discussion explores opportunities to improve efficiency across brain health treatment pathways for the entire care team. Hear from a panel of physicians, advanced practice providers, and business administrators from both private practice and academic institutions, who will highlight common care delivery challenges and share practical, real-world strategies to improve coordination and workflow. The session emphasizes actionable, Monday-morning implementation takeaways and concludes with information on available resources.

CME Available No CME available

Program Tracks Advanced Practice Provider, Brain Health

Recommended Audience General Neurologist, Advanced Practice Provider, Business Administrator, Coordinator

Teaching Styles Panel Discussion

Program Materials Program Evaluations

Event Timeline
01:30 PM - 02:15 PM CDT	Speaker	Finding Efficiencies in Brain Health Treatment Pathways (Brain Health Hub) Melissa Yu, MD, FAAN, Britni Johnson, NP, Deena Kuruvilla, MD, Amy R. Knighton, CPC, FACMPE, DAAN, Gregory S. Day, MD, MSc, FAAN

Faculty Disclosures
Amy R. Knighton, CPC, FACMPE, DAAN	Mrs. Knighton has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Biogen. Mrs. Knighton has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for TG Therapeutics. Mrs. Knighton has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Genentech.
Britni Johnson, NP	Mrs. Johnson has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as a Consultant for UsAgainstAlzheimer's . Mrs. Johnson has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Eisai. Mrs. Johnson has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Otsuka America Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Mrs. Johnson has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Lilly Lecture Bureau. Mrs. Johnson has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Panelist for the ALZNET Pre-Conference and Southeast Regional Meeting with Alzheimer's Association.
Gregory S. Day, MD, MSc, FAAN	Dr. Day has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Arialys Therapeutics. Dr. Day has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for DynaMed (EBSCO Health). Dr. Day has or had stock in ANI Pharmaceuticals. The institution of Dr. Day has received research support from National Institutes of Health / NIA. The institution of Dr. Day has received research support from National Institutes of Health / NINDS. The institution of Dr. Day has received research support from Amgen Pharmaceuticals. The institution of Dr. Day has received research support from AVID Radiopharmaceuticals. Dr. Day has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Presenter at Annual Meeting (CME) with American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Day has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Content Development (CME) with PeerView, Inc. Dr. Day has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Content Development (CME) with Continuing Education, Inc. Dr. Day has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Content Development (CME) with Ionis Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Day has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Educational Case Development + Presentation (video) with PeerDirect (P\S\L Group). Dr. Day has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Content Development / Presentation (non-CME) with MJH Life Sciences (NeurologyLive). Dr. Day has a non-compensated relationship as a Clinical Director with Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis Foundation that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.
Deena Kuruvilla, MD	Dr. Kuruvilla has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Consultant for Pfizer. Dr. Kuruvilla has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Abbvie. Dr. Kuruvilla has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Abbvie/Allergan. Dr. Kuruvilla has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for HPMB.
Melissa Yu, MD, FAAN	An immediate family member of Dr. Yu has received personal compensation for serving as an employee of CVS/Aetna. The institution of Dr. Yu has received research support from Alzheimer's Association. The institution of Dr. Yu has received research support from Biogen. The institution of Dr. Yu has received research support from Eisai. The institution of Dr. Yu has received research support from Novo Nordisk. The institution of Dr. Yu has received research support from Suven. The institution of Dr. Yu has received research support from AriBio. Dr. Yu has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a advisory board member with Eli Lilly.