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Discover news and information on AAN programs, events, and updates—plus articles about the members who make our Academy thrive. Filter by different topics to find the news that can help you succeed.
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Your Guide to the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
The rule updates regulations on the reimbursement of physicians under the Medicare program and highlights the need for congressional action on certain issues.
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Brain Health Summit Gathers Stakeholders to Advance Brain Health for All
Get key highlights and speaker summaries from the 2024 AAN Brain Health Summit.
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‘My Mom Was My Role Model’: How a Mother and Daughter Became FAAN Neurologists
Though they practice thousands of miles apart, this mother-daughter pair of neurologists received their FAAN designations only months apart. Read their story.
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Earn CME at These Upcoming Health Care Equity Webinars!
Join us for a webinar series diving into health care disparities, with focuses including neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ health, and strategies you can take to your practice.
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Celebrating a Decade of the AAN’s Diversity Leadership Program
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the AAN’s Diversity Leadership Program, a visionary initiative that has made a profound impact on both the Academy and the field of neurology.
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Why Should You Join Our AAN Community?
When you join the American Academy of Neurology, you connect with a community of 40,000 neurology experts and professionals just as passionate as you.
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New Book Shares Hope on Restless Legs Syndrome
As many as 10% of Americans live with restless legs syndrome, an uncomfortable and often highly frustrating condition.
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New AAN Resources Available on Informatics
Neurology is becoming increasingly data-driven. New tools are available that can both support neurology professionals and improve patient care.
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Which New Clinical Practice Guidelines Do You Want to See?
Get involved in guideline development! The AAN Guidelines Subcommittee is seeking topic nominations, especially those that would be useful for general neurologists.
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Two ‘Life-changing’ Leadership Programs Now Open for Applications
Are you a mid-career neurologist who aspires to make a difference? Consider applying for the Women Leading in Neurology Program or the Transforming Leaders Program.
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How Is the AAN Advocating to Fix Prior Authorization?
Prior authorization has long been an area of concern for AAN members. Here’s a quick guide to the process—and how the AAN is addressing it.
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What Are the Neuropsychiatric Manifestations of Trauma, Epilepsy, and Somatoform Disorders? Find Out in September NeuroPanels!
AAN members can always rely on the popular live webinar series to provide a lively, robust expert-led conversation on some of today’s most interesting and complex neurological cases. This month’s webinar will be no exception.
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Quiz: What Do You Demand from Conferences On Demand?
The AAN offers a variety of convenient on-demand learning options that allow you to access the latest research and best practices in neurology and earn valuable CME whenever, wherever. But which one is right for you?
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Apply for the Health Care Equity Program for an ‘Intense, Rewarding Experience’
The AAN Health Care Equity Program is now accepting applications through October 31, 2024. Hear from recent participants about how the program gave them the tools to address disparities in health care.
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Thinking About a DEI-related Project? Apply for These AAN Grants!
If you’ve been mulling over a project that would foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic neurology, consider applying for one of these $2,000 AAN grants.
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BrainPAC Helps AAN Members Advocate for Neurology ‘365 Days a Year’
Read a conversation with the chair of the BrainPAC Executive Committee about what BrainPAC does, how it’s funded, and how it advocates for neurology professionals and their patients.
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What to Know About Proposed Changes for Physician Payment
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) this month. Here’s what neurologists should know.
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August 29 Is Last Chance to Secure Early Registration Savings to the 2024 Fall Conference
Whether you join us in person at Caesars Palace Las Vegas or live online, the Fall Conference is your ideal year-end opportunity to hear from top experts on the hottest topics in neurology while earning valuable CME.
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Applying for Residency or Fellowships? Get Advice from Friendly Experts
Medical students and residents: You can hear from program directors and faculty about the best strategies for a successful residency/fellowship application process at upcoming webinars for adult and child neurology.
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UCNS Updates: New Training Programs, New Accreditation Council Chair
See which training programs have achieved UCNS accreditation and who was recently named chair of the Accreditation Council.