MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'American Academy of Neurology' source. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:58:18 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3348439&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8712 Neurology on the Hill is the Academy's yearly advocacy event, where more than 100 neurologists visit congressional offices to educate lawmakers on the importance of neurology and the ways legislation impact our ability to care for our patients. Advocacy website editor Glen R. Finney, MD, will report daily from the event. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3348439 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:59:00 +0100 3348439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3344547&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8711 A record 49 headache advocates from 35 states descended on Washington, DC, on February 23 as part of the third annual Headache on the Hill. These dedicated advocates educated members of Congress and their staff members about the severe underfunding of headache disorders research and urged them to support increased funding for the NIH. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3344547 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:08:00 +0100 3344547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3348440&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8707 A. Gordon Smith, MD, has been named the new Associate Website Editor for Education. He is an associate professor of neurology and pathology at the University of Utah, where he directs the Peripheral Neuropathy Center, Cutaneous Innervation Laboratory, and Therapeutic Botulinum Toxin Clinic. Read his vision for AAN.com's Education area. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3348440 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:36:00 +0100 3348440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3348441&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8704 Sudha Seshadri, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology at the Boston University School of Medicine, discusses her recent paper, "Association of parental dementia with cognitive and brain MRI measures in middle-aged adults." (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3348441 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:24:00 +0100 3348441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3313220&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8689 The AAN has responded to member requests for more attention to pediatric neurology with the new Specialists in Focus: Child Neurology program, which provides a special, more intensive program for child neurology sub-specialists. The new offerings will highlight the latest findings and progress in pediatric neurology for attendees at the 2010 Annual Meeting. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3313220 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:39:18 +0100 3313220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3296340&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8686 A new guideline from the AAN recommends that the drug quinine, although effective, should be avoided for treatment of routine muscle cramps due to uncommon but serious side effects. The guideline is published in the February 23, 2010, issue of Neurology®. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3296340 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:45:01 +0100 3296340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3319727&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8687 The last two weeks have been tough in Washington, DC, with dual snowstorms shutting down government and travel around the region. Although Congress was periodically in session, nothing regarding health care reform moved forward. Mike Amery, the Academy's legislative counsel in Washington, DC, takes advantage of this pause in legislative activity to discuss the CBO and the Academy's attempts to include a neurology amendment in the health care reform bill. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3319727 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:41:00 +0100 3319727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3336916&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8685 The AAN has published a new guideline on symptomatic treatment for muscle cramps. The guideline recommends that the drug quinine, although effective, be avoided for treatment of routine muscle cramps due to uncommon but serious side effects. Lead guideline author Hans D. Katzberg, MD, spoke with Neil A. Busis, MD, FAAN, AAN.com Practice & Technology Website Associate Editor. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3336916 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:04:00 +0100 3336916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3348442&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8693 The AAN will host its Eighth Annual Neurology on the Hill on March 8 and 9, 2010. The event brings more than 100 member neurologists from a record 40 states to Washington, DC, to meet with their representation in Congress. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3348442 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:36:00 +0100 3348442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3289550&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8678 All Annual Meeting attendees are welcome to join the new Editor-in-Chief, Robert A. Gross, MD, PhD, FAAN, and the Associate Editors for information on writing and peer reviewing for Neurology. The event takes place on Thursday, April 15, 7 to 9 a.m. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3289550 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:43:35 +0100 3289550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3281463&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8675 Learn the latest on practice management hot topics for 2010, with webinars will take place throughout 2010. Each webinar is designed to help members improve their practice. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3281463 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:35:59 +0100 3281463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3344548&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8695 Learn the latest on practice management hot topics for 2010! Each one-hour webinar is designed to help members improve their practice. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3344548 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:01:00 +0100 3344548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3277813&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8673 As of January 1, 2012, physicians are mandated to use an updated version of the HIPAA electronic standard transactions, generally known as "5010." The AAN is pleased to provide a link to the American Medical Association (AMA) series of fact sheets that outline details. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3277813 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:40:06 +0100 3277813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3319728&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8682 For the first time, the 2010 Annual Meeting will feature presentations from recipients of four top AAN awards in the new Awards Plenary Session. The selected recipients will give 25-minute presentations on their work on Thursday, April 15, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3319728 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:46:00 +0100 3319728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3289551&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8677 AAN members can maximize their savings on the popular 2010 Virtual Annual Meeting by making their purchases before the March 10 Annual Meeting early registration deadline. A new Virtual Annual Meeting Three-Pack, including the Syllabi, Webcast, and MP3 bundle, offers members $800 savings over the list price. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3289551 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:08:00 +0100 3289551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3260769&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8672 Abstract submission forms for the Late-breaking Science program at the 2010 Annual Meeting are due by February 10. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3260769 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:39:55 +0100 3260769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3247982&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8651 AAN.com and TheBrainMatters.org have become a single website: the new AAN.com. The updated version of the website offers the same great online features and extensive coverage of neurology that the Academy has always provided. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3247982 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:37:45 +0100 3247982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3260770&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8666 The AAN has learned that UnitedHealthcare (UHC) will implement an important change in their commercial Radiology Notification program. Beginning February 15, 2010, they will include Premium Quality and Cost Efficiency designated physicians in this program. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3260770 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:45:00 +0100 3260770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3260771&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8659 Leonardo Pantoni, MD, PhD, compares the clinical, familial, and MRI features of CADASIL and NOTCH3 negative patients. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3260771 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:42:00 +0100 3260771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3224117&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8650 Anthony G. Alessi, MD, FAAN, describes his arrival Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and his first impressions of the situation as he contributes to the international effort to bring medical aid to the island (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3224117 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:38:43 +0100 3224117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3222012&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8645 International members are invited to attend the International Attendee Summit at the 2010 AAN Annual Meeting in Toronto. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3222012 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:43:18 +0100 3222012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3222013&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8625 In 2009, every section of the American Academy of Neurology was to submit a strategic plan, which specifically included legislative issues faced by the members of that section. This is the first of several articles highlighting the challenges facing AAN sections. Behavioral neurology has identified several areas of advocacy interest, but at the heart of this discussion lies the issue faced by the entire field of neurology: preservation of the ability to provide cognitive services to our patients. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3222013 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:08:00 +0100 3222013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3218549&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8644 The 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule corrects a distortion that had inappropriately paid some specialties more at the expense of everyone else. The changes are largely the result of the Physician Practice Information Survey, (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3218549 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:31:51 +0100 3218549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3214292&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8648 Julia Ferrari, MD, describes her work assessing predictors for early clinical worsening in patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke in a large nationwide survey of Austrian stroke units. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3214292 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:48:18 +0100 3214292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3214293&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8643 With states having either begun, or preparing for, their 2010 legislative sessions, Academy staff will be staying on top of the issues that are important to our members. Last year was slow for many state legislatures (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3214293 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:51:00 +0100 3214293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3206495&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8640 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. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3206495 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:40:26 +0100 3206495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3206496&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8628 A new evidence-based clinical guideline published by the American Academy of Neurology in the January 26, 2010, edition of the journal Neurology makes recommendations for the pharmacological treatment of spasticity in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP). (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3206496 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:59:00 +0100 3206496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3206497&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8637 The AAN member census data is now available online. The report details member demographics, practice setting, size of practice, type of research, practice focus, and more. It also includes information on US and international members (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3206497 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:43:00 +0100 3206497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3206498&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8636 Funding for the NIH will increase in fiscal year 2010, representing an increase of 2.3 percent, or $691.8 million, over FY2009 funding (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3206498 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:39:00 +0100 3206498 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3206499&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8635 A New Jersey state bill removing the stipulation that only a licensed physician may perform nerve conduction velocity (NCV) studies has been signed into law. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3206499 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:12:00 +0100 3206499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3199363&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8629 The American Academy of Neurology and the ALS Association will present the AAN's new guidelines on the most effective treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in a free audio conference on February 11, 2010. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3199363 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:27:31 +0100 3199363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3199364&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8630 Submit a video about a brain disorder to the Neuro Film Festival for a chance to win up to $1,500. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3199364 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:20:00 +0100 3199364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3187275&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8623 Anthony G. Alessi, MD, FAAN, and his daughter Stephanie describe their experiences in Haiti, the island's distressing lack of infrastructure, dearth of public services, and scant medical resources. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3187275 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:49:16 +0100 3187275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3183716&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8622 After visiting Haiti four times, Jeffrey K. Bigelow, MD, MPH, has first-hand experience of insufficient or totally absent facilities for medical diagnosis and treatment (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3183716 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:39:47 +0100 3183716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3199365&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8632 Eliza F. Chakravarty, MD, discusses her paper, "Obstetric outcomes in women with multiple sclerosis and epilepsy," which compared pregnancy outcomes in women with MS, epilepsy, and diabetes versus healthy pregnant women. The results were (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3199365 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:48:00 +0100 3199365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3177467&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8621 The two patient summaries of the AAN's 2009 guidelines, "Update: Management Issues for Women with Epilepsy - Focus on Pregnancy," are now available in Spanish translation. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3177467 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:30:58 +0100 3177467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3173878&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8618 As the nationwide H1N1 flu vaccination program gets underway, neurologists have been asked by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in partnership with the Academy, to report all cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) to determine if there is an increased incidence of GBS following vaccination. Information on the H1N1 flu vaccine, and instructions on how to report cases of GBS to the CDC's Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERs), can be found on the AAN.com's GBS Monitoring Toolkit page. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3173878 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:32:52 +0100 3173878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3181022&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8619 Nominate someone today for the A.B. Baker Award for Lifetime Achievement in Neurologic Education. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3181022 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:30:00 +0100 3181022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3177468&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8619 Nominate someone today for the A.B. Baker Award for Lifetime Achievement in Neurologic Education. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3177468 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:30:00 +0100 3177468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3169311&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8617 In an effort to include Neurology in the health reform bill being negotiated between the US House and Senate, US Reps. Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) have sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3169311 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:35:16 +0100 3169311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3169312&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8611 CMS has issued new instructions for holding claims for services paid under the 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Contractors should hold claims with 2010 dates of service until after January 15, 2010 to avoid disruption in the delivery of health care services paid under the new MPFS (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3169312 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:54:00 +0100 3169312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3158582&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8605 With Medicare no longer accepting consult codes, the AAN continues to seek passage of an amendment that would delay implementation of the elimination of payment for consult codes. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3158582 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:52:25 +0100 3158582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3154849&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8604 By Glen R. Finney, MD – AAN.com's Advocacy editor posts updates from the 2010 Donald M. Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum this weekend. Watch for his onsite views of what's happening at the Forum (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3154849 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:28:59 +0100 3154849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3181023&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8604 By Glen R. Finney, MD – AAN.com's Advocacy editor posts updates from the 2010 Donald M. Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum this weekend. Watch for his onsite views of what's happening at the Forum (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3181023 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:49:00 +0100 3181023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3165559&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8604 By Glen R. Finney, MD – AAN.com's Advocacy editor posts updates from the 2010 Donald M. Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum this weekend. Watch for his onsite views of what's happening at the Forum (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3165559 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:49:00 +0100 3165559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3158583&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8604 By Glen R. Finney, MD – AAN.com's Advocacy editor posts updates from the 2010 Donald M. Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum this weekend. Watch for his onsite views of what's happening at the Forum (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3158583 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:49:00 +0100 3158583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3150985&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8602 Learn the latest about PQRI in 2010: register now for our free audio conference/webinar "2010 PQRI for Neurologists: Learn how to Earn Your Bonus," taking place on Thursday, March 4 (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3150985 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:34:09 +0100 3150985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3181024&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8602 Learn the latest about PQRI in 2010: register now for our free audio conference/webinar "2010 PQRI for Neurologists: Learn how to Earn Your Bonus," taking place on Thursday, March 4 (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3181024 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:51:00 +0100 3181024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3169313&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8612 Neurology residents can learn the best way to plan their careers, and network with current and future colleagues, at the 2010 Residents and Fellows Career Forum and Reception in Toronto. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3169313 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:30:00 +0100 3169313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3147502&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8601 By Glen R. Finney, MD - Look for blog postings from me this weekend, as I participate in the 2010 Donald M. Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum. In addition to providing my onsite views of what's happening at the Forum, (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3147502 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:33:17 +0100 3147502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3147503&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8600 CMS is sending its 2010 survey to approximately 30,000 randomly selected providers, including physicians and other health care practitioners, suppliers and institutional facilities that serve Medicare beneficiaries across the country. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3147503 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:05:00 +0100 3147503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3144243&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8599 Just before Christmas, the Senate passed the FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations bill. This legislation included a House-drafted provision to delay the scheduled 21 percent Medicare reimbursement cut for physicians by two months. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3144243 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:32:42 +0100 3144243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3140352&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8597 On Monday, January 4, 2010, Jeffrey S. Kutcher, MD, testified before the House Judiciary Committee's hearing on "Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries, Part II," which discussed recent steps taken at the professional, college, and high school sport levels (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3140352 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:29:18 +0100 3140352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3144244&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8598 The AAN Professional Association, AAN members, and key allied health groups have worked actively behind the scenes to promote the inclusion of neurology in health reform legislation (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3144244 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:42:00 +0100 3144244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3140353&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8594 A scheduled cut to the sustainable growth rate formula (SGR) has been pushed back to March 1, 2010. This comes after Congress passed a Department of Defense appropriations bill just before their holiday recess (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3140353 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:36:00 +0100 3140353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3140354&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8596 CMS recently issued guidance that provides additional clarification on how physicians should code the place of service when providing interpretations of diagnostic tests. Coding of the place of service is important because Medicare payment amounts vary (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3140354 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:30:00 +0100 3140354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3131471&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8592 According to an evidence-based guideline published on the web on December 30, 2009, TENS is not recommended for the treatment of chronic low-back pain due to lack of proven efficacy. However, there is good evidence that TENS should be considered (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3131471 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:29:11 +0100 3131471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3173879&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8592 According to an evidence-based guideline published on the web on December 30, 2009, TENS is not recommended for the treatment of chronic low-back pain due to lack of proven efficacy. However, there is good evidence that TENS should be considered (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3173879 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:30:00 +0100 3173879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3131472&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8591 The Technology and Therapeutics Assessment Subcommittee of the Practice Committee of the AAN has released its evidence-based review of the efficacy of TENS (transcutaneous electric stimulation) for treatment of pain. Daniel B. Hier, MD, MBA, interviewed the lead guideline author, Richard M. Dubinsky, MD, MPH, for AAN.com about the recently published assessment of TENS. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3131472 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:01:00 +0100 3131472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3127858&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8589 The US Senate passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590) on December 24, 2009. The process to reconcile the House and Senate versions will begin after the New Year. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3127858 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:27:37 +0100 3127858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3125539&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8589 The US Senate passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590) on December 24, 2009. The process to reconcile the House and Senate versions will begin after the New Year. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3125539 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:31:23 +0100 3125539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3181025&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8589 The US Senate passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590) on December 24, 2009. The process to reconcile the House and Senate versions will begin after the New Year. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3181025 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:24:00 +0100 3181025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3125540&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8590 With so many issues important to the future neurology addressed on Capitol Hill in 2009, Vocus usage this year was at an all time high. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3125540 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:20:00 +0100 3125540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3117063&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8589 The US Senate has agreed to hold a final vote on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590) on December 24, 2009. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3117063 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:28:50 +0100 3117063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3117064&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8584 All AAN members who have not yet paid their 2010 AAN membership dues are encouraged to renew online today, before their important benefits expire on December 31, 2009. Online renewal is the quickest, easiest, and most secure way to pay your 2010 dues (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3117064 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:00:00 +0100 3117064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3112987&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8585 There will be no change in reimbursement for key consultation services from UnitedHealthcare (UHC) commercial plans. Physicians may continue to submit claims for these services, and will be reimbursed according to UHC payment policies. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3112987 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:30:31 +0100 3112987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3131473&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8586 Read a useful question and answer document based on the December 8, 2009, Webinar, "Medicare Eliminates Consults: What Neurologists Need to Know by January 1." (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3131473 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:16:00 +0100 3131473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3112988&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8586 Read a useful question and answer document based on the December 8, 2009, Webinar, "Medicare Eliminates Consults: What Neurologists Need to Know by January 1." (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3112988 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:16:00 +0100 3112988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3109476&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8582 Senate Democrats have secured their sixtieth and final vote needed to move health reform forward...without the neurology amendment. AAN legislative counsel Mike Amery explains what it means for you. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3109476 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:30:31 +0100 3109476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3112989&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8583 Friederike Moeller, MD, and Jean Gotman, PhD, discuss their paper "Adding to standard evaluations of patients with nonlesional frontal lobe epilepsy," which was recently published in Neurology( (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3112989 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:19:00 +0100 3112989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3131474&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8582 Senate Democrats have secured their sixtieth and final vote needed to move health reform forward...without the neurology amendment. AAN legislative counsel Mike Amery explains what it means for you. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3131474 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:04:00 +0100 3131474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3112990&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8581 The AAN is committed to providing free resources for members that will prepare them for upcoming changes to the Medicare 2010 Physician Fee Schedule. Use new practice-expense data and the elimination of payment for consultation codes as of January 1, 2010 (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3112990 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:44:00 +0100 3112990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3109477&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8581 The AAN is committed to providing free resources for members that will prepare them for upcoming changes to the Medicare 2010 Physician Fee Schedule. Use new practice-expense data and the elimination of payment for consultation codes as of January 1, 2010 (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3109477 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:44:00 +0100 3109477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3103246&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8576 Read the online newsletter that helps neurosocieties share their information and successes. Learn how the AAN supports state societies, and much more. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3103246 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:30:35 +0100 3103246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3112991&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8575 The AAN continues to provide as much information as possible to keep you informed about Medicare participation options, in order to help you make decisions in 2010. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3112991 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:04:00 +0100 3112991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3103247&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8575 The AAN continues to provide as much information as possible to keep you informed about Medicare participation options, in order to help you make decisions in 2010. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3103247 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:04:00 +0100 3103247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3098421&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8574 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has issued an article for providers giving guidance when consultations are no longer recognized by Medicare beginning January 1, 2010. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3098421 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:30:30 +0100 3098421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3094359&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8572 Starting in early October, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) began implementing "soft edits" on remittance advice of selected physicians. Eventually, CMS intends to reject claims where the referring/ordering physician is not in PECOS. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3094359 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:32:26 +0100 3094359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3098422&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8573 From February to November, state neurosociety meetings brought together over 1,000 Academy members for high quality CME programs and a chance to network with colleagues. The AAN has been attending and exhibiting at state neurosociety meetings for many years and continued its support this year. In 2009, Academy staff attended and exhibited at 18 state neurological society meetings. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3098422 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:15:00 +0100 3098422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3086863&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8568 Large national private insurance companies have revealed that they do not plan to change their reimbursement scheme for E/M services as of January 1, and that they will continue to reimburse providers for consultation service codes at contracted rates to start 2010. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3086863 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:36:20 +0100 3086863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3080985&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8566 The Neurology journal's website has a new look and feel. Visit the site today at www.neurology.org and enjoy the enhanced design while accessing the most widely read and highly cited peer-reviewed journal of neurology. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3080985 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:25:06 +0100 3080985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3080986&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8567 Sign up now for a free webinar to learn about PCI compliance in credit card payment processing. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3080986 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:09:00 +0100 3080986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3073347&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8564 The Senate's health reform bill, the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act," includes a section to provide a bonus payment to physicians that provide a high percentage of evaluation and management (E/M) services. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3073347 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:27:27 +0100 3073347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3173880&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8530 A grassroots effort has been launched to ensure that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) can begin implementation of new Practice Expense payments without Congressional intervention. An "Action Alert" was emailed to all US (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3173880 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:11:00 +0100 3173880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3073348&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8530 A grassroots effort has been launched to ensure that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) can begin implementation of new Practice Expense payments without Congressional intervention. An "Action Alert" was emailed to all US (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3073348 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:11:00 +0100 3073348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3068977&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8561 Mike Amery, the Academy's legislative counsel in Washington, DC, covers the latest twists in the Senate debate on health care reform, as well as a roundup of other hot topics from Capitol Hill. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3068977 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:32:11 +0100 3068977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3073349&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8561 Mike Amery, the Academy's legislative counsel in Washington, DC, covers the latest twists in the Senate debate on health care reform, as well as a roundup of other hot topics from Capitol Hill. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3073349 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:24:00 +0100 3073349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3064919&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8558 The AAN strongly opposes the elimination of inpatient and outpatient consultation services codes. Without Congressional intervention, this elimination will take effect January 1, 2010. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3064919 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:29:59 +0100 3064919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3173881&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8558 The AAN strongly opposes the elimination of inpatient and outpatient consultation services codes. Without Congressional intervention, this elimination will take effect January 1, 2010. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3173881 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:33:00 +0100 3173881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3064920&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8556 With many voices weighing in on health care reform, the Academy has developed a sample message that members may give to patients interested in advocating on behalf of neurology. The draft letter highlights the Academy's primary objectives in health reform legislation and advocates for preserving access to neurologists (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3064920 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:45:00 +0100 3064920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3058518&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8555 On December 2, 2009, the AAN Professional Association hosted a free, all-member teleconference to discuss federal health care reform, featuring AAN President-elect Bruce Sigsbee, MD, FAAN, and Academy lobbyist Mike Amery. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3058518 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:28:45 +0100 3058518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3050169&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8545 Daniel B. Hier, MD, MBA, FAAN, illustrates how practicing neurologists can improve their knowledge base using just-in-time knowledge and AAN.com's Test Your Knowledge feature. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3050169 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:33:36 +0100 3050169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3050170&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8544 One of the Academy's top priorities has been passage of an amendment that would add neurology to the list of eligible specialties for the primary care incentive bonuses given out in any health care reform legislation. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3050170 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:55:00 +0100 3050170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3041752&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8536 The AAN Professional Association will host a free member teleconference on federal health reform on Wednesday, December 2, at 12 p.m. ET. AAN President-elect and Health Reform Task Force Chair, Bruce Sigsbee, MD, FAAN, will be on the call (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3041752 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:33:41 +0100 3041752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3041753&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8538 A new version of the popular Neurology Self-Assessment Examination is now available. This examination is designed to help you meet the ABPN self-assessment requirement for Maintenance of Certification. Both versions of the NeuroSAE are written by certified Neurologists. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3041753 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:42:00 +0100 3041753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3028179&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8527 Neurology practices can download a free tool to analyze how RVU changes for E/M services, tests, and procedures may affect their 2010 income. The tool serves as an RBRVS Calculator and provides a Medicare Financial Impact Analysis. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3028179 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:37:17 +0100 3028179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3028180&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8536 The AAN Professional Association will host a free member teleconference on federal health reform on Wednesday, December 2, at 12 p.m. ET. AAN President-elect and Health Reform Task Force Chair, Bruce Sigsbee, MD, FAAN, will be on the call (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3028180 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:03:00 +0100 3028180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3024610&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8534 To help neurologists better understand and prepare for the recent Medicare rule to stop paying for consultation codes as of January 1, 2010, AAN coding experts will host a webinar on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. ET. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3024610 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:35:30 +0100 3024610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3028181&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8534 To help neurologists better understand and prepare for the recent Medicare rule to stop paying for consultation codes as of January 1, 2010, AAN coding experts will host a webinar on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. ET. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3028181 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:25:00 +0100 3028181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3020753&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8528 Last week the US House passed a bill, HR 3961 that repeals the SGR formula and provides a positive update for 2010 instead of a 21 percent Medicare physician payment cut. It also eliminates all SGR debt accumulated over the years because of temporary, unfunded fixes. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3020753 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:47:37 +0100 3020753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3020754&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8524 The American Academy of Neurology, the world's largest professional association of neurologists, is encouraged by news reports that the National Football League will soon implement a new policy (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3020754 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:51:00 +0100 3020754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3020755&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8526 Online registration for the 2010 Annual Meeting in Toronto is now live. Find out more and read announcements about events at the 2010 Annual Meeting on (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3020755 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:30:00 +0100 3020755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3112992&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8525 Deadlines for 2010 Nonscientific Awards are approaching, apply now! (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3112992 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0100 3112992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3020756&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8525 Deadlines for 2010 Nonscientific Awards are approaching, apply now! (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3020756 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0100 3020756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3014131&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8520 The US House has agreed to repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula by passing HR. 3961, also known as the "Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009." This bill now moves to the US Senate, which failed to pass a similar bill two weeks ago (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3014131 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:30:24 +0100 3014131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3112993&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8520 The US House has agreed to repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula by passing HR. 3961, also known as the "Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009." This bill now moves to the US Senate, which failed to pass a similar bill two weeks ago (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3112993 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:57:00 +0100 3112993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3010421&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8516 Michael J. Aminoff, MD, DSc, FRCP, FAAN, talks about his recently published paper on safety and tolerability of putaminal AADC gene therapy for Parkinson's disease (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3010421 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:31:47 +0100 3010421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179704&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8511 As part of its final 2010 ruling on the physician fee schedule, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has initiated a plan to phase out the current limitation on payment for outpatient mental health treatment. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179704 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:29:00 +0100 3179704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3112994&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8511 MOC is an ongoing process through which a diplomate's credentials, licensure, and professional standing are verified and his or her knowledge and practice performance are evaluated. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3112994 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:29:00 +0100 3112994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3010422&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8511 As part of its final 2010 ruling on the physician fee schedule, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has initiated a plan to phase out the current limitation on payment for outpatient mental health treatment. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3010422 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:29:00 +0100 3010422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3006074&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8510 Online submission forms for the Late-Breaking Science Program at the 2010 Annual Meeting are now available. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3006074 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:37:02 +0100 3006074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3112995&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8510 Online submission forms for the Late-Breaking Science Program at the 2010 Annual Meeting are now available. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3112995 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:32:00 +0100 3112995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3112996&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8490 When the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed eliminating consults in the summer of 2009, the Academy, along with other consultative specialties and the AMA, opposed the change. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3112996 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:56:00 +0100 3112996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3001835&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8490 When the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed eliminating consults in the summer of 2009, the Academy, along with other consultative specialties and the AMA, opposed the change. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3001835 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:56:00 +0100 3001835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3001836&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8488 The Academy joins the Alzheimer's Foundation of America as an official supporter of its National Memory Screening Day on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. This annual initiative provides free confidential memory screenings (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3001836 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:54:00 +0100 3001836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179705&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8489 Read New Approved Position Statement on Health Information Technology (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179705 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:50:00 +0100 3179705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3001837&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8489 Due to revisions in to the 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), CMS has extended the 2010 Annual Participation Enrollment Program end date from December 31, 2009, to January 31, 2010. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3001837 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:50:00 +0100 3001837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3112997&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8487 The AAN has learned that UnitedHealthcare (UHC) is implementing a change to the Radiology Notification Program, effective February 15, 2010, whereby Premium Quality and Cost Efficiency (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3112997 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:46:00 +0100 3112997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3001838&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8487 The AAN has learned that UnitedHealthcare (UHC) is implementing a change to the Radiology Notification Program, effective February 15, 2010, whereby Premium Quality and Cost Efficiency (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3001838 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:46:00 +0100 3001838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2990857&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8483 The physician self-referral or "Stark" law, first enacted by Congress in 1989, and amended many times since, was intended to prevent overutilization that was perceived to stem from arrangements in which physicians benefited financially from their referrals (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2990857 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:33:20 +0100 2990857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179706&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8483 New Videos on Voice Recognition Software Available (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179706 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:47:00 +0100 3179706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2990858&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8482 The deadline to register for the AAN's 2010 Residency In-service Training Examination is December 31, 2009. The test will be given between (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2990858 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:22:00 +0100 2990858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179707&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8484 The Kenneth M. Viste, Jr., MD, Neurology Public Policy Fellowship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in federal policy and develop the kind of political relationships that help promote neurological interests. 2008-2009 Public Policy Fellow, Terri Postma, MD, checks in with her mid-year report. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179707 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:08:00 +0100 3179707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3112998&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8484 The AMA and AAN invite you to participate in a survey on claims denial management and health insurer business practices. This 10-minute survey is open to physicians and their practice staff and will help us determine how we can best equip your practice (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3112998 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:08:00 +0100 3112998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2990859&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8484 The AMA and AAN invite you to participate in a survey on claims denial management and health insurer business practices. This 10-minute survey is open to physicians and their practice staff and will help us determine how we can best equip your practice (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2990859 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:08:00 +0100 2990859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3112999&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8481 Raymund A.C. Roos, MD, PhD (Leiden), and N. Ahmad Aziz, MSc, medical student, discuss their research on the Huntington Disease Gene (HTT), which was recently published in Neurology (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3112999 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:13:00 +0100 3112999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2990860&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8481 Raymund A.C. Roos, MD, PhD (Leiden), and N. Ahmad Aziz, MSc, medical student, discuss their research on the Huntington Disease Gene (HTT), which was recently published in Neurology (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2990860 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:13:00 +0100 2990860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179708&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8493 To reflect the changes in the field of endovascular and interventional medicine within neurology, the AAN's Interventional section has been renamed as the Endovascular and Interventional Neurology Section (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179708 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:55:00 +0100 3179708 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3001839&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8493 To reflect the changes in the field of endovascular and interventional medicine within neurology, the AAN's Interventional section has been renamed as the Endovascular and Interventional Neurology Section (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3001839 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:55:00 +0100 3001839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2986975&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8480 Following passage in the US House of its health care reform bill, the Academy will direct its efforts on the US Senate. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) has agreed to introduce an amendment to add neurology to the bill's primary care section (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2986975 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:29:14 +0100 2986975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3113000&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8480 Following passage in the US House of its health care reform bill, the Academy will direct its efforts on the US Senate. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) has agreed to introduce an amendment to add neurology to the bill's primary care section (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3113000 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:30:00 +0100 3113000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3113001&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8451 Submit a short video to the 2010 Neuro Film Festival, an AAN Foundation event raising awareness about neurologic disorders and the need for research. Deadline to enter is February 16, 2010. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3113001 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:38:00 +0100 3113001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2979319&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8479 Emad S. Farag, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology at UCLA, discusses his paper, "Pathologic findings in retinal pigment epithelial cell implantation for Parkinson disease" (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2979319 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:26:00 +0100 2979319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2979320&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8472 The Academy has established two new sections, focusing on Sports Neurology and Neurohospitalists. Each will provide a forum for members involved with or interested in learning more about special topics within neurology. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2979320 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:07:00 +0100 2979320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2975357&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8470 Caterina Mainero, MD, PhD, discusses her paper, "In vivo imaging of cortical pathology in multiple sclerosis using ultra-high field MRI" (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2975357 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:45:56 +0100 2975357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2979321&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8470 Caterina Mainero, MD, PhD, discusses her paper, "In vivo imaging of cortical pathology in multiple sclerosis using ultra-high field MRI" (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2979321 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:04:00 +0100 2979321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2975358&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8471 Over the weekend, the US House passed a comprehensive health care reform bill. Of particular interest to the Academy was the elimination of the SGR formula calling for annual physician cuts in Medicare. Unfortunately, the SGR fix was taken out of the bill due to its $210 billion price tag. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2975358 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:24:00 +0100 2975358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179709&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8468 In addition to a recorded webinar, AAN.com offers a wide range of online tools as part of a nationwide effort to encourage neurologists and health care professionals (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179709 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:39:00 +0100 3179709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3173882&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8468 In addition to a recorded webinar, AAN.com offers a wide range of online tools as part of a nationwide effort to encourage neurologists and health care professionals (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3173882 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:39:00 +0100 3173882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2975359&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8468 In addition to a recorded webinar, AAN.com offers a wide range of online tools as part of a nationwide effort to encourage neurologists and health care professionals (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2975359 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:39:00 +0100 2975359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179710&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8469 National Healthcare Decisions Day is an initiative to encourage patients to express their wishes regarding health care through conversations and the completion of advance directives. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179710 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:28:00 +0100 3179710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3113002&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8469 Outstanding teachers deserve recognition for their contributions to improving neurology now and in the future. Nominations for the 2011 A. B. Baker Award for Lifetime Achievement in Neurologic Education will be received until January 31, 2010. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3113002 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:28:00 +0100 3113002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2975360&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8469 Outstanding teachers deserve recognition for their contributions to improving neurology now and in the future. Nominations for the 2011 A. B. Baker Award for Lifetime Achievement in Neurologic Education will be received until January 31, 2010. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2975360 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:28:00 +0100 2975360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2975361&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8466 The 2010 Current Procedural Terminology book includes a new code to report nerve conduction tests performed using preconfigured electrode arrays. The creation of this new code allows those performing studies that differ from traditional nerve conduction tests (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2975361 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:28:00 +0100 2975361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2975362&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8462 On November 1, the CMS released its final ruling regarding the 2010 Physician Fee Schedule. One of the major announcements in the Final Rule is the elimination of payment for consultation codes as of January 1, 2010. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2975362 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:39:00 +0100 2975362 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2969005&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8456 The recent announcement by CMS that it will stop paying for consultation services has raised a lot of concern and questions from specialists. The AAN answers your questions in an effort to help neurology offices sort through the confusion. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2969005 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:28:30 +0100 2969005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2969006&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8460 Elimination of the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula has been a top priority for the Academy for nearly a decade. The time to act is now. Join your colleagues by contacting your members of Congress to ask them to vote in favor of HR 3961. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2969006 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:00 +0100 2969006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2969007&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8457 The Wall Street Journal included an AAN supplement for patients and caregivers in its November 6, 2009, eastern edition. The newspaper reaches over 700,000 subscribers. The supplement, entitled "Brain Health," features a foreword from President Robert C. Griggs, (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2969007 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:22:00 +0100 2969007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2965322&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8451 Submit a short video to the 2010 Neuro Film Festival, an AAN Foundation event raising awareness about neurologic disorders and the need for research. Deadline to enter is February 16, 2010. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2965322 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:32:22 +0100 2965322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2965323&cid=s_38254_24_f&fid=38254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aan.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fevent%3Dread%26article_id%3D8455 The AAN has appointed new editors-in-chief for its publications Neurology and Neurology Today. (Source: American Academy of Neurology) American Academy of Neurology organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2965323 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:27:00 +0100 2965323