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Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ON March 04, 2010

Neurologists on Capitol Hill to Push for Health Care Reform

ST. PAUL, Minn. -

What: More than 100 neurologists from 40 states will be in Washington, DC, March 8-9, 2010, for 鈥淣eurology on the Hill,鈥 an event hosted by the 好色先生 to educate lawmakers about the need for health care reform changes that consider neurologists and the patients they treat, including people with Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, migraine, concussion and autism. Where: Congressional offices, Washington, DC When: March 8-9, 2010 Key Issues: The goal of 鈥淣eurology on the Hill鈥 is to inform key lawmakers on priority issues that affect neurologists and the patients they treat. The Academy鈥檚 priorities for 2010 are health care reform and Medicare reimbursement. The Academy supports legislation to avert any further cuts to Medicare physician reimbursement by replacing the flawed sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula with one based on the Medical Economic Index, which measures annual practice cost increases, as has been advised by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission. Paying physicians according to the actual costs associated with treating patients is necessary to maintain consistent access to providers. As broader health reform proposals are considered, the Academy also supports efforts to recognize neurologists as the principal care providers for complex neurologic conditions. Since 2003, more than 400 members of the AAN have participated in 鈥淣eurology on the Hill.鈥 To view a list of AAN neurologists participating in the 2010 鈥淣eurology on the Hill,鈥 visit http://www.aan.com/go/advocacy/active/noh/attendees.

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