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November 4, 2024

Are you interested in learning more about health care equity in neurology? Join your fellow AAN members for an upcoming webinar series diving into health care disparities, with focuses including neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ health, and strategies you can take to your practice.

All three webinars are free for AAN members to attend and are eligible for one CME credit each. Interested but can’t make it? The webinars will be recorded, so check back for recordings later. Please note that CME is only available for live webinar sessions.

“Neurodiversity in the Clinic,” November 7, 2024, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. CT
This webinar, presented by Diana M. Cejas, MD, MPH, of UNC-Chapel Hill, will review best practices for affirming neurodiversity amongst health care providers, staff, and patients. The session will include a brief primer on the topic, core principles of neurodiversity-affirming practices, and a discussion panel. .

“LGBTQ+ Health in Neurology,” December 5, 2024, 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. CT
Presented by Nicole Rosendale, MD, of UCSF Health, this webinar will cover LGBTQ+ terminology and health disparities, strategies to collect data on sexual orientation and gender identity in clinical settings, the role of LGBTQ+ identity specific to neurological illness, and ways to create a welcoming and inclusive clinic environment. .

“Strategies to Address Health Care Disparities,” December 17, 2024, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. CT
The series will conclude with a webinar presented by Lida Maria V. R. Moura, MD, MPH, PhD, FAAN, of Mass General Hospital. It will cover concepts, theories, and practical examples of value-based health care, focusing on condition-centered care and aligning payment incentives to improve patient outcomes; value-based methods to address health care disparities in neurology to better align care with patient needs and outcomes; ways to engage community health workers in the care of patients with anxiety, depression, and other complex conditions; and strategies for scalable and sustainable health care interventions. .

Read full descriptions of each webinar and find other resources for building diversity, equity, and inclusion into your practice. The AAN is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.