Neurology Career Week Makes Job Hunting a Breeze
The AAN's Neurology Career Week ends tomorrow! Don’t miss this unique, online-only event that brings together neurology job seekers with employers. (September 27, 2012)
Last Chance to Save on 2012 AAN Fall Conference Registration
The October 1 early registration deadline is quickly approaching for the 2012 AAN Fall Conference, set for October 26-28 at the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. Hurry! Learn more and register. (September 26, 2012)
Find Your Future at Neurology Career Week
Don’t leave your future—and your career—to chance. The AAN’s Neurology Career Week helps provide you with the opportunities to make the most of your job search and chart your destiny. (September 26, 2012)
2013 Coding Changes Impacting Neurology
In order to accurately report the new 2013 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes when they go into effect January 1, 2013, neurologists should be aware of several changes, including: the establishment of new codes for pediatric polysomnography, intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, autonomic function tests, chemodenervation for chronic migraine, complex chronic care coordination services, transitional care management and a new coding structure for nerve conduction studies. (September 25, 2012)
Neurology Career Week Links Job Seekers, Employers
During the AAN’s Neurology Career Week, you can research employers and over 300 neurology job openings. (September 25, 2012)
October 1st Deadline Approaching - Apply Today for 2013 Research Fellowships
The October 1, 2012, deadline is quickly approaching to apply for one of the following 2013 American Brain Foundation fellowships. (September 24, 2012)
Capitol Hill Report: Congress Adjourns-Leaves Everything on the Table
As expected, the 112th Congress adjourned two weeks early, leaving several key issues unresolved, except for a six-month continuing resolution. (September 24, 2012)
Neurology Career Week Begins Today!
Considering a career move? Check out AAN's Neurology Career Week September 24-28, 2012. (September 24, 2012)
AAN Publishes Position Statement on Stroke Medical Director Reimbursement
The Academy has published a new Stroke Medical Director Reimbursement Statement developed by the AAN Stroke Section and approved by the AAN Board of Directors. The statement addresses concerns about the status and experience of some professionals who take on the role of stroke medical director and the need for proper compensation for this responsibility. (September 21, 2012)
Webinar Provides the Facts on Transition to ICD-10
Even though ICD–10 has been used by many countries in the World Health Organization since 1994, it has not yet been adopted in the United States. That is expected to change on October 1, 2014, as compliance will become mandatory for US providers, payers, and vendors. (September 21, 2012)
Emotional Neglect in Children Linked to Increased Stroke Risk Later in Life
New research suggests that people who were emotionally neglected as children may have a higher risk of stroke in adulthood. (September 20, 2012)
Guideline Examines Diagnostic Accuracy of CSF 14-3-3 Protein in sCJD
New AAN guideline recommends when test may support clinical diagnosis and other diagnostic tests for this rare and fatal disorder. (September 19, 2012)
In Memoriam: Dewey K. Ziegler, MD, FAAN
Dewey K. Ziegler, MD, FAAN, who served as AAN president from 1979 to 1981, passed away on September 13, 2012. (September 14, 2012)
Program Directors: Apply or Nominate a Colleague for the Program Director Recognition Award
The Program Director Recognition Award acknowledges excellence on behalf of neurology program directors. Nomination deadline is October 1. Application deadline is October 15. (September 14, 2012)
Common Coding Mistakes and the Importance of Correct Coding: Minimize Your Risk
Neurologists may see their E/M coding come under scrutiny by a RAC audit. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently approved a Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) for region C to begin conducting audits. (September 14, 2012)
Register by October 12 for EBM Toolkit Training in Minneapolis!
Register by October 12 for the Evidence-based Medicine (EBM) Toolkit training for program directors and practicing neurologists to be held October 19–20, 2012. (September 11, 2012)
Comments Sought for Development of Guideline on Disorders of Consciousness by October 5, 2012
The AAN seeks comments to be used in developing new guideline recommendations for disordered states of consciousness. (September 7, 2012)
President's Column
Bruce Sigsbee, MD, FAAN
Executive Director Update
Catherine M. Rydell, CAE
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