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S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in Medicare H.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency trainingH.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4695, Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include in the initial preventive physical examination covered under the Medicare program sleep apnea screening Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; CMS coverage for oxygen for cluster headaches; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Advocate for reimbursement and use of advance care planning; Challenges developing meaningful quality of life measures, Episode of care document and early detection tools for mild cognitive impairment

H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.

S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in Medicare H.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency trainingH.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4695, Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include in the initial preventive physical examination covered under the Medicare program sleep apnea screening Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; CMS coverage for oxygen for cluster headaches; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Advocate for reimbursement and use of advance care planning; Challenges developing meaningful quality of life measures, Episode of care document and early detection tools for mild cognitive impairment

H.R. 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act H.R. 1098/ S. 2539, Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act H.R. 1508/ S. 1091, Alzheimers Disease Research Semipostal StampCoverage and appropriate use of telemedicine, VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence, NIH, SSA medical criteria in evaluating neurological disorders including seizures, Dissemination of safety alerts

H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.

S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in Medicare H.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency trainingH.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4695, Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include in the initial preventive physical examination covered under the Medicare program sleep apnea screening Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; CMS coverage for oxygen for cluster headaches; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Advocate for reimbursement and use of advance care planning; Challenges developing meaningful quality of life measures, Episode of care document and early detection tools for mild cognitive impairment

S. 755/ H.R. 1838: Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: H.R.5364: CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2014: Sec. 304. Payment parity for Medicaid primary care services H.R.5353: Medicaid Parity Act of 2014 S. 2694: Ensuring Access to Primary Care for Women & Children ActH.R. 5304: Audiology Patient Choice Act of 2014 Maintenance/expansion of Graduate Medical Education (GME); Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Reimbursement and use of chronic care management codes; Elimination of global surgical periods; Retention of the CME exclusion in the Sunshine Act; Reimbursement and use of magnetoencephalography codes; Fair valuation, utilization and access to NCS/EMG services

H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.

H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.

H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.

H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.

H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.

H.R. 4552: Equestrian Helmet Safety Act H.R. 460: Patients' Access to Treatments Act H.R. 1098/ S. 2539: Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act Coverage and appropriate use of telemedicine, VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence, NIH, Dissemination of safety alerts (FDA)

H.R. 4552: Equestrian Helmet Safety Act H.R. 460: Patients' Access to Treatments Act H.R. 1098/ S. 2539: Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act Coverage and appropriate use of telemedicine, VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence, NIH, Dissemination of safety alerts (FDA)

H.R.460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013: Establish cost-sharing limits for health plans that cover prescription drugs; Coverage and appropriate use of telemedicine; Extension for 2014 CEHRT criteria and allowing greater flexibility in meeting MU criteria; FDA regarding their review process of clinical trials for multiple sclerosis; DEA regarding the schedule II classification of DaTscan

H.R. 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act H.R. 1098/ S. 2539, Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act H.R. 1508/ S. 1091, Alzheimers Disease Research Semipostal StampCoverage and appropriate use of telemedicine, VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence, NIH, SSA medical criteria in evaluating neurological disorders including seizures, Dissemination of safety alerts

S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in Medicare H.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency trainingH.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4695, Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include in the initial preventive physical examination covered under the Medicare program sleep apnea screening Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; CMS coverage for oxygen for cluster headaches; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Advocate for reimbursement and use of advance care planning; Challenges developing meaningful quality of life measures, Episode of care document and early detection tools for mild cognitive impairment

S. 755/ H.R. 1838: Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: H.R.5364: CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2014: Sec. 304. Payment parity for Medicaid primary care services H.R.5353: Medicaid Parity Act of 2014 S. 2694: Ensuring Access to Primary Care for Women & Children ActH.R. 5304: Audiology Patient Choice Act of 2014 Maintenance/expansion of Graduate Medical Education (GME); Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Reimbursement and use of chronic care management codes; Elimination of global surgical periods; Retention of the CME exclusion in the Sunshine Act; Reimbursement and use of magnetoencephalography codes; Fair valuation, utilization and access to NCS/EMG services

S. 755/ H.R. 1838: Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: H.R.5364: CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2014: Sec. 304. Payment parity for Medicaid primary care services H.R.5353: Medicaid Parity Act of 2014 S. 2694: Ensuring Access to Primary Care for Women & Children ActH.R. 5304: Audiology Patient Choice Act of 2014 Maintenance/expansion of Graduate Medical Education (GME); Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Reimbursement and use of chronic care management codes; Elimination of global surgical periods; Retention of the CME exclusion in the Sunshine Act; Reimbursement and use of magnetoencephalography codes; Fair valuation, utilization and access to NCS/EMG services

H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.

H.R. 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act H.R. 1098/ S. 2539, Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act H.R. 1508/ S. 1091, Alzheimers Disease Research Semipostal StampCoverage and appropriate use of telemedicine, VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence, NIH, SSA medical criteria in evaluating neurological disorders including seizures, Dissemination of safety alerts

H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.

H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.

H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.

H.R. 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act H.R. 1098/ S. 2539, Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act H.R. 1508/ S. 1091, Alzheimers Disease Research Semipostal StampCoverage and appropriate use of telemedicine, VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence, NIH, SSA medical criteria in evaluating neurological disorders including seizures, Dissemination of safety alerts

H.R. 4552: Equestrian Helmet Safety Act H.R. 460: Patients' Access to Treatments Act H.R. 1098/ S. 2539: Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act Coverage and appropriate use of telemedicine, VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence, NIH, Dissemination of safety alerts (FDA)

S. 755/ H.R. 1838: Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: H.R.5364: CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2014: Sec. 304. Payment parity for Medicaid primary care services H.R.5353: Medicaid Parity Act of 2014 S. 2694: Ensuring Access to Primary Care for Women & Children ActH.R. 5304: Audiology Patient Choice Act of 2014 Maintenance/expansion of Graduate Medical Education (GME); Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Reimbursement and use of chronic care management codes; Elimination of global surgical periods; Retention of the CME exclusion in the Sunshine Act; Reimbursement and use of magnetoencephalography codes; Fair valuation, utilization and access to NCS/EMG services

S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in Medicare H.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency trainingH.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4695, Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include in the initial preventive physical examination covered under the Medicare program sleep apnea screening Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; CMS coverage for oxygen for cluster headaches; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Advocate for reimbursement and use of advance care planning; Challenges developing meaningful quality of life measures, Episode of care document and early detection tools for mild cognitive impairment

H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.

H.R. 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in MedicareH.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 2000/ H.R. 4015, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform S. 2046 / H.R. 4035: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries coordinated care and greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits. S. 2110, Medicare SGR Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement Act of 2014: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 2810, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act: Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) reform H.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4302, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Changes to Medicare physician payment-sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law; ACO exclusivity issues; Protected class status criteria; ICD 10 transition and implementation; Commented on CMS RFI on specialty practitioner payment model opportunities.

S. 755/ H.R. 1838: Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: H.R.5364: CHIP Extension and Improvement Act of 2014: Sec. 304. Payment parity for Medicaid primary care services H.R.5353: Medicaid Parity Act of 2014 S. 2694: Ensuring Access to Primary Care for Women & Children ActH.R. 5304: Audiology Patient Choice Act of 2014 Maintenance/expansion of Graduate Medical Education (GME); Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Reimbursement and use of chronic care management codes; Elimination of global surgical periods; Retention of the CME exclusion in the Sunshine Act; Reimbursement and use of magnetoencephalography codes; Fair valuation, utilization and access to NCS/EMG services

S. 577 / HR 1180, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013: Graduate medical education-residency training S. 755/ H.R. 1838, Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013: Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act of 2013: Voluntary advance care planning consultation in Medicare H.R. 1201, Training Tomorrow's Doctors Today Act: Graduate medical education-residency trainingH.R. 4106, Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act: Provides safe harbors for practitioners following evidence based guidelines H.R. 4695, Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include in the initial preventive physical examination covered under the Medicare program sleep apnea screening Permanent repeal to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula; CMS coverage for oxygen for cluster headaches; Preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law, Advocate for reimbursement and use of advance care planning; Challenges developing meaningful quality of life measures, Episode of care document and early detection tools for mild cognitive impairment

Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for more research funds for Alzheimers Disease and other dementias including NIH appropriations and private funding models as outlined in HR 1619, the Making Investments Now for Dementia (MIND) Act of 2013; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting HR 2118 / S 1014, the Youth Sports Concussion Act of 2013;Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support S 1027 to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the NIH; Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Support for credential disclosure by health care providers in HR 1427, the Truth in Health Marketing Act of 2013; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to NIH research; Submitted recommendations to the FDA on the proposed guidance document on Alzheimers disease research; Submitted recommendations to the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation on what topics should be included in measuring physicians time and work.

Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including HR 2810 as well as supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments; Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision;Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Support for the Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education for Alzheimer's Act (S.709 /H.R.1507) which provides support for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimers Disease; Sent a letter to CMS supporting their coverage decision regarding beta amyloid imaging along with some suggestions; Discuss stroke episode of care model with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation staff; Work with CMS to share concerns and offer an alternative proposal for the APC assignment of EMG and NCS codes in the 2014 OPPS proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 MPFS and 2014 OPPS proposed rules; Advocated for improvements to complex chronic care coordination codes proposal; Participated on refinement panel to argue for higher work RVUs for EMG and NCS codes.

Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for more research funds for Alzheimers Disease and other dementias including NIH appropriations and private funding models as outlined in HR 1619, the Making Investments Now for Dementia (MIND) Act of 2013; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting HR 2118 / S 1014, the Youth Sports Concussion Act of 2013;Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support S 1027 to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the NIH; Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Support for credential disclosure by health care providers in HR 1427, the Truth in Health Marketing Act of 2013; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to NIH research; Submitted recommendations to the FDA on the proposed guidance document on Alzheimers disease research; Submitted recommendations to the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation on what topics should be included in measuring physicians time and work.

Support for permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR; Provided comments on payment reform to the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees and Senate Finance Committee; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law;Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which would add neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision; Submitted comments via signon letter raising concerns with Medicare Advantage health plans network adequacy and process for notifying physicians about contract terminations; Met with senior staff to discuss neurology specific issues such as cognitive reimbursement, quality measurement and new payment delivery models; Discussed stroke episode of care and other payment models with CMMI staff; Discussed early detection of measures for AD and dementia with quality and coverage staff.

Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including commenting on House Energy and Commerce/Ways and Means proposals and supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support repeal of the ACAs Independent Payment Advisory Board (H.R. 351/S. 351); Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments;Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision; Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Submitted recommendations to CMS on how to improve health information exchange physicians; Submitted comments to CMS on the Physician Part B filing proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS in opposition of primary care only E/M codes; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on how clinical quality measures can be enhanced to better meet physicians needs; Met with CMS to discuss role of AAN in innovative delivery models and preparing our members for the changing healthcare landscape.

Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including HR 2810 as well as supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments; Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision;Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Support for the Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education for Alzheimer's Act (S.709 /H.R.1507) which provides support for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimers Disease; Sent a letter to CMS supporting their coverage decision regarding beta amyloid imaging along with some suggestions; Discuss stroke episode of care model with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation staff; Work with CMS to share concerns and offer an alternative proposal for the APC assignment of EMG and NCS codes in the 2014 OPPS proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 MPFS and 2014 OPPS proposed rules; Advocated for improvements to complex chronic care coordination codes proposal; Participated on refinement panel to argue for higher work RVUs for EMG and NCS codes.

Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for more research funds for Alzheimers Disease and other dementias including NIH appropriations and private funding models as outlined in HR 1619, the Making Investments Now for Dementia (MIND) Act of 2013; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting HR 2118 / S 1014, the Youth Sports Concussion Act of 2013;Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support S 1027 to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the NIH; Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Support for credential disclosure by health care providers in HR 1427, the Truth in Health Marketing Act of 2013; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to NIH research; Submitted recommendations to the FDA on the proposed guidance document on Alzheimers disease research; Submitted recommendations to the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation on what topics should be included in measuring physicians time and work.

Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including HR 2810 as well as supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments; Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision;Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Support for the Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education for Alzheimer's Act (S.709 /H.R.1507) which provides support for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimers Disease; Sent a letter to CMS supporting their coverage decision regarding beta amyloid imaging along with some suggestions; Discuss stroke episode of care model with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation staff; Work with CMS to share concerns and offer an alternative proposal for the APC assignment of EMG and NCS codes in the 2014 OPPS proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 MPFS and 2014 OPPS proposed rules; Advocated for improvements to complex chronic care coordination codes proposal; Participated on refinement panel to argue for higher work RVUs for EMG and NCS codes.

Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including supporting HR 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support repeal of the PPACAs Independent Payment Advisory Board (H.R. 351/S. 351) ; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare Provider Payments; Supporting the inclusion of various cognitive specialties in the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision of the ACA;Advocated for refinement panel to examine more appropriate valuation of nerve conduction and EMG services; Recommended inclusion of cognitive physicians in expanded definition of primary care and removal of cognitive physicians from 5.9% cut to the conversion factor proposed by MedPAC; Advocating for reimbursement of complex chronic care coordination codes under Medicare.

Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including commenting on House Energy and Commerce/Ways and Means proposals and supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support repeal of the ACAs Independent Payment Advisory Board (H.R. 351/S. 351); Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments;Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision; Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Submitted recommendations to CMS on how to improve health information exchange physicians; Submitted comments to CMS on the Physician Part B filing proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS in opposition of primary care only E/M codes; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on how clinical quality measures can be enhanced to better meet physicians needs; Met with CMS to discuss role of AAN in innovative delivery models and preparing our members for the changing healthcare landscape.

Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including supporting HR 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support repeal of the PPACAs Independent Payment Advisory Board (H.R. 351/S. 351) ; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare Provider Payments; Supporting the inclusion of various E/M based specialties in the Medicaid at Medicare rates provision of the ACA;Advocated for refinement panel to examine more appropriate valuation of nerve conduction and EMG services; Recommended the removal of cognitive physicians from the 5.9% cut to the conversion factor proposed by MedPAC; Advocating for reimbursement of complex chronic care coordination codes under Medicare; Nominating an individual for appointment to MedPAC.

Support for enhanced treatment options for Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as included in Section 733 of HR 1960, the FY2014 National Defense Authorization Act; Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (HR 3532/ S 1546);Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, the Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Opposing sequestration cuts to NIH research; Submitted comment letter voicing our concerns with the transition to stage 2 MU and the 2014 EHR certification criteria; Submitted comments via sign on letter requesting CMS exclude articles from journals and medical textbooks from reporting under the Sunshine Act.

Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for more research funds for Alzheimers Disease and other dementias including NIH appropriations and private funding models as outlined in HR 1619, the Making Investments Now for Dementia (MIND) Act of 2013; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting HR 2118 / S 1014, the Youth Sports Concussion Act of 2013;Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support S 1027 to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the NIH; Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Support for credential disclosure by health care providers in HR 1427, the Truth in Health Marketing Act of 2013; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to NIH research; Submitted recommendations to the FDA on the proposed guidance document on Alzheimers disease research; Submitted recommendations to the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation on what topics should be included in measuring physicians time and work.

Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (S.1546); Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support S 1027 to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the NIH;Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to NIH research; Support the Pharmaceutical Quality, Security, and Accountability Act (S. 959); Nominated Dr. John C. Morris to serve as a physician/researcher on the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Care, Research and Services.

Support increasing appropriations for NIH including specific centers and initiatives. Support increased funding for the VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence; Opposing NIH cuts called for by sequestration; Support federal medical malpractice liability reform; Support for maintaining the Stark In-Office Ancillary Services Exception, Support for broad physician payment reform; Support HR 460 for patient access to biologic drugs;Commented on expanding the list of diagnosable illnesses as secondary conditions to service-connected TBI to include dementia, sleep and wake disorders and mild TBI.

Support increasing appropriations for NIH including specific centers and initiatives, and the VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence; Opposing NIH cuts called for by sequestration; Support federal medical malpractice liability reform; Support for maintaining the Stark In-Office Ancillary Services Exception, Support for broad physician payment reform; Support HR 460 for patient access to biologic drugs;Commented on expanding the list of diagnosable illnesses as secondary conditions to service-connected TBI to include dementia, sleep and wake disorders and mild TBI.

Support for enhanced treatment options for Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as included in Section 733 of HR 1960, the FY2014 National Defense Authorization Act; Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (HR 3532/ S 1546);Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, the Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Opposing sequestration cuts to NIH research; Submitted comment letter voicing our concerns with the transition to stage 2 MU and the 2014 EHR certification criteria; Submitted comments via sign on letter requesting CMS exclude articles from journals and medical textbooks from reporting under the Sunshine Act.

Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including HR 2810 as well as supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments; Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision;Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Support for the Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education for Alzheimer's Act (S.709 /H.R.1507) which provides support for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimers Disease; Sent a letter to CMS supporting their coverage decision regarding beta amyloid imaging along with some suggestions; Discuss stroke episode of care model with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation staff; Work with CMS to share concerns and offer an alternative proposal for the APC assignment of EMG and NCS codes in the 2014 OPPS proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 MPFS and 2014 OPPS proposed rules; Advocated for improvements to complex chronic care coordination codes proposal; Participated on refinement panel to argue for higher work RVUs for EMG and NCS codes.

Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including supporting HR 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support repeal of the PPACAs Independent Payment Advisory Board (H.R. 351/S. 351) ; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare Provider Payments; Supporting the inclusion of various cognitive specialties in the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision of the ACA;Advocated for refinement panel to examine more appropriate valuation of nerve conduction and EMG services; Recommended inclusion of cognitive physicians in expanded definition of primary care and removal of cognitive physicians from 5.9% cut to the conversion factor proposed by MedPAC; Advocating for reimbursement of complex chronic care coordination codes under Medicare.

Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including commenting on House Energy and Commerce/Ways and Means proposals and supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support repeal of the ACAs Independent Payment Advisory Board (H.R. 351/S. 351); Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments;Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision; Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Submitted recommendations to CMS on how to improve health information exchange physicians; Submitted comments to CMS on the Physician Part B filing proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS in opposition of primary care only E/M codes; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on how clinical quality measures can be enhanced to better meet physicians needs; Met with CMS to discuss role of AAN in innovative delivery models and preparing our members for the changing healthcare landscape.

Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including supporting HR 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support repeal of the PPACAs Independent Payment Advisory Board (H.R. 351/S. 351) ; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare Provider Payments; Supporting the inclusion of various E/M based specialties in the Medicaid at Medicare rates provision of the ACA;Advocated for refinement panel to examine more appropriate valuation of nerve conduction and EMG services; Recommended the removal of cognitive physicians from the 5.9% cut to the conversion factor proposed by MedPAC; Advocating for reimbursement of complex chronic care coordination codes under Medicare; Nominating an individual for appointment to MedPAC.

Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for more research funds for Alzheimers Disease and other dementias including NIH appropriations and private funding models as outlined in HR 1619, the Making Investments Now for Dementia (MIND) Act of 2013; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting HR 2118 / S 1014, the Youth Sports Concussion Act of 2013;Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support S 1027 to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the NIH; Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Support for credential disclosure by health care providers in HR 1427, the Truth in Health Marketing Act of 2013; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to NIH research; Submitted recommendations to the FDA on the proposed guidance document on Alzheimers disease research; Submitted recommendations to the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation on what topics should be included in measuring physicians time and work.

Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for more research funds for Alzheimers Disease and other dementias including NIH appropriations and private funding models as outlined in HR 1619, the Making Investments Now for Dementia (MIND) Act of 2013; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting HR 2118 / S 1014, the Youth Sports Concussion Act of 2013;Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support S 1027 to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the NIH; Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Support for credential disclosure by health care providers in HR 1427, the Truth in Health Marketing Act of 2013; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to NIH research; Submitted recommendations to the FDA on the proposed guidance document on Alzheimers disease research; Submitted recommendations to the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation on what topics should be included in measuring physicians time and work.

Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (S.1546); Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support S 1027 to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the NIH;Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to NIH research; Support the Pharmaceutical Quality, Security, and Accountability Act (S. 959); Nominated Dr. John C. Morris to serve as a physician/researcher on the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Care, Research and Services.

Support for enhanced treatment options for Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as included in Section 733 of HR 1960, the FY2014 National Defense Authorization Act; Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (HR 3532/ S 1546);Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, the Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Opposing sequestration cuts to NIH research; Submitted comment letter voicing our concerns with the transition to stage 2 MU and the 2014 EHR certification criteria; Submitted comments via sign on letter requesting CMS exclude articles from journals and medical textbooks from reporting under the Sunshine Act.

Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (S.1546); Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support S 1027 to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the NIH;Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to NIH research; Support the Pharmaceutical Quality, Security, and Accountability Act (S. 959); Nominated Dr. John C. Morris to serve as a physician/researcher on the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Care, Research and Services.

Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including supporting HR 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support repeal of the PPACAs Independent Payment Advisory Board (H.R. 351/S. 351) ; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare Provider Payments; Supporting the inclusion of various E/M based specialties in the Medicaid at Medicare rates provision of the ACA;Advocated for refinement panel to examine more appropriate valuation of nerve conduction and EMG services; Recommended the removal of cognitive physicians from the 5.9% cut to the conversion factor proposed by MedPAC; Advocating for reimbursement of complex chronic care coordination codes under Medicare; Nominating an individual for appointment to MedPAC.

Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including supporting HR 574, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support repeal of the PPACAs Independent Payment Advisory Board (H.R. 351/S. 351) ; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare Provider Payments; Supporting the inclusion of various cognitive specialties in the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision of the ACA;Advocated for refinement panel to examine more appropriate valuation of nerve conduction and EMG services; Recommended inclusion of cognitive physicians in expanded definition of primary care and removal of cognitive physicians from 5.9% cut to the conversion factor proposed by MedPAC; Advocating for reimbursement of complex chronic care coordination codes under Medicare.

Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including commenting on House Energy and Commerce/Ways and Means proposals and supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support repeal of the ACAs Independent Payment Advisory Board (H.R. 351/S. 351); Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments;Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision; Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Submitted recommendations to CMS on how to improve health information exchange physicians; Submitted comments to CMS on the Physician Part B filing proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS in opposition of primary care only E/M codes; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on how clinical quality measures can be enhanced to better meet physicians needs; Met with CMS to discuss role of AAN in innovative delivery models and preparing our members for the changing healthcare landscape.

Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including HR 2810 as well as supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments; Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision;Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Support for the Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education for Alzheimer's Act (S.709 /H.R.1507) which provides support for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimers Disease; Sent a letter to CMS supporting their coverage decision regarding beta amyloid imaging along with some suggestions; Discuss stroke episode of care model with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation staff; Work with CMS to share concerns and offer an alternative proposal for the APC assignment of EMG and NCS codes in the 2014 OPPS proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 MPFS and 2014 OPPS proposed rules; Advocated for improvements to complex chronic care coordination codes proposal; Participated on refinement panel to argue for higher work RVUs for EMG and NCS codes.

Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including commenting on House Energy and Commerce/Ways and Means proposals and supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support repeal of the ACAs Independent Payment Advisory Board (H.R. 351/S. 351); Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments;Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision; Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Submitted recommendations to CMS on how to improve health information exchange physicians; Submitted comments to CMS on the Physician Part B filing proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS in opposition of primary care only E/M codes; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on how clinical quality measures can be enhanced to better meet physicians needs; Met with CMS to discuss role of AAN in innovative delivery models and preparing our members for the changing healthcare landscape.

Support for permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR; Provided comments on payment reform to the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees and Senate Finance Committee; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the Stark law;Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which would add neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision; Submitted comments via signon letter raising concerns with Medicare Advantage health plans network adequacy and process for notifying physicians about contract terminations; Met with senior staff to discuss neurology specific issues such as cognitive reimbursement, quality measurement and new payment delivery models; Discussed stroke episode of care and other payment models with CMMI staff; Discussed early detection of measures for AD and dementia with quality and coverage staff.

Support permanent repeal and replacement of the Medicare SGR including HR 2810 as well as supporting HR 574 the Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013; Support payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare provider payments; Supporting the Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act (HR 1838/ S 755) which adds neurology, psychiatry, and Ob/Gyn to the ACA Medicaid at Medicare rates provision;Support for the preservation of the in-office ancillary exception to the stark law; Support for the Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education for Alzheimer's Act (S.709 /H.R.1507) which provides support for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimers Disease; Sent a letter to CMS supporting their coverage decision regarding beta amyloid imaging along with some suggestions; Discuss stroke episode of care model with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation staff; Work with CMS to share concerns and offer an alternative proposal for the APC assignment of EMG and NCS codes in the 2014 OPPS proposed rule; Submitted comments to CMS on the 2014 MPFS and 2014 OPPS proposed rules; Advocated for improvements to complex chronic care coordination codes proposal; Participated on refinement panel to argue for higher work RVUs for EMG and NCS codes.

Support for the preservation and expansion of the graduate medical education funding; Support for improved concussion safety standards for youth athletics including supporting Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (S.1546); Support for the expanded and appropriate use of telemedicine; Support S 1027 to improve, coordinate, and enhance rehabilitation research at the NIH;Support the reduction/elimination of specialty tiers within private health plans including supporting HR 460, Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to NIH research; Support the Pharmaceutical Quality, Security, and Accountability Act (S. 959); Nominated Dr. John C. Morris to serve as a physician/researcher on the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Care, Research and Services.

Permanent repeal or patch of the Medicare SGR prior to any cut taking effect; Payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support HR 5707, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2012; Support repeal of the PPACAs Independent Payment Advisory Board; Support HR. 3269 / S. 2347 to eliminate the multiple procedure payment reduction (MPPR) on professional components for select advanced diagnostic imaging services; Administrative Simplification: Adoption of a Standard for a Unique Health Plan Identifier; Addition to the National Provider Identifier Requirements; and a Change to the Compliance Date for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Medical Data Codes Sets; Changes to the Hospital Inpatient and Long-Term Care Prospective Payment System for FY 2013 Medicaid Program: Payments for Services Furnished by Certain Primary Care Physicians Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Electronic Health Record Incentive Program--Stage 2 Proposed Rule

Permanent repeal or patch of the Medicare SGR prior to any cut taking effect; Payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support HR 5707, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2012; Support repeal of the PPACAs Independent Payment Advisory Board; Support HR. 3269 / S. 2347 to eliminate the multiple procedure payment reduction (MPPR) on professional components for select advanced diagnostic imaging services; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare Provider Payments; Nominated 2 members to serve on the Medicare Evidence Development Coverage Advisory Committee; Transitional care management and chronic care coordination codes.

Permanent repeal or patch of the Medicare SGR prior to any cut taking effect; Payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support HR 5707, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2012; Support repeal of the PPACAs Independent Payment Advisory Board; Support HR. 3269 / S. 2347 to eliminate the multiple procedure payment reduction (MPPR) on professional components for select advanced diagnostic imaging services; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare Provider Payments; Supporting the inclusion of various cognitive specialties in the 2013 Medicaid provider payments at Medicaid rates; Advocated for better reimbursement for nerve conduction and EMG services and intra-operative neurophysiology monitoring; Advocated to change global period 64615 to 0 day; Opposed expansion of the RAC program to include audits of E/M codes in physician offices; Commented on aspects of the essential health benefits proposal; requesting that neurodevelopmental disorders and dementias be excluded from the umbrella of mental health and included separately.

Increasing NIH appropriations for FY2013; Support federal medical malpractice liability reform (HR. 5); Support protections for neurology patients participating in clinical trial participant; Support for maintaining the Stark In-Office Ancillary Services Exception, Support physician payment reform; Support for Alzheimers Disease specific appropriations; Support HR 4209 for patient access to biologic drugs; Support Appropriations for Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA); Support inclusion of migraine/posttraumatic headache as an eligible category within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program.

Increasing NIH appropriations for FY2013 and opposing NIH cuts called for by sequestration; Support federal medical malpractice liability reform (HR. 5); Support protections for neurology patients participating in clinical trial participant; Support for maintaining the Stark In-Office Ancillary Services Exception, Support for broad physician payment reform; Support HR 4209 for patient access to biologic drugs; Advocating for changes in bills to promote Graduate Medical Education, HR 6352 and HR 6352, to remove list of eligible specialties; Support for neurology's inclusion in pediatric loan repayment programs offered by the Affordable Care Act; Oppose creating an exclusivity period for drugs that treat neurological and psychiatric diseases; Support expedited FDA review for drugs treating neurological and psychiatric diseases; Offered recommendations to improve the MEPS survey.

Increasing NIH appropriations for FY2013 and opposing NIH cuts called for by sequestration; Support federal medical malpractice liability reform (HR. 5); Support protections for neurology patients participating in clinical trial participant; Support for maintaining the Stark In-Office Ancillary Services Exception, Support for physician payment reform; Support HR 4209 for patient access to biologic drugs; Advocating for changes in bills to promote Graduate Medical Education, HR 6352 and HR 6352, to remove list of eligible specialties; Support for neurology's inclusion in pediatric loan repayment programs offered by the Affordable Care Act; Commenting on health information technology enabled quality measures

Permanent repeal or patch of the Medicare SGR prior to any cut taking effect; Payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support HR 5707, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2012; Support repeal of the PPACAs Independent Payment Advisory Board; Support HR. 3269 / S. 2347 to eliminate the multiple procedure payment reduction (MPPR) on professional components for select advanced diagnostic imaging services; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare Provider Payments; Supporting the inclusion of various cognitive specialties in the 2013 Medicaid provider payments at Medicaid rates; Advocated for better reimbursement for nerve conduction and EMG services and intra-operative neurophysiology monitoring; Advocated to change global period 64615 to 0 day; Opposed expansion of the RAC program to include audits of E/M codes in physician offices; Commented on aspects of the essential health benefits proposal; requesting that neurodevelopmental disorders and dementias be excluded from the umbrella of mental health and included separately.

Permanent repeal or patch of the Medicare SGR prior to any cut taking effect; Payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support HR 5707, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2012; Support repeal of the PPACAs Independent Payment Advisory Board; Support HR. 3269 / S. 2347 to eliminate the multiple procedure payment reduction (MPPR) on professional components for select advanced diagnostic imaging services; Administrative Simplification: Adoption of a Standard for a Unique Health Plan Identifier; Addition to the National Provider Identifier Requirements; and a Change to the Compliance Date for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Medical Data Codes Sets; Changes to the Hospital Inpatient and Long-Term Care Prospective Payment System for FY 2013 Medicaid Program: Payments for Services Furnished by Certain Primary Care Physicians Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Electronic Health Record Incentive Program--Stage 2 Proposed Rule

Permanent repeal or patch of the Medicare SGR prior to any cut taking effect; Payment reform to more accurately value cognitive care services; Support HR 5707, Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2012; Support repeal of the PPACAs Independent Payment Advisory Board; Support HR. 3269 / S. 2347 to eliminate the multiple procedure payment reduction (MPPR) on professional components for select advanced diagnostic imaging services; Opposing automatic sequestration cuts to Medicare Provider Payments; Nominated 2 members to serve on the Medicare Evidence Development Coverage Advisory Committee; Transitional care management and chronic care coordination codes.

Increasing NIH appropriations for FY2013 and opposing NIH cuts called for by sequestration; Support federal medical malpractice liability reform (HR. 5); Support protections for neurology patients participating in clinical trial participant; Support for maintaining the Stark In-Office Ancillary Services Exception, Support for broad physician payment reform; Support HR 4209 for patient access to biologic drugs; Advocating for changes in bills to promote Graduate Medical Education, HR 6352 and HR 6352, to remove list of eligible specialties; Support for neurology's inclusion in pediatric loan repayment programs offered by the Affordable Care Act; Oppose creating an exclusivity period for drugs that treat neurological and psychiatric diseases; Support expedited FDA review for drugs treating neurological and psychiatric diseases; Offered recommendations to improve the MEPS survey.

Increasing NIH appropriations for FY2013 and opposing NIH cuts called for by sequestration; Support federal medical malpractice liability reform (HR. 5); Support protections for neurology patients participating in clinical trial participant; Support for maintaining the Stark In-Office Ancillary Services Exception, Support for physician payment reform; Support HR 4209 for patient access to biologic drugs; Advocating for changes in bills to promote Graduate Medical Education, HR 6352 and HR 6352, to remove list of eligible specialties; Support for neurology's inclusion in pediatric loan repayment programs offered by the Affordable Care Act; Commenting on health information technology enabled quality measures

Increasing NIH appropriations for FY2013 and opposing NIH cuts called for by sequestration; Support federal medical malpractice liability reform (HR. 5); Support protections for neurology patients participating in clinical trial participant; Support for maintaining the Stark In-Office Ancillary Services Exception, Support for physician payment reform; Support HR 4209 for patient access to biologic drugs; Advocating for changes in bills to promote Graduate Medical Education, HR 6352 and HR 6352, to remove list of eligible specialties; Support for neurology's inclusion in pediatric loan repayment programs offered by the Affordable Care Act; Commenting on health information technology enabled quality measures

Increasing NIH appropriations for FY2013 and opposing NIH cuts called for by sequestration; Support federal medical malpractice liability reform (HR. 5); Support protections for neurology patients participating in clinical trial participant; Support for maintaining the Stark In-Office Ancillary Services Exception, Support for broad physician payment reform; Support HR 4209 for patient access to biologic drugs; Advocating for changes in bills to promote Graduate Medical Education, HR 6352 and HR 6352, to remove list of eligible specialties; Support for neurology's inclusion in pediatric loan repayment programs offered by the Affordable Care Act; Oppose creating an exclusivity period for drugs that treat neurological and psychiatric diseases; Support expedited FDA review for drugs treating neurological and psychiatric diseases; Offered recommendations to improve the MEPS survey.

Increasing NIH appropriations for FY2013; Support federal medical malpractice liability reform (HR. 5); Support protections for neurology patients participating in clinical trial participant; Support for maintaining the Stark In-Office Ancillary Services Exception, Support physician payment reform; Support for Alzheimers Disease specific appropriations; Support HR 4209 for patient access to biologic drugs; Support Appropriations for Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA); Support inclusion of migraine/posttraumatic headache as an eligible category within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program.