VOLUME 33 · ISSUE 11 · November 2019
2020 ANNUAL MEETING HEADING TO VIBRANT TORONTO Registration Opens November 7 Registration opens November 7 for the 72nd Annual Meeting set to take place April 25 to May 1, 2020, in beautiful Toronto—known as one of the world’s April 25 – May 1 • Toronto, Canada most thriving multicultural cities. With its motto “Diversity Our Strength,” there’s no better city in which to experience the excitement and diversity of neurology’s preeminent, can’t-miss meeting. Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, resident, student, or other neurology professional—and no matter what your subspecialty area of interest—the meeting will offer a seemingly endless choice of top-tier education in nearly every topic and specialty imaginable; all the valuable CME you need for knowledge, growth, and maintenance; the most cutting-edge science covering every specialty; and the opportunity to connect with friends—both old and new—from more than 100 countries around the world. Continued on page 17
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It’s Time to Renew Your Membership for 2020
Webinar Readies Your Practice for 2020
It’s time to renew your AAN membership for 2020. By visiting AAN.com/dues and renewing today, you’ll retain access to the world’s best neurology resources and education throughout the new year to help you grow and thrive professionally and personally.
Every year, CMS puts forth changes to the Medicare Fee Schedule that affect the way that neurologists can participate in the Benish Weathers Quality Payment Program (QPP), and how they can code for patient visits. This webinar series will provide an in-depth overview for all physicians, regardless of how they choose to participate in the QPP, and how to leverage the Axon Registry ® to assist in the participation of this program.
Your Academy is your single source for essential education, science, and support, including: Unique education opportunities to earn CME or continuous certification credits Up-to-date information on breakthrough scientific research Continued on page 21
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AAN Measures: Screen People 65+ Yearly for Memory Problems
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Prepare for 2019 and 2020 MIPS Reporting
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15 New Advocacy Summit
Delivers Congressional Support on Drug Pricing
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