The first matter supported by the group in healthcare reform is a permanent fix for the Medicare physician reimbursement issue and replacing with one based on the Medical economic Index. They also want neurologists to be be recognized at the principal providers for patients with very complex neurologic conditions. 
What: More than 100 neurologists from 40 states will be in Washington, DC, March 8-9, 2010, for “Neurology on the Hill,” an event hosted by the American Academy of Neurology to educate lawmakers about the need for health care reform changes that consider neurologists and the patients they treat, including people with Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, migraine, concussion and autism.
Where: Congressional offices, Washington, DC
When: March 8-9, 2010
Key Issues: The goal of “Neurology on the Hill” is to inform key lawmakers on priority issues that affect neurologists and the patients they treat. The Academy’s priorities for 2010 are health care reform and Medicare reimbursement.
Neurologists on Capitol Hill to Push for Health Care Reform
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