Policy & Guidelines: Advocate and Improve Quality of Care

Government shutdown resources

What neurologists need to know about how a government shutdown could impact you and your patients.

Policy positions & priorities

Discover resources on public policy and health care reform, and find out how the Academy is advocating for you and your patients.

Priority Issues

The Academy is advocating for you and your patients. View the top priorities for the AAN this year.

Position Statements

The AAN develops position statements on a variety of issues to help guide physician decision-making and inform policymakers.

Comment Letters

The AAN frequently provides policymakers with written comments on key priorities.

Press Room

View the latest AAN press releases.

Capitol Hill Report

The Academy's bi-weekly update on legislative action and advocacy for neurology.

Current & Archives

Read the latest news on how the AAN is fighting for neurology in Washington, DC.

Get involved

Get involved to make positive changes. Contact your legislators, share your story on Capitol Hill, donate, and more.

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Neurology on the Hill

Participate in NOH to meet face-to-face with lawmakers and discuss the critical role of neurologists in health care.

Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum

Learn how to become an advocacy leader in your clinic, institution, or community.

Contact your Legislator

Contact your representatives in Congress by using the Academy's online advocacy tool only available to AAN members.

BrainPAC

Discover how the AAN's political action committee BrainPAC is an essential tool in educating federal legislators.

PONS network

The Political Outreach for Neurological Support (PONS) network is your link to timely and exclusive advocacy information.

Advocacy Toolkit

This toolkit offers a helpful checklist of resources for those interested in AAN Advocacy.

State Societies

Take advantage of all your state organization has to offer.

Policy Process

Learn how the AAN develops its public policy positions.

Public policy resources

Discover professional resources about public policy and health care reform.

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