Comment letters
Policy Positions & Priorities
The AAN frequently provides policymakers with written comments on key priorities. Read the latest Capitol Hill Report to see our advocacy in action.
Most recent comment letters
AAN Supports the Patients First Act, Legislation That Will Strengthen the Long-Term Sustainability of Medicare Physician Payment | Posted July 15, 2026
AAN Joins Partners In to Request HELP and E&C Committee Action on Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act (S.380/H.R.1254), Supporting Maternal and Child Brain Health | Posted July 14, 2026
AAN Joins Sign-On Letter for CA AB 1798, Legislation for Genetic Testing Protections | Posted July 11, 2026
AAN Submits Response to OMB Proposed Rule That Would Overhaul the Grant Process and Politicize All Federal Discretionary Awards | Posted June 29, 2026
AAN Joins Stakeholders Requesting National Interest Exceptions and Expedited Processing for Physicians' Visas | Posted June 22, 2026
AAN Joins Stakeholders in Support of CMS Proposed Rule on Electronic Prior Authorization for Drugs | Posted June 15, 2026
AAN Submits Response to an RFI from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Concerning Priorities for Drug Repurposing for Unmet Medical Needs | Posted June 8, 2026
AAN Supports Michigan Legislation to Streamline Step Therapy Protocols and Prevent Delays in Care for Patients (MI H.B.5988) | Posted June 1, 2026
AAN Submits Comment on CMS Proposed Rule to Reduce Burden from Prior Authorization for Drugs | Posted May 29, 2026
AAN Strongly Opposes Expansion of Chiropractic Scope of Practice in New York (S5860/A4760) and Submitted Comment Letters to the Chair of the Ways & Means Committee, Codes Committee, and Higher ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú Committee | Posted May 28, 2026
AAN Sends Letter of Support for HEADACHE Act | Posted May 21, 2026
The AAN Joins the AMA in Support of the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act | Posted May 19, 2026
AAN Joins over 400 Other Organizations in Support of CDC, NIH, and NIJ Funding to Conduct Public Health Research into Firearm Morbidity and Mortality Prevention | Posted May 18, 2026
AAN Joins American Medical Association in Support for the No Surprises Act Enforcement Act (H.R. 4710/S. 2420) | Posted May 11, 2026
AAN Comments on Proposed Botulinum Toxin Injections Local Coverage Determinations (LCD) to Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) Palmetto, WPS, Noridian, NGS, and CGS | Posted May 8, 2026
AAN Joins Sign-On Letter for Federal Funding for Newborn Screening and Heritable Disorders | Posted April 21, 2026
AAN Joins Other Organizations in Support of the H-1Bs for the Physicians and Healthcare Workforce Act (H.R. 7961) | Posted April 15, 2026
AAN Joins Stakeholders in Requesting Expedited Processing and an Exemption from Adjudicative Holds for International Medical Graduates’ Visa Applications | Posted April 8, 2026
AAN Sends Letter to Chairs of the Health & Human Services Committee Urging Advancement of Step Therapy Reform Bill (H.B.7539) | Posted April 6, 2026
AAN Joins American Brain Coalition's Letter of Support for Funding the BRAIN Initiative for FY2027 | Posted March 27, 2026
AAN Joins More than 70 Other Organizations in Support of Funds for Programs Established Under the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act – Senate/House | Posted March 27, 2026
AAN Sends Letter Thanking Bill Sponsors for the Reintroduction of HEALTHY BRAINS Act (H.R.7779) | Posted March 26, 2026
AAN Joins Nearly 600 Stakeholders in Recommending Robust Federal Funding for the National Institutes of Health in Fiscal Year 2027 | Posted March 23, 2026
AAN Submits Comments on Strategies to Combat Waste Fraud and Abuse in Federal Healthcare Programs | Posted March 23, 2026
AAN Joins Sign-On Letter in Support of Funding for the FDA Neurology Drug Program in Fiscal Year 2027 | Posted March 19, 2026
AAN Sends Letter of Support to Bill Sponsors for Introduction of the Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act (H.R.4299) | Posted March 19, 2026
AAN Sends Letter of Support to Bill Sponsors for Introduction of the Bridging Relief in Delayed Government Enrollment for Young-onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act (H.R.6799) | Posted March 19, 2026
AAN Supports Arizona Legislation Establishing an Alzheimer’s Disease Plan to Improve Workforce Capacity and Clinical Care (AZ S.B.1249) | Posted March 17, 2026
AAN Sends Letter of Support to Bill Sponsors for Introduction of the H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act (H.R.7961) | Posted March 17, 2026
AAN Joins Partners in Support of APM Extensive and Continued Medicare Payment Reform | Posted March 16, 2026
AAN Supports California Legislation for Science and Health Research (CA S.B.895) | Posted March 12, 2026
AAN Supports Arizona Legislation to Ease Burden of Prior Authorization (AZ H.B.2250) | Posted March 10, 2026
AAN Supports California Legislation Ensuring Coverage for All Medically Necessary Treatments or Medications for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (CA S.B.950) | Posted March 10, 2026
AAN Supports Hawaii Legislation to Streamline Step Therapy Protocols and Prevent Delays in Care for Patients (HI S.B.226/H.B.216) | Posted March 10, 2026
AAN Supports New Hampshire Legislation to Streamline Step Therapy Protocols and Prevent Delays in Care for Patients (NH H.B.1638) | Posted March 10, 2026
AAN Supports New York Legislation to Streamline Step Therapy Protocols and Prevent Delays in Care for Patients (NY S4721/A4063) | Posted March 10, 2026
AAN Supports Rhode Island Legislation to Streamline Step Therapy Protocols and Prevent Delays in Care for Patients - RI HB7539/SB2468 | Posted March 10, 2026
AAN Joins Partners in Support of Coverage for Blood-Based Dementia Screening Tests | Posted March 9, 2026
AAN Joins Stakeholders Expressing Concern Over the Department of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú's Proposed Redefinition of Professional Degrees | Posted March 9, 2026
AAN Submits Comments in Support of Greater PBM Transparency | Posted March 5, 2026
AAN Supports Veterans with TBI Injuries and Sustained Funding and Coordinated Support for the VA’s Neurology Centers of Excellence | Posted March 4, 2026
AAN Submits Comments on New MIPS Cost Measure for Parkinson’s and Multiple Sclerosis | Posted February 27, 2026
AAN Supports Florida Legislation to Prohibit Use of AI in Prior Authorization Without Human Review - FL HB527/SB202 | Posted February 17, 2026
AAN Supports Hawaii Legislation to Prohibit Use of AI in Prior Authorization Without Human Review - HI SB2953 | Posted February 17, 2026
AAN Supports Arizona Legislation to Ease Burden of Prior Authorization - AZ HB2194 | Posted February 17, 2026
AAN Supports Arizona Legislation to Establish Gold Carding Exemptions to Prior Authorization Requirements - AZ SB1227 | Posted February 17, 2026
AAN Supports Kansas Legislation to Ease Burden of Prior Authorization - KS SB330 | Posted February 17, 2026
AAN Supports Massachusetts Legislation to Support Access to Telehealth and Virtual Care - MA S763 | Posted February 17, 2026
AAN Supports Pennsylvania Legislation to Allow for Later School Start Times - PA HB2152 | Posted February 17, 2026
AAN Strongly Opposes Expansion of Chiropractic Scope of Practice in New York - NY S5860/A4760 | Posted February 17, 2026
The AAN Submits Comments to HHS in Response to a Request for Information on the Use of AI in Clinical Practice | Posted February 17, 2026
The AAN Submits Feedback to CMS on the Proposed GLOBE and GUARD Models from CMMI Implementing the President’s Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing Policy | Posted February 17, 2026
AAN Supports Minnesota Legislation to Require Coverage of Alzheimer’s Therapies - MN SF1998/HF1269 | Posted February 2, 2026
AAN Sends Letter in Advance of NIH Director Testimony | Posted February 2, 2026
AAN Joins Stakeholders Calling for Reporting Flexibilities for Telehealth Providers Delivering Care from Their Home | Posted January 20, 2026
The AAN Submitted Recommendations to CMS Regarding Changes to Proposed Changes in 2027 to Medicare and Medicaid Part D | Posted January 13, 2026