Practice management education

Online Learning Programs

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The AAN has the resources you need to provide quality care and manage your practice, including these webinars from your experienced neurology colleagues. Questions about webinar content? Email practice@aan.com.

2025 programming schedule

 

Topic

Date Faculty Release date on AAN

2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule | Payment, Policy, and Reimbursement Updates for Neurology

Stay ahead of 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) changes with this expert-led CME webinar for neurology professionals. Gain essential tools to navigate regulatory, compliance, and payment updates impacting your practice. Explore key changes in Medicare policy, including telehealth rules, new legislation, and CMS reporting requirements. Learn how MIPS/MVP updates-like the Alternative Scoring Methodology (ASM)-affect performance and compliance. Master core reimbursement strategies, from conversion factor adjustments to EEG/EMG billing efficiency and CMS practice expense methodology updates. Walk away with actionable insights to strengthen compliance, improve reporting accuracy, and boost financial performance in 2026 and beyond.

December 17 Megan A. Ward, MD; Jessica Gautreaux, MD, FAAN; Robert M. Kropp, MD, FAAN

Starting and Managing a Neurology Practice: Financial Planning & Operational Strategies

Starting a neurology practice requires more than clinical expertise-it demands business know-how and strategic planning. This course offers a practical introduction to the financial planning and operational strategies involved in launching and managing a neurology clinic or private neurology practice. You’ll explore essential concepts such as revenue generation, expense control, benchmarking, and healthcare business planning. With real-world examples and strategic tools, you’ll learn how to assess income streams, manage operating costs, and build a profitable, sustainable neurology practice. Whether you're in the early stages of a medical practice startup or looking to refine an existing clinic, this course provides the core insights needed for long-term success.

October 20 Brad C. Klein, MD, MBA, FAAN; David A. Evans, MBA, DAAN

Gold Carding in Neurology: Easing Prior Authorization Through Legislation and Payer Partnerships 

This three-part educational series introduces health care professionals to the concept of Gold Carding in health care—a policy and practice innovation aimed at reducing the administrative burden caused by prior authorization (PA). Participants will explore the foundations of Gold Carding, examine state-level legislative efforts in 2025, and learn how to collaborate with insurance payers to implement effective Gold Carding programs. Through real-world examples and actionable strategies, this course empowers providers to advocate for and adopt systems that streamline patient care delivery and improve outcomes for neurology patients.

October 1 Gabriela de Bruin, MD; Susana M. Bowling, MD, FAAN; Carolyn M. Chamberlain, CMPE

AAN Ambient AI Toolkit

The AAN Ambient AI Toolkit is a two-part interactive course designed to guide neurology professionals through the technical and implementation considerations of using generative AI and large language models in clinical practice. It explores foundational AI concepts, clinical applications, limitations, and best practices for safely and effectively integrating ambient intelligence into healthcare workflows.

June 4 Irfan Sheikh, MD; Benjamin Kummer, MD

Transitioning From Training Into Practice: Building Your Advocacy Efforts for Yourself and Your Patients During Residency 

This course empowers neurology residents to become effective advocates for their patients and profession by exploring the principles, forms, and scales of advocacy—from individual to global. Through real-world examples and practical tools, learners gain the confidence and skills to engage in legislative, regulatory, and payer advocacy throughout their careers.

May 28

Kara Stavros, MD, FAAN; Justin T. Jordan, MD, MPH, FAAN

 

Building a Direct Care Practice

This webinar provides an in-depth look at the journey and key takeaways from establishing a direct-care neurological practice. Viewers will learn about the steps involved in creating a direct-care practice, the benefits of this healthcare model, and strategies for improving patient satisfaction and retention.

March 24 Jason Siegel, MD

AI in the Small Practice

This recorded webinar explores the integration of AI in small neurology practices, highlighting its benefits in reducing administrative burdens, improving patient care, and streamlining workflows. It also emphasizes the importance of selecting the right AI technology, understanding its limitations, and effectively communicating its purpose to patients and staff.

February 3 Louis Tramontozzi, MD; Allison Tobin, PA

Teleneurology 好色先生: Adult Inpatient Teleneurology

This recorded webinar addresses the challenges and best practices for teleneurology consultations in inpatient settings, focusing on communication, working with telepresenters, and patient management. It highlights common pitfalls, the importance of clear communication, appropriate use of technology, managing expectations, ensuring privacy, and troubleshooting technical issues for effective care.

January 22 Alicia Zha, MD; Elaine Jones, MD, FAAN

Integrating Advanced Practice Providers into Neurology Practice

This webinar series provides a comprehensive guide to integrating, supporting, and retaining Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in neurology practice. It covers identifying and addressing educational gaps between APP education and practice, negotiating mutually beneficial contracts, and implementing strategies for long-term retention. The series emphasizes the importance of on-the-job training, self-directed learning, collaboration, realistic expectations, job satisfaction, work-life balance, competitive salaries, professional development support, autonomy, and active listening to improve patient care and retention.

Part 1: January 6

Part 2: January 13

Part 3: January 20

Joan Miravite, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP; Kristen Telfor, MS, FNP-BC
2024 programming schedule
Topic Date Faculty Release date on AAN

2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Payment and Policy Updates

Watch this webinar recording featuring AAN member experts as they share updates on the 2025 Physician Fee Schedule. Explore topics like telehealth services, changes to the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), coding updates, and the AAN's advocacy efforts on your behalf.

December 11

Meghan A. Ward, MD, FAAN, FAES; Jessica Gautreaux, MD, FAAN; Gabriela de Bruin, MD; Sonya Knight, DO, FAAN

 

Unpacking Accountable Care Organizations: Understanding the Future of Health Care Delivery

Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) continue to see an increase in participation to expand access to quality, affordable health coverage and care. Watch a five-part webinar series led by experienced members of the AAN’s Care Delivery Subcommittee to get answers to all your questions about ACOs and their impact.  

Part 1: July 29

Part 2: August 14

Part 3: September 4

Part 4: September 25

Part 5: October 16

Ratna K. Bhavaraju-Sanka, MD, FAAN; Susana Bowling, MD, FAAN; Michael Kitchell, MD, FAAN; Mary Angela O'Neal, MD, FAAN

Click, Consult, & Cure: Implementing eConsults to Improve Efficiency and Outcomes

Watch a webinar recording of AAN member expert panelists discussing ways to gain a better understanding of implementing eConsults to improve practice efficiencies and outcomes.

July 12

Jaya Trivedi, MD, FAAN; Babar Khokhar, MD, FAAN; Benjamin Kummer, MD; Allison Gordon

2023 programming schedule
Topic Date Faculty Release Date on AAN

Watch a webinar recording of AAN member experts sharing updates about the 2024 Physician Fee Schedule. Hear more about telehealth services, Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) changes, coding updates, and how the AAN is advocating for you.

 

Nassim Zecavati, MD, FAAN; Meghan A. Ward, MD; Dan J. Ackerman, MD, FAAN

December 20

Small Practice Networking Sessions, held quarterly at 6:00 p.m. CT

The AAN is hosting networking events to connect neurologists who are in small practices. These sessions will enable neurologists to share and receive tips that can help their practices run more efficiently. You must be an AAN member to register. To keep the groups small and facilitate interactive dialogue, attendance will be limited.

 

December 13 | Integrating Research in Practice

December 13

Belinda Savage-Edwards, MD, FAAN

Sessions are not recorded