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The 3 Ps: Professionals, Patients and Politicians

The 3 Ps: Professionals, Patients and Politicians. Eric Hauth, Sr. Manager State Government & Public Affairs American Academy of Neurology. A word or two about the U.S. election…. I’m technically Irish. I voted for the other guy. What is neurology advocacy? What is the AAN is doing?

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The 3 Ps: Professionals, Patients and Politicians

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  1. The 3 Ps: Professionals, Patients and Politicians Eric Hauth, Sr. Manager State Government & Public Affairs American Academy of Neurology

  2. A word or two about the U.S. election…

  3. I’m technically Irish. • I voted for the other guy.

  4. What is neurology advocacy? What is the AAN is doing? Why is it important?

  5. Some context • 134 million Americans with a chronic condition by 2034 • 15-50 million have a neurological condition • 1% of patients = 30% of healthcare costs • Bottom 50% account for just 3%

  6. AAN’s Approach to Advocacy

  7. Build effective grassroots training and support for neurologists • Establish long-term partnerships with consumer/patient advocacy organizations • Empower neurologists to get involved

  8. Training and Support for Professionals

  9. The Donald M. PalatucciAdvocacy Leadership Forum

  10. Partnerships with Patient Advocates

  11. Empowering neurologists to get involved

  12. Making a Difference Measuring our Success

  13. Outpatient injectible MS drug benefit – 2003 Medicare Modernization Act • Doubling of NIH/NINDS funding (98-03) • Introduction of stroke systems legislation • Restoration of caregivers support funds (CA)

  14. The Next Stages of Neurology Advocacy Development

  15. Public Awareness Campaign (The AAN Foundation)

  16. Key Messages • >600 neurological conditions • As many as 50 million Americans affected • Lack of understanding by the public

  17. Key Messages (cont’d) • Neurology (and neurologists) a common thread • At the forefront of clinical and scientific breakthroughs • Timely access is essential to optimize care, treatment and quality of life

  18. Strategic use of neurology advocates • Data-driven advocacy (ABC Coalition)

  19. Neurology advocacy puts the patient at the center • Partnerships are not only effective, they are essential

  20. Medical Professionalism in the New Millennium: A Physician Charter (ABIM, ACP-ASIM and European Federation of Internal Medicine) (Endorsed by the AAN)

  21. “Within each system, the physician should work to eliminate barriers to access based on education, laws, geography and social discrimination…a commitment to equity entails the promotion of public health and preventive medicine, as well as public advocacy on the part of each physician…”

  22. As a professional society, it is our obligation to make that task as easy as possible.

  23. Questions? My contact information: ehauth@aan.com (011) 651.695.2746

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