The NSTA and Dr. Patrick Hogan of Puget Sound Neurology are hosting the 2026 Puget Sound Dystonia Symposium on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The venue is the Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites, located at 6575 Kimbal Dr, Gig Harbor, WA. REGISTRATION IS FREE for the people living with dystonia and their companions. This includes […]
Proposed Medicare Changes – We need your help!
13
May
Proposed changes to Medicare will limit access to treatment with botulinum neurotoxin for spasmodic torticollis/cervical dystonia. If passed, these changes could be adopted by private insurance carriers, which may affect everyone receiving this treatment. Public comments are accepted until May 16, 2026 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) works with regional contractors, known as Medicare Administrative […]
MACs (Medicare Administrative Contractors) and Dystonia Treatment with Botulinum Toxins
09
May
What’s a MAC and what do they do? A Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) is a private health care insurer that has been awarded a geographic jurisdiction to process Medicare Part A and Part B (A/B) medical claims or Durable Medical Equipment (DME) claims for Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) beneficiaries. CMS relies on a network of MACs […]
Mark Your Calendars for the 2026 MOVE4U 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser – Saturday, April 25, 2026
08
Dec
The MOVE4U 5K Walk/Run will take place at Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley, California on April 25, 2026. Bring your family and friends, spend Saturday morning with us and help us raise funds and raise awareness in the community. Registration fee is $20. Children accompanying you under the age of 16 are free. Your […]