AANEM's 12th Annual Day on Capitol Hill
Published April 17, 2025
Advocacy
On March 10, 2025, AANEM held its 12th Annual Day on Capitol Hill, bringing together state liaisons from around the country to advocate for the future of EDX medicine and the patients it serves. The liaisons met with key congressional offices to educate lawmakers on the value of high-quality EDX testing and the pressing challenges facing patients and providers—from fraud and abuse to barriers in accessing quality care to staffing shortages and the continued need for medical research funding.
The primary focus of the congressional visits was to build support for AANEM’s legislation, the Electrodiagnostic Medicine Patient Protection and Fraud Elimination Act of 2025. The bill is expected to be introduced this spring by Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), a longstanding friend and supporter of AANEM.
In addition to asking for cosponsors and companion legislation in the Senate for the EDX bill, liaisons also discussed several other timely healthcare issues, including Medicare physician reimbursement, the ALS Better Care Act, and the need for increased medical research funding. These meetings allowed the liaisons to share patient stories from their practice and reinforce the importance of protecting access to high-quality EDX services. The visits were well received, and many offices expressed interest in supporting AANEM’s legislative efforts.
AANEM’s State Liaisons will continue to build relationships with lawmakers and advocate year-round for policies that ensure high standards and patient protections in EDX testing. AANEM will continue to post updates on progress in advancing our legislation.
If you are interested in getting involved in any AANEM advocacy efforts or want to learn more, contact the AANEM policy department at policy@aanem.org. Visit the Action Center and the Guide to Legislative Advocacy to find tools and tips for connecting with your legislators and making an impact.