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Michael S. Jaffee
Michael Jaffee is the Chair of the Department of Neurology at the University of Florida and the Bob Paul Family Professor of Neurology where he is the founding Director of the Trauma, Concussion, & Sports Neuromedicine Program (TRACS) and has developed an innovative multidisciplinary clinic and a state of the art concussion research and educational...
Policy Corner: December 15, 2023
This week in brief: Congress Passes the National Defense Authorization Act; Mark Your Calendar for March Brain Injury Awareness Month Activities.
Policy Corner: December 8, 2023
This week in brief: Senator Expresses Concern Over House Proposal for Appropriation Bills; CMS Finalizes Physician Fee Schedule for 2024; Lawmakers Introduce Bills on Gun Violence; CDC Reports on National Concussion Surveillance System Pilot Project; CMS Reminds Providers that Medicare Covers Skilled Therapy Services to Maintain Function.
Policy Corner: December 1, 2023
This week in brief: Congress Passes Appropriations Bill and Send to President Biden for His Signature; CMS Sets New Rule Requiring Nursing Homes to Report Ownership; Lawmakers Recess for Thanksgiving.
Policy Corner: November 17, 2023
This week in brief: Congress Passes Appropriations Bill and Send to President Biden for His Signature; CMS Sets New Rule Requiring Nursing Homes to Report Ownership; Lawmakers Recess for Thanksgiving.
Policy Corner: November 13, 2023
This week in brief: Congress Facing Appropriations Deadline to Avoid Government Shutdown; President Proclaims November as National Family Caregivers Month; BIAA Supports HHS Rule to Protect People with Disabilities from Discrimination in Healthcare Decisions.
Policy Corner: September 22, 2023
This week in brief: Lawmakers Recognize September 18 as National Concussion Awareness Day; Committee Holds Hearing on Accessible Government Technology for People with Disabilities; Senate Finance Committee Holds Hearing on Problems in Providing Home Health Care; House Recesses Without Passing a Measure to Fund Federal Government.
Policy Corner: September 15, 2023
This week in brief: Clock Ticks While Congress Fails to Agree on How to Fund Federal Government; Senator Introduces Bill to Expand Health Care Access to Every Child; CMS Proposes Rule for Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Caregiver Assessment.
Public Policy and Advocacy Update
The federal government has been introducing legislation throughout 2023 to address various issues relating to brain injury.
BIAA Research Fund Grants Provide Foundation for Future Research
BIAA's research awards program helps to propel brain injury research. Recently, BIAA had the opportunity to check in with past award recipients.
Policy Corner: August 18, 2023
This week in brief: House Speaker Says Lawmakers May Pass a CR to Fund Federal Government; DOL Announces Funding to Help Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities to Transition to Work; Members of Congress Are Home for August Recess.
Policy Corner: August 4, 2023
This week in brief: Senators Introduce the Veterans Accessibility Act; Senators Support Legislation to Expand the Family Violence Prevention and Services Law; Congress Adjourns for August Recess.