POSITION STATEMENTS

Position Statement on the Use of Valproate by Women of Childbearing Potential

American Epilepsy Society Position on Cannabis as a Treatment for Epileptic Seizures

American Epilepsy Society Calls for Immediate Access to Accepted Treatments for Infantile Spasms

Substitution of Different Formulations of Antiepileptic Drugs for the Treatment of Epilepsy

Benzodiazepine Use and Epilepsy

Risks of Suicidal Thoughts

Comments/Letters

AES letters in opposition to CMS proposed changes to coding and reimbursement of evaluation and management (E/M) services:

• AMA/AES letter of opposition to CMS proposed changes
• AES/AAN letter of opposition to CMS proposed changes
• AES/NAEC letter of opposition to CMS proposed changes

American Epilepsy Society Urges the U.S.  to Support The World Health Organization for Improved Epilepsy Care

American Epilepsy Society Letter to the FDA for Speedy Approval of Antiepileptic Medications and Devices

American Epilepsy Society Supports the Dravet Syndrome Foundation Proposal to Create a New Code for Dravet Syndrome (DS)

Template Letter for LITT Insurance Denial

AES Sign-on Letter of Support for Reauthorization of the Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program 

AES Sign-on to AMA Letter to Congress Regarding "Surprise Billing" Legislation