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Medical specialty society of neurologists and neuroscience professionals established to advance the art and science of neurology and promote the best possible care for patients with neurological disorders.
National medical society of nerve, muscle, bone and brain rehabilitation experts who treat injury or illness nonsurgically to decrease pain and restore function.
Promotes rehabilitative research that improves health, independence, productivity and quality of life for people with disabling conditions and facilitates information dissemination and the transfer of technology.
Advocates for the needs of people with disabilities in their medical rehabilitation recovery.
Fosters high standards of nursing practice, promotes the rights of nurses in the workplace, projects a positive and realistic view of nursing and lobbies Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public.
Represents the interests and concerns of occupational therapy practitioners and students of occupational therapy. Works to improve consumer access to health care services and quality of occupational therapy services and promotes the professional development of members.
Promotes the profession of physical therapy and works to advance physical therapy practice, research and education and further the role of physical therapy in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of movement dysfunctions, physical health and functional abilities.
Works to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorders, including mental retardation and substance-related disorders.
Works to advance psychology as a science and profession and as a means of promoting health, education and human welfare.
Represents the interests and needs of recreational therapists, who provide treatment and recreational services to restore, remediate or rehabilitate functioning and independence in persons with illnesses or disabling conditions.
Promotes the advancement of teaching and research in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation within an academic environment.
Advocates public policies that ensure vigorous economic growth, a dynamic global economy and a productive workforce. Task forces and issues include Education and the Workforce and Health.
Provides free, personalized Web sites that support and connect loved ones during critical illness, treatment and recovery. Partners with non-profit organizations that offer additional helpful resources on health care.
Informs consumers and educates physicians, other providers, payors and regulators about improved patient outcomes through the services case and care managers provide.
An independent, non-profit accreditor of human service providers in the areas of aging services, behavioral health, child and youth services, employment and community services, medical rehabilitation and opioid treatment programs.
Non-profit trade association that shapes health care legislation and regulation through strong government relations advocacy and education of policymakers.
National voice for county and local behavioral health and developmental disability authorities. Promotes national policies that recognize and support the critical role counties play in caring for people affected by mental illness, addiction and developmental disabilities.
Works to enhance the professional growth and development of its professional social worker members, to create and maintain professional standards and to advance sound social policies.
Represents state executives responsible for the $29.5 billion public mental health service delivery system in all 50 states, 4 territories and the District of Columbia.
