In 1951, a small group of physicians who practiced clinical electromyography and electrodiagnosis began working to organize a professional society dedicated to the growing medical specialty of electrodiagnostic medicine.
On August 29, 1953, another gathering took place at the Palmer House in Chicago, IL, to formally organize the American Association of Electromyography and Electrodiagnosis (AAEE).
The meeting offers educational sessions updating physicians, technologists, and researchers working in the area of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and electrodiagnostic medicine.
In addition to the annual meeting, the association holds small-group workshops around the country covering ultrasound and nerve conduction studies.
AANEM tracks and responds to federal and state legislative and regulatory health policies related to neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic medicine.
AANEM has a seat in of the AMA House of Delegates[7] and participates in both the Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) processes.
[8] The ABEM certification process requires physicians to obtain specific academic training and clinical experience, then demonstrate competency in the EDX evaluation of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems by passing an examination.
The AANEM Foundation helps fund numerous studies and research awards related to neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic medicine.
The print newsletter is distributed to all members biannually and includes updates on legislation, education, and products or programs related to neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic medicine and the association.