Examining National Representativeness of the Axon Registry

Abstract Objective: To determine the external validity of the Axon Registry by comparing the 2019 calendar year data to two nationally representative, publicly available data sources, specifically the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) and the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). Background: The Axon Registry is the American Academy of Neurology’s neurology-focused qualified clinical data registry that…

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Measuring Ambulatory Neurologic Health Disparities with the Axon Registry

Abstract Background and Objectives The primary objective is to examine potential racial and ethnic (R/E) disparities in ambulatory neurology quality measures within the American Academy of Neurology Axon Registry. R/E disparities in neurologic US morbidity and mortality have been clearly documented. Despite these findings, there have been no nationwide examinations of how ambulatory neurologic care affects…

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Measuring Ambulatory Racial and Ethnic Neurologic Disparities with the Axon Registry

Abstract Background and Objectives The primary objective is to examine potential racial and ethnic (R/E) disparities in ambulatory neurology quality measures within the American Academy of Neurology Axon Registry. R/E disparities in neurologic US morbidity and mortality have been clearly documented. Despite these findings, there have been no nationwide examinations of how ambulatory neurologic care affects…

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