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The Academy is introducing new categories for the Honors and Awards program. The nomination deadline is May 30. Check more details.
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The Foundation supports doctoral students advancing their academic careers in clinical skills and research to improve treatment for hearing and balance issues. Apply by April 30.
Academy, ADA, and ASHA Support Critical Medicare Audiology Legislation
The Academy endorses the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation aimed at removing barriers to audiology services for seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries.
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Contact Your Representative: Support the Medicare Audiology Legislation
The Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (H.R. 2757) was reintroduced in the U.S. House—and we need your help…
Academy Fights Hearing Aid Specialists Scope Expansion in Nevada
The Academy submitted a letter to the Nevada legislature expressing strong opposition to Assembly Bill 177. The bill…
Audiologists Advocate for Fair Use of “Doctor” Title in Florida
This week, the American Academy of Audiology, in collaboration with the Florida Academy of Audiology (FLAA), voiced concerns…
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AUDIOLOGY ADVOCATE | The Critical Role of Key Congressional Committees in Shaping Audiology and Health-Care Policy
The U.S. Congress, through its various committees, plays a vital role in shaping health-care policy, including issues involving audiology. Among the most influential are the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Senate Finance Committee, House Energy and Commerce Committee, and House Ways and Means Committee.
ACADEMY NEWS | Nadene Cherry on the Importance of Giving Yourself Permission to Pause
American Academy of Audiology President Patricia Gaffney, AuD, MPH, spoke with Nadene Cherry, the AAA 2025+HearTECH Expo keynote speaker, about the impact of meditation on her life, her connection to audiology, and her upcoming speech in New Orleans. This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.
The Future of Audiology: Surviving and Thriving
The future of audiology holds immense promise for improving hearing and balance care. Advancements in technology—coupled with a growing awareness of hearing loss, shifts in health-care delivery, and demographic change—are driving significant changes in the field.
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