Federal Affairs

The Academy advocates in Washington D.C. on all matters related to hearing and balance health care.

State Affairs

The Academy monitors legislative and regulatory affairs in all 50 states to ensure the interests of audiologists are represented.

Legislative Action Center

Audiologists can stay informed on pending legislation and easily contact their legislators to shape public policy.

Grassroots Advocacy Network

Members of the Grassroots Network actively engage with their members of Congress to ensure our voices are heard when important issues arise. Join today to advance the practice of audiology!

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Government Relations News

Stay informed with the latest updates and insights from our Government Relations News section, where we cover legislative developments, regulatory changes, and other healthcare policy initiatives impacting the audiology profession.

Advocacy Newsletter

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Public Policy Statements

The public policy resolutions or statements recently released by the Academy are listed here.

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Expanding Access Policy Statement

The Academy Board of Directors approved the policy statement on expanding access to audiologists. In this document, the Academy reaffirms its commitment to supporting audiologists as independent healthcare providers who deliver comprehensive hearing and balance services.

Cerumen Management

It is the position of the American Academy of Audiology that cerumen management and removal are within the audiology scope of practice, depending on education, externship experience, and licensure requirements.

Resources
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Political Action Committee

Achieving advocacy success is a cornerstone of the Academy’s strategic plan. Through the Academy’s Political Action Committee (PAC), our Government Relations team ensures the audiological practice has a voice in shaping public policy.