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FY21 Omnibus Appropriations Bill Benefits Audiology Medicare Reimbursement
January 13, 2021
Final Stimulus Package Includes Partial Relief from 2021 Medicare Reimbursement Cuts to Audiology
December 22, 2020
Academy Encourages CMS to Allow Audiologists to Use Medicare Online Assessment “G” Codes
December 21, 2020
Summary of MPFS CY2021 and Call to Action for Audiology
December 03, 2020
Academy and Other Provider Groups Call Upon Congress to Mitigate Impact of Physician Fee Schedule Medicare Cuts
December 02, 2020
2020 State Spirit Award Goes to….the Ohio Academy of Audiology!
November 22, 2020
Academy Expresses Concerns Regarding Proposed Cuts to Early Hearing Detection and Intervention
November 20, 2020
Senators Grassley and Warren Urge FDA to Initiate Overdue Rulemaking for OTC Hearing Aids
November 17, 2020
Delayed Publication of the CMS MPFS Final Rule
November 03, 2020
Louisiana Legislature Passes Audiology Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Licensure Compact Legislation
October 27, 2020
Academy Co-Hosts Virtual Congressional Briefing on Joint Audiology Legislation (H.R.4056)
October 27, 2020
Academy Weighs In on Pennsylvania Legislation to Require Targeted Newborn CMV Testing
October 12, 2020
Academy Thanks Legislators for Introduction of Federal Legislation to Prevent Planned Medicare Cuts
October 12, 2020
New Academy Resource: State Regulation of Audiology Support Personnel
October 02, 2020
Academy and Audiology Stakeholder Community Successful in Shaping Provisions of VA Hearing Instrument Specialist Legislation
September 22, 2020
Delayed Release of Proposed Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Regulations
August 19, 2020
Congressional Leaders Request Next COVID Package Include Relief for Providers Facing 2021 Medicare Cuts
August 13, 2020
Two More States Pass Legislation to Implement Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Licensure Compact
June 30, 2020
Express Your Concerns About Legislation Requiring Technical Qualifications and Mandated Hiring of Hearing Instruments Specialists in the VA
June 08, 2020
National Audiology Associations Team Up to Request Removal of the Medicare Physician Order Requirement
June 02, 2020
Warren and Rice Lead Letter to House and Senate Urging Inclusion of Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act in Upcoming COVID-19 Packages
May 21, 2020
Executive Order Directs Federal Agencies to Recommend COVID-19 Regulatory Waivers
May 21, 2020
CMS Expands List of Medicare Eligible Telehealth Providers to Include Audiologists
May 01, 2020
Academy Requests Congress Suspend Expected Medicare Cuts Associated with Increase in E/M Code Reimbursement
April 24, 2020
Encourage Your Legislator to Support Inclusion of Medicare Audiology Provisions in Future COVID-19 Legislation
April 10, 2020
The CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Begins Disbursements
April 10, 2020
CCHP Creates "COVID-19 Related State Actions" Resource
April 06, 2020
Resource Details State-by-State Guidance About Businesses
April 06, 2020
Academy Urges CMS to Lift the Medicare Physician Order Requirement and Allow Audiologists to Provide Services via Telehealth
April 02, 2020
Treasury Department Releases Application Form and Fact Sheet for Forgivable Small Businesses Loans
April 01, 2020
State Telehealth Resource Including Medicaid Reimbursement, Private Payer Laws, and Occupation-Specific Regulations
March 30, 2020
President Signs “The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” that Includes Small Business Assistance (CARES)
March 27, 2020
HHS Secretary Azar Calls on Governors to Allow Health Professionals to Practice Across State Lines
March 26, 2020
Academy Requests CMS Exercise Its Regulatory Authority to Allow Coverage of Audiology Services Via Telehealth
March 25, 2020
COVID-19 State and Local Policy Dashboard
March 24, 2020
Telehealth and Medicare/Medicaid
March 23, 2020
Academy Collaborates with Other Allied Health-Care Associations to Mitigate Coronavirus Impact on Members and Patients
March 17, 2020
Three States Pass Legislation to Proceed with Interstate Licensure Compact for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
March 13, 2020
Academy Submits Statement for Administration’s Proposed Health-Care Priorities 2021
February 14, 2020
Academy Comments to CMS Highlight Disproportionate Impact of Expected 2021 Medicare Payment Reductions on Audiology
February 13, 2020
Academy Weighs in on Kentucky Legislation
February 11, 2020
Invest in the Academy Political Action Committee (PAC)
January 21, 2020
Political Action Committee (PAC) FAQs
January 21, 2020
Advocacy 2019: Year in Review
January 14, 2020
Academy Weighs In on Eliminating Medicare Regulations that Exceed State Scope of Practice Laws and Limit Non-Physician Providers from Practicing at the Top of Their License
January 13, 2020
Federal Legislation Introduced to Expand Individuals’ Use of “529” Education Savings Accounts
January 09, 2020
New Laws in Connecticut and Maine Effective January 1, 2020 Expand Hearing Aid Coverage to Include Adults
January 07, 2020
Webinar: 2020 Advocacy Update (0.1 CEUs)
January 07, 2020
Academy President Meets with Recently Appointed Director of NIH National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
December 17, 2019
Medicare Audiology Provisions Pass U.S. House of Representatives
December 12, 2019
Senators Warren and Grassley Author Letter to FDA Asking for Update on OTC Hearing Aid Regulations
December 09, 2019
Academy Submits Comments to DC Council Expressing Concern about Recently Introduced Bill—the Hearing Aid Sales Amendment Act of 2019
December 09, 2019
State Policymakers Interested in Telehealth Look to On-Going Study on Early Identification of Hearing Loss in Rural Alaska for Lessons Learned
December 03, 2019
Academy Recommends Changes to Medicare Audiology Provisions to Increase Patient Access to Hearing and Balance Care in Rural and Underserved Communities
November 25, 2019
Legislation Introduced to Protect Personal Health Data Stored on “Consumer Devices” May Also Extend to FDA “Devices”—Including Hearing Aids
November 15, 2019
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Expand Medicare Telehealth Services
November 04, 2019
Joint Statement of Support for the Medicare Hearing Act of 2019
October 22, 2019
On the Hill: Academy Working to Improve the Quality of Life for Patients
October 18, 2019
Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2019 Introduced in the Senate
September 10, 2019
CA Legislation Requiring Insurance Coverage of Pediatric Hearing Aids Heads to Senate Floor
September 09, 2019
Academy Staff Attend Congressional Hearing Health Caucus Tour of NIH Research Facilities
August 23, 2019
Academy Staff Team Up With ASHA and ADA to Garner Support for H.R. 4056, the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2019
August 23, 2019
Joint Statement of Support for the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2019
July 25, 2019
SAA's Board of Directors Capitol Hill Takeover
July 23, 2019
/ By Samantha Kesteloot
Legislation Introduced to Extend Assistive Technology Resources (Including Hearing Aids) to Older Adults Who Develop Disabilities Later in Life
July 22, 2019
FDA Letter to Health Care Providers – Potential for Magnetic Field Interference in Patients with Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Systems and Implanted Hearing Devices
July 19, 2019
Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act is Amended Into HR 2781 and Advances to the House Floor
July 18, 2019
Allied Health Workforce Diversity Legislation Introduced on July 9, 2019
July 09, 2019
Academy Update on Federal Appropriations Activity
July 03, 2019
Academy Comments Highlight Role of Audiologist in Evaluation and Intervention for Fall Risk Prevention
June 25, 2019
Academy Contributes to Hearing Aids GMA News Segment
June 18, 2019
FDA Seeks Patient Feedback on Treatment Options for Moderate to Severe Hearing Loss
June 11, 2019
Capitol Hill Snapshot
June 09, 2019
FCHHC Highlights Cost of Untreated Hearing Loss in Hill Briefing
June 04, 2019
CMS Seeks Input from Patients About Electronic Health Records
May 21, 2019
CMS Offers Resources to Providers to Address Social Determinants of Health
May 21, 2019
Academy New York State Action Alert OPPOSE S5131 Physician Dispensing Hearing Aids for Profit
May 20, 2019
Ohio State University/University of Cincinnati and NOVA Southeastern University Students Advocate for Audiology on Capitol Hill
May 13, 2019
Academy PAC Supports Representative Tom Rice (SC-7)
May 13, 2019
Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Issues Report on Possible Design of “Medicare for All” System
May 07, 2019
The FDA Is Seeking Information on How Patients Choose Medical Devices
May 07, 2019
AAA and ASHA Issue Suggested Best Practices for Determining Eligibility for Captioned Telephone Services
April 17, 2019
Academy Tracking Appropriations for FY20
April 09, 2019
Academy PAC Supports National Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
April 03, 2019
Academy Submits Comments to Congress Endorsing Telehealth Provisions
April 02, 2019
Auburn University Students Advocate for Audiology in Washington, DC
March 15, 2019
Academy Executive Committee Visits Legislators Offices
March 07, 2019
Support the Academy's Political Efforts and “Putt for the PAC” at AAA 2019
March 07, 2019
Academy PAC Supports Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester
March 07, 2019
Hearing Health Caucus Champions Introduce Resolution Recognizing World Hearing Day
February 28, 2019
NOAC Students Advocate for Audiology in Washington, DC
February 25, 2019
Academy PAC Supports DCCC at Ways and Means Dinner
February 08, 2019
Academy Supports APCA
December 20, 2018
/ By Lisa V. Christensen
Academy PAC Has Successful 2018 Midterm Election
November 13, 2018
Alabama Academy of Audiology Spotlight
October 19, 2018
Academy PAC Supports Hearing Health Champion David McKinley
October 04, 2018
Academy PAC Supports Congressman Kurt Schrader
October 04, 2018
Academy PAC Supports Congressman Brendan Boyle
September 28, 2018
On the Importance of Grassroots Advocacy
September 25, 2018
/ By Aaron Roman
Academy PAC Supports Congressional Candidate Mary Gay Scanlon
September 18, 2018
Academy Submits Comments to FCC on IP CTS Authorization
September 13, 2018
Hearing Associations Release Consensus Recommendations for New Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Classification
August 14, 2018
Academy Supports Congressional Hearing Health Caucus at NIDCD Tour
August 10, 2018
Louisiana Academy of Audiology Spotlight
August 08, 2018
SAA Board of Directors Makes Itself Heard on Capitol Hill
July 25, 2018
/ By Rebecca West
FDA Letter To Hearing Aid Manufacturers About OTC Hearing Aids
July 25, 2018
Academy PAC Supports Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA)
July 23, 2018
Academy PAC Supports Congressman Billy Long
July 03, 2018
Academy PAC Supports EHDI Champion Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY)
June 28, 2018
Academy PAC Supports Congressman Dave Loebsack
June 21, 2018
Nova Southeastern University’s SAA Travels to Capitol Hill
May 30, 2018
State Fair at AAA 2018 a Success
May 24, 2018
/ By Rebecca West
Academy Joins FCHHC to Host Congressional Briefing on Hearing Loss in Adults
May 16, 2018
Academy PAC Supports Chairman Peter Roskam
May 09, 2018
Statement on the Audiology Patient Choice Act (H.R. 2276, S. 2575)
April 19, 2018
NOAC and Ohio University Students Visit Capitol Hill
April 16, 2018
Academy PAC Supports Congressman John Shimkus
April 13, 2018
Texas Students Visit Capitol Hill for the First Time
March 28, 2018
Academy PAC Supports NRCC at Annual March Dinner
March 22, 2018
Ohio State University Students Make 6th Annual Trip to Capitol Hill
March 12, 2018
Contact Your Members of Congress to Support World Hearing Day
February 23, 2018
Academy PAC Supports Congressman Tim Walberg
February 23, 2018
Congressional Resolution Recognizing World Hearing Day Introduced
February 16, 2018
Academy Plans Active Grassroots Advocacy Network in 2018
February 12, 2018
Congress Passes Federal Budget Deal
February 12, 2018
Academy PAC Supports DCCC at Ways and Means Dinner
February 08, 2018
Advocacy Roundup – Jan-Feb 2018
February 02, 2018
Academy PAC Supports Congressman John Garamendi
February 01, 2018
Update on January 2018 Government Shutdown
January 23, 2018
Senate Passes VETS Act
January 05, 2018
Advocacy 2017: A Year in Review
December 28, 2017
Advocacy Roundup – Dec. 11-Dec. 31
December 27, 2017
Congress Passes Tax Reform Legislation
December 20, 2017
Comprehensive Tax Reform Language Finalized
December 18, 2017
American Academy of Audiology PAC Supports Chairman Michael Burgess
December 12, 2017
Advocacy Roundup – Nov. 27-Dec. 8
December 11, 2017
Plans Underway to Develop an Audiology Multistate Licensure Compact
November 28, 2017
Trump Nominates Azar to be next HHS Secretary
November 13, 2017
Advocacy Roundup: October 23 – November 3
November 03, 2017
Academy Board Visits Capitol Hill
October 31, 2017
Academy Files Comments in Support of Telehealth at the Department of Veterans Affairs
October 31, 2017
Academy Board Meets with FDA, Congress, and Private-Payer Representatives
October 30, 2017
Senators Introduce Resolution Honoring Audiology Awareness Month
October 26, 2017
President Trump Issues Executive Order to Allow for Association Health Care Plans
October 13, 2017
Advocacy Roundup – September 25 - October 6
October 06, 2017
EHDI Bill Passes Congress
October 03, 2017
Academy Comments on Healthy People 2030 Draft Framework
September 28, 2017
Academy Attends Meeting of State Licensure Boards
September 21, 2017
Advocacy Roundup – September 5-15
September 18, 2017
EHDI Bill Passes the Senate
September 07, 2017
The Academy Joins FCHHC and Congressional Staff for an Educational Briefing and Tour of the NIDCD/NIH Clinical Center
August 25, 2017
Academy Exhibits at National Legislative Conference
August 11, 2017
Senate Follows House Action; Passes FDA User Fee Bill with OTC Hearing Aid Provision
August 03, 2017
A Trip to Capitol Hill with the Student Academy of Audiology
July 26, 2017
/ By Hanna Sawher
Advocacy Roundup – July 17-21
July 21, 2017
Advocacy Roundup – July 10-14
July 14, 2017
US House of Representatives Passes FDA User Fee Bill; OTC Hearing Aid Provision
July 12, 2017
Advocacy Roundup – June 19-23
June 26, 2017
Academy Looking Ahead to Healthy People 2030
June 23, 2017
American Academy of Audiology PAC Supports Hearing Health Champion David McKinley
June 16, 2017
House Energy and Commerce Committee Approves FDA User Fee Bill with OTC Provision
June 08, 2017
Nova Southeastern SAA Travels to Capitol Hill
May 23, 2017
/ By Danielle Roth
House E&C Health Subcommittee Approves FDA User Fee Bill with OTC Amendment
May 18, 2017
Academy Endorses Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2017
May 17, 2017
Senate HELP Committee Approves FDA User Fee Legislation with OTC Hearing Aid Provision
May 11, 2017
Happenings on the Hill; OTC Hearing, EHDI Briefing, and Congressional Meetings
May 03, 2017
Academy President Ian Windmill Addresses OTC Hearing Aid Legislation
May 01, 2017
Academy PAC Supports Hearing Aid Tax Credit Champion Dean Heller (R-NV)
April 28, 2017
Senate HELP Committee Passes EHDI Legislation; Bill Can Now Proceed to Senate Floor for Final Passage
April 26, 2017
Academy opposes CA legislation authorizing hearing aid dispensers to perform cerumen management and tympanometry
March 27, 2017
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017 Introduced
March 21, 2017
Audiology Advocacy: Ohio State Joins Northeast Ohio AuD Consortium Students on Capitol Hill
March 16, 2017
/ By Rachel Cobb
Advocacy offerings at AudiologyNOW!: Support the PAC and connect with fellow advocates!
March 13, 2017
Academy PAC Supports EHDI Champion Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY)
March 13, 2017
Academy submits testimony urging Congress to increase funding for the NIH
March 07, 2017
Academy Comments on CMS Final Rule Addressing MIPS Implementation
December 13, 2016
FDA Announces Immediate Changes Regarding Medical Waiver Requirement for Adults Purchasing Hearing Aids
December 07, 2016
Senators Warren and Grassley Introduce the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2016
December 05, 2016
Academy Comments on Oregon Proposed Administrative Rules for the Advisory Council on Hearing Aids
December 01, 2016
DOL Rescinds Apprenticeship Program for HADs; Congress Acts on VA Legislation
November 18, 2016
Academy Statement on Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2016
November 18, 2016
2016 Election Summary
November 09, 2016
Academy Attends Meeting of State Audiology Licensure Boards: Discusses Challenges, Trends, and Changes in Professional Licensure
October 24, 2016
The Legislative Process in Action!
September 30, 2016
Thinking about giving to the Academy’s PAC? See Your PAC Dollars in Action!
September 16, 2016
Every Voice Matters: Your Academy is Working for You on Legislation that Directly Impacts Your Practice!
September 16, 2016
/ By Brenna Carroll
Audiology Organizations Fight to Secure Patient Protections for Veterans
September 12, 2016
SAA on the Hill: What Is an Audiologist?
August 10, 2016
Academy Joins State Legislators from Across the United States at NCSL Legislative Summit in Chicago
August 10, 2016
Academy Responds to FDA Questions About Hearing Health Care
July 18, 2016
Nova Southeastern University Visits Capitol Hill
June 08, 2016
Ohio State University Goes to Capitol Hill
March 28, 2016
Academy PAC Supports Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH)
January 19, 2016
Academy PAC Supports Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS)
January 06, 2016
U.S. Department of Labor: National Apprenticeship Program for Hearing Aid Specialists
December 22, 2015
Academy PAC Supports Congressman David McKinley (R-WV)
December 15, 2015
Your Political Action Committee (PAC) Dollars At Work
November 30, 2015
CMS Extends Deadline for PQRS Informal Review Process to December 16, 2015
November 20, 2015
Academy Responds to the Recent PCAST Report
November 19, 2015
PQRS Information: New QRURs Released on November 16
November 19, 2015
Final Rule Changes for 2016 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS)
November 12, 2015
Final Rule Changes to the 2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
November 09, 2015
PCAST Approves Report to Encourage Use of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids and PSAPS
October 26, 2015
EDHI Bill Passes U.S. House of Representatives by Voice Vote
September 09, 2015
Academy Engages State Legislators at NCSL Legislative Summit
August 05, 2015
CMS Releases Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Payment Rule for CY 2016
July 13, 2015
Academy Partners with HIA on Capitol Hill
June 15, 2015
Academy Comments on Proposed Changes to Audiology Licensure in West Virginia
June 05, 2015
Audiology Advocacy: A Work in Progress
June 01, 2015
American Academy of Audiology Joins FDA Network of Experts
May 14, 2015
Nova Southeastern Students Head to Capitol Hill for a Day of Advocacy
May 14, 2015
Academy joins PARCA Coalition in Response to Truth and Healthcare Marketing Act (H.R. 1741)
April 28, 2015
Hearing Aid Tax Credit Act Introduced in the House of Representatives
April 28, 2015
House of Representatives Repeals Flawed SGR Formula; Senate Action Pending
March 31, 2015
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015 (H.R. 1344)
March 31, 2015
Academy Supports Introduction of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2015
March 16, 2015
Why the Academy Opposes the Medicare Audiology Services Enhancement Act
March 16, 2015
Academy Supports Georgia Audiologists in Advocating for Consumer Protection
February 25, 2015
Academy Comments on Virginia Emergency Regulation Regarding Cerumen Management
February 25, 2015
Senators Heller and Klobuchar Introduce Hearing Aid Tax Credit Legislation (S. 315) in the 114th Congress
February 06, 2015
Academy Opposes Proposed Expansion of VA Hearing Aid Benefits by Hearing Instrument Specialists
February 06, 2015
CMS Upholds Osseointegrated Implant Benefit
November 04, 2014
Academy Congratulates ADA on Legislative Efforts of H.R. 5304, "Audiology Patient Choice Act of 2014."
November 04, 2014
Academy Responds to New Jersey Hearing Aid Dispensers Examining Committee Regarding Internet Hearing Aid Sales
September 24, 2014
Academy Advocates Against Proposed Changes to Medicare Auditory Osseointegrated Implant Benefit.
August 29, 2014
Academy Advocates for a Unique Classification Code for Audiology within the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
July 01, 2014
Audiology Physician Status Legislation Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives
July 01, 2014
Academy joins PARCA Coalition in Response to CMS Request for Information Regarding Nondiscrimination in Healthcare
June 01, 2014
Academy Cohosts FCHHC Briefing Event to Educate Policymakers on the Relationship between Hearing and Healthy Aging
May 01, 2014
Academy Responds to FTC Call for Comments Regarding Competitive Implications of Regulations in Health Care
April 01, 2014
Congress Passes SGR Update, Delays Implementation of ICD-10 Coding Transition
March 01, 2014
Direct Access
February 01, 2014
Academy Offers Comments on FDA Draft Guidance Regarding Regulation of Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs) and Hearing Aid Devices
February 01, 2014
Academy Opposes Expansion of VA Hearing Benefits by Hearing Instrument Specialists
December 01, 2013
FINAL CHANGES TO THE 2014 MEDICARE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE
December 01, 2013
Academy Offers Input on Bicameral Proposal to Repeal SGR and Reform Medicare Payment
November 01, 2013
The Academy Hosts Briefing with FCHHC on Capitol Hill to Discuss Importance of Follow-up for Children Diagnosed with Hearing Loss
November 01, 2013
Academy Comments on Social Security Administration Criteria for Evaluating Hearing Loss and Disturbances of Labyrinthine-Vestibular Function
October 01, 2013
Academy Joins Forces to Oppose Legislation that would Repeal Provider Non-Discrimination in Healthcare
August 01, 2013
The Academy Joins the FCHHC for an Educational Briefing and Tour of the NIH/NIDCD Clinical Center
August 01, 2013
Academy Weighs-in on House Energy & Commerce Committee Proposal on SGR Repeal
June 01, 2013
Academy Not in Support of ASHA Comprehensive Medicare Audiology Bill
June 01, 2013
Academy Offers Comments on Medicare Payment Reform in the U.S. Senate
May 01, 2013
Academy Joins Other Provider Groups in Opposing H.R. 1427, the Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act
May 01, 2013
Academy at the Forefront of Policy Reform in the 113th Congress
April 01, 2013
Academy Announces Introduction of Hearing Aid Tax Credit Bill in US House
March 01, 2013
Ins and Outs for the 113th Congress
March 01, 2013
Congress Agrees to a Measure to Avert Cuts to Medicare Reimbursement
February 01, 2013
Congressman Dan Benishek (MI-1) Introduces the Reducing Barriers to Veterans' Benefits Act (H.R. 369)
February 01, 2013
Congressman Dan Benishek (MI-1) Introduces Bill to Require an Audiometric Test for Members of the Armed Forces Prior to Separation (H.R. 368)
February 01, 2013
Academy Endorses Legislation Instituting Loan Forgiveness for Audiologists and Other Providers in Scarcity Areas
February 01, 2013
Ohio State Students Descend on Capitol Hill, Lobby for Audiology Issues
February 01, 2013
Academy Leaders Raise Awareness for Audiology at Friends of the Congressional Hearing Health Caucus Event on Capitol Hill
February 01, 2013
Academy Comments on House Ways and Means & Energy and Commerce SGR Repeal and Payment Reform Proposal
February 01, 2013
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Announces Regional Teleconferences to Discuss State Exchanges
August 01, 2012
Academy, Others Urge the U.S. Senate to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
July 01, 2012
Direct Access 112th Congress
May 01, 2012
Academy Comments on CMS Proposal for Reporting Medicare Overpayments
April 01, 2012
Congressman Mike Michaud (D-ME) Introduces Bill Directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Recognize Tinnitus as a Mandatory Condition for Research and Treatment by the VA
March 01, 2012
Hearing Health Groups Issue Statement on Consumer-Administered Hearing Tests and Direct-to-Consumer Hearing Aid Sales
February 01, 2012
FCC Passes Rules Against Loud TV Commercials
December 01, 2011
Academy, others, respond to OPM's Request for Information regarding Multi-State Plan Nationwide Insurance Plans Offered through Exchanges
October 01, 2011
Academy Announces State Advocacy Challenge
September 01, 2011
First Virtual Advocacy Day CHALLENGE! 7/7/11
July 01, 2011
HHS Awards Money to State School-Based Health Center Programs: Opportunities for Audiologists
July 01, 2011
Academy Seeks Audiology Inclusion in Medicare Private Contract Bill
July 01, 2011
Direct Access 112th Congress
June 01, 2011
Academy, others ask U.S Court of Appeals to make available accommodations for the deaf and hard of hearing in the upcoming proceedings of the legal appeal of the health care reform bill
June 01, 2011
Hearing Aid Tax Credit Legislation
May 01, 2011
Hearing Aid Tax Credit Legislation
April 01, 2011
Academy, others, support loan forgiveness for providers in scarcity areas
March 01, 2011
Academy joins forces to oppose "Truth and Transparency" bill
February 01, 2011
HHS Responds to Academy Letter Regarding Essential Health Benefits
January 01, 2011
Academy Urges HHS to Include Deaf Professionals in Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Systems
December 01, 2010
Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI)
December 01, 2010
Public Policy Resolutions
December 01, 2010
Congress acts on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Red Flag and Address Discrepancy Rule
December 01, 2010
Academy Sends Comments of Support for Proposed Changes to (OSHA) General Industry and Noise Exposure Standards
December 01, 2010
Academy Appeals for a Unique Audiology Code within the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
December 01, 2010
Congress Passes Calm Act
December 01, 2010
Congress Passes SGR Fix
December 01, 2010
Congress Averts Cuts to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Through December 31, 2010
November 01, 2010
Academy Urges HHS to Include Direct Access, Hearing Health Care in Essential Health Benefits Package
October 01, 2010
Academy Appeals to South Carolina Tax Commission to Reconsider Tax on Hearing Aids
August 01, 2010
Medicare Trustee Report Released
August 01, 2010
US Access Board Votes Unanimously to Undertake Rulemaking Process for Classroom Acoustics Standards
July 01, 2010
Academy Writes to US Access Board Urging Rulemaking for Adoption of ANSI/ASA Standards for ADA Guidelines
July 01, 2010
Academy hosts Congressman Arcuri breakfast at Capitol Hill Office
March 01, 2010
Congress passes health care reform
March 01, 2010
Congress Passes Six-Month SGR Fix
March 01, 2010
Congress Passes Bill to Avert Medicare Fee Schedule Cuts
December 01, 2009
House Passes Bill to Stave Off Reductions to 2010 Medicare Fee Schedule
November 01, 2009
AMA Reviews Audiology's Scope of Practice: The Academy Responds
October 01, 2009
Academy Responds to AMA SOP Data Series
September 01, 2009
Direct Access Sees Movement in Health Care Reform
September 01, 2009
Academy Participates in U.S. House of Representatives Health and Wellness Fair
July 01, 2009
Academy Poised to Respond to AMA
July 01, 2009
Academy Announces Introduction of Direct Access Legislation
June 01, 2009
Academy Supports Petition to Mandate Captioned Telephone Relay Service (CTS)
June 01, 2009
Academy Joins the AMA in Support of Policy Resolutions
June 01, 2009
Direct Access Announcement at AudiologyNOW! 2009 Update
April 01, 2009
Calling All Advocates! Government Relations Committee Launches Key Contacts Program
April 01, 2009
Academy Recommendations for Audiologist Standard Occupational Classification Adopted in Final Notice Issued by the Office of Management and Budget
February 01, 2009
New Senior Director of Government Relations
February 01, 2009
New Senior Director of Government Relations
February 01, 2009
Academy Reviews Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Hearing Loss
September 01, 2008
Academy Member Hosts Senatorial Candidate Mark Warner
September 01, 2008
Congress Beginning to Listen: Medicare Hearing Health Care Act Reaches 103 Co-sponsors in the House
August 01, 2008
Congress Passes Legislation Reauthorizing Higher Education Act with Provision Making Audiologists Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Program
July 01, 2008
Congress Takes Action on 2009 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation
July 01, 2008
Congress Overrides President's Veto on Medicare Legislation
July 01, 2008
Academy Comments on Proposed AMA Resolutions
July 01, 2008
Senate Fails to Pass H.R. 6331 – Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
June 01, 2008
Academy Recommendations for Audiologist Standard Occupational Classification Move Forward
May 01, 2008
Two Academy Supported Bills Pass House Panel: Move Toward Passage
March 01, 2008
Medicare Payment Cut
December 01, 2007
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
November 01, 2007
Academy Comments on Healthy People 2030 Draft Framework