Can’t-Miss Featured Sessions 

Deepen Your Knowledge and Expertise at AAA 2025

Get ready for an incredible line-up at AAA 2025+HearTECH Expo, which includes our signature Featured Sessions! A staple at AAA, our Featured Sessions are a collection of curated presentations carefully selected by a subcommittee of your peers. They focus on forward-thinking topics such as Artificial Intelligence, animal audiology, addressing disparities in audiology, and the popular Hearing Aids in Review and Marion Downs Lecture. This year’s Featured Sessions showcase some of the leading experts in our field, sharing groundbreaking research and innovative clinical best practices in audiology. From cutting-edge, thought-provoking strategies to practical tools you can implement immediately, these sessions are designed to inspire, inform, and boost your performance. All sessions include Tier 1 CEUs and are included with your registration.

Audiological Management of Hyperacusis

Wednesday, March 26, 12:45–1:45 pm
Presented by Ali Danesh, PhD

Examine the causes, therapeutic approaches, and research on hyperacusis, including its impact on sensation, emotion, and cognition, and its prevalence in the autism population.

Considerations Regarding Accepting Managed Care in Your Office

Wednesday, March 26, 2:15–3:45 pm
Panel Moderated by Noël Crosby, AuD

Examine the pros and cons of Medicare Advantage plans with third-party hearing aid benefits, featuring strategies and insights from providers.

Breaking Sound Barriers: Addressing Disparities in Audiology Access and Care

Thursday, March 27, 8:15–9:15 am
Presented by Carla Smiley, AuD

This session explores barriers to audiology care and equips professionals with strategies to improve access, advocate for policy reform, and promote equity in hearing healthcare.

Audiology Billing and Coding Workshop

Thursday, March 27, 2:15–3:45 pm
Presented by Anna Jilla, AuD; Susan Von Dollen, AuD; Payal Anand, AuD

This workshop equips audiologists with essential billing and coding skills, focusing on compliance, reimbursement optimization, and how to navigate evolving Medicare policies.

The Journey to Becoming a Legacy: A Discussion with the 2025 Academy Honors and Awards Recipients

Thursday, March 27, 2:15–3:45 pm
Moderated by Gail Whitelaw, PhD

This session celebrates Academy awardees, offering interactive discussions on their achievements, lessons, and visions for the future of audiology.

Hearing, Hearing Aids, and Cognition: An Audiologist’s Guide to Evaluating Evidence

Thursday, March 27, 4:00–5:00 pm
Presented by Nicholas Reed, AuD, PhD

Join us to review research on hearing, cognition, and hearing aids, while gaining evidence-based insights to discuss these topics confidently with patients.

The Role of AI in Next-Gen Hearing Aids

Friday, March 28, 8:00–9:00 am
Presented by Joshua Alexander, PhD

This presentation examines how AI advances hearing aid technology by enhancing sound processing, personalizing listening experiences, and complementing audiologists’ expertise to optimize patient outcomes.

The Marion Downs Lecture in Pediatric Audiology: Genetics of Pediatric Hearing Loss in the Age of Precision Medicine: From Newborn Screen to Novel Gene

Sponsored by the William Demant Foundation.
Friday, March 28, 9:30–11:00 am
Presented by Margaret Kenna, MD, MPH, and Shelby Redfield, MS

Learn why early diagnosis of pediatric sensorineural hearing loss, often linked to a genetic cause, is crucial for potential gene therapy and the benefits of collaboration among audiologists, geneticists, and otolaryngologists.

Hearing Aids in Review: 2024

Friday, March 28, 2:30–4:00 pm
Presented by Catherine Palmer, PhD; Gus Mueller, PhD; Ryan McCreery, PhD

This panel reviews 2024’s key amplification research, covering selection, fitting, verification, and outcomes to inform your practice.

Animal Audiology: A New Day for Conservation

Friday, March 28, 4:15–5:15 pm
Presented by Peter Scheifele, PhD

Explore how animal hearing research informs human health and discover the first animal audiology research center and clinic, FETCHLAB USA.

Don’t miss out on these incredible sessions and more at AAA 2025+HearTECH Expo!