Audiology Today
May/June 2026
The American Academy of Audiology promotes quality hearing and balance care by advancing the profession of audiology through leadership, advocacy, education, public awareness, and support of research. Dive into the issue below!
How CPT® Code 92628 Helps Amplify Your Value
When assessing adults who report hearing difficulties, audiologists practicing at the top of their license perform a thorough review of records and a structured interview to gather a comprehensive medical, family, and social history and to clearly define the nature of the patient’s concerns. They perform specific audiological tests and synthesize all this information into a formalized assessment and treatment plan.
Audiologists and Vaccines
Audiologists have long recognized that certain viral diseases are known to cause hearing loss, including measles, rubella, chickenpox, and mumps. Public health efforts, especially widespread vaccination, have played a pivotal role in reducing the incidence and impact of these diseases, thus preventing countless cases of hearing loss, disability, mortality, and the long-term socioeconomic burden among children and their families.
Ethical Dilemmas and Decision-Making in Audiology Education
Ethical decision-making lies at the heart of clinical practice and education in audiology. Ethics, broadly defined as the philosophical study of moral values and conduct, provides the framework through which audiologists balance patient autonomy, justice, beneficence, and nonmaleficence (Beauchamp & Childress, 2019).
Increasing Reimbursement for Hearing Aids: The Case for Itemization of Professional Services
It is generally accepted that audiologists’ involvement in the process of hearing aid fitting and ongoing support significantly enhances patient satisfaction. The expertise, along with evidence-based and personalized care provided by audiologists, plays a critical role in ensuring that patients receive the best possible hearing outcomes.
A Tribute to the Life of Jack Katz, PhD
Jack Katz was a seminal pioneer in audiology. His work in diagnosing and managing auditory processing disorders (APD) and his contributions to the field of audiology are immense. As we reflect on his contributions to our profession, it seems prudent to hear from those whom he touched directly.
Supporting Fair and Accurate Payment for Audiology Services Through Survey Participation
On a daily basis, our e-mail inboxes fill up with requests for some of our most precious resources: time, attention, and engagement. When weighing the cost and deciding whether and when to respond to such a request, we must consider the potential value of the return on our investment.
Academy Spotlight
The Academy is proud to highlight the members and volunteers who help advance the profession every day. Through our Academy Spotlight series, we recognize individuals making meaningful contributions to audiology through clinical care, research, leadership, education, and service.
How the Academy Advocates for the Full Value of Audiology
As the Executive Director of the Academy, I spend much of my time listening to Academy members, policymakers, and partners in health-care. One frustration continues to surface: the audiology profession has been oversimplified.
Reforming Third-Party Administrators in Hearing-Health Care: A Framework for Transparency, Access, and Clinical Integrity
Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) have become deeply embedded in the American health benefits system. Originally responsible for claims processing and administrative support for self-insured employers, TPAs now exert substantial influence over benefit design, provider participation, and reimbursement structures.