President’s Message for Audiology Today
I would like to begin by recognizing the tremendous work of past board members and presidents—especially Patricia Gaffney and Bopanna Ballachanda—in keeping the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) vibrant and relevant.
Measuring Meaningful Outcomes
At the request of a coalition of sponsors, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) convened a group of experts in adult hearing interventions and related fields to produce a consensus study report identifying a core set of meaningful outcomes and corresponding measurements. This article provides insight into the process and outlines the recommendations.
The Audiology Visit: From the Patient’s Perspective
You have diagnosed the need, your patient has agreed with your recommendation, and you are poised to deliver a life-changing hearing device. You can maximize your patient’s benefit by understanding their daily experience and what they need from you.
Improving Access to Hearing and Healthcare in Diabetes
This article summarizes a personal perspective from an audiology student with Type 1 diabetes, a professional perspective by a diabetes education specialist, and an overview of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s national guidelines for hearing.
The Face of Your Practice: Your Front Office Staff and Keeping Them That Way
As the first person your patients encounter, the front office person is the face of your practice and a window into your practice. This article will discuss ways to hire and retain those employees, offering resources to support a practice.
Congratulations to Our 2025 Scholarship Recipients
The American Academy of Audiology Foundation’s mission is to promote philanthropy in support of public awareness, research, and education in audiology and hearing and balance science.
2025 AAA State Advocacy
This article summarizes the American Academy of Audiology’s 2025 state advocacy efforts, including updates on licensure compacts, scope of practice, consumer protections, and school hearing screening legislation.
Modernizing Hearing Device Services: A Paradigm Shift in Audiology Coding
This article explains the 2026 modernization of CPT codes for hearing aid services, detailing new codes for candidacy, selection, fitting, verification, and follow-up care.