The Academy regularly publishes news articles with information about advocacy efforts, coding and reimbursement, events, and other important information for audiologists. You can find these articles below. For media articles about the Academy and its members, please click on Academy in the News. For other audiology-related news items, please click on Audiology in the News.

MPFS Proposed Rule Includes Potential Changes to Regulations for Reporting Medicare Overpayments

The July proposed rule of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) includes a proposal to change the Medicare…

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Limited Direct Access to Audiology Services Under Medicare: Updated Information

Medicare Payment Shifts: How New CMS Rules Will Affect Hospitals in 2025

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently updated its geographic delineations, which may create major changes…

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In Memoriam: Charles I. Berlin, PhD

Dr. Charles “Chuck” Berlin was an international guiding star in hearing research and clinical audiology for over 50…

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Update Your Member Profile

Keeping your member profile up-to-date is an important step in maximizing your member benefits including CEU reporting, Academy…

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Alaska’s Audiology Compact Bill Progresses: Governor’s Decision Pending

Alaska is currently advancing legislation to implement the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC). Senate Bill 75…

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Expanded Coverage of Cochlear Implants for Children

Effective September 1, 2024, UnitedHealthcare will provide coverage of cochlear implants for children six months and older for…

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