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.

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UHC Preparing to Launch Prior Authorization Gold Card Program

UnitedHealthcare’s (UHC) Gold Card Program will take effect on October 1, with the list of eligible services released…

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VA Health Care Benefits at Risk

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is facing an immediate $3 billion shortfall in mandatory benefits funds and…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Julie Honaker, PhD

What is your background in audiology? I fell in love with the field during my sophomore year of…

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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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