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.

CMS Releases Proposed CY 2026 Physician Payment Rule

On July 14, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released proposed payment rates for physician services…

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Proposed Medicare Fee Schedule Introduces New Codes for Hearing Device Services

After more than three decades, the longstanding CPT® codes for hearing aid services—CPT codes 92590–92595—are being replaced. This…

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In Memoriam: Jack Katz, PhD

With deep respect and admiration, we remember Jack Katz, PhD, as a towering figure in the field of…

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Congress Passes One Big Beautiful Bill Act Amid Major Medicaid Overhaul

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), marking the most significant federal health…

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ASLP-IC Readies for Rollout: Here’s What You Need to Know

The Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) continues to move toward full implementation, expanding opportunities for audiologists…

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CMS Warns of Fraud Scheme

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is warning providers to be on alert for phishing requests…

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