Last week, members of the Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) Board stepped out of the classroom and onto Capitol Hill to advocate for the future of audiology. During their meetings, the students called on members of Congress to cosponsor the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (H.R. 2757/S. 1996), legislation aimed at updating Medicare to improve access to hearing and balance care nationwide. The SAA representatives shared firsthand perspectives on the importance of timely, comprehensive audiology services.
MAAIA has earned bipartisan support in the House and Senate, but gaining additional cosponsors will support the bill’s advancement. The SAA leaders underscored how outdated Medicare rules can delay care, limit patient choice, and prevent audiologists from practicing to the full extent of their education and training. By sharing personal stories, real-world examples, and data on the need for audiology services, these student advocates made a compelling case for why Congress must act now.
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