The Academy of Doctors of Audiology, in partnership with the Maryland Academy of Audiology (MAA), invite audiologists and other professional to submit instructional seminar proposals for AuDacity 2019, which will be held November 14-16th at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, Maryland.

ADA is committed to bringing members the best, most practical clinical information. In that regard, we were honored to have the opportunity to work with Dr. Victor Bray and Dr. Brian Taylor to coordinate comprehensive resources to prepare and assists audiologists with managing patients with comorbid conditions.

ADA leaders look forward to serving you in 2019! ADA welcomes Drs. Audra Branham and Kristin Davis who join the Board as Directors at Large, and Dr. Deb Abel who joins the Board as President-elect. Continuing service in 2019 are the following Board Members:

We need you! If you are looking for a great way to give back, while meeting some great people, ADA committee service is the way to go. Positions are now open for the following committees:

Due to unprecedented demand, ADA is now taking applications for the 4th and 5th Mastermind Groups, including one group, by request, that will meet during workday hours. The term “Mastermind Group” is a long-recognized peer-to-peer mentoring concept used to facilitate problem solving using small groups of peers dedicated to helping each other succeed. The Mastermind Group concept was originally introduced by author Napoleon Hill in the early 20th Century.

COSTA MESA, Calif. – September 26, 2018 – Doctors who are also practice owners share many common opportunities and challenges. To facilitate the sharing of insights, ideas, and best practices, CareCredit created Insights from the Outside, a panel of “doctorpreneurs” from across many healthcare specialties including dentistry, veterinary medicine, ophthalmology, optometry, and audiology.

APCA Legislative Policy and Planning Town Hall Meeting to Determine the Future of 18x18 and APCA to be Held Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern at the Gaylord Palms Resort

Who: ADA Members and APCA Donors
What: APCA Legislative Policy and Planning Town Hall Meeting
When: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Where: The Gaylord Palms Resort, Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the AuDacity Conference
Why: To discuss opportunities for passage of APCA in the current Congress and to determine the future of the 18x18 movement

The term “Mastermind Group” is a long-recognized peer-to-peer mentoring concept used to facilitate problem solving using small groups of peers dedicated to helping each other succeed. The Mastermind Group concept was originally introduced by author Napoleon Hill in the early 20th Century.

Washington, DC - August 14, 2018: The major U.S. hearing healthcare professional associations (Associations) today announced the release of a consensus paper, “Regulatory Recommendations for OTC Hearing Aids: Safety and Effectiveness.” The consensus paper was developed by a working group representing all associations to provide guidance to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as it develops an over-the-counter (OTC) hearing device classification as mandated by the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 (FDARA). The consensus paper, which outlines five evidence-based recommendations related to the safety and effectiveness of this new class of devices, was jointly developed and endorsed by the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA), American Academy of Audiology (AAA), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and International Hearing Society (IHS).

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released their proposed rule for the 2019 Payment Year Quality Payment Program (QPP) and Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) July 12, 2018. Audiologists can review the QPP fact sheet, the MPFS fact sheet and the proposed rule online.