Visit the ADA Practice Resource Catalogue and take advantage of complimentary members-only documents, located at the bottom of the page, including the recently added Written Recommendation for Hearing Aids, which is required by United Healthcare Commercial Insurance plans who offer hearing aid coverage and benefits. While this form is similar to a medical clearance waiver, it contains the specific language (written recommendation for hearing aids) outlined by the United Healthcare medical policy. This form is provided in a Word format.

With the help of ADA member stakeholders, ADA recently made some improvements to the AuDition career connection platform. AuDition is setting the stage for audiologists and audiology students to train, practice, partner, hire, buy, sell, and succeed. It is the only matching system designed specifically for audiologists, Au.D. students, and practice owners. ADA's AuDition system brings audiology’s present and future together to achieve mutual goals.

Advance your profession and expand your professional network through ADA volunteer service. ADA is currently seeking member volunteers to serve on the following committees: Advocacy & Public Policy, Practice Accreditation, and Member Publications & Resources. The time commitment varies by committee but is typically 1-2 hours each month.

AuDacity 2019 will offer an amazing array of advocacy, learning, and networking opportunities! Join your friends and colleagues November 14-16, 2019 at the Gaylord Resort in National Harbor, Maryland—and enjoy unrivaled opportunities to grow your practice and your network!

May marks Better Hearing Month—Raise awareness and revenue by developing physician relationships this month! ADA has some resources to assist you and your team in putting together your physician outreach efforts during the month of May.

Don’t wait until AuDacity to network and learn! Use the ADA Connect Forum to share information and ask questions of your colleagues.

What is the NC Health Information Exchange Authority (HIEA)?
The North Carolina General Assembly created the North Carolina Health Information Exchange Authority (NC HIEA) to oversee and administer the state-designated HIE (NCGS 90-414.7). NC HIEA receives input and advice from its Advisory Board, which consists of patients, hospital personnel, physicians, technology experts, public health officials and other key stakeholders to continuously improve the HIE network, now called NC HealthConnex, and to move towards more efficient and effective care.

Many of you may have been receiving correspondence from NC Health Connex. Please make sure that you immediately review any of the correspondence received from NC HealthConnex as this correspondence will impact reimbursement in your state.

On Tuesday, February 19th, members of ADA spoke loud and clear in support of a collaborative public policy initiative that will allow ADA to partner with the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) to advance legislation that will:

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.