Register for the Audiology Project Webinar: Diabetes and Audiological Monitoring of Ototoxic/Vestibulotoxic Medications, to be Held on Tuesday, June 26th, at Noon Eastern

The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) is invites you to participate in the 2018 Audiology Patient Choice Act (APCA) Lobby Day in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, June 13th from 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) is committed to working with key stakeholders to advance advocacy objectives that elevate the profession of audiology and foster access to high quality audiologic care for patients.The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) is committed to working with key stakeholders to advance advocacy objectives that elevate the profession of audiology and foster access to high quality audiologic care for patients.

Tuesday, March 20, 2018 — The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) is excited to report that Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) have introduced S.2575, the Audiology Patient Choice Act, in the Senate. ADA commends them for their leadership in introducing this important legislation, which will improve the delivery of hearing and balance services for millions of Medicare beneficiaries while eliminating unnecessary duplicative services and waste.

“The Audiology Patient Choice Act, if enacted, will bring Medicare in line with current standards of care and evidence-based practices,” said ADA President, Alicia Spoor, Au.D. “I applaud Senators Warren and Paul for their commitment to ensure that Medicare patients have streamlined access to safe, efficient audiologic care—and the same opportunity to choose from among all qualified providers as the rest of America enjoys.”

Register Now for the Upcoming Webinar "Diabetes Educators and Audiology: Improving Patient Outcomes"

Presented by: The Audiology Project
Presenters: Joanne Rinker, MS, RD, CDE, LDN, FAADE and Christine Pickup, Au.D.
Date: March 27, 2018. 12:30-1:30 pm

ADA Introduces a Practice Accreditation Program, Invites Member Input at Town Hall Meeting on March 28th at 8:00 p.m. EASTERN

The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) is pleased to announce the development of a practice accreditation program to recognize clinics that meet or exceed national standards, which exemplify best clinical and business practices in the delivery of audiologic care.

The 2018 ADA Student Business Plan Competition is Now Open!

This year’s event will be scenario-based. Participating student teams will all receive the same parameters/storyline, and will be asked to construct innovative, future-facing business plans using variables created by some of the most experienced practice owners and thought leaders in the country.

Hearing is a precious resource, which allows us to communicate and engage effectively in the world around us. Sound serves as a critical emotional driver, a warning, an attention keeper, a comfort, and a key element of work, celebration, worship, and intimacy. Imagine not being able to hear your child’s cry, a honking horn, a cheering crowd, the chorus of a favorite song, or even the dreaded alarm clock. Now, imagine finding out that your hearing loss was completely preventable. Read the Issue Brief.

ADA is pleased to provide in-kind support to the Audiology Project, and we are very pleased to partner in such a worthy initiative.

Presented by: The Audiology Project
Presenter: Kathy Dowd, AuD
Date: February 27, 2018 @ 12:30-1:30 pm

There is a humanitarian issue for early detection of adult hearing loss in assessing the impact of chronic disease on hearing and balance. Undetected hearing loss causes confusion, isolation and depression, in addition to poor job performance, loss of wages and poor family communication. Undetected balance issues increase the risk of falls and magnify the medical costs and trauma to the patient and to the medical system.