Audiologists, externs, and patients representing 36 states logged in, signed on, and met with U.S. Senate and House Members and/or Congressional staffers to advocate for passage of the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act (H.R. 1587 and S. 1731). In total, there were 95 legislative meetings over three days, attended by 115 registered participants, who were joined by additional colleagues and staff.

The Nominating Committee of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA), in accordance with the Bylaws, is charged with nominating candidates to succeed the President-Elect and the Directors whose terms are expiring at the end of the calendar year. Positions to be filled on the ADA Board of Directors, during the 2021 election cycle, include President-elect and two (2) Directors. The Nominating Committee hereby presents the following slate of Fellows as candidates for the following offices:

On Tuesday, July 13, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) for the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).

VIEW THE CMS FACT SHEET

ADA’s advocacy team will carefully analyze the CMS Proposed Rule, 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule to advocate for improvements and to provide members with critical information and recommendations related to its potential impact on the delivery of audiology services, reimbursement, reporting, and compliance.

The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) is pleased to announce that AudiologyOnline, a worldwide leader in continuing education for audiologists, has established two (2) $2,500 educational scholarships to help advance the educational pursuits for visionary future Doctors of Audiology.

Let’s make some noise before the Senate adjourns for August Recess! On August 3rd, 4th, and 5th, ADA members and AuDvocates from around the nation will conduct a combined 100 virtual visits to connect with every U.S. Senator in every state and make the case for them to sign-on as a co-sponsor of the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act (MAASA), S. 1731 (and to thank those who already have).