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POSTED: March 02, 2026
Request to adopt RISE Committee member recommendations to include Audiology among Professional Degree programs for federal student loan purposes under Docket ID: ED-2025-OPE-0944
Dear Under Secretary Kent and Assistant Secretary Barker,
The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) represents audiologists who diagnose and treat auditory and vestibular disorders and improve the health and quality of life for millions of Americans each year. ADA appreciates the opportunity to comment on the William D. Ford Federal Direct Student Loan (Direct Loan) Program Definitions (§ 685.10…
POSTED: January 20, 2026
Illinois Academy of Audiology secures Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) as sponsor for SB2838 - The Hearing Care Plan Contracts Article
The Illinois Academy of Audiology is pleased to announce that Senator Julie Morrison has agreed to sponsor SB2838, filed in the Illinois Senate on January 13, 2026. Senator Morrison is Senate Majority Caucus Whip, a member of the Health and Human Services Committee, and the Chair of the Senate Insurance Committee. This proposed bill amends the Illinois Insurance Code by adding a new Article to re…
POSTED: January 14, 2026
ADA Letter of Support for Wisconsin AB820
Dear Chair Sortwell, Vice Chair Wichgers and Committee Members,
I write to you today on behalf of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA), a professional association representing audiologists in Wisconsin and across the United States, to support and endorse AB 820, which will make important updates to Wisconsin’s audiology practice act to bring it into alignment with evidence-based practices i…
POSTED: December 16, 2025
Unlawful Denial of Medically Necessary Audiologic Diagnostic Services—Medicare Advantage Claims
ADA is actively addressing widespread denials of medically necessary diagnostic audiology services by Anthem Medicare Advantage plans that began in mid-2025. Despite clear federal requirements that Medicare Advantage plans cover all medically necessary diagnostic audiology services, Anthem has denied claims across multiple states and improperly redirected providers to a third-party administrator…
POSTED: November 24, 2025
Extension of Medicare Telehealth Coverage Until January 30, 2026
As audiologists have not yet been given permanent regulatory authority to provide telehealth services to Medicare beneficiaries, coverage allowances are tied to telehealth waiver programs. The last telehealth waiver program expired on September 30, 2025, in the midst of a government shutdown.
In Congresses agreement to the deal that ended the government shutdown, they also passed a continuing re…
POSTED: October 31, 2025
ADA Practice Accreditation Program Inaugural Cohort Registration Now Open
The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting registrations for the inaugural cohort of the ADA Audiology Practice Accreditation Program. The registration deadline is Friday, December 5, 2025, or when a maximum of 50 practice registrants is achieved.
ADA Audiology Practice Accreditation is designed to strengthen and streamline practice operations, alig…
POSTED: October 16, 2025
AuDacity 2025 Presentations are now Available!
The 2025 AuDacity Conference, held at the Washington Hilton in DC, proved to be an exceptional gathering of audiologists, industry leaders, and innovators alike. Over 220 Audiologists from across the nation were empowered to Lobby on Capitol Hill to advocate directly for the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act.
This year’s theme, EMPOWERED, brought together ADA and the Maryland Academy of…
POSTED: October 06, 2025
Update to All Anthem Providers
ADA members have informed us of an increase in Anthem claims denials, beginning July 1, 2025. These denials appear to solely affect Anthem providers providing care to patients with Anthem:
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Georgia
Indiana
Kentucky
Maine
Missouri (excluding 30 counties in the Kansas City area)
Nevada
New Hampshire
New York
Ohio
Virginia
Wisconsin
ADA has been made…
POSTED: October 05, 2025
Academy of Doctors of Audiology Honors 2025 Award Recipients at AuDacity Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington, D.C. and Frankfort, KY. On September 25, 2025, the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) proudly recognized outstanding leaders, educators, clinicians, and advocates in audiology during its annual awards presentation, held in conjunction with the 2025 AuDacity Conference in Washington, D.C. The awards were presented by Amyn M. Amlani, Ph.D., ADA President, celeb…
POSTED: September 26, 2025
ADA Endorses National Guidance on Responsible Use of AI in Healthcare
The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) is proud to announce its endorsement of the Responsible Use of AI in Healthcare (RUAIH) guidance, developed by The Joint Commission and the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI). This guidance offers a high-level framework to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) is integrated into clinical, administrative, and operational settings with patient safety, privacy…