Legislation & Advocacy

ASHA's Government Relations Team (GRPP) tracks and influences state and national political issues and regulations important to association members and the people they serve.

Legislative News

• The NPI Is Here. The NPI Is Now. Are You Using It? (04/28/2008)
• Medicare Proposes FY2009 Payment Update for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (04/24/2008)
• Comments Sought on Revised Draft of EHDI State Model Bill (04/24/2008)
• CMS Extends Deadline for Use of Audiology NPI by Physician Practices (04/17/2008)

Regulatory Analysis for ASHA members

• Analysis of 2008 Medicare Fee Schedule
• Analysis of Major Issues in the 2006 IDEA Part B Final Regulations

Additional Resources

• School-based Members: Advocate for Increased Salary and Benefits
• How to Work for Change in School Settings: FAQs
• School Setting Resources
• Schools Recruitment Brochure [PDF]
• Members: Billing & Reimbursement
• Members: ASHA's Political Action Committee (PAC)
• Members: Audiology Advocate
• Members: SLP Advocate

Issue Briefs & Public Policy Agenda
Get summaries of legislation ASHA is tracking and information about annual legislative priorities.

Grassroots Advocacy
Find out how to support ASHA's Public Policy Agenda at the local and national level.

Federal Issues:

• Direct Access to Audiologist (members only)
• EHDI
• HIPAA (members only)
• IDEA
• Medicare Therapy Cap Advocacy
• NCLB
• SLP Medicare Outpatient Supplier Status (members only)
• Speech Services in High Needs Schools (members only)

State Information:

• ASHA State-by-State
• State Policy Resources
• Salary Supplement Advocacy
• State Networks

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