July 2003
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For information regarding ASHA's advocacy activities not covered in this update, please contact: James Potter, Director of Government Relations & Public Policy; Arlene Pietranton, Facilitating Team liaison to the GRPP Cluster; or Catherine Gottfred, ASHA Vice President for Governmental & Social Policies.
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HEALTH CARE
- Court Action Results in Therapy Caps Delay Until September 1
- Important Medicare Therapy Cap Implementation Information Available
- Medicare Legislation Includes Therapy Cap Moratorium
- Congressional Appropriations Committees Approve FY2004 EHDI Funding
- CMS to Require Use of ICD-9-CM Codes for Medicare Part B Claims
- Buyer Beware! Scare Tactics Used to Promote HIPAA Seminars
SCHOOLS
- Every Senate Office Contacted During IDEA Call-In Days
- Senate HELP Committee Approves IDEA Reauthorization Bill
- ED Holds Special Education Leadership Conference
STATES
- Senate Passes Bill to License Audiologists in Michigan
- Salary Supplements Advance in State Legislatures
- Louisiana Passes Children's Hearing Aid Insurance Benefit
GENERAL
- Input Requested to ASHA's 2004 Public Policy Agenda
- FEC Releases Report on Candidate Spending During 2002 Election Cycle
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