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 Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a much higher incidence rate than better known illnesses like breast cancer and AIDS. However, access to care is questionable—results of a new poll of members of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) indicate that the unavailability of insurance coverage is a major hindrance.
Panelists
Susan Connors (Statement)
President and CEO, Brain Injury Association of America, McLean, Virginia
John DaVanzo, MS, MEd (Bio, Statement)
Laurel Highlands Neuro-Rehabilitation Center, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Yvonne Hoffman (Bio, Statement)
Traumatic Brain Injury Patient, Fairfax, Virginia
Kathy Manning, MA (Bio, Statement)
Neuro-Rehab Associates, Bozeman, Montana
Janet McCarty, MEd (Bio, Statement)
ASHA Private Health Plan Advisor, Rockville, Maryland
Carolyn McCormack (Bio, Statement)
Traumatic Brain Injury Patient, Bozeman, Montana
Lyn Turkstra, PhD (Bio, Statement)
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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