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Issue Focus: Private Practice
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Access SLP Health Care is a bimonthly e-newsletter that addresses the specific needs of speech-language pathologists working in health care.
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We hope you find Access SLP Health Care informative, practical, and easy to use. Check out the information, resources, services and education opportunities you need to help you succeed. ASHA...working to keep you connected.
Headlines
- Private Practice Resource (members only)
A new web page, designed for the private practitioner and those considering private practice, is now available. Resources include ASHA policy documents, related articles, and information about private practice products.
- Congress Introduces Legislation to Separate SLPs and PTs in Medicare Billing [PDF]
ASHA Members: TAKE ACTION!
The United States Senate has introduced S. 657 which would allow SLPs the ability to bill the Medicare program directly. Currently PTs and OTs in private practice may directly bill Medicare, but SLPs cannot. SLPs are urged to contact their Senators and request co-sponsorship of this vital legislation.
- Trends in Private Practice 1986-2003
Read more about how private practice in speech-language pathology and audiology has evolved over the last two decades.
- Need an Interpreter for Your Clients?
ASHA's Code of Ethics prohibits discrimination in the delivery of professional services on the basis of race or ethnicity, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. There may be times in your practice that you need to utilize an interpreter and ASHA has some tips for you.
- State Advocates for Reimbursement Network (STAR) (members only)
The State Advocates for Reimbursement (STARs) are ASHA-member audiologists and SLPs who are willing to advocate locally with legislators, state insurance commissioners, health plans, unions, and employers on matters related to private health plan reimbursement. They share their advocacy skills and help create coverage and reimbursement strategies with state associations and are the link between your state and ASHA. Find the STAR in your state.
NOTE: The following locations do not currently have a STAR: Louisiana, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and the District of Columbia.
ASHA members: Contact Maureen Thompson at mthompson@asha.org to get involved.
- How Does Your Health Plan Rate?
Get tools to perform a more detailed evaluation of your health plan's coverage for speech/language and hearing benefits, and see how several other plans were graded.
- Research Awards Available for Students and Faculty
ASHA is pleased to announce two awards that are available to those involved in or considering academic-research careers. Applications for the 2005 Advancing Academic-Research Careers (AARC) and Students Preparing for Academic and Research Careers (SPARC) Awards are being accepted until May 16, 2005.
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Featured Question – Private Health Care Coverage?
"I am starting a private practice. What do I need to know and be able to share with my clients about billing private health plans for my services?"
For most private practitioners, reimbursement issues, particularly those involving private health insurance plans, are of major concern. Each health plan has their own requirements about authorizations, prescriptions, clinical documentation, and appeals. ASHA has developed resources for both our members and the clients we serve.
Practitioner Resources include:
For consumers, a new section of the ASHA site is available that assists in understanding health insurance benefits and provides links to additional resources.
Relevant pages in ASHA's "For the Public" section include:
Not an ASHA Member? Find out about the benefits of membership enjoyed by over 118,000 professionals, and apply today.
Members: Keep an eye on your mailbox for the SLP Health Care Survey 2005. This survey provides ASHA with vital information about the experiences and needs of our members in health care, such as productivity requirements, caseload, and reimbursement for services. Please take the time to complete and return this survey. We need to hear from you!
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Continuing Education
This Private Practice journal self-study is available online. To register, call ASHA Professional Development, 800-498-2071, ext. 4198.
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Products for Your Practice
Learn more about the products ASHA has developed, including handouts, posters, and brochures, to help you educate consumers about communication disorders and the role of speech-language pathologists.
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Take advantage of a new ASHA benefit! Receive an e-mail alert when new issues of each of the four ASHA journals are posted on the Web.
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Next issue of Access SLP Health Care coming in July 2005!
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