February 3, 2004

ASHA Leader Online

February 3, 2004

Medicare Payment Rates Rise in 2004

Analysis of the 2004 Medicare Fee Schedule reveals substantial increases for undervalued speech-language pathology services, while audiology rates rose modestly overall.

Annual, Hourly Salary Figures Available

Results of the 2003 ASHA Omnibus Survey show a steady rise in salaries from 2001.

Early Childhood Language and Literacy

Survey explores kindergarten teacher’s understanding of literacy skill development and their perception of the role of speech-language pathologists in developing these skills.

Minority Student Leadership Program Celebrates Five Years

Since 1999, this program has helped 148 students gain insight into their leadership skills, with past and current participants demonstrating leadership successes in a variety of ways.

In Search of Teacher/Scholars

Consortia of educational institutions can provide students with a wide range of research, expertise and opportunities.

Project Success: Assuring College Students With Disabilities a Quality Higher Education

Find out how disabilities affect college students in communication sciences and disorders and key considerations in responding to the needs of these students.

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