November 16, 2004

November 16, 2004

The 2005 Medicare Fee Schedule will contain three new codes for audiology procedures for tinnitus assessment and central auditory function assessment.

Two Projects Get Underway With Early Reading First Grants

Speech-language pathologists in Arizona and Michigan were awarded $3.6 million in Early Reading First grants to support local effort to support language and pre-reading skills.

Assistive Technology Bill Signed Into Law

The Assistive Technology Act became law this month, ending the sunset provision that threatened the existence of programs.

Hearing Conservation Rule Proposed for Railroad Workers

ASHA believes that a rule regarding occupational noise exposure for railroad operating employees falls short of an effective hearing conservation program.

Tracking Eye Movements to Study Cognition and Communication

Learn about eye movement patterns and their application to research on individuals with disabilities.

Children with Hearing Loss: Reflections on the Past 40 Years

David Luterman reflects on early identification and intervention for children with hearing loss over the past 40 years.

Depression in Older Adults With Hearing Loss

Learn to recognize depression in your clients and how you can help.

The Basics of Patent Law

The first of a two articles explores the federal and legal protections for clinical inventions which should be considered in evaluating commercial products and procedures.

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