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For ASHA, the Strategic Plan takes the long view of issues facing communication sciences and disorders, and the more immediate program work is outlined in annual Focused Initiatives (FIs). Every year, members are contacted by e-mail and asked to name the three issues about which they are most concerned. In 2004, more than 3,000 members responded, and from that data the Legislative Council and Executive Board selected four of the top issues as Focused Initiatives for 2005: They are:
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Personnel Issues
- Doctoral (PhD) Shortage
- Health Care Reimbursement
In some cases the 2005 Focused Initiatives are closely aligned with the Strategic Plan. Watch for a full description of this year's FIs in a future issue of The ASHA Leader.
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