September 23, 2003
A is for Advocacy
School-based clinicians in Kansas, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Virginia, and West Virginia worked with ASHA to pursue salary supplements, reduce caseloads, and total workloads.
Asperger Syndrome Across the Home and School Day
Cochlear Implant Recipients Have Increased Risk of Meningitis
Report in the underscores importance of vaccination and vigilance in prevention.
Filling the Language Gap
Reports on new models that empower kids to read and write.
Putting Research into Practice
A thee-tier approach holds promise in helping children read and write.
Schools 2003 Conference
More than 700 school-based clinicians gathered to connect with ASHA leadership, network with peers, and energize themselves for the new school year.
September 09, 2003
Award Competition for Doctoral Programs
ASHA seeks to identify and support an innovative program designed to recruit and educate doctoral students who will enter academic settings as a career.
Big Ten Concensus Statement
Coping With the Therapy Caps
Many of America’s frailest citizens—both young and old—will have far fewer Medicare dollars to draw upon in recovering from an injury, stroke, or other disability.
Evidence-Based Practice: The Marriage of Research and Clinical Services
When clinicians use and contribute to evidence-based practices, the marriage of research and clinical practice should enjoy a long and happy life.
Newsmaker: Ari Fleischer, Speaking for Himself
Ari Fleischer resigned as White House press secretary in July, after working for President Bush since his election campaign and has now formed his own communications firm.
Parents as Reimbursement Advocates
Look in your waiting room to find parent advocates who can be a valuable ally in your reimbursement efforts.
Resources on Evidence-Based Practice
Working With Caregivers
Communication partners are the “other patients” who are equally in need of our services in offering information and support.
Writing and AAC
Writing and AAC References
August 05, 2003
Professionalism and Conflict of Interest
An audiologist's reputation is based on the community's perception of the integrity of the audiologist's business operations.
ASHA Adopts AIT Policy
According to a new position statement, auditory integration therapy does not meet scientific standards that would justify its practice.
In Memoriam: Mack Steer
A leader and visionary, Max David (Mack) Steer, ASHA Fellow, Honoree, and former president died on June 24.
Older Adults With Impaired Hearing
Older adult-focused treatment plans are effective when they combine the results of assessments with the needs of the client.
Reading for Life
A book club for individuals with aphasia provides a valuable adjunct to formal treatment.
July 22, 2003
Cap Delayed!
In an important victory the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services agreed to delay the implementation of the $1,500 Medicare cap until Sept. 1.
Health Care Economics Committee Update
In a meeting this spring with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the committee discussed a variety of coding and reimbursement issues.
Medicaid in the States: A Proactive Approach
Medicaid in the States: A Proactive Approach
National Reimbursement Network Created to Advocate With Payers
ASHA has created a new national network to advocate on reimbursement issues on behalf of clinicians called STARs—State Advocates for Reimbursement.
Otolaryngologists Adopt New FEES Policy
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery approved a new position statement that supersedes an earlier joint position statement.
State of the States 2003: A Special Report
State of the States 2003: A Special Report
The Impact of Medicare on Private Health Plans
The Impact of Medicare on Private Health Plans
The New Flexible Health Plans
Patient choice could expand access to speech-language pathology and audiology services.
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