November 8, 2005

Countdown Begins on Medicare Caps
If Congress doesn’t act by Dec. 31, Medicare beneficiaries will again face limits in 2006 on speech-language, physical, and occupational therapies.

U.S. Supreme Court Hears Special Education Case on Burden of Proof
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments to determine whether the family or the school district bears the burden of persuasion at a due process hearing.

Survey Tests Members' Understanding of Evidence-Based Practice
An ASHA survey which showed that members could identify evidence-based practice but that there were barriers to implementation.

Assessment and Treatment of Cognitive-Communication Disorders in Individuals With Dementia
Increasing reliance on more intact cognitive abilities to compensate for deficient ones is a core principle of dementia management programs.

Medication-Related Issues Associated With the Management of Dementia
There are several issues that should be considered for optimal benefits from medications for dementia.

Audiology Telepractice Moves From Theory to Treatment
Telepractice holds promise as a means to deliver audiology services as challenges are addressed.

Telepractice Brings Voice Treatment From Hawaii to Japan
A telepractice project is bridging the distance and unavailability of speech-language pathologists at remote military medical facilities.

Audiology in Brief

Early Or Delayed Tympanostomy Tubes
A new study reports that early insertion of tympanostomy tubes does not improve developmental outcomes by 6 years of age. *Audiology*

Stick It in Your Ear: A Systematic Approach to Earmold Selection
A systematic approach to earmold selection that uses an anatomically based and customized process.

HIPAA: Impact on Research Practices
Research that uses protected health information must adhere to both HIPAA’s privacy rule and the Department of Health and Human Service’s Common Rule.

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