Advocacy
Educating and shaping policies regarding hearing and balance health-care issues while raising the profile of audiologists with policymakers.
Federal Affairs
The Academy advocates in Washington D.C. on all matters related to hearing and balance health care.
State Affairs
The Academy monitors legislative and regulatory affairs in all 50 states to ensure the interests of audiologists are represented.
Legislative Action Center
Audiologists can stay informed on pending legislation and easily contact their legislators to shape public policy.
Grassroots Advocacy Network
Members of the Grassroots Network actively engage with their members of Congress to ensure our voices are heard when important issues arise. Join today to advance the practice of audiology!
Government Relations News
Stay informed with the latest updates and insights from our Government Relations News section, where we cover legislative developments, regulatory changes, and other healthcare policy initiatives impacting the audiology profession.
This quarterly e-newsletter is designed to provide you with a summary of the highlights or “need-to-know” issues that have occurred to date, as well as upcoming events of interest.
Public Policy Statements
Public policy resolutions, statements, and issue briefings recently released by the Academy are listed here.
Third Party Administrators Issue Briefing
This briefing explains the role of TPAs in audiology, and their affect on care, reimbursement, and accessibility. Providing insight into common challenges and solutions to ensure better practices in hearing healthcare.
Hearing Screenings Issue Briefing
This briefing highlights the importance of hearing screenings in identifying hearing loss to ensure timely intervention. It examines current challenges to access and policy considerations to improve patient outcomes.
Expanding Access Policy Statement
The Academy Board of Directors approved the policy statement on expanding access to audiologists. In this document, the Academy reaffirms its commitment to supporting audiologists as independent healthcare providers who deliver comprehensive hearing and balance services.
Cerumen Management
It is the position of the American Academy of Audiology that cerumen management and removal are within the audiology scope of practice, depending on education, externship experience, and licensure requirements.
Resources
Political Action Committee
Achieving advocacy success is a cornerstone of the Academy’s strategic plan. Through the Academy’s Political Action Committee (PAC), our Government Relations team ensures the audiological practice has a voice in shaping public policy.
