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Honors and Awards Program Revamped!
The Academy is introducing new categories for the Honors and Awards program. The nomination deadline is May 30. Check more details.
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Academy, ADA, and ASHA Support Critical Medicare Audiology Legislation
The Academy endorses the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation aimed at removing barriers to audiology services for seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries.
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Celebrating Community and Giving Back in The Big Easy
The AAA Foundation had a fantastic showing at AAA 2025+HearTECH Expo in New Orleans! With incredible supporters, generous sponsors, and fun-filled events, it was a…
Contact Your Representative: Support the Medicare Audiology Legislation
The Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (H.R. 2757) was reintroduced in the U.S. House—and we need your help to gain critical momentum. This bipartisan bill…
Academy Fights Hearing Aid Specialists Scope Expansion in Nevada
The Academy submitted a letter to the Nevada legislature expressing strong opposition to Assembly Bill 177. The bill proposes expanding the scope of practice for…
Audiologists Advocate for Fair Use of “Doctor” Title in Florida
This week, the American Academy of Audiology, in collaboration with the Florida Academy of Audiology (FLAA), voiced concerns about House Bill (HB) 1341—legislation that would…
Industrial Air Pollution and Newborn Hearing Screening Failure
The connection between air pollution and hearing loss has been established for over a decade, with most research focusing on adults. Studies have also shown that…
EHDI Program at Risk
On April 1, President Trump’s administration eliminated the entire branch of the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program that works with states to analyze…
Speak Up Today: Modernize Medicare Payment Policy
Congress is preparing to take action on a budget reconciliation package the week of May 5, and now is a critical time for the audiology…
Volunteers Sought for Scholarship Review Task Force
Ready to make a meaningful impact? Join us as a volunteer for the 2025 Scholarship Review Task Force and help shape the future of tomorrow’s…
Dizziness and Neck Pain: A Perspective on Cervicogenic Dizziness
Cervicogenic dizziness is a somewhat controversial topic, as this condition is often considered a diagnosis of exclusion without a specific objective standardized test across health-care…
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AUDIOLOGY ADVOCATE | The Critical Role of Key Congressional Committees in Shaping Audiology and Health-Care Policy
The U.S. Congress, through its various committees, plays a vital role in shaping health-care policy, including issues involving audiology. Among the most influential are the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Senate Finance Committee, House Energy and Commerce Committee, and House Ways and Means Committee.
ACADEMY NEWS | Nadene Cherry on the Importance of Giving Yourself Permission to Pause
American Academy of Audiology President Patricia Gaffney, AuD, MPH, spoke with Nadene Cherry, the AAA 2025+HearTECH Expo keynote speaker, about the impact of meditation on her life, her connection to audiology, and her upcoming speech in New Orleans. This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.
The Future of Audiology: Surviving and Thriving
The future of audiology holds immense promise for improving hearing and balance care. Advancements in technology—coupled with a growing awareness of hearing loss, shifts in health-care delivery, and demographic change—are driving significant changes in the field.
Academy Enterprise
The Academy Enterprise includes the following groups who work to support the overall Academy in the areas of accreditation, philanthropy, voluntary certification, advocacy, and support and education of audiology students.
