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NCSHLA is constantly working to advocate, improve and strengthen the speech, hearing, language and audiology professions in North Carolina. Our leaders and members are active in a number of initiatives designed to enhance the specialty and make professional practice more enjoyable and rewarding.



The Latest News from NCSHLA

Advocacy in Action July/August 2010

Published: 2010-07-29

Advocacy in Action July/August 2010 MORE

Medicare Vestibular Testing Payment Restrictions Will be Lifted on October 1

Published: 2010-07-29

Medicare Vestibular Testing Payment Restrictions Will be Lifted on October 1 MORE

Home Health, SNF and IRF-CMS Updates

Published: 2010-07-29

Home Health, SNF and IRF-CMS Updates MORE

Access Board to Proceed With Rulemaking on Classroom Acoustics

Published: 2010-07-29

Access Board to Proceed With Rulemaking on Classroom Acoustics MORE

CMS Audiology Services Site

Published: 2010-07-26

CMS Audiology Services Site MORE

Classroom Acoustics

Published: 2010-07-21

Classroom Acoustics MORE

ED Launches Early Learning Initiative Web Page

Published: 2010-07-21

ED Launches Early Learning Initiative Web Page MORE

Criteria Revised for Determination of Social Security Disability Based on Hearing Loss

Published: 2010-07-06

Criteria Revised for Determination of Social Security Disability Based on Hearing Loss MORE

Opportunity for Medicare Enrolled Nonparticipating SLPs and Audiologists to Become Participating

Published: 2010-06-30

Opportunity for Medicare Enrolled Nonparticipating SLPs and Audiologists to Become Participating MORE

Urgent - Call Congress - State Budget Counting on FMAP

Published: 2010-06-29

Urgent - Call Congress - State Budget Counting on FMAP MORE

CMS Proposes 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

Published: 2010-06-29

CMS Proposes 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule MORE

ED Launches New Web Site

Published: 2010-06-28

ED Launches New Web Site MORE

Temporary Medicare Fee Schedule Fix Signed Into Law

Published: 2010-06-25

Temporary Medicare Fee Schedule Fix Signed Into Law MORE

Medicare Part B Payments Reduction Still in Effect; Senate Passage; Waiting for House to Vote

Published: 2010-06-21

Medicare Part B Payments Reduction Still in Effect; Senate Passage; Waiting for House to Vote MORE

ASHA Distinguised Service Award awarded to Peyton Maynard

Published: 2010-06-14

ASHA Distinguised Service Award awarded to Peyton Maynard MORE

Governor Signs Hearing Aid Law

Published: 2010-06-09

Governor Signs Hearing Aid Law MORE

June 2010 - Advocacy in Action - Call Congress!

Published: 2010-06-09

June 2010 - Advocacy in Action - Call Congress! MORE

Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in Schools

Published: 2010-06-07

Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists in Schools MORE

21.2% Reduction In Medicare Part B Payments Now In Effect

Published: 2010-06-04

21.2% Reduction In Medicare Part B Payments Now In Effect MORE

Medicare Releases New Audiology Transmittals

Published: 2010-06-03

Medicare Releases New Audiology Transmittals MORE

North Carolina Legislature passed House Bill 589

Published: 2010-05-27

North Carolina Legislature passed House Bill 589 MORE

Current Beliefs and Practices Surround Ankyloglossia Utilized by SLPs

Published: 2010-05-17

Current Beliefs and Practices Surround Ankyloglossia Utilized by SLPs MORE

Ten Years of Newborn Hearing Screening in North Carolina

Published: 2010-05-13

Ten Years of Newborn Hearing Screening in North Carolina MORE

Let Your Voice Be Heard on ASHA's 2011 Public Policy Agenda

Published: 2010-05-10

Let Your Voice Be Heard on ASHA's 2011 Public Policy Agenda MORE

2010 Schools Conference - SEALs

Published: 2010-05-05

2010 Schools Conference - SEALs MORE

Legislative Advocacy Day - May 18, 2010

Published: 2010-04-26

Legislative Advocacy Day - May 18, 2010 MORE

Advocacy in Action - April 2010

Published: 2010-04-15

Advocacy in Action - April 2010 MORE

2010 Minority Student Leadership Program Call for Applications is Now Open!

Published: 2010-04-01

2010 Minority Student Leadership Program Call for Applications is Now Open! MORE

2010 Gift to the Graduate Program Special Offer for Masters and Doctoral Graduates

Published: 2010-04-01

2010 Gift to the Graduate Program Special Offer for Masters and Doctoral Graduates MORE

Advocacy in Action - March 2010

Published: 2010-03-18

Advocacy in Action - March 2010 MORE

Senate Passes Extension of the Exceptions Process

Published: 2010-03-16

Senate Passes Extension of the Exceptions Process MORE

IES Releases FY 2011 Requests for Applications

Published: 2010-03-16

IES Releases FY 2011 Requests for Applications MORE

Congress Fails To Meet Deadline – Reductions in Fee Schedule Take Effect March 1

Published: 2010-03-01

Congress Fails To Meet Deadline – Reductions in Fee Schedule Take Effect March 1 MORE

NCSHLA Bylaws Changes will Be Considered at Spring Convention

Published: 2010-02-26

The NCSHLA Board is proposing changing the elections process and adding a dissolution clause to its Bylaws. Both will be considered at the 2010 Spring Convention. MORE

Additional Audiology PQRI Measure Available for Reporting, But Does Not Qualify for the Bonus

Published: 2010-02-23

Additional Audiology PQRI Measure Available for Reporting, But Does Not Qualify for the Bonus MORE

Contact Your Members of Congress Today Regarding Medicare Therapy Caps and Pending Payment Reductions

Published: 2010-02-18

Contact Your Members of Congress Today Regarding Medicare Therapy Caps and Pending Payment Reductions MORE

Advocacy in Action - February 2010

Published: 2010-02-10

Advocacy in Action - February 2010 MORE

President Obama Releases His Fiscal Year 2011 Federal Education Budget Request

Published: 2010-02-05

President Obama Releases His Fiscal Year 2011 Federal Education Budget Request MORE

Professional Issues in Telepractice/Telespeech for Speech-Language Pathologists

Published: 2010-02-03

Professional Issues in Telepractice/Telespeech for Speech-Language Pathologists MORE

Tell Your Members of Congress to Take Action on Therapy Caps Today!

Published: 2010-02-03

Tell Your Members of Congress to Take Action on Therapy Caps Today! MORE

Labor Departments Hosts Sessions on Disability Employment

Published: 2010-02-03

Labor Departments Hosts Sessions on Disability Employment MORE

New Audiology CPT Category III Codes

Published: 2010-01-28

New Audiology CPT Category III Codes MORE

I Don't Speak the Client's Language....HELP!

Published: 2010-01-22

I Don't Speak the Client's Language....HELP! MORE

Advocacy in Action - January 2010

Published: 2010-01-05

Advocacy in Action - January 2010 MORE

Short Term Fix to Medicare Fee Schedule Approved, CMS to Hold Claims in Early January

Published: 2010-01-04

Short Term Fix to Medicare Fee Schedule Approved, CMS to Hold Claims in Early January MORE

Medicare Therapy Caps to Return in 2010 Without Exceptions (At Least Temporarily)

Published: 2010-01-04

Medicare Therapy Caps to Return in 2010 Without Exceptions (At Least Temporarily) MORE

Senate Passes Health Care Reform Legislation

Published: 2010-01-04

Senate Passes Health Care Reform Legislation MORE

FY2010 Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Bill Signed into Law

Published: 2009-12-21

FY2010 Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Bill Signed into Law MORE

Research Study - SLP Practices in Child Language Assessment

Published: 2009-12-03

Research Study - SLP Practices in Child Language Assessment MORE

Hearing Aid Tax Absent in Senate Health Care Reform Proposal

Published: 2009-12-01

Hearing Aid Tax Absent in Senate Health Care Reform Proposal MORE

Audiology PQRI Frequently Asked Questions Available

Published: 2009-11-10

Audiology PQRI Frequently Asked Questions Available MORE

Child Language Assessment Survey

Published: 2009-10-29

Child Language Assessment Survey MORE

Three New Combined Audiology Codes Go into Effect on January 2010

Published: 2009-10-21

Three New Combined Audiology Codes Go into Effect on January 2010 MORE

Announcing the Back-to-School Advocacy Campaign

Published: 2009-10-06

Announcing the Back-to-School Advocacy Campaign MORE

MEDICAID PROVIDERS: Please check Medicaid bulletin posted on DMA website 10/01/09 for important announcements.

Published: 2009-09-30

MEDICAID PROVIDERS: Please check Medicaid bulletin posted on DMA website 10/01/09 for important announcements. MORE

Widespread Peer Review of Proposed Revisions to the ASHA Code of Ethics

Published: 2009-09-08

Widespread Peer Review of Proposed Revisions to the ASHA Code of Ethics MORE

HIPAA Security Breach Notification Requirements Released

Published: 2009-09-02

HIPAA Security Breach Notification Requirements Released MORE

Health Care Reform Needs Your Input: Participant in ASHA's Summer Recess Advocacy Campaign

Published: 2009-08-17

Health Care Reform Needs Your Input: Participant in ASHA's Summer Recess Advocacy Campaign MORE

Required Implementation of Identity Theft Prevention Delayed Until November 1

Published: 2009-08-10

Required Implementation of Identity Theft Prevention Delayed Until November 1 MORE

SLP Legislative Action Update - August 7, 2009

Published: 2009-08-07

SLP Legislative Action Update - August 7, 2009 MORE

SLP Legislative Update 8/5: BREAKING NEWS

Published: 2009-08-06

SLP Legislative Update 8/5: BREAKING NEWS MORE

HLAA Applauds United Healthcare’s New Coverage of Bilateral Cochlear Implantation

Published: 2009-08-05

HLAA Applauds United Healthcare’s New Coverage of Bilateral Cochlear Implantation MORE

ED Accelerates Stimulus Funds and Unveils New ARRA Funding Programs

Published: 2009-08-05

ED Accelerates Stimulus Funds and Unveils New ARRA Funding Programs MORE

SLP Action Update - August 4, 2009

Published: 2009-08-04

SLP Action Update - August 4, 2009 MORE

SLP Action Update - July 31, 2009

Published: 2009-07-31

SLP Action Update - July 31, 2009 MORE

SLP Action Update - Budget Progress Comes to Screeching Halt - July 24, 2009

Published: 2009-07-24

SLP Action Update - Budget Progress Comes to Screeching Halt - July 24, 2009 MORE

Announcing the Starfish Mini-Grant Program for 2010

Published: 2009-07-24

Announcing the Starfish Mini-Grant Program for 2010 MORE

SLP Action Update - July 22, 2009

Published: 2009-07-22

SLP Action Update - July 22, 2009 MORE

House Health Care Reform Bill Recognizes Need for Pediatric Habilitative and Hearing Services

Published: 2009-07-20

House Health Care Reform Bill Recognizes Need for Pediatric Habilitative and Hearing Services MORE

Senate HELP Committee Approves Health Care Reform Bill

Published: 2009-07-20

Senate HELP Committee Approves Health Care Reform Bill MORE

ICD-9-CM Voice and Resonance Codes Revised Starting in October 2009

Published: 2009-07-20

ICD-9-CM Voice and Resonance Codes Revised Starting in October 2009 MORE

SLP Action Update July 9, 2009

Published: 2009-07-09

SLP Action Update July 9, 2009 MORE

VR Planning Assessment Survey for Consumer Services--Need Response by COB July 13

Published: 2009-07-06

VR Planning Assessment Survey for Consumer Services--Need Response by COB July 13 MORE

Let Your Voice Be Heard: Provide Input Online for ASHA’s 2010 Public Policy Agenda

Published: 2009-07-02

Let Your Voice Be Heard: Provide Input Online for ASHA’s 2010 Public Policy Agenda MORE

The IOM Lists Hearing Loss in Its Top 25 Priorities for Comparative Effectiveness Research

Published: 2009-07-02

The IOM Lists Hearing Loss in Its Top 25 Priorities for Comparative Effectiveness Research MORE

Invitation to Participate in a National Survey of Speech-Language Pathologists

Published: 2009-06-30

Invitation to Participate in a National Survey of Speech-Language Pathologists MORE

SLP Action Update - June 30, 2009

Published: 2009-06-30

SLP Action Update - June 30, 2009 MORE

Processing of SLP Medicare Enrollment Applications Will Be Delayed

Published: 2009-06-29

Processing of SLP Medicare Enrollment Applications Will Be Delayed MORE

ED Announced Striving Readers Grant Program Application Process

Published: 2009-06-25

ED Announced Striving Readers Grant Program Application Process MORE

Action Update June 24, 2009

Published: 2009-06-24

Action Update June 24, 2009 MORE

Action Alert - June 18, 2009

Published: 2009-06-18

Action Alert - June 18, 2009 MORE

Action Update, June 12, 2009

Published: 2009-06-12

Action Update, June 12, 2009 MORE

Action Alert - June 11, 2009 (8:30 AM)

Published: 2009-06-11

Action Alert - June 11, 2009 (8:30 AM) MORE

What You Do Today - June 11, 2009 (11:30 AM)

Published: 2009-06-11

What You Do Today - June 11, 2009 (11:30 AM) MORE

Action Alert - June 10, 2009 (8:00 AM)

Published: 2009-06-10

Action Alert - June 10, 2009 (8:00 AM) MORE

NCSHLA Action Alert Monday, June 8 and Tuesday June 9 - 9:00 AM

Published: 2009-06-09

NCSHLA Action Alert Monday, June 8 and Tuesday June 9 - 9:00 AM MORE

“General NCSHLA Press Release” June 8, 2009

Published: 2009-06-09

“General NCSHLA Press Release” June 8, 2009 MORE

SLP & Audiology Action Alert & Support - June 9, 2009 - 8:00 AM

Published: 2009-06-09

SLP & Audiology Action Alert & Support - June 9, 2009 - 8:00 AM MORE

NCSHLA Left Speechless By Budget Cuts

Published: 2009-06-09

In North Carolina 25,580 children on Medicaid will have speech therapy discontinued if the proposed state budget is approved. The Health and Human Services budget claims $15.6 million would be gained by the cuts but 5600 speech-language pathologists across the state are telling legislators that eliminating those services would result in much greater government costs MORE

Big Chairs - Contact Information

Published: 2009-06-09

Big Chairs - Contact Information MORE

NC Budget Cut Crisis - Shelley’s Story

Published: 2009-06-09

NC Budget Cut Crisis - Shelley’s Story MORE

Budget bites: the mental health and human being edition

Published: 2009-06-09

Budget bites: the mental health and human being edition MORE

Private Practice SLPs May Retroactively Bill Medicare

Published: 2009-06-08

Private Practice SLPs May Retroactively Bill Medicare MORE

Action Alert - June 8, 2009 1:00 PM

Published: 2009-06-08

Action Alert - June 8, 2009 1:00 PM MORE

HHS Proposed Budget Eliminating Speech Therapy Passed Without Prejudice by Subcommittee - June 5, 2009 8:00 AM

Published: 2009-06-05

HHS Proposed Budget Eliminating Speech Therapy Passed Without Prejudice by Subcommittee - June 5, 2009 8:00 AM MORE

Proposed House Budget - Catastrophic Impact for Speech-Language Pathologists! What in the World is going on?! The basics….

Published: 2009-06-05

Proposed House Budget - Catastrophic Impact for Speech-Language Pathologists! What in the World is going on?! The basics…. MORE

POTENTIAL HOUSE VOTE TODAY on HHS Proposed Budget - ACT TODAY!! Thursday, June 4, 2009

Published: 2009-06-04

POTENTIAL HOUSE VOTE TODAY on HHS Proposed Budget ACT TODAY!! Thursday, June 4, 2009 MORE

SLP/Aud Action Alert for June 3, 2009, 9:00 a.m

Published: 2009-06-03

SLP/Aud Action Alert for June 3, 2009, 9:00 a.m MORE

URGENT! SLP AND AUDIOLOGY ACTION ALERT!!! - June 2, 2009 12:30 PM

Published: 2009-06-02

URGENT! SLP AND AUDIOLOGY ACTION ALERT!!! JUNE 2, 2009 Send this ALERT to every SLP & Audiologist that you know now! MORE

6/2 Action Alert: Contact Details for House Appropriations Subcommittee – Health and Human Services

Published: 2009-06-02

6/2 Action Alert: Contact Details for House Appropriations Subcommittee – Health and Human Services MORE

Easy Contact Information: House Representatives for all 100 Counties

Published: 2009-06-02

Easy Contact Information: House Representatives for all 100 Counties MORE

Speech-Language Pathology Needs Your Help - Important CPT Code Surveys

Published: 2009-05-29

Speech-Language Pathology Needs Your Help - Important CPT Code Surveys MORE

NC Voters Want Early Childhood Funding Protected

Published: 2009-05-29

NC Voters Want Early Childhood Funding Protected MORE

Action Alert Update 5-28-09

Published: 2009-05-28

Action Alert Update 5-28-09 MORE

ACTION ALERT - SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS: ACT TODAY!

Published: 2009-05-26

ACTION ALERT SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS: ACT TODAY! MORE

More than $1 Billion in Recovery Funds Now Available for North Carolina to Save Teaching Jobs and Drive Education Reform Application for Part 1 of North Carolina’s State Stabilization Funds Approved Today

Published: 2009-05-26

More than $1 Billion in Recovery Funds Now Available for North Carolina to Save Teaching Jobs and Drive Education Reform Application for Part 1 of North Carolina’s State Stabilization Funds Approved Today MORE

Secretary Duncan Tours the U.S. Searching for Feedback on Federal Education Policy

Published: 2009-05-19

Secretary Duncan Tours the U.S. Searching for Feedback on Federal Education Policy MORE

Classroom Acoustics Provision Expanded in School Modernization Bill by House Committee

Published: 2009-05-12

Classroom Acoustics Provision Expanded in School Modernization Bill by House Committee MORE

Medicare SLP Private Practice Enrollment Alert

Published: 2009-05-12

Medicare SLP Private Practice Enrollment Alert MORE

ED Releases New ARRA Guidance

Published: 2009-05-12

ED Releases New ARRA Guidance MORE

The Health Care Economics Committee (HCEC) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) met at the ASHA National Office on March 13-15, 2009. The following is a summary of the meeting.

Published: 2009-05-12

The Health Care Economics Committee (HCEC) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) met at the ASHA National Office on March 13-15, 2009. The following is a summary of the meeting. MORE

ASHA Launches Stimulus Package (ARRA) Resource Web site

Published: 2009-05-12

ASHA Launches Stimulus Package (ARRA) Resource Web site MORE

ED Opens FY2009 Early Reading First Grant Competition

Published: 2009-05-12

ED Opens FY2009 Early Reading First Grant Competition MORE

ACTION ALERT - EHDI Reauthorization Bill Moves to Full House for Vote

Published: 2009-05-12

ACTION ALERT - EHDI Reauthorization Bill Moves to Full House for Vote MORE

House Passes EHDI legislation

Published: 2009-03-31

House Passes EHDI legislation MORE

Senate Budget Committee Provides Funding Provision to Repeal Medicare Therapy Caps

Published: 2009-03-27

Senate Budget Committee Provides Funding Provision to Repeal Medicare Therapy Caps MORE

Hearing Aid Tax Credit Legislation Introduced, Co-Sponsors Needed

Published: 2009-03-27

Hearing Aid Tax Credit Legislation Introduced, Co-Sponsors Needed MORE

2009 ASHA State Association Grants

Published: 2009-03-25

2009 ASHA State Association Grants MORE

A Brief Update from Your SEALS Representative

Published: 2009-03-13

Two issues have been discussed recently. One is the certification and use of SLPAs – particularly in rural areas of many states. MORE

President Obama Signs American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Published: 2009-02-24

President Obama Signs American Recovery and Reinvestment Act MORE

Engage Congress Today on Key Issues for 2009

Published: 2009-02-24

Engage Congress Today on Key Issues for 2009 MORE

2009 SPARC and AARC Awards

Published: 2009-02-24

2009 SPARC and AARC Awards MORE

Senate Passes Stimulus Package - IDEA Funding Prevails Among Education Provisions

Published: 2009-02-11

Senate Passes Stimulus Package - IDEA Funding Prevails Among Education Provisions MORE

ASHA - Call for Nominations

Published: 2009-02-11

ASHA - Call for Nominations MORE

Analysis of 2008 NCLB Title 1 Final Regulations Available

Published: 2009-02-03

Analysis of 2008 NCLB Title 1 Final Regulations Available MORE

EHDI Phase II State Model Legislation and Talking Points Now Available

Published: 2009-02-03

EHDI Phase II State Model Legislation and Talking Points Now Available MORE

Therapy Cap Repeal Legislation Introduced in Congress

Published: 2009-02-03

Therapy Cap Repeal Legislation Introduced in Congress MORE

North Carolina Education Policy Blog

Published: 2009-02-02

North Carolina Education Policy Blog MORE

Congressional Stimulus Bills Include Major Education Funding Proposals

Published: 2009-02-02

Congressional Stimulus Bills Include Major Education Funding Proposals MORE

Kathryn Wilson Appointed Director of First Years at UNC Chapel Hill

Published: 2008-10-06

Kathryn Wilson Appointed Director of First Years at UNC Chapel Hill MORE

ASHA Members Needed to Speak at HEA Public Meetings

Published: 2008-09-22

ASHA Members Needed to Speak at HEA Public Meetings MORE

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST IS WCU’S FIRST MADISON PROFESSOR

Published: 2008-08-27

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST IS WCU’S FIRST MADISON PROFESSOR MORE

Advisory Council Chair and Vice Chair Election Results Advisory Council Chair and Vice Chair Election Results

Published: 2008-08-26

Advisory Council Chair and Vice Chair Election Results MORE

ASHA BOD Meetng Report August 2008

Published: 2008-08-25

ASHA BOD Meetng Report August 2008 MORE

ALERT: Medicare Fee Schedule Cuts & Therapy Caps to Resume on July 1

Published: 2008-06-27

ALERT: Medicare Fee Schedule Cuts & Therapy Caps to Resume on July 1 MORE

Urge Your Senators to Recognize SLP Private Practice & Audiologists Under PQRI

Published: 2008-06-24

Urge Your Senators to Recognize SLP Private Practice & Audiologists Under PQRI MORE

Service Provision to Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Birth to 36 Months

Published: 2008-05-05

Service Provision to Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Birth to 36 Months MORE

Professional Performance Review Process for the School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (PPRP)

Published: 2008-04-29

Professional Performance Review Process for the School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (PPRP) MORE

ETS Job Analysis Survey

Published: 2008-02-26

ETS Job Analysis Survey MORE

Congress Defers Medicare Fee Schedule Cuts & Therapy Caps for 6 Months

Published: 2008-01-03

Congress Defers Medicare Fee Schedule Cuts & Therapy Caps for 6 Months MORE

Congress Completes Massive 2008 Federal Funding Bill

Published: 2008-01-03

Congress Completes Massive 2008 Federal Funding Bill MORE

Senate Approves Bill to Improve Newborn Screening

Published: 2007-12-19

Senate Approves Bill to Improve Newborn Screening MORE

Senate Passes Legislation Reauthorizing the Traumatic Brain Injury Act

Published: 2007-12-17

Senate Passes Legislation Reauthorizing the Traumatic Brain Injury Act MORE

New Dysphagia Diagnosis Codes Begin in October

Published: 2007-11-16

New Dysphagia Diagnosis Codes Begin in October MORE

ED Awards $14 million to States to Assess Students with Disabilities

Published: 2007-11-16

ED Awards $14 million to States to Assess Students with Disabilities MORE

ED Submits 27th Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of IDEA

Published: 2007-11-16

ED Submits 27th Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of IDEA MORE

Senate Passes 2008 Education, Health & Labor Funding Bill

Published: 2007-11-16

Senate Passes 2008 Education, Health & Labor Funding Bill MORE

ASHA's Medicaid/IDEA Side-by-Side Now Available

Published: 2007-11-16

ASHA's Medicaid/IDEA Side-by-Side Now Available MORE

ED Awards 32 Early Reading First Grants for 2007

Published: 2007-11-16

ED Awards 32 Early Reading First Grants for 2007 MORE

EPSDT POLICY INSTRUCTIONS UPDATE

Published: 2007-09-21

EPSDT POLICY INSTRUCTIONS UPDATE MORE

Provide Your Input into ASHA's 2008 Public Policy Agenda

Published: 2007-07-27

Provide Your Input into ASHA's 2008 Public Policy Agenda MORE

CMS Proposes 90-Day Medicare Speech-Language Pathology Recertification Period

Published: 2007-07-27

CMS Proposes 90-Day Medicare Speech-Language Pathology Recertification Period MORE

Senate Appropriation Committee Passes 2008 Education & Health Funding Bill

Published: 2007-07-27

Senate Appropriation Committee Passes 2008 Education & Health Funding Bill MORE

ICD-9-CM Revisions for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Approved

Published: 2007-06-19

ICD-9-CM Revisions for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Approved MORE

ASHA Releases Summary of NCLB 2% Final Rules for Students with Disabilities

Published: 2007-06-19

ASHA Releases Summary of NCLB 2% Final Rules for Students with Disabilities MORE

April 2006 Caucus Priorities and How They Have Been Addressed by the Board

Published: 2007-03-22

NCSHLA continued to progress on a series of important issues in 2006-07. MORE

News From the Board of Directors for 2006-07

Published: 2007-03-20

NCSHLA President Sherry Curtis provided the following update regarding 2006-07 NCSHLA Board activities. MORE

New Medicare Requirements for Hospital Inpatient Supervision of SLP Students

Published: 2007-02-13

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a new policy for Part A inpatient hospital therapy services that will be effective April 1, 2007 regarding the supervision of speech-language pathology (SLP) students. MORE

Medicare Fee Cuts

Published: 2006-12-01

Unless Congress acts during the "lame duck" session in December, election-weary legislators may put off action until 2007 to block a steep drop in Medicare payments for health care providers. MORE

CLINICAL DECISION MAKING WITH LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE LEARNERS: A NATIONAL WEB-BASED TRAINING PROGRAM

Published: 2006-11-13

free web-based resource for SLPs who work with linguistically diverse learners MORE

Participation sought for augmentative and alternative communication survey

Published: 2006-10-22

A speech pathology graduate student at the University of Kansas is conducting a nationwide survey on speech-language pathologists' knowledge, training, and needs in the area of augmentative and alternative communication. NCSHLA is participating. MORE

ASHA Releases Side-by-Side Comparison Analysis of IDEA Part B Final Regulations

Published: 2006-10-20

ASHA Releases Side-by-Side Comparison Analysis of IDEA Part B Final Regulations MORE

2006 Fall Message from President Sherry Curtiss

Published: 2006-09-11

President Sherry Curtiss updates members on 2006-07 progress. MORE

CMS Proposes 3.1% Increase in 2007 Payment Rates to Home Health Agencies

Published: 2006-08-23

3.1% Increase in 2007 Payment Rates to Home Health Agencies MORE

State School Qualifications

Published: 2006-08-23

State School Qualifications Now Online MORE

2006-07 Salary Changes Pertaining to Public Schools

Published: 2006-08-22

Legislation ouitlining the NC State Public School teachers and employees wage adjustments. MORE

SLP Medicare Outpatient Supplier Status, H.R. 3795

Published: 2006-04-24

Please ask your Representative to co-sponsor H.R. 3795. MORE

Professional Performance Peer Review Opportunity

Published: 2006-02-20

The Ad Hoc Joint Committee of Special Interest Divisions 11, Administration and Supervision and 16, School-Based Issues invites you to peer review its draft document Guidelines for Professional Performance Review Instrument for the School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist. MORE

2006 SEAL Update

Published: 2006-02-16

Paula Izquierdo updates members on a variety of issues related to S.E.A.L. MORE

2006 Medicare Fee Schedules Available on ASHA Web site

Published: 2006-02-13

ASHA has updated its audiology and speech-language pathology 2006 Medicare fee schedules to reflect the current reimbursement rates resulting from the passage of the Deficit Reduction Act. MORE

ED Grant Applications with March 2006 Deadlines

Published: 2006-02-12

The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) of the U.S. Department of Education is inviting applications for the Small Business Innovative Research Program (SBIR). MORE

Bush Proposes Cuts in Health & Education for FY 2007

Published: 2006-02-11

President Bush's budget proposal to Congress for fiscal year (FY) 2007 would cut domestic programs, including health and education, while moderately increasing funding for defense and homeland security. MORE

Congress Passes Therapy Cap Exceptions Process, Avoids Cuts in Fees

Published: 2006-02-02

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 216 to 214 yesterday evening agreeing to the conference agreement on the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA), S. 1932, that included a provision authorizing a new exception process for beneficiaries who require services in excess of the $1,740 Medicare outpatient therapy cap. MORE

STAR-MICS Nov. 2005 Convention Summary

Published: 2005-12-02

The ASHA STAR-MICS Network met in late November. Summary of news. MORE

Medicare Fee Cuts

Published: 2005-09-15

MORE

Comprehensive Plan Approved to Confront School Qualification Challenges

Published: 2005-03-05

In response to changes in the personnel qualifications section of the new IDEA Law (Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004), MORE

Report from ASHA Health Care Economics Committee

Published: 2005-02-17

ASHA's Health Care Economics Committee had its first call of the new year MORE

Congress Finalizes Action on Spending Bill

Published: 2005-01-08

Congress finally completed action on the Fiscal Year 2005 appropriations package by removing a politically controversial measure and forwarding the bi MORE

ED Solicits Comments Prior to IDEA Proposed Rulemaking

Published: 2005-01-03

The U.S. Department of Education's (ED) Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) issued a notice in the December 29, 2004 Feder MORE

ED Announces Availability of FY2005 Early Reading First Grants

Published: 2005-01-02

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced the availability, requirements, and priorities for its FY 2005 Early Reading First grants competition MORE

President Bush Signs Assistive Technology (AT) Legislation

Published: 2004-11-05

President Bush recently signed the Assistive Technology Act funds which primarily funds state programs that provide assistive technology (AT) devices MORE

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