May 24, 2005

May 24, 2005

Effort Builds for "Fair and Equitable" Reimbursement

The ASHA Health Care Economics Committee met in April to prepare for the first review of physician work related to audiology and speech-language pathology codes.

Ototoxicity: Early Detection and Monitoring

For patients with life-threatening illnesses that warrant treatment with ototoxic drugs, communication ability is a central quality of life issue. *Audiology*

Opening Doors for Future Clinicians

Longwood University in Virginia is one of the nation’s first academic programs to offer an online prerequisite program for graduate study for students from other disciplines.

Medicaid School-Based Billing

A primer on federal Medicaid requirements based on questions asked by members at state association meetings.

Management Guidelines for Children With Unilateral Hearing Loss

Children with unilateral hearing loss often require special services to meet their needs, according to research presented at a poster session at the 2004 Audiology Convention at ASHA. *Audiology*

Decibels in the Desert

At the National Hearing Conservation Association conference "Decibels in the Desert," participants learned how to improve the practice of hearing conservation and heard the latest research. *Audiology*

Profiles in Learning: Introducing Mark Harlor

Speech-language pathologist Mark Harlor reflects on his professional career and the role of ASHA's Learn & Learn in furthering professional growth.

An Introduction to Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are the gateway through which new diagnostic tests and new treatment pass in becoming the professional tools of clinicians. *Audiology*

It Takes a Village: Creative Collaboration After Stroke, or How John Wood Got His Jokes Back

It takes a village—including the clinician, family, and patient—to build the maximum quality of life for a stroke survivor.

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