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How Services Are Valued: A Guide to ReimbursementEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
With this plain-English guide to reimbursement, learn how the Relative Value System works and how it affects what you are paid.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - July 7, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Medicare Reimbursement Warnings: Two "Heads-Up" ScenariosEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
July 1 marks a significant change in how speech-language pathologists bill to Medicare for services. Watch out for these tricky spots during the transition.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - July 7, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Medicare Marketing for Private-Practice SLPsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The ability to bill Medicare directly can mean a big opportunity for a private practice to grow. Learn how to market your practice to physicians, other SLPs, and Medicare beneficiaries.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - July 7, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Dysphagia Care: New Evidence-Based ReviewsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A series of evidence-based systematic reviews on behavioral swallowing postures and maneuvers commonly used are now available through ASHA's National Center for Evidence-Based Practice in Communication Disorders.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - July 7, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

ASHA Multiculturalism Expands as 20th Century ClosesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In the 1990s, ASHA's interest in multiculturalism expanded exponentially and it became a leader within the association industry in multicultural and diversity efforts.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - July 7, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Music and Cochlear Implants: Not in Perfect HarmonyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Although cochlear implants may be beneficial for speech recognition, the coarse spectral cues they provide are less effective in transmitting musical sounds.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - July 7, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

An Innovative Approach to the PhD Shortage: Wichita State University Offers Grants, Forms Partnership with Fort Hays State UniversityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In response to the doctoral shortage in communication sciences and disorders, Wichita State University and Fort Hays State University have found a new way attract PhD-level faculty and students.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - July 7, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Audiology Consortium Develops Quality MeasuresEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Audiology Quality Consortium submitted 12 quality measures to the National Quality Forum. If the measures are endorsed, audiologists will be able to report on the measures under the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI).
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - July 7, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Cochlear Implants in Infants and Toddlers: Are SLPs Ready for This Growing Trend?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Over the past two decades, cochlear implants have proven effective in children, ages 3–18. Now research indicates that children who are fitted at earlier ages fare better on speech perception and production tests. Are SLPs ready for this new wave of toddlers with cochlear implants?
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - July 7, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Aural Rehabilitation Telepractice—International Project Links NY Student Clinicians, Bolivian ChildrenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Speech-language pathology graduate students from Columbia University use telepractice to not only provide services to young students thousands of miles away in Bolivia, but also to also enhance their language and cultural focus of their education.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - July 7, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

First Person on the Last Page: Research and Community Service in Southern AfricaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
During her PhD research in southern Africa, Melissa Bortz came face-to-face with the disparity between her needs as a researcher and a population's need for services.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - July 7, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Voice Boot Camp: Intensive Treatment SuccessEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A "Voice Boot Camp" approach at the University of Wisconsin-Madison was successful for patients who have been resistant to other treatments or who live far from the clinic and for whom traditional treatment is impossible.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - June 25, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

The Role of Pharyngeal and Upper Esophageal Manometry in Swallowing AssessmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Manometry is a tool that may add value to videofluoroscopic swallowing examination and flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing by providing quantitative information to the dysphagia evaluation.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - June 25, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

International Aphasia Treatment: The Japan-U.S. ConnectionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The importance of sharing ideas with fellow professionals is like a pebble thrown into a pond—we never know how far the ripples will go. The growth of programs for individuals with aphasia in Japan is one example of those "ripples."
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - June 25, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Safe-Listening Myths for Personal Music PlayersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
While the media continue to spotlight the risk of noise-induced hearing loss from personal music players, a number of myths have surfaced in the public arena. It’s important for professionals to stay informed.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - June 25, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Bottom Line: The CMS-1500 Claim FormEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Speech-language pathologists who choose to enroll as Medicare providers should be familiar with the requirements of this claim form which is also used by Medicaid and many private health plans.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - June 25, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Hot Topics in DysphagiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Response-to-intervention is relevant in the secondary schools and SLPs need to be key players in the planning and implementation of RTI initiatives in their school.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - June 25, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Emerging Pharmacologic Treatments for Hearing Loss and TinnitusEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In the next decade—perhaps sooner—new pharmacologic therapies will be developed that will allow audiologists to work with physicians and patients in selecting pharmacologic agents that can be used to prevent or ameliorate hearing loss and tinnitus.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - June 25, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

First Person on the Last Page: Providing Sound to Local SchoolsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Teachers have seen the reward of increased attentiveness and decreased vocal strain with sound field systems.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - June 25, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Health Care/Business Institute Draws 600Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Nearly 600 speech-language pathologists who work in health care settings or private practice gathered in Bethesda, Md., in early April for a weekend of intensive learning and collegial conversations at the ASHA Health Care/Business Institute.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - May 26, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Talking About the Economy: In ASHA Surveys, Members Weigh InEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
As the recession drags on, speech-language pathologists and audiologists describe how reduced spending and higher costs are affecting their workplaces and personal lives. ASHA resources can help you navigate the economic downturn.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - May 26, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Health Care, Research Benefit from FundsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
More than $87 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding will be earmarked for the National Institutes of Health, Medicaid, hospitals, community health centers, and improved health information technology.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - May 20, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Medicare Checklist for SLPs: What to Do NowEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A checklist of actions that you to take now to prepare to enroll in Medicare on June 2.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - May 20, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Differences or Disorders? In the 1980s, Research Focused on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse PopulationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In the 1980s, a new research paradigm focused on culturally and linguistically diverse populations to distinguish normal language differences from disorders.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - May 20, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

New Tests Developed for Hearing ProtectorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Acoustical Society of America has published a new standard that specifies laboratory-based procedures for hearing protection devices.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - May 20, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Primary Prevention Pays Off: Detecting Small Hearing Threshold Shifts That Signal Hearing LossEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Small steps have the potential for long-term impact on preventing noise-induced hearing loss in the workplace.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - May 20, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Response-to-Intervention: SLPs as Linchpins in Secondary SchoolsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Response-to-intervention is relevant in the secondary schools and SLPs need to be key players in the planning and implementation of RTI initiatives in their school.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - May 20, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Hair Cell Regeneration: How It Works and What It Means for AudiologistsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We are getting closer to hair cell regeneration therapy. Learn about recent findings and the latest techniques involved in the study of hair cell regeneration—and their clinical implications.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - May 20, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Exploring LENA as a Tool for Researchers and CliniciansEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Language ENvironment Analysis (LENA) is a new device being marketed to families interested in monitoring their child's language. The authors share their thoughts about this device based on their research findings related to clinical practice.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - May 20, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Schools Will Feel Boost From StimulusEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
ASHA members in school settings could benefit from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act—but members need to act quickly to learn about funding that could benefit them.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - May 5, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Stimulus Package Funds IDEA, NCLBEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will channel billions in funding to IDEA and NCLB, which may benefit members who have experienced layoffs, cutbacks, or increased workloads.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - April 29, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

EI Outcomes Forum Launched to Explore Data CollectionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
ASHA's National Center for Evidence-Based Practice in Communication Disorders seeks clinician feedback on four early intervention treatment outcomes questions.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - April 29, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

The Roots of Our Experience: Trials and TriumphsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A personal reflection on an association's journey to become socially responsive organization that embraces diversity.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - April 29, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Health Literacy at the Intersection of CulturesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Cultural differences can affect our clinical encounters and influence decisions about treatment.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - April 29, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Defining Dysphagia Following StrokeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A research study strives to develop a definitive standard for determining dysphagia by using a method that integrates findings from multiple measures and volumes for an objective determination.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - April 29, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Advances in Otoprotective DrugsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Research is underway to develop otoprotective drugs that may one day prevent or protect hearing from noise exposure.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - April 29, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Developing a Strong Early Hearing Detection and Intervention ProgramEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Connecting families with one another for support is a focal point of the Massachusetts Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - April 29, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Closing the Gap in EHDI Follow-UpEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article explores the gaps in the system.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - April 29, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

The SLP and Early Intervention with Infants and Toddlers with Hearing LossEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Skilled speech-language pathologists are in demand to provide early intervention services for infants and toddlers with hearing loss.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - April 29, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Navigating the Early Intervention System: A Guide to Scope and Funding of ProgramsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Speech-language pathologists and audiologists can participate effectively in early intervention programs when they understand the scope of these programs and their funding mechanisms.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - March 24, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

ASHA Presents Education Priorities to Obama TeamEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Full funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Parent's Right to Know Improvement Act, and funding for loan forgiveness programs were at the top of ASHA's list of education priorities for the Obama administration to address.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - March 22, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Voice Program Assists Transgender CommunityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The College of Saint Rose offers a voice modification for individuals in the transgender community, which fulfills an important community need and benefits the staff involved as clinicians, teachers—and human beings
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - March 22, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Supporting Family Caregivers: The Role of Speech-Language Pathologists and AudiologistsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Clinicians can support the caregivers that play a crucial role in the patient’s treatment by helping them to better understand the diagnosis, making referrals for stress-related problems, and providing information about resources.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - March 22, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Guidelines Help Texas Clinicians Manage CaseloadsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 10-year effort to implement eligibility guidelines for speech-language services is now yielding successful results.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - March 22, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Return to a Chinese Orphanage: Collaboration Helps Children with Communication DisordersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
After adopting a daughter from China, the author returns to an orphanage to offer communication training for caregivers.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - March 22, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

April Bell's Date With History: Chicago Student With Hearing Loss Perseveres, Obtains Inaugural TicketsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
April Bell, a 14-year-old Chicago student with hearing loss, used persistence to achieve her goal of attending the presidential inauguration.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - March 22, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

New BeginningsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Knowing that you don't have to face difficult times alone gives you a reason to be hopeful. As this year begins, I hope you will take the time to find and engage with others at the local, state, or national level.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - March 22, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Reflections on 40 Years of Amplification: H. Gustav MuellerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Fourth in a series of article on the work of master clinicians, this article profiles H. Gustav Mueller who has led developments in amplification and audiology and is an internationally recognized presenter.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - March 22, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Making a Case for Language Sampling: Assessment and Intervention With (Spanish-English) Second Language LearnersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Making a Case for Language Sampling Providing speech-language services to second-language learners is complex. Language sampling is a viable alternative that can be used as an integral component of the assessment protocol.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - March 22, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals

Beyond BTEs: Earmold Opportunities in Clinical PracticeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Audiologists can diversity their income streams and rely less on low-volume, high-priced hearing aids and shift the focus to higher-volume, lower-priced alternatives for audiophiles and people with hearing loss.
Source: The ASHA Leader Online - March 22, 2009 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: journals