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FLAA Legislative Update – A Huge Accomplishment for Florida Audiologists!

Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids for Children was introduced in the Florida Senate—SB 890—by Senator Dennis Baxley (R-District 12 (Marion, Sumter, Lake Counties)) and Senator Keith Perry (R-District 8 (Alachua, Putnam, Marion Counties)). https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/00890 A companion bill was introduced in the Florida House, HB 1427, by Representative Shawn Harrison (R-District 63-Tampa) with co-sponsors Rep. Kristen… Read more »

FLAA Election Update – 2018 Board of Directors

We are pleased to announce your Florida Academy 2018 Board of Directors. President: Devon Weist, Au.D, CCC-A, FAAA President Elect: Kari Morgenstein, Au.D., PASC Past President: Dana Ulmer, Au.D., CCC-A Secretary: Andrea Green, Au.D., FAAA Treasurer: Katie Phelan Rinehart, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA VP of Communications: Courtney N. Oliszewski, Au.D. VP of Membership: Rachele M. Orsini,… Read more »

Member Spotlight: Dr. Victoria Ledon, University of Miami Medical Center

Dr. Victoria Ledon, University of Miami Medical Center What university did you attend for graduate school and what year did you graduate? I graduated from the University of Florida in 2014. Go Gators! Where do you currently work and what are your specialties? I am currently working at the University of Miami in the Department… Read more »

Florida Academy of Audiology releases the 2017 Convention At-A-Glance Schedule!

Join the Florida Academy of Audiology for its 21st Annual Convention scheduled for August 3-5, 2017 at the beautiful Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida! Earn those much needed CEUs including Medical Errors for Audiologists to avoid and attend ABA Tier 1 Courses! This year, we have revamped our schedule to include… Read more »

FLAA Legislative Update – 3/3

In recent weeks, you probably have been following the federal legislative activities to create a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. In our last FLAA Communication, we explained: U.S. Senate Bill S. 670, Over the Counter Hearing Aid Act (2017) was introduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) with current co-sponsors Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA),… Read more »

Legislative Update: FTC Hearings on Hearing Care and Audiology

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Webcast: FTC Hearings on Hearing Care and Audiology The FTC Hearings on Hearing Care and Audiology will be held tomorrow, April 18. The entire workshop is webcast at no cost and no pre-registration is required. Please follow the link below. This is an important day for the future of the profession and people… Read more »

Legislative Update: Legislation Introduced in DC to Define OTC Hearing Aids

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Legislation Introduced in DC to Define OTC Hearing Aids U.S. Senate Bill S. 670, Over the Counter Hearing Aid Act (2017) was introduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) with current co-sponsors Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Margare W. Hassan (D-NH), and Johnny Isakson (R-GA). There is a companion bill in the U.S. House of… Read more »