Registration is now OPEN for the Virtual FLAA Annual Conference on May 29-30, 2020. Offering 1.0 CEUs, including 0.2 CEUs of Tier 1 credits, this program is full of timely and relevant topics from well-known speakers from around the country. Check out the schedule below! CEUs will be reported to both CE Broker and AAA. … Read more »
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Registration Now Open for FLAA’s Virtual Conference
Registration is now OPEN for the Virtual FLAA Annual Conference on May 29-30, 2020. Receive up to 10 continuing education hours or 1.0 CEUs with timely and relevant content including sessions on telehealth, misophonia, cochlear implants, Medicare and more! Our Virtual Conference will follow the below schedule and provide attendees an opportunity to get their… Read more »
Important Update Regarding the FLAA Annual Convention
The Board of Directors for the Florida Academy of Audiology has been paying close attention to COVID-19 as it has rapidly escalated around the world. As we consider the health and safety of our members and exhibitors, in addition to the challenges that they are facing with a limited ability to work at the present… Read more »
FLAA COVID-19 Update: Important Information for Audiologists to Know
Probably like everyone else, we are being inundated with information relevant to the COVID-19 virus. The FLAA Board has tried to cull from the information some points specifically relevant to Audiology practices now and when we return to work. Now: Telehealth. AAA has developed an excellent Telehealth Guidance and Update for audiologists. It is… Read more »
A Message from the FLAA President
The Board of the FLAA wants to extend wishes for you and your families to remain healthy during this critical and unprecedented time in America. Just remember, it’s still a great time to be an audiologist and people and families we serve depend on our expertise, knowledge and skills. Conference: As you probably already… Read more »
DHH LITERACY

Literacy sets the foundation for all knowledge. If a child cannot learn to read and write, he will undoubtedly struggle in the academic world and in everyday life. Unfortunately, individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH) typically have great difficulty developing full literacy. This is evidenced by the fact that by graduation,… Read more »
Medicare Audiology Provisions Pass U.S. House of Representatives
On December 12, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3, which includes Section 602 titled, “Providing Coverage for Hearing Care under the Medicare Program” [PDF]. Section 602 of the bill adds new hearing benefits, including hearing aids, for Medicare beneficiaries with severe to profound hearing loss and also includes a number of provisions… Read more »
FLAA Member Updates – SB 1006 Filed and Medcial Errors Webinar Available Now
Legislative Update: Senate Companion Bill Filed SB 1006: Coverage for Hearing Aids for Children On Wednesday, the Florida Senate filed a companion bill for hearing aid coverage for children – SB 1006! A big thank you to Senator Baxley for his continued support of this initiative. Check out the bill language, see our legislative supporters,… Read more »
Insurance Coverage Hearing Aid Bill (HB 125) Committee Assignment A Message from FLAA’s VP of Government Relations
Dear FLAA Members, The Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids for Children bill (HB 125) has been assigned to its first committee, the Health Market Reform Subcommittee. Please email and/or call the representatives on this committee to show them your support! Below is an address block that you can cut and paste to send the email… Read more »
Day on the Hill Announcement A Message from FLAA’s VP of Government Relations
Hello FLAA Member, On January 15, 2020, FLAA will host another Day on the Hill to support the Insurance Coverage of Hearing Aids for Children proposed legislation (HB125: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/125/ByCategory). This takes place in Tallahassee, FL from 8:00am – 4:00pm. Audiologists, parents, and children all work in small teams (3-4 people) to visit our state congresspeople… Read more »