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Second Annual ArSHA Night at Chase Field |
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Saturday, 18 July 2009 |
The Second Annual ArSHA Night at Chase Field was held on Friday, July 10. As well as enjoying the DBack's game and the "all you can eat section"; we also had an ArSHA information table. We answered questions, distributed ArSHA pamphlets, and passed out ear buds. Thank you to the attendees who supported ArSHA.
Karen LaBrozzi,
ArSHA Public Relations Chair
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IOM Lists Hearing Loss Among Top 25 Priorities |
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Monday, 06 July 2009 |
This week, an Institute of Medicine (IOM) panel released its 100 Initial Priority Topics for Comparative Effectiveness Research. Listed within the top 25 was a recommendation submitted by ASHA to compare the effectiveness of the different treatments for hearing loss in children and adults, especially individuals with diverse cultural, language, medical, and developmental backgrounds.
The recommendations were developed in response to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), which provided funding of 1.1 billion to begin comparative effectiveness research and called on the IOM to develop research priorities. Although the priorities are not official policies of the IOM, the recommendations will likely influence where funding dollars will be allocated. There has been no additional information on which, if any of the top priorities will be funded, and how funds will be distributed for research.
For more information on comparative effectiveness research and IOM activities, please contact Rob Mullen, ASHA's Director for the National Center for Evidence Based Practice in Communications Disorders, at RMullen@asha.org. For additional information related to ARRA, please contact Ingrida Lusis, ASHA's Director of Federal and Political Advocacy, at ilusis@asha.org.
Sincerely,
Katie Bromley
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Director, Grassroots and Congressional Advocacy
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Save The Date: James Case Professional Development Series |
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Thursday, 25 June 2009 |
Practicing Dysphagia in 2010
John C. Rosenbek, PhD
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Date: October 10, 2009
Practice in dysphagia is evolving quickly. Rehabilitation is replacing compensation for nearly all patient populations. The evidence base for rehabilitative techniques is growing. The attitude that tubes are a treatment is in retreat. Patient desire and quality of life are as important, and sometimes more important than are an institution or practitioner's assumed risk. These topics will be developed with patient examples and against the background of a realization that the speaker, like many members of the audience, will have clinical responsibilities on Monday a.m. after the conference.
Click here to download the Save the Date flyer.
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AHCCCS Proposed Coverage Cutbacks |
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Thursday, 25 June 2009 |
Attention ArSHA members:
Arizona state Medicaid program, AHCCCS, has proposed eliminating many covered tests and procedures for the adults covered by AHCCCS. One part of the proposed cuts include BAHA’s and cochlear implants. A study was commissioned by AHCCCS to analyze the cost of various procedures and the number of persons served or impacted by these procedures. This study concluded that the elimination of BAHA and CI’s from AHCCCS coverage would have NO impact.
The following links provide more information:
Please address any written comments to:
http://www.azahcccs.gov/shared/Downloads/News/BriefingAnnouncement.pdf
If you have comments about this AHCCCS proposal, please email Theresa Gonzales at AHCCCS by June 26th. Make your voices heard!!
Thank you,
ArSHA Executive Board
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More Than $681 Million in Recovery Funds for Arizona |
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Monday, 15 June 2009 |
Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced the availability of more than $681 million in recovery funds for Arizona to save teaching jobs and drive education reform.
Read more at Ed.gov...
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Second Annual ArSHA Night at Chase Field |
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Friday, 12 June 2009 |
The ArSHA Public Relations committee is pleased to host the "Second Annual ArSHA Night at Chase Field". Include a ballgame in your weekend plans and join us for a unique outing where you can enjoy the game from your choice of two great views of the ballpark and support your professional organization at the same time.
Click here for more information on how to order your discounted price tickets!
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ArSHA 2009 Convention Pictures |
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Saturday, 06 June 2009 |
The ArSHA 2009 Convention photo gallery is now available!
Members: Please login to view all of the images.
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IDEA Determination Letters |
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Friday, 05 June 2009 |
As required by law, the Department has issued determination letters regarding states' implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Each state was evaluated on key indicators under Part B (ages 3 through 21) and Part C (infants through age 2) and placed into one of four categories: meets requirements, needs assistance, needs intervention, and needs substantial intervention. Staff carefully considered states' Annual Performance Reports, information obtained through monitoring visits, and other records. Most states fell into the top two categories; 30 states met requirements for Part B, and 26 states met requirements for Part C. No states were in needs substantial intervention on either part. For states in the lower categories, the IDEA identifies technical assistance or actions which the agency must take under specific circumstances. The agency works with states that need assistance or intervention using its network of technical assistance centers. New determination letters are issued annually. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO http://www.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/idea/monitor/factsheet09.html
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Congratulations Are In Order... |
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Tuesday, 02 June 2009 |
There were lots of cheers at the ArSHA Annual Business Meeting on Saturday, May 2, 2009. The new ArSHA Executive Board members were introduced. They are:
President: Debra Venkatesh
President-Elect: Jeffrey Meeks
Treasurer: Kari Watson
Membership: Susan Tonkin
Publications: Cass Faux
Audiology Representative: Gail Belus
Program Chair (2010): Lori Taniguchi
Program Co-Chairs-Elect: Cass Faux and Amy Heck
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