Audiology Patient Choice Act: The Professional, Legislative, and Regulatory Landscape, presented in partnership with Academy of Doctors of Audiology
Course: #31861Level: Intermediate 1.5 Hours 104 Reviews
This course will examine the Audiology Patient Choice Act (APCA) through the lens of the current legislative and regulatory landscape. The impact of APCA on state licensure and scope of practice and Medicare reporting requirements will be discussed. The lecture will also include pathways toward passage of the legislation and regulatory components, which may impact audiologists.
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to list key historic events which led to the opportunity and need for the Audiology Patient Choice Act.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the three main components contained within the Audiology Patient Choice Act.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the impact of the Audiology Patient Choice Act on scope of practice for audiology at the state level.
- After this course, participants will be able to list the steps required for passage of the Audiology Patient Choice Act.
Course created on October 9, 2018
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | History |
| 15-30 Minutes | Overview of APCA |
| 30-40 Minutes | Key Elements of APCA legislation |
| 40-60 Minutes | Key Questions & Concerns about APCA |
| 60-75 Minutes | Regulatory and Legislative Environment and Pathway for the APCA Initiative |
| 75-80 Minutes | Next steps |
| 80-90 Minutes | Summary, Q & A |
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Alicia Spoor
AuD
Alicia Spoor, Au.D. is the Audiologist and President of Designer Audiology, LLC in Highland, MD. She earned her Doctor of Audiology degree from Gallaudet University in 2006. After being employed at the Mayo Clinic Arizona and two Maryland-based private practices, she opened her own practice in 2014. Dr. Spoor is currently the President for the Academy of Doctors of Audiology and Legislative Chair for the Maryland Academy of Audiology. Dr. Spoor was named the first recipient of the Craig W. Johnson Advocacy Award from the Academy of Doctors of Audiology in 2015.
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Stephanie Czuhajewski
CAE
Executive Director, Academy of Doctors of Audiology
Stephanie Czuhajewski is Executive Director of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology, a professional society dedicated to advancing evidence-based clinical and business practices in the delivery of audiology care. She earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Sullivan University and is currently pursuing graduate coursework in public health at the University of New England. She carries more than 20 years of experience in non-profit management with an emphasis on public policy.
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Stephanie Czuhajewski: Financial: Stephanie Czuhajewski is the Executive Director of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology. An honorarium was paid to the Academy of Doctors of Audiology for this presentation. Non-financial: Stephanie Czuhajewski has no non-financial disclosures.
Sponsor Disclosure: This course is presented by the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) in partnership with AudiologyOnline.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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