Pay Awards When Holding ABA Certification.
Reston, VA- March 16, 2012 -The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Health Affairs, released new guidelines approving annual pay awards for non-physician health care providers who hold board certification or specialty certification from non-physician specialty boards. The Assistant Secretary of Defense's memorandum specifically included board and specialty certifications offered by the American Board of Audiology®. Providers who are active in the Army, Navy, or Air Force are eligible for annual pay awards that range from $2,000-$5,000, depending on years of service.
Inclusion of ABA Board Certified in Audiology, Cochlear Implants Specialty Certification, and Pediatric Audiology Specialty Certification for annual pay awards demonstrates that the Assistant Secretary of Defense has recognized audiologists holding ABA certifications as achieving the highest possible level of knowledge in their profession. This "will help to ensure the highest quality of care is provided to DoD beneficiaries...and the pay also serves as an incentive to retain sufficient numbers of high-quality health-care providers in the Military Departments," noted the memorandum. For the complete guidelines, visit www.americanboardofaudiology.org.
