The ADA Political Action Committee (PAC) solicits contributions from ADA members in order to make financial donations to key Congressional campaigns. These campaigns support the audiologist as an autonomous doctoring professional.

The autonomous practice of the profession depends upon insurance carriers and governmental regulators recognizing audiologists as the managers of audiologic care. This step is vital to the interests of all audiologists. With the support of members like you, we will continue to strengthen the voice of audiology on Capitol Hill.

PAC Notification: Federal requirements state that ADA PAC donors must be citizens of the United States of America. PAC donations may only be made by individuals (no corporate donations can be accepted). Donors must be active members of ADA. Donors may not contribute more than $5,000 annually. Donations to the ADA PAC are not deductible as a charitable donation.

You may also send a check to the following address:

Academy of Doctors of Audiology
Political Action Committee or ADA Advocacy Fund
1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 205
Frankfort, KY 40601

• Write your legislators and tell them to support the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (S. 2377/H.R. 6445)—it is easy to do with ADA’s Congressional Connect tool.
• Visit the AuDvocacy Action Page to view many great tools to share with anyone who needs more information about the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act.
• Become an active investor in advancing the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (S. 2377/H.R. 6445) by making a contribution now. You have the power to change your profession and patient care forever — support the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act today! All funds will go to the ADA Eric N. Hagberg, Au.D., Advocacy Fund and there are no restrictions on who can donate.
• Improve access to qualified, licensed Medicare providers, by allowing seniors with a suspected hearing or balance disorder to seek treatment directly from audiologists, eliminating archaic medical doctor referral requirements.
• Allow patients to choose among qualified providers for Medicare-covered audiologic services by authorizing Medicare to reimburse audiologists for the Medicare-covered services that they are licensed to provide. These services are already covered by Medicare when delivered by other providers.
• Address the medical doctor workforce shortage confronting our country, while helping to meet the increasing demand for health care services by the growing Medicare population, through the inclusion of audiologists in the list of Medicare-recognized practitioners.

The Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (S. 2377/H.R. 6445) is a call to action for Congress to update Title 18 of the Social Security Act with the changes included in this bill. The act was carefully constructed to promote high-quality, cost-effective audiologic care for Medicare patients. The legislation will not:

• Expand or add new services to the Medicare program
• Expand or modify an audiologist’s scope of practice
• Impact state licensure requirements for the practice of audiology
• Increase patient risk or compromise quality of care

The introduction of the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (S. 2377/H.R. 6445) provides a historic opportunity for Congress to improve access to safe, effective hearing and balance health care services for Medicare beneficiaries, while adding efficiencies that will streamline the continuum of care. This legislation will have lasting benefits for Medicare patients and American taxpayers alike. As a national organization, representing audiologists from all 50 states, ADA is proud to endorse The Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (S. 2377/H.R. 6445).

Visit ADA’s AuDvocacy Action Center for more information about The Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (S. 2377/H.R. 6445) including the following:

• View Talking Points and Fast Facts
• Contact your legislators via Congressional Connect
• Participate in ADA's Reverse Fly-In and Schedule a Meeting with Your Representative and Senators in your home district
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