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#  Latest News

 [![](https://audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/2026/2026-06-23-advocate-1.webp)](https://audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=128:ada-advocacy-day-delivers-results-now-lets-keep-the-momentum-going&catid=14)

**POSTED:** June 22, 2026

ADA Advocacy Day Delivers Results—Now Let's Keep the Momentum Going

On May 13, 2026, audiologists from across the country came together in Washington, D.C., for ADA’s Advocacy Day, meeting directly with members of Congress and their staff to advance the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (H.R. 2757/S. 1996) and other critical Medicare reforms that will improve patient access to audiology services. The message was clear: patients deserve timely access to m…

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 [![](https://audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/2026/2026-06-01-audacity.webp)](https://audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=127:your-opportunity-to-attend-audacity-2026-is-here-and-applications-are-now-open&catid=14)

**POSTED:** June 16, 2026

Your Opportunity to Attend AuDacity 2026 is Here — and Applications are Now Open!

The Academy of Doctors of Audiology is thrilled to announce that the AuDacity Student Scholarship is officially accepting applications through June 19, 2026. This is one of the most valuable opportunities available to audiology students, and we encourage every eligible student to apply. What the Scholarship Includes Valued at more than $1,500, the AuDacity Student Scholarship covers your full co…

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 [![](https://audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/ada/ada-06.webp)](https://audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=125:ada-issues-formal-response-to-valuing-what-we-do&catid=14)

**POSTED:** May 28, 2026

ADA Issues Formal Response to “Valuing What We Do”

Dear ADA Members, Today, ADA formally issued a public response to the American Academy of Audiology’s March/April 2026 Audiology Today President’s Message, “Valuing What We Do.” This response reflects the collective voice and leadership of ADA’s Board of Directors and Executive Team and reaffirms ADA’s unwavering commitment to advancing audiology as clinical doctoring profession. In the letter…

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 [![](https://audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/2026/2026-05-01-listen.webp)](https://audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=123:listen-up-kentucky-new-statewide-initiative-urges-residents-to-take-action-to-protect-their-hearing-health&catid=14)

**POSTED:** May 02, 2026

Listen Up Kentucky: New Statewide Initiative Urges Residents to Take Action to Protect their Hearing Health

Campaign highlights the importance of prevention and early intervention of hearing loss, and raises awareness about hearing loss as a marker for other serious health conditions. Frankfort, Ky. — The Kentucky Academy of Audiology (KAA), the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) and WS Audiology are pleased to launch Listen Up Kentucky, a statewide public awareness campaign to encourage Kentuckian…

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 [![](https://audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/2026/2026-05-01-doe.webp)](https://audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=124:department-of-educations-final-rise-rule-excludes-audiology-from-professional-degree-programs-ada-continues-to-advocate-for-policy-change&catid=14)

**POSTED:** May 01, 2026

Department of Education’s Final RISE Rule Excludes Audiology from Professional Degree Programs: ADA Continues to Advocate for Policy Change

The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) released its final rule under the Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) initiative on May 1, 2026—marking a significant and deeply disappointing outcome for the audiology profession. Despite extensive advocacy from the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA), its members, and a broad coalition of healthcare organizations, the final rule does not r…

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 [![](https://audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/ada/ada-05.webp)](https://audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=121:ada-advocacy-in-action-in-march&catid=14)

**POSTED:** March 31, 2026

ADA Advocacy in Action in March

In March, the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) continued its strong advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill, championing improved access to audiology services for Medicare beneficiaries. Representing ADA, Dr. Amyn Amlani, Dr. Jill Davis, Dr. Alicia Spoor, and Stephanie Czuhajewski met with lawmakers and congressional staff on March 10th and 11th to advocate for the Medicare Audiology Patient Choice…

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 [![](https://audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/ada/ada-06.webp)](https://audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=120:ada-letter-of-support-for-hb-925-practice-of-audiology&catid=14)

**POSTED:** March 22, 2026

ADA Letter of Support for HB-925 Practice of Audiology

Chair Dustin Miller Vice Chair Wayne McMahen Committee on Health and Welfare PO Box 94062 900 North 3rd Street Baton Rouge, LA 70804 RE: HB-925 Practice of Audiology Position: SUPPORT Dear Chair Miller, Vice Chair McMahen and Committee Members, I write to you today on behalf of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA), a professional association representing audiologists in Louisiana and ac…

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 [![](https://audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/buildings/dc-capital-04.webp)](https://audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=119:attend-ada-advocacy-day-at-capitol-hill-on-wednesday-may-13th&catid=14)

**POSTED:** March 20, 2026

Attend ADA Advocacy Day at Capitol Hill on Wednesday, May 13th

Let’s take action to turn Better Hearing Month into Better Hearing Policy Month! Join audiologists from around the country on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, to AuDvocate to improve public policies governing the delivery of audiology services! During this important event, we will advocate for the following: Passage of the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act to enhance Medicare…

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 [![](https://audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/ada/ada-01.jpg)](https://audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=117:request-to-adopt-rise-committee-member-recommendations-to-include-audiology-among-professional-degree-programs-for-federal-student-loan-purposes-under-docket-id-ed-2025-ope-0944&catid=14)

**POSTED:** March 02, 2026

Request to adopt RISE Committee member recommendations to include Audiology among Professional Degree programs for federal student loan purposes under Docket ID: ED-2025-OPE-0944

Dear Under Secretary Kent and Assistant Secretary Barker, The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) represents audiologists who diagnose and treat auditory and vestibular disorders and improve the health and quality of life for millions of Americans each year. ADA appreciates the opportunity to comment on the William D. Ford Federal Direct Student Loan (Direct Loan) Program Definitions (§ 685.10…

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 [![](https://audiologist.org/_resources/images/news/ada/ada-06.webp)](https://audiologist.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=115:illinois-academy-of-audiology-secures-senator-julie-morrison-deerfield-as-sponsor-for-sb2838&catid=14)

**POSTED:** January 20, 2026

Illinois Academy of Audiology secures Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) as sponsor for SB2838 - The Hearing Care Plan Contracts Article

The Illinois Academy of Audiology is pleased to announce that Senator Julie Morrison has agreed to sponsor SB2838, filed in the Illinois Senate on January 13, 2026. Senator Morrison is Senate Majority Caucus Whip, a member of the Health and Human Services Committee, and the Chair of the Senate Insurance Committee. This proposed bill amends the Illinois Insurance Code by adding a new Article to re…

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