Dr. Alicia Spoor, legislative chair and member of the Maryland Academy of Audiology (MAA), alongside Dr. Jana Brown, a former private practice owner, discussed the modernization of audiology practice definitions in Maryland and other states such as Arkansas. Recorded in 2025, this session focuses on guiding private practice owners, clinic managers, department chairs, and administrative staff through the process of setting up their practices to order cultures and blood work related to auditory vestibular conditions. While the webinar minimally touches on clinical aspects, its primary aim is to address logistical and procedural considerations, including referrals, protocols, and management systems necessary for implementation. They emphasized that this is not a clinical training but rather a resource to help practices align with new definitions and prepare operationally for expanded audiology services.
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