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December 26, 2006
Medicare Meltdown Averted
Congress gave the professions a reason to cheer at the end of 2006 by extending the therapy caps exceptions process and freezing the Physician Fee Schedule Payments.

Gold Coast Shines for ASHA Convention
The 2006 ASHA Convention offered energy and inspiration to nearly 10,000 attendees, and for those who couldn’t make it, handouts from many of the 1,400 sessions are available online.

Hispanics May Face Higher Risk for Hearing Loss from iPods, Other MP3 Players
An ASHA press conference during the Miami Beach convention drew the media spotlight to the problem of higher usages of personal audio technology—and the potential higher risk of hearing loss—among Hispanic teens and adults.

Missouri Guides Minority Students on Leadership Path
In an effort to address the needs of minority students, the Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association replicated ASHA’s Minority Student Leadership Program.

Health Literacy: Research Directions for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Because health literacy poses challenges for people with communication disorders and differences, speech-language pathologists and audiologists have an integral role in health literacy research and intervention.

An Interview With 2006 ASHFoundation President Dennis Hampton
Dennis Hampton reflects on the contributions of the ASHFoundation and directions for growth.

Audiology at the ASHA Convention in Miami
Audiology keynote speakers drew crowds on all three days when Convention keynotes were presented. *Audiology*

Access to Justice
An SLP’s guide to helping persons with complex communication needs voice their case in the legal arena.

The Professions Around the World
A new Web-based directory goes global, helping speech-language pathologists and audiologists around the world build professional connections.

Closing the Gap in Treatment of Severe Disabilities and Autism
An innovative on-site and online program at Western Carolina University has offered intensive training to graduate students and speech-language pathologists across the country to prepare them to treat severe disabilities and autism.


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