Academy of Doctors of Audiology

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What an honor to testify with Dr. Liz Rogers before the Kentucky Interim Joint Committee on Licensing and Occupations at...
11/21/2025

What an honor to testify with Dr. Liz Rogers before the Kentucky Interim Joint Committee on Licensing and Occupations at the Kentucky State Capitol about the importance of modernizing the Kentucky Audiology Practice Act! https://vimeo.com/1139010310

ADA is proud to support the Kentucky Academy of Audiology (KAA) in this important quest to ensure that state laws align with the education, training, and qualifications of audiologists and reflect the important role that they play in the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, management, and treatment of hearing and balance conditions. Thanks also to KAA executive director, Emily Childers and KAA Board members Dr. Elizabeth Medlock, Dr. Tiffany Brewer, and Dr. Stacy Garrard for all of your hard work and support! Can't wait to see what happens next!

A great day AuDvocating for the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act with Alicia D D Spoor and Emily Childers! Grea...
11/20/2025

A great day AuDvocating for the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act with Alicia D D Spoor and Emily Childers! Great to meet with forward thinkers at so many receptive offices. Great to run into The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association on the Hill too! Can’t wait to see what happens next!

11/18/2025

Have you been “getting by” with your hearing abilities? You might be missing more than you realize. Take a quick hearing check and learn the next steps to hearing health at https://www.hearing.org/hearing-screening/

Don't miss out! ADA Webinar “In and Out of Network,” Presented by Kim CavittFriday, November 14, 202512:00 p.m. – 2:00 p...
11/12/2025

Don't miss out! ADA Webinar “In and Out of Network,” Presented by Kim Cavitt
Friday, November 14, 2025

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Registration link: https://virtualconference.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VPw6Z8C3Q1W6mfSlzdluhw #/registration

Abstract:
Navigating managed care participation is one of the most complex and consequential aspects of running a successful audiology practice. This comprehensive two-hour webinar, led by reimbursement expert Kim Cavitt, Au.D., will guide participants through the critical decision-making, operational, and strategic processes involved in determining whether to participate in managed care networks and how to thrive within or outside of them.

Dr. Cavitt will explore the advantages and disadvantages of managed care participation, helping attendees make informed business decisions aligned with their practice goals and patient needs. Participants will gain practical knowledge on how to effectively terminate managed care contracts and transition their practices accordingly. The program will also provide insights into creating and structuring multiple business entities to optimize operations and financial performance. Finally, attendees will learn how to operationalize efficient and compliant revenue cycle processes to support sustainable profitability, regardless of network status.

On Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our nation — including the many veterans who experience hearing challeng...
11/11/2025

On Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our nation — including the many veterans who experience hearing challenges as a result of their service. Thank you for your courage and sacrifice. 🇺🇸

ICYMI The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting registrations for the in...
11/11/2025

ICYMI The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting registrations for the inaugural cohort of the ADA Audiology Practice Accreditation Program. The registration deadline is Friday, December 5, 2025, or when a maximum of 50 practice registrants are achieved.

Learn more here: https://mailchi.mp/audiologist/ada-practice-accredidation-program-inaugural-cohort-registration?fbclid=IwY2xjawOAOUpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFITjVhekF2YlR4ekhKaXlWc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvBpU7N0EMh5-WBK_QV2xxpICwWoJ2tP1sh04jZqxEZOPxAh4IbDzIPrWo2M_aem_8lmlqKQNgg9hcAsaX9UHHg

ADA Webinar “In and Out of Network,” Presented by Kim CavittFriday, November 14, 202512:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time...
11/05/2025

ADA Webinar “In and Out of Network,” Presented by Kim Cavitt

Friday, November 14, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Registration link: https://virtualconference.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VPw6Z8C3Q1W6mfSlzdluhw #/registration

Abstract:
Navigating managed care participation is one of the most complex and consequential aspects of running a successful audiology practice. This comprehensive two-hour webinar, led by reimbursement expert Kim Cavitt, Au.D., will guide participants through the critical decision-making, operational, and strategic processes involved in determining whether to participate in managed care networks and how to thrive within or outside of them.

Dr. Cavitt will explore the advantages and disadvantages of managed care participation, helping attendees make informed business decisions aligned with their practice goals and patient needs. Participants will gain practical knowledge on how to effectively terminate managed care contracts and transition their practices accordingly. The program will also provide insights into creating and structuring multiple business entities to optimize operations and financial performance. Finally, attendees will learn how to operationalize efficient and compliant revenue cycle processes to support sustainable profitability, regardless of network status.

📢 The October edition of The Audiogram is here — and it’s packed with all treats, no tricks! 🎃✨Inside you’ll find everyt...
10/31/2025

📢 The October edition of The Audiogram is here — and it’s packed with all treats, no tricks! 🎃✨

Inside you’ll find everything from the launch of the ADA Practice Accreditation Program 🏥 to details on Kim Cavitt’s upcoming webinar, new Signia-ADA marketing resources, advocacy updates, and more. 💪👂

👉 Read it now: https://mailchi.mp/audiologist/audiogram-october-2025

The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting registrations for the inaugural cohort of the ADA Audiology Practice Accreditation Program. The registration deadline is Friday, December 5, 2025, or when a maximum of 50 practice registrants are achieved.

🔹 As Audiology Awareness Month comes to a close, let’s remember the vital role audiologists play in helping people recon...
10/29/2025

🔹 As Audiology Awareness Month comes to a close, let’s remember the vital role audiologists play in helping people reconnect with the sounds that shape their lives — from laughter and conversation to the music and moments that bring us joy. 💙👂

From early detection to lifelong hearing care, audiologists make a difference every day. Learn more at audiologist.org

Halloween is almost here! 🎃 Don’t let hearing loss be the scariest part of the season. Learn the benefits of healthy hea...
10/28/2025

Halloween is almost here! 🎃 Don’t let hearing loss be the scariest part of the season. Learn the benefits of healthy hearing and find help at https://www.hearing.org/hearing-health/

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Background The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) was founded by nine practitioners in 1977, as the Academy of Dispensing Audiologists, to foster and support the professional dispensing of hearing aids by qualified audiologists in rehabilitative practices. Later, in 1988, ADA developed the concept of the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree and provided much of the energy behind the movement for the transition of audiology to a doctoring healthcare profession. This goal, as well, has been largely met, as the Au.D. is now the minimum degree for audiology practice offered by educational institutions in the United States. In recognition of these important accomplishments, ADA Fellow members voted for an organizational name change to the Academy of Doctors of Audiology in 2006.

Today, ADA offers programming and support to those audiologists and students who are or who desire to be autonomous practitioners in whatever setting they choose to practice. In particular, ADA's mission emphasizes practice ownership. ADA is focused on helping audiologists succeed in all aspects of practice, with a particular emphasis on the business of audiology.

Audiology Practices, ADA's quarterly magazine, features articles that focus on issues confronting audiologists in autonomous practice. And, true to its mission, ADA continues to advocate for audiologists owning their profession through practice ownership, by offering mentoring assistance to ADA members, potential members and audiology students.