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2023 End of Session Update New York State
Speech-Language-Hearing Association

The New York State Legislature adjourned the 2023 legislative session on June 10, 2023. The Senate completed its work around 3am that morning with Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins ending the session saying, "see you in 2024!" The Assembly adjournment ended later that day with the caveat that they would be returning before the end of June to complete some unfinished business. Media reports indicate that the Assembly will return on June 20-21 for a two-day special session. While an agenda has not yet been formally announced by Assembly leadership, we do not anticipate any action to be taken by the Assembly that will impact NYSSLHA.

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An Emergency Rule was issued on October 13 by NYSDOH related to telehealth services that are reimbursable under Medicaid and have been in place since early in the pandemic. The extension allowed the continuation of Medicaid coverage for telehealth, including telephone and audio-only technologies. The Emergency Rule expires December 21, 2021 and may be adopted, extended or discontinued by such date.

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NYSSLHA Lobby Day and State Budget Update

As this issue of the Communicator goes to print, Governor Kathy Hochul and State legislators are negotiating to reach a Final Budget agreement, having missed the April 1, 2023 deadline.

On Friday, February 10, NYSSLHA held a virtual Lobby Day organized by Reid, McNally & Savage on State Budget issues and a key legislative priority. Those in attendance included NYSSLHA President Tina Caswell, Past President and GA Chair, Amy Bergen, and members of the GA Committee: Sal Gruttadauria, and Laurie Hanin. Meetings were held with top finance and program staff for the Senate Majority Leader and Assembly Speaker, and the offices of the Senate and Assembly Chairs of Education, Higher Education, and Health Committees.

These meetings were timed in early February in order to influence the development of the Senate and Assembly’s One House Budget proposals, which represent each legislative body’s response to the Governor’s proposed Executive Budget. The One House Budgets were issued on March 14, 2023.

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PLEASE VOTE! #electionsslp #nysslha 2025 NYSSLHA ElectionIt is with PLEASURE and great PRIDE that we share with you the nomination slate for the upcoming 2025 NYSSLHA Board vacancies that are listed below. President-Elect – George Pagano, MS, CCC-SLPTreasurer – Ivette Lopez, MS, CCC-SLP, TSHHVice President of Speech – Mayya Teytel-Cocozza, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, TSSLD-BEDirector, Audiology – Sue Roberts, AuD, CCC-ADirector, Audiology – Diana DeSanto, AuD, CCC-ADirector, Speech-University & Labs – Leslie Grubler, EdD, CCC-SLPDirector, Private Practice – Stella Fulman, AuD, CCC-A Please sign into the NYSSLHA Member Center to vote and be sure to choose the ballot that is applicable to you. Elections will close April 14.To access the Member Center, go to www.nysslha.org/member-login/#/. ... See MoreSee Less
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NYSSHLA Professional Spotlight! #SLP #medicalmissions #ukraineTHANK YOU Caitlin! Caitlin Saxtein, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CBIS participated in an incredible medical mission to help those suffering from the war in Ukraine. Caitlin collaborated with speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to evaluate and treat wounded soldiers and civilians, completed the first fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) by SLPs and hosted an academic day with nearly 300 Ukrainian SLPs in attendance. All while an amazing team completed complex facial reconstructive and orthopedic surgeries. ... See MoreSee Less
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PLEASE JOIN US! #learning #slp #audiologist #ceu The 2024 NYSSLHA Convention is being held May 2-4 in White Plains, New York. This year’s theme is Unlock the Power: Maximize Communication, Embrace Connection. NYSSLHA is a professional association that serves others, through collaboration, collective actions and a shared vision. Our list of presenters includes notable professionals in our field of speech-language pathologists, audiologists and others in the health care profession. Kick-off for the Convention begins on Thursday evening, May 2, followed by presentations from known people including: Patricia Boyce, PhD, RNCate Crowley, PhD, CCC-SLP, BRS-CL and Lorena Diaz, MA, CCC-SLPBill Shapiro, AuD, CCC-A and Lisa Goldin, PhDJoe Vespe, MSBernadine Gagnon, MS, CCC-SLP and Elizabeth Galletta, PhDLuis Riquelme, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, Sonja Molfenter, PhD, CCC-SLP and Michelle Troche, PhDLiat Rabinwoitz, MS, CCC-SLP and Colleen Frayne, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-SEd Bice, MEd, CCC-SLPSusan Paprella-Pitzel, PT, DPTKim Potowski, PhDJanice Trent, AuDNYSSLHA Past PresidentsRMS (NYSSLHA’s lobbyist)And many more highly educated and respected colleagues in the field! For more information or to register for the 2024 NYSSLHA Convention, go to www.nysslha.org/convention/. If you are experiencing any issues with registration, please contact the NYSSLHA Office at info@nysslha.org. Not a member of NYSSLHA? There is still time to become a member and take advantage of the member discount registration rate, click here to join. We look forward to seeing you in White Plains! ... See MoreSee Less
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