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7/6/2011
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Legislature Ends Challenging Session
The New York State Legislature adjourned on Friday, June 24th.
NYSSLHA faced a number of difficult issues in 2011 including cuts to the Early Intervention (EI) Program and Medicaid visit limitations on speech and other therapies. However, there were a number of victories.
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6/17/2011
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EI Delays Implementation of 15 Minute Increments
Brad Hutton, of the Early Intervention Program, announced on June 14, that the DOH will delay implementation of the 15 minute increment billing until October 1, 2011.
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2/2/2011
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Early Intervention Scheduled for More Cuts in State Budget
Yesterday, Governor Cuomo released his 2011-12 proposed Executive Budget which contains an across the board 10% rate reduction for all Early Intervention (EI) providers.
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11/23/2010
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Geneseo Deactivates CDS program
SUNY Geneseo recently announced the deactivation of its Communication Disorders and Sciences program due to budget shortfalls. This is not only shortsighted, but detrimental to the individuals whom speech-language pathologists and audiologists serve. Read NYSSLHA's letter to SUNY Geneseo President Dahl.
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8/26/2010
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AG Declares NYS Licensure and ASHA CCCs Equivalent
The NY Attorney General's office declared the NYS License is equivalent to the ASHA CCCs, allowing professionals with a NYS license to provide speech therapy and audiological evaluations for Medicaid recipients and to sign-off on Medicaid billing.
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7/19/2010
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NYSSLHA Loses One of its Founders
(July 19, 2010 – Latham, NY) The New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NYSSLHA) lost one of its founders, Oliver Bloodstein, a major founding father of the modern field of speech-language pathology, and an internationally respected expert on stuttering, on July 4, 2010 at the age of 89.
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7/12/2010
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Regents Vote to Pursue Mandate Relief
Regents Vote to Eliminate Minimum Frequency of Speech Services
Effective Date Not Determined
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5/7/2010
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Better Hearing and Speech Month Recognized by NYS Senate and Assembly
(May 6, 2010 - Albany, NY) - On Wednesday, May 5, the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association was presented with legislative resolutions from the NYS Senate and Assembly in celebration of Better Hearing and Speech Month.
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4/29/2010
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NYSSLHA Awards Student Scholarships
The New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NYSSLHA) awarded a $1500 scholarship to College of St. Rose graduate student Lauren Baker and one to College of St. Rose undergraduate student Katelynn Carroll as part of their 50th annual convention.
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4/27/2010
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NYSSLHA’s 50/50 Benefits Special Olympics and Operation Smile
(April 26, 2010 - Albany, NY) – The New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NYSSLHA) held a 50/50 Raffle in honor of its 50th annual convention to benefit the NYS Special Olympics Healthy Athlete program and Operation Smile.
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4/26/2010
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NYSSLHA Bestows 2010 Honors & Awards
The New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NYSSLHA) honored several recipients at its annual convention recently.
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3/26/2010
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Legislature Weighs in on EI Changes
Both the Senate and the Assembly reject the Governor’s EI proposal to impose parental fees. Read more for details on other proposed changes.
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3/26/2010
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NEW EI Rates Announced
DOH Announces new EI reimbursement rates that take effect 4/1/2010.
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1/11/2010
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DOH Announces New EI Changes
DOH published a notice of proposed rulemaking for the NYS Early Intervention Program in the January 6, 2010, New York State Register.
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1/11/2010
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Changes to Requirements for TSSLD/TSHH Applicants
As of September 1, 2009, the NYS Office of Teaching Initiatives requires applicants for TSSLD and TSHH applicants.
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5/21/2009
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NYSSLHA Announces Award Recipients
The New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NYSSLHA) honored several recipients at its annual convention recently. The Association’s Honors are awarded to members who have distinguished themselves as leaders in the professions of Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology and/or in the discipline of Communication Sciences and Disorders
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5/21/2009
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NYSSLHA Awards Student Scholarship
Erin Hellwig, a senior in the Communication Disorders and Sciences Department at SUNY Fredonia was awarded a $1500 scholarship by The New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NYSSLHA) at the association’s 49th annual convention in Saratoga Springs, NY.
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5/13/2009
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NYSSLHA Victory on Hearing Aid Dispense Bill
Legislation (S5257 Hassell-Thompson) to allow physicians to dispense hearing aids on a for-profit basis was recently introduced in the State Senate. Two weeks after introduction of this bill, Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson “struck the enacting clause” of the legislation, effectively killing the bill.
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4/8/2009
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EI Program Survives Budget Negotiations
Legislative leaders and the Governor reached agreement on the 2009-2010 state budget which did not include previously anticipated drastic changes to the Early Intervention (EI) Program.
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1/29/2009
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NYSSLHA Installs 2009 Board
The New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NYSSLHA) has announced the installation of its 2009 board of directors.
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10/24/2008
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NYSSLHA Opposes Request for Dispense-for-Profit Legislation
NYSSLHA informs the Hearing Aid Advisory Baord that it strongly opposes proposed legislation request for allowing physicians to dispense hearing aids for profit.
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10/24/2008
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DOH Testifies at Hearing for 2009-2010 State Budget
Commissioners from a number of State Agencies testified before a state budget panel to discuss the 2009-2010 state budget.
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9/30/2008
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Hearing Aid Dispenser Continuing Education
Extension Granted on CEU Requirements
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9/30/2008
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Hearing Aid Dispenser Advisory Board Meeting
Otolaryngoloist Asks for Dispense-for-Profit Legislation
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9/23/2008
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Licensure Regulations Go into Effect Oct 9
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9/22/2008
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Extension Requested for New Hearing Aid Dispenser Regulations
SED REquests 6 month extension on new H/A Dispenser Regulations for audiologists
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1/1/1900
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NYSSLHA Announces 2008 Honors
Ten awards were bestowed at NYSSLHA's 48th Annual Convention
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1/1/1900
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NYSSLHA Launches Online Career Center
The Career Center focuses on assisting job seekers in the communication sciences and can be found on the NYSSLHA website at http://careers.nysslha.org.
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