ASHA Advocacy and ASHA-PAC

Interested in learning more about ASHA Advocacy? Here are some resources to get started. Looking for something specific? Reach out to us at GAPP@asha.org! We're here to help.

2025 Public Policy Agenda
ASHA’s Government Affairs and Public Policy Board drafts the annual Public Policy Agenda, which identifies the top priorities for the year based on member input.

ASHA’s Advocacy Priorities
Learn how ASHA determines advocacy priorities and how you can get involved.

Get ASHA Headlines in Your Email Inbox
Sign up for ASHA Headlines to receive the ASHA Advocate newsletter and stay up to date on our advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Homepage
Visit this page to stay informed and engaged on ASHA’s work to effect positive public policy change for you. 

Advocacy News
Find regular updates from ASHA on issues impacting the professions.

ASHA Take Action
Make an impact in less than two minutes! Find prewritten emails to send to your elected officials on legislation impacting the professions.

How a Need Becomes a Federal Law
The federal legislative process is complicated. This infographic breaks it down! Learn how ASHA and members work together to identify needs, cultivate key political relationships, and advocate for those needs to be met. See the infographic [PDF].

ASHA Member Advocacy: Guide to Being an Advocate for the Professions
You have the expertise to talk about the legislative issues that impact you and those you serve. Learn how to use your knowledge to influence change.

Learn More About ASHA-PAC
Access the PAC's FAQ page and ASHA members can login to donate! 

2023 ASHA-PAC Annual Report [PDF]
Learn about all things ASHA-PAC, from PAC donors to who we support in Congress

Medicaid Toolkit: A Guide for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
Learn about Medicaid coverage of audiology and speech-language pathology services.

Medicare Payment for Outpatient Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Services
Learn about the expected changes in Medicare outpatient reimbursement for next year.

Medicare Post-Acute Payment
Learn about payment for therapy services in home health and skilled nursing facilities.

The Medicare Quality Payment Program: What Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists Need to Know
See if Medicare requires quality reporting.

Medicare Fee Schedule
Check out what changes in Medicare outpatient reimbursement you can expect next year.

Medicare vs. Medicaid: A Guide for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
Learn the difference between the two payers.

Coding for Reimbursement
Stay up to date on ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes!

Coding and Payment of Cognitive Evaluation and Treatment Services: Considerations for Speech-Language Pathologists
Learn about coding and payment of cognitive therapy services.

New CPT Codes
Learn the new CPT codes for audiology and speech-language pathology.

Appealing Health Insurance Denials
Did insurance deny your claim? You can appeal.

Value-Based Care: Alternative Payment Models
Learn about care coordination and other value-based model concepts.

Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC)
The compact will help providers who wish to practice across state lines save money by no longer having to purchase and maintain multiple licenses.

Understanding Non-compete Agreements: Considerations for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
Learn about non-competes and key considerations for employers and employees.

ASHA State-by-State
Find information for your state on licensure, regulations, and contacts.

State Quick Facts About the Professions
Find data for each state, including the number of practicing audiologists and speech-language pathologists, workforce demand, accredited programs, and employment settings.

Essential Health Benefits: Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Services
Learn how the Affordable Care Act impacts coverage for your services.

Gender-Affirming Voice Therapy
Learn about coverage and advocacy of voice and communication therapy for transgender and gender-diverse people.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Find out if HIPAA applies to you.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Looking for information on IDEA regulations? Learn more about the statute and its impact on the services you provide.

Modes of Service Delivery for Speech-Language Pathology: Clinical, Coding, and Payment Policy Considerations for Individual, Group, and Concurrent Therapy
Learn about clinical, coding, and payment considerations for individual, group, and concurrent therapy.

Audiologists' and Speech-Language Pathologists' Involvement in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support [PDF]
Learn about school funding mechanisms and the role of audiologists and SLPs in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).

Payment and Coverage of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Telepractice Services
Get the basics on coding, payment, and coverage of telepractice services.