Support the Hearing Aid Tax Credit Bill

A bill is pending in Congress to provide tax credits to all those purchasing hearing aids. The bill was introduced by Minnesota Senator Norm Coleman and proposes a credit of up to $1000 for two hearing aids. This will offer much needed support to those who struggle to afford hearing aids, such as seniors and new parents. The alternative is doing without and can not be an acceptable option for those who need assistance to hear! Please write your Senators and Representatives today and let them know how important this bill is to you and your family.
click here for more information from the Better Hearing Institute (opens in new window)

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CMS Releases Audiology Practice Guidelines
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued an update to guideliness for billing of audiological procedures. The update includes clarification of "incident to" billing, physician supervision requirements of non-audiologist personnel, payment policies for audiologists, and other guidelines.

The American Academy of Audiology article of this news may be viewed by AAA members here: http://www.audiology.org/coding/medicare/CMS+Issues+Guidance.htm?PF=1

The CMS publication is also available for review here: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/transmittals/downloads/R84BP.pdf

Provider Information
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