Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA)

TSHA is conducting a survey of speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and administrators across Texas to understand the challenges you’re facing and the resources you need, specifically with billing and/or insurance companies. Please complete this survey by Wednesday, July 31. Survey participants can enter into a drawing to win one of four $25 Amazon gift cards. Complete the survey today! https://bit.ly/3LJFxNm

Did you know that on June 26, 2024, CMS issued a proposed rule for 2025 that would continue payment reductions to the home health sector? These cuts are a result of the disparity between the cost of providing care and payments received from Medicare. Read more in a TSHA Advocacy Brief article written by Mendi Lancaster, MS, CCC-SLP, TSHA StAMP. https://bit.ly/3Y6kqfx

In our latest issue of Communicologist, Ronda Polansky, MS, CCC-SLP, TSHA Business Management Committee Co-Chair, shares how diminishing revenue is pushing medical professionals to adopt smarter business strategies for better care in her article "Medical Economics Beyond the Classroom". We want to hear from you! What have been the most common reasons for payer denials in your practice and what payor source has been the most difficult to deal with and why? Share in the comments below! Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gewGsh4h

Congratulations to Jyutika Mehta, PhD, CCC-SLP, F-ASNR for being selected for an ASHA “Fellowship of the Association” recipient. She'll be recognized at this year’s ASHA Convention. 🎉 Learn more about the award here: https://lnkd.in/gs9TZgUg

The TSHA 2025 Call for Volunteers is now open! Apply to serve on one of our 30+ committees and task forces by July 31 to make a difference in your state's professional organization! Committee terms start on January 1, 2025, and notifications will be sent by late October. What are you waiting for? Learn more and apply before it's too late: https://lnkd.in/e7mk-gsX

The TSHA 2025 Call for Volunteers is open! 📢The first step to making a difference in your state professional organization is applying to serve on one of our 30+ committees and task forces by July 31. Committee terms starting January 1, 2025 and notifications will be sent by late October. Learn more and apply now to be part of something great! https://lnkd.in/e7mk-gsX

In the latest issue of Communicologist, TSHA featured the podcast episode titled "Filling Your Self-Care Bucket as an SLP." In this episode, hosts Marisha and Dr. Laura Mansfield emphasize a key takeaway: self-care practices for SLPs are highly individualized. They encourage listeners to be curious, and compassionate towards themselves, and to engage in activities that their future selves will appreciate. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gFyNZviQ We invite you to share your SLP self-care strategies. Please leave your tips and tricks in the comments below!

The TSHA 2025 Call for Volunteers is open! Apply now to be part of something great. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e7mk-gsX

Tomorrow is Webinar Wednesday! Join us on July 10, at 12:00 p.m. CT to learn how to make a significant impact within your school district and influence policy at the Texas Legislature. Lori Colletti, MS, CCC-SLP, will provide valuable insights and tools to empower you at every level of advocacy. This is your last chance to register to attend live or catch the on-demand recording: https://lnkd.in/gZBCfW4i

Next week, on July 10, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. CT join us for our next TSHA Webinar Wednesday. Learn how to make a significant impact within your school district and influence policy at the Texas Legislature. Lori Colletti, MS, CCC-SLP, will provide valuable insights and tools to empower you at every level of advocacy. Register now: https://bit.ly/3KurtGY