A Step-by-Step Guide to AuDvocating for Audiology Georgia Academy of Audiology

The ADA Legislative Agenda 18x18—H.R. 2519

What is H.R  Amend Title 18 of the Social Security Act to achieve:  Physician Taxonomy Under Medicare  Direct Access to Audiology Services for Medicare Recipients  Comprehensive Audiology Benefit

Physician Taxonomy Defining audiologists as physicians under the Medicare program. This is the same status held by other non- medical doctor providers in the Medicare program, such as optometrists.

Direct Access Providing Medicare patients with direct access to audiologists, without requiring an order from a medical doctor. As medical necessity would still be required for treatment, this would not increase cost—it would only avoid duplication and increase efficiency while preserving safe, effective care.

Comprehensive Benefit Allowing seniors to have Medicare expanded access by provider for the full range of audiology health care services. These services are already covered piece meal under Medicare when delivered by another provider. There will be no new services added to the Medicare program as a result of H.R

How Do We Advance H.R. 2519?

Every Audiologist is Someone’s Constituent

Three Legged Stool of Engagement  Advocacy Washington meetings & contacts  Grassroots Local calls & meetings  Political PAC & individual donations

Grassroots Lobbying Tools Washington, D.C.  Letters  Phone Calls  Personal Visits  Social Media

Grassroots Lobbying Tools District Offices  Introductory Meeting  Regular Contact  Invitation to Visit Your Clinic  Town Hall Meetings  Civic Events  Donate Time and Money

Invitation to Visit Your Clinic  Week of February 15  March 27- April 1

Progress Report on H.R  Materials Developed Talking Points One Page Leave Behind Audiology Fast Facts State Fact Sheets

Georgia Advocacy Materials and Dossiers 

Senate and House of Representatives  John Hardy "Johnny" Isakson John Hardy "Johnny" Isakson  David Perdue David Perdue

1st District: Earl "Buddy" Carter 2nd District: Sanford D. Bishop Jr. 3rd District: Lynn A. Westmoreland 4th District: Henry C. "Hank" Johnson Jr. 5th District: John Robert Lewis 6th District: Thomas E. Price 7th District: Robert Woodall III 8th District: James Austin Scott 9th District: Doug Collins 10th District: Jody Hice 11th District: Barry Loudermilk 12th District: Rick Allen 13th District: David A. Scott 14th District: John Thomas "Tom" Graves, Jr. * Rep. Bishop is currently sponsoring HR 2519

Find Your Representative   This service will assist you by matching your ZIP code to your congressional district, with links to your member's website and contact page.

How to Schedule a Visit Step 1: Identify your Representative and Senators Step 2: Initial Contact (Template letter/list of schedulers) Step 3: Invitation Follow-Up Step 4: Tour Planning/Execution Step 5: Follow Up

 Talking Points - US House Talking Points - US House  Talking Points - US Senate Talking Points - US Senate  Audiology Patient Choice Act Audiology Patient Choice Act  H.R Issue Brief H.R Issue Brief  One Page Issue Summary One Page Issue Summary  Audiology Fast Facts Audiology Fast Facts  Lobbying 101 Lobbying 101  Memorandum of Endorsing Audiology Organizations Memorandum of Endorsing Audiology Organizations

ADA Free Trial Membership  Become a member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology: ADA has been working diligently to get the Audiology Patient Choice Act introduced and enacted in Congress. ADA is offering complimentary a six month trial membership for 2016 for first time members who are licensed audiologists interested in advancing this legislation. Join today and receive AuDvocacy Alerts, updates and information on the status of H.R in real time.Audiology Patient Choice Act

ADA Thanks You for Backing the Act  ADA will provide the tools you need  Your are the expert and the best person to engage with your elected officials