Health Care Economics for Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology, and other Rehab Services
Project Description:
The purpose of this activity is to develop and value health care procedure codes and to educate audiologists, speech-language pathologists, other rehab providers, and graduate students. The development and valuation aspects involve participation on the AMA's Health Care Professions Advisory Committee and working with the Medicare branch of CMS. The education focuses on correct coding initiatives, documentation, compliance, and reimbursement issues. The information is disseminated through print media, seminars, webinars, and platform presentations. The overall objectives is to create a favorable reimbursement environment in order to make diagnostic and intervention services available to all populations, especially those with special needs. This is particularly important in an era when health care dollars are shrinking. Access to appropriate services for individuals needing audiological diagnostic services, speech-language intervention, and other rehab interventions is the expected benefit. The intent is to make these services economically viable and available to all, but especially to special needs populations who need them most.
Keyword(s):
Compliance, Reimbursement, Procedures Codes
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Legislators/Policy Makers
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
None
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
National
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
