SCAA Election Results
We would like to thank Kristin Davis, candidate for President Elect-Elect, and Will Hoole and Sharon Jenkins, candidates for Member-at-Large, for their willingness to serve SCAA by running for office.
Winners of the 2010 Election were:
Kristin Davis – President-Elect-Elect
Will Hoole – Member-at-Large
Thank you again to all candidates!
President's Message
2010 SCAA President
Todd Gibson, Au.D.:
Hello All,
Well, the past year flew by and we already have the first part of 2010 under our belts. SCAA convention 2010 was a success and I would like to thank our featured speakers Dave Fabry and Gloria Garner once again for their interesting and creative presentations. In addition ... (continued)
Congress Overrides President's Veto on Medicare Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives successfully voted to override the President's veto of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (H.R. 6331) by an overwhelming 383-41 vote. The United States Senate followed the House and approved the override by a margin of 70-26.
The bill includes a provision to stop the scheduled 10.6 % reduction on provider payments under the Medicare physician fee schedule (under which audiologists are paid) with a continuation of the current conversion factor for 2008 and an additional 1.1% update for 2009.
"Turn It To The Left"
"Turn It to the Left" is an educational rap song written by Benjamin Jackson, who sang the song at the last AAA conference to a standing ovation. The song is in support of the AAA's campaign to raise public awareness about the dangers of exposure to high sound pressure levels. To read about the campaign and hear the song or see a performance of it, please visit www.turnittotheleft.com
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Award for Outstanding Clinical Audiologist
A committee has been formed to establish the Tony Whitson Award for Outstanding Clinical Audiologist. Members of this committee include Nikki Burrow, Au.D. (Chair), Ginny Corley, Ph.D., and Ben Dawsey, Au.D. If you would like to serve on this committee, please contact Nikki Burrows at herrod@mailbox.sc.edu.
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Save the Dates!
Annual SCAA Convention
January 20–23, 2011
Columbia, SC
Can You Hear Me Now?
The Impact of Hearing Loss
 Though it's one of the most common workplace injuries, noise-induced hearing loss also is one of the most overlooked. Employees and employers who don't pay attention to the importance of hearing protection potentially could lose much more than just their hearing. More...
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