Making effective communication, a human right, accessible and achievable for all.

Rockville, MD
Joined July 2008
Met with constituents from Iowa City and Davenport who are here with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to discuss expanding access to audiology and hearing services. Ensuring Iowans of all ages can get timely evaluations and treatment is essential, and I’ll continue working to improve coverage and care.
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Met w American Speech & Language Association issues: Medicare Audiology Access Improvements, telehealth & IDEA funding I am proud 2b cosponsor on Medicare Audiology Access Improvements
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Yesterday I met with audiologists and speech-language pathologists from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. These New Jersey-based clinicians ensure that effective communication and essential care remain within reach for all patients.   Our conversation focused on strengthening access and coverage for hearing and balance services, as well as speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing care. Thank you @ASHAWeb for the great meeting!
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We’re inspired every day by the compassion of SLPs. This story from @ASHAWeb shares how one SLP’s journey through her mother’s Alzheimer’s reshaped her approach to care and communication. 🔗 Read it here: bit.ly/4nVt1vj #ThankYouSLPs #AlzheimersAwareness #ProEd
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From rural schools to the @ASHAWeb presidency, Dr. Tena McNamara’s journey shows what it means to lead from the trenches. She shares insights from 40+ years in clinical care, education, and advocacy. 🎧 Watch the full interview: youtu.be/jEEKpRrB_iE
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Calling all advocates: ASHA Advocacy is on the Hill opposing harmful Medicaid cuts that could limit access to audiology and speech-language pathology services. Join us by reading the letter we shared with lawmakers and taking action to protect Medicaid: ashaa.quorum.us/campaign/med…
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Learn more about the ASHA Health Care Summit 2025: Grand Rounds in the ICU from the video below... Can't wait to see you in Cleveland @CleClinicHNI
Join @ASHAweb & @CleClinicHNI for 1.5 days of innovative, in-person learning focused on the ICU. Gain new strategies to advance your practice & elevate your role on the critical care team. on.asha.org/42b8xqB #slpeeps #ASHAHealthCareSummit25 #Healthcareslps
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I love sharing "Kodi's Adventures How I Learned to Defeat the Time Snatcher" with my clients to support executive function skills, specifically time management. Learning how to defeat their "time snatchers" by visualizing time. It's the best!🥰 @ASHAWeb @ASHAleader
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More than half the U.S. House just sent a letter to congressional leaders asking them to stop Medicare payment cuts and provide better annual payment rates. Take action now to join their call votervoice.net/ASHAaction/Ca… @ASHAWeb #ASHAAdvocacy
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Join our Compassionate Conversations webinar on June 14! This next session in our series will provide ob-gyn professionals and patients with tools to sensitively and confidently discuss congenital #CMV. Learn more and register: bit.ly/3Xe2FKV
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Thanks @SenWarren for your leadership to expand seniors’ access to services provided by audiologists and congrats on receiving the ASHA Public Service Award!
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¡El Mes para una Mejor Audición y el Habla ahora se llama Mes Nacional del Habla, el Lenguaje y la Audición! Únase a nosotros este mes de mayo para crear conciencia sobre la pérdida de audición y los trastornos de la comunicación. go.nih.gov/Cx5hSCw #NSLHM @ASHAweb
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Better Hearing and Speech Month is now National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! Join us this May in spreading awareness of hearing loss, language impairment, and other communication disorders. go.nih.gov/3H7tb9V #NSLHM @ASHAweb
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Final call! This is your final chance to be considered for the ASHA Journals Editor-in-Chief and Editor roles. Don't miss the deadline! Term begins Jan 2025. ASHA Journals editor-in-chief and editor positions are now open for applications! @ASHAweb @SIGPerspectives @ASHALeader
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Missouri House Bills 2626 and 1918 will be voted on in the Missouri Senate soon, and your representatives need to hear your support. These will ensure broad Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants. Take action now - on.asha.org/3Ww9vuy
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Thank you @SenBlumenthal for your leadership on the Stop CMV Act, to improve screening and early intervention for congenital cytomegalovirus in newborns. Take action now to support the Stop CMV Act: on.asha.org/3IBXj3s
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Have questions about the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule? Have no fear! From telehealth billing, new AOD codes, new caregiver training options, and more - here are a few highlights for you while we continue analysis - on.asha.org/3MwWYkX @ASHAWeb
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