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Upcoming events

    • Thu, March 20, 2025
    • 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Event Overview:
    The Pennsylvania Academy of Audiology (PAA) invites you to join us for the PAA Legislative Town Hall, an essential event for audiologists in Pennsylvania. This interactive session will focus on the latest legislative issues impacting our profession and provide you with the knowledge and tools to advocate for positive change.

    Key Highlights:

    • Hear from the PAA Government Affairs Committee and PAA Lobbyist as they provide updates on ongoing legislative efforts.
    • Learn about key policies affecting audiology and what they mean for you and your practice.
    • Engage in a Q&A session, where you can ask questions and discuss legislative concerns.
    • Discover how you can take action and become an advocate for the future of audiology.

    Why Attend?
    This is your opportunity to stay informed on critical legislative issues and learn how you can influence the direction of the audiology profession in Pennsylvania. Your participation can make a meaningful difference in the legislative landscape.

    Who Should Attend?

    • Audiologists
    • Audiology students
    • Professionals interested in advocating for audiology
    • Anyone looking to stay informed about legislative developments in the field

    Don't miss out on this opportunity to shape the future of audiology in Pennsylvania.


    • Tue, April 08, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg, PA
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    PAA Advocacy Day – Make Your Voice Heard

    Join the Pennsylvania Academy of Audiology (PAA) for our Advocacy Day, where you can take a direct role in shaping the future of audiology in Pennsylvania. This is an essential opportunity for audiologists and audiology students across the state to engage with legislators and advocate for critical issues affecting our profession.

    What is Advocacy Day?
    Advocacy Day is an annual event that brings together audiologists, audiology students, and advocates to meet with state lawmakers in Harrisburg. It provides a platform to discuss vital issues such as insurance coverage for hearing aids, scope of practice, and other legislative priorities. It’s your chance to ensure your voice is heard in the halls of government, and it helps build relationships with key legislators who influence policy decisions impacting audiology.

    Why Should You Attend?
    By participating in Advocacy Day, you will:

    • Advocate for our profession: Meet with your state Representatives and Senators to discuss legislation that directly impacts audiologists and patients.
    • Enhance your advocacy skills: Take advantage of the training and resources provided to strengthen your ability to advocate effectively.
    • Network with peers: Collaborate with colleagues from across the state, share insights, and build a stronger collective voice for audiology in Pennsylvania.
    • Make a tangible impact: Your participation can directly influence the success of legislation, helping to secure critical support for hearing aids and other audiology services.

    Event Details:

    • Date: Tuesday, April 8
    • Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    • Location: Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg, PA

    How to Participate:

    • Schedule Your Meetings: You are encouraged to schedule appointments with your local legislators in advance. This will allow you to manage your schedule and ensure your time is spent effectively. Unsure who your legislator is? Click here to find out.
    • PAA Assistance: If you have any questions, PAA staff is available to support you throughout the process.
    • RSVP: Please register to attend so we can help ensure a successful day of advocacy. Your registration provides us with important details about your meetings, allowing us to offer assistance where needed and support your efforts effectively.

    What to Expect:

    • Resources: PAA will provide resources on key issues and tips on how to approach your meetings with legislators.
    • Support Throughout the Day: PAA staff and Government Affairs committee members will be present to assist with logistics, ensuring a smooth experience for all participants.

    RSVP Today!

    Take action now by registering for this important event. Your involvement is crucial to advancing the audiology profession in Pennsylvania. Together, we can make a difference!

    We look forward to seeing you in Harrisburg and working together to advocate for the future of audiology.


    • Wed, April 09, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Medicare Advantage has transformed the hearing aid industry, driving the rise of third-party administrators (TPAs) and reshaping private practice audiology — especially in Pennsylvania. This session explores the history and rapid growth of TPAs, their evolving impact on private practices, and the latest macro trends in Medicare Advantage with some predictions for what they might mean. With a special focus on Pennsylvania’s Medicare Advantage landscape, attendees will gain valuable insights into penetration rates, plan specific data, and case studies featuring successful practices. The session will conclude with strategic solutions to help private practices adapt, compete, and thrive in the changing healthcare environment.

    Meet the presenters:

    Will Diles, Co-Founder & BI Architect

    Will is a licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist with deep knowledge of data analytics, business intelligence, and hearing care practice management. Will’s love for data and the power it brings to a business began during his time in Global Supply Chain & Operations for San Francisco-based children’s clothing retailer, Gymboree. Will has extensive experience managing and growing private hearing care practices and advising other practice owners on topics related to practice management, business intelligence, and more. Will also advises hundreds of other practice owners on topics related to practice management, business intelligence, and more through his role as a Practice Consultant for Pivot Hearing. What this means is that Will understands very deeply what actually matters in a hearing care practice and is able to transform millions of rows of otherwise unusable data into actionable insights for practice owners. Will graduated from California State University, Chico with a B.A. in Business Administration in 2007. Outside of work, Will mostly talks about hearing aids but when he’s not doing that, he enjoys making woodfired pizzas for his family & friends in his backyard.

     

    Chelsea Treseder, Co-Founder

    Chelsea has spent her entire career in medical device Sales & Marketing roles. Chelsea’s first experience in the hearing care industry (outside of alphabetizing files in her parent’s audiology practice as a kid) was at InSound Medical where she was part of the original team who launched Lyric, the world’s 1st invisible hearing aid. Chelsea spent a number of years there and also at Phonak after they acquired InSound. Chelsea has also worked in marketing roles in other medical device industries, including diabetes, dental, orthodontic, and more. Chelsea has a B.A. in Communication Sciences & Disorders from California State University, Chico (2005) and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan Flagler Business School (2014). After hours, Chelsea likes to keep working and spend time with her family.

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