Policy Changes That Could Impact Speech & Hearing Services

Written By Jody Vaynshtok

As the new administration settles in, key policy changes could affect access to hearing and speech language services. Medicare reimbursement cuts for audiologists and SLPs, questions around telehealth extension, uncertainty around gender-affirming healthcare coverage, and proposed Medicaid funding shifts may limit essential care. Additionally, potential reductions in special education funding could impact resources for students with hearing and speech needs. Our team is monitoring these changes and advocating for policies that protect your access to quality care.

Some of our favorite resources for remaining informed include:

We’d love to know what questions or concerns you might have right now!

Jody Vaynshtok
Jody is a California-licensed speech language pathologist with eight years of industry and clinical experience. She has worked with both adult and pediatric populations during her time at private practice, birth-to-three, and hospital facilities. She is experienced in the assessment and treatment of a variety of communication and cognitive disorders. In addition, Jody has a passion for working with adults looking to achieve clearer communication. Jody received her BS in Speech and Hearing Sciences and MS in Medical Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Washington. She was a part of the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford’s cleft and craniofacial clinic participating in the multidisciplinary assessment and treatment of children born with craniofacial abnormalities. She holds a staff position at UCSF and is the lead speech language pathologist for the department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery’s Hearing Loss Clinic. When she's not busy having fun with her clients Jody enjoys spending time with her husband, Anton, friends and family. And if she's not headed out somewhere fun for dinner, you might find her at Bar Method working out!
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