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HR 1106: Audiology Practice Modernization Act; urge state-wide support for passage

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House Resolution 1106

By: Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Davis of the 87th, Scott of the 76th, Mitchell of the 88th, and Clark of the 108th

A RESOLUTION

Urging state-wide support for passage of the "Audiology Practice Modernization Act," to modernize the scope of the practice of audiology; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, audiologists are essential healthcare professionals who help diagnose, treat, and manage hearing loss and balance conditions related to vestibular disorders and dysfunction; and

WHEREAS, in the United States approximately two of every 1,000 children are born with a detectable level of hearing loss in one or both ears and one in eight people12 years of age or older have hearing loss in both ears; and

WHEREAS, more than 15 percent of Georgians have some form of hearing loss with higher concentrated rates in rural areas; and

WHEREAS, otolaryngologists, audiologists, audiology assistants, hearing aid dispensers, and hearing instrument specialists play a vital role in providing quick and safe hearing healthcare services; and

WHEREAS, clarifying the scope of the practice of audiology will increase patient access to hearing healthcare services, ensure patient safety, uphold high standards of care, improve workforce efficiencies, and reduce healthcare costs; and

WHEREAS, the practice of audiology has evolved with improvements in healthcare, research, education, technology, service delivery, product type, and product availability, so the law on the practice of audiology needs to evolve as well.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body urge state-wide support for passage of the "Audiology Practice Modernization Act," to modernize the scope of the practice of audiology. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Governor, the Commissioner of Insurance, the commissioner of public health, the commissioner of community health, and all members of the Georgia General Assembly.