Monthly Archives: August 2009

Guest Post: The American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association represents 135,000 members and affiliates who are speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists in the United States and internationally.  ASAE is pleased to present this guest post by Joseph Cerquone, CAE, Director of … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

In its efforts to educate the public about the important role played by accreditation, and the need for potential students to understand this complicated topic, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) developed this brief video which … Continue reading

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Administration Hedges on Co-ops

Although it has been hinted at for weeks, this Sunday the Obama administration made its biggest hedge of support for the “public plan”.  On CNN’s State of the Union Sunday night, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius … Continue reading

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Q&A With Kris Cook, NAHMA

Kris Cook, CAE, is the Executive Director of the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) and the 2008-2009 Chair of the ASAE Public Policy Committee. 1.      As chair of ASAE’s Public Policy Committee, what are some of the most important … Continue reading

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A Major Health Care Concession?

As expected, the Senate broke for August recess last week without the Finance Committee releasing a health care bill.  The news today however is comments made by a Democratic leader that signals a possible concession to the Finance Committee and … Continue reading

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Q&A with Sara Lake, American Board of Audiology

Sara Blair Lake, JD, CAE is the Managing Director of the American Board of Audiology, a member of the ASAE Health Care Committee, and future chair-elect of the ASAE CAE Commission.  ASAE is pleased to share her insights into the … Continue reading

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Guest Post: The Louisiana REALTORS

The Louisiana REALTORS represent 10,000 real estate professionals in the state of Louisiana.  ASAE is pleased to share this guest piece by Mr. Norman Morris, CAE, of the Louisiana REALTORS. As Congress debates very complex and life changing issues it … Continue reading

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Interview with Chuck Gould, Volunteers of America

[kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/KTN8D7836Kg" width="425" height="344" allowfullscreen="true" fvars="fs=1" /] Recently, Volunteers of America President Charles W. Gould stopped by the ASAE offices to discuss the health care debate and how Volunteers of America is participating in the Power of A message.  Earlier … Continue reading

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The Energy and Commerce Bill, As Passed

Before the House left for the August district work period on Friday, the Energy & Commerce Committee became the fourth Congressional committee to pass comprehensive health care legislation (subscription).  However, the bill passed after a series of amendments negotiated between … Continue reading

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