New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association

09/02/2026

With Fall Sports Fast Approaching, NJSHA Urges Fans to Protect Their Hearing

Experts say simple steps can prevent lasting hearing damage. Read the full article at: www.tapinto.net/towns/newark/sections/health-and-wellness/articles/with-fall-sports-fast-approaching-njsha-urges-fans-to-protect-their-hearing

TRENTON - As the fall sports season kicks into high gear across New Jersey, packed stadiums with blaring PA systems, marching bands and referees’ whistles are creating noise levels that pose real...

09/02/2026

Thank you, TAPinto, for sharing our important news across the state - from Camden to Newark and beyond!

TRENTON - As the fall sports season kicks into high gear across New Jersey, packed stadiums with blaring PA systems, marching bands and referees’ whistles are creating noise levels that pose real...

09/01/2026

Looking to get more involved with NJSHA?

Join us for our upcoming Virtual Info Sessions this September and October to meet our committee members, learn about our work, and find the right fit for you!

Upcoming Sessions:
• CE: Mon, Sept 14 (6:30 PM)
• Multicultural: Thu, Sept 17 (6:30 PM)
• Literacy: Tue, Sept 22 (7 PM)
• Membership: Wed, Sept 23 (7 PM)
• AAC: Tue, Sept 29 (7 PM)
• Early Intervention: Thu, Oct 1 (6:30 PM)
• Convention: Mon, Oct 5 (7:30 PM)
• School Affairs: Tue, Oct 6 (7 PM)
• Private Practice: Thu, Oct 8 (7:30 PM)

🔗 Learn more and sign up: www.njsha.org/committees

08/31/2026

September is National Deaf Awareness Month and, as SLPs and AuDs, let's celebrate deaf and hard of hearing individuals as well as promote accessible communication, inclusion, and a respect for differences in language and identity!

08/28/2026

📢 IMPORTANT CPT CODE UPDATE FOR SLPs

Beginning January 1, 2027, CPT code 92507 will be replaced by 10 new time-based treatment codes for speech-language pathology services.

⚠️ Important: This does NOT mean every payer will implement the new codes in the same way on January 1. Medicaid, commercial insurance, Medicare Advantage, TRICARE, and other payers will establish their own implementation, coverage, billing, and payment policies.

Key Points:
• 92507 remains in effect through December 31, 2026.
• The new codes address five clinical areas and will be time-based.
• Final Medicare payment rates are still pending.
• CMS has proposed a pediatric GSLPP code; it is not final, and ASHA opposes the proposal.
• Additional payer-specific guidance is still forthcoming.

🔎 NJSHA will continue monitoring implementation statewide and nationally and will keep members informed as verified updates become available.

📩 Received an official payer communication about the 2027 changes? Please forward it to [email protected] to help us track implementation.

🔗 Learn more here: www.asha.org/practice/reimbursement/coding/new-speech-language-pathology-treatment-codes-replacing-92507/

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08/27/2026

Apply by September 4! NJSHA Connect & Grow Mentorship Program

For the 2026–2027 cohort, NJSHA is accepting applications for student mentees (undergraduate and graduate) and professional mentors (NJSHA members).

Program Highlights:
• Runs October through June
• One 30–60 minute meeting per month (virtual, in-person, or hybrid)
• Focuses on career exploration, leadership development, and networking

Apply Now:
• Student Mentees: Apply here https://tinyurl.com/NJSHAMentee
• Mentors: Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/NJSHAMentor

08/24/2026

Tonight into tomorrow is the celebration of Mawlid al Nabi, which translates to "birthday of the prophet," a Muslim holiday celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad, the central figure of Islam. Across the world, it is observed in different ways including gatherings, poetry, storytelling, educational programs, and charitable acts.

08/21/2026

Have you applied yet?! Experience mutual growth with NJSHA's Connect & Grow Mentorship Program

For the 2026–2027 cohort, NJSHA is accepting applications for student mentees (undergraduate and graduate) and professional mentors (NJSHA members).

Program Highlights:
• Runs October through June
• One 30–60 minute meeting per month (virtual, in-person, or hybrid)
• Focuses on career exploration, leadership development, and networking

Apply Now:
• Student Mentees: Apply here https://tinyurl.com/NJSHAMentee
• Mentors: Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/NJSHAMentor

08/17/2026

August is National Black Business Month, started in 2004 to highlight the impact black-owned businesses have on our communities and the hurdles owners have overcome to be successful.

08/14/2026

🚨 Take Action: Help Shape the Future of Medicare Coverage for SLPs & Audiologists

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its proposed 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, which includes changes that could significantly impact speech-language pathology and audiology services beginning January 1, 2027.

For SLPs, key concerns include:
✔️ A new Medicare-only pediatric billing code that overlaps with the new CPT code family for 2027.
✔️ The exclusion of the new SLP treatment codes from the Medicare Telehealth Services List, potentially limiting patient access to telehealth services.
✔️ A payment impact analysis that does not clearly identify the effects on speech-language pathology services.

Now is the time to make your voice heard. SLP and AuD professionals to sign the appropriate petition asking CMS to address these concerns before the rule is finalized.

🗓️ Deadline: September 10

Sign the petitions:
🗣️ SLP: https://ashaa.quorum.us/campaign/slp2027mpfspetition/

👂 Audiology: https://ashaa.quorum.us/campaign/aud2027mpfspetition/

Learn more about the proposed rule:
📄 https://www.asha.org/news/2026/2027-medicare-part-b-proposed-rule-coding-payment-and-policy-analysis/

Together, we can help ensure Medicare policies support high-quality, accessible care for the patients we serve.