American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology

American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology AAPPSPA is a professional org dedicated to helping SLPs and AUDs thrive as private practice owners!

Join us in our mission to:
Foster the highest ideals and principles of private practice in speech pathology and audiology. Provide interaction and communication among those in private practice. Create and elevate professional standards among those in private practice. Provide ongoing interaction relevant to the private practitioner.

You need community. Being a private practice owner is not a journey of isolation. You need a community and a tribe to su...
08/23/2026

You need community. Being a private practice owner is not a journey of isolation. You need a community and a tribe to support and encourage you along your path. AAPPSPA is here for you on your journey! Join today and find out why many owners say that they found “their people” here.

CMS released proposed 2027 rates. AAPPSPA is here to walk with you through the changes.Four steps, start to submitted co...
07/27/2026

CMS released proposed 2027 rates. AAPPSPA is here to walk with you through the changes.

Four steps, start to submitted comment:

📹 A recorded webinar on what the proposed rule actually says, benefits and potential concerns of different scenarios, and what data to start pulling from your practice — available now.

❓ A questionnaire to shape our live Q&A (also available now). Questions due July 31. Q&A live webinar on August 5 at 5:00 PT / 8:00 ET.

✍️ A recorded webinar on writing a useful comment — specific practice data, real examples, clear reasoning. (date TBD)

🖊️ A live comment workshop to work through final revisions on your draft. (date TBD)

Comments from private practice owners carry weight because we're the ones living the numbers. But a comment without data is just an opinion. We'll help you navigate the process.

Links have gone out by email and on the listserv.

What the Medicare Proposed Rule Means for Your Private PracticeA recorded webinar is coming your way Thursday.Then stay ...
07/23/2026

What the Medicare Proposed Rule Means for Your Private Practice

A recorded webinar is coming your way Thursday.

Then stay connected for a follow-up live session featuring:

• Answers to your questions
• Guided training on collecting meaningful practice data
• Practical guidance for developing an evidence-based CMS comment

AAPPSPA is here to help you prepare—not just respond.

Good morning, AAPPSPA!The No Show Chronicles are rolling out this weekend!If you haven’t had a chance to read Volume 1, ...
07/11/2026

Good morning, AAPPSPA!
The No Show Chronicles are rolling out this weekend!
If you haven’t had a chance to read Volume 1, watch for it in your inbox today.
Volume 2 will be released tomorrow and features a special guest contributor whose article offers valuable insights you won’t want to miss. We’ll also include a direct link to his full article.
Whether you’re a solo practitioner or part of a multidisciplinary practice, we think you’ll find practical ideas you can put to use right away.
We hope you enjoy this new series. Have a wonderful weekend, and happy reading!
— Leann

05/21/2026

Welcome to all of our new members! We're excited to have you join us in growing and building our practices.

As you get the lay of the lad, we wanted to share a quick note about how we currently communicate with members. We have a Google group called the AAPPSPA Interact. This is our listserv that acts as a forum/message board. We announce meetings, share information, and post resources within this Google group. This is also where our members discuss business topics in a safe and welcoming environment.

Several of our new members have found us through the 92507 code change process and are interested in viewing our recorded presentation on the topic. You can find the link in the Google group/listserv under the topic title "Coding Discussion." Email us at [email protected] if you have not yet been given access to the listserv!

AAPPSPA Members--the 92507 conversation continues.Thank you to everyone who has already watched our recent training vide...
05/19/2026

AAPPSPA Members--the 92507 conversation continues.

Thank you to everyone who has already watched our recent training video and reached out requesting the session form. We are excited to see practices beginning to engage in these important conversations and prepare their teams for the future of our profession.

The sample session form has now been shared with members and is intended to help clinicians:
• Begin familiarizing themselves with the proposed codes
• Explore documentation workflows
• Increase awareness and preparedness
• Start meaningful discussions within their practices

We encourage you to review the information with your teams now and begin thinking critically about implementation, workflow, reimbursement, and clinical documentation considerations.

One of the strengths of AAPPSPA is our ability to come together as a community to learn, collaborate, advocate, and prepare for change together. More trainings, roundtables, handouts, and member-exclusive resources are on the way.

Thank you for continuing to engage, ask questions, and advocate for private practice and the future of our profession.

EDIT: The link to the recorded training is available in our listserv. This is a Google group that acts as a forum/message board. Look for the topic titled "Coding Discussion" to find the link.

Happy Sunday! Members only exclusive benefit. Please check the listserv for Vol 1. Of the No-Show Chronicles. Happy Read...
05/17/2026

Happy Sunday! Members only exclusive benefit. Please check the listserv for Vol 1. Of the No-Show Chronicles. Happy Reading! Enjoy!

A heartfelt thank-you to every AAPPSPA member who joined us for our recent event on CPT 92507 and the proposed 2027 chan...
05/17/2026

A heartfelt thank-you to every AAPPSPA member who joined us for our recent event on CPT 92507 and the proposed 2027 changes.

Your questions, insights, and engagement made it a powerful conversation and a reminder of how much stronger our community is when we navigate these shifts together.

Couldn’t make it live? We’ve got you. The full session was recorded and is now available exclusively in the AAPPSPA Member Portal.

EDIT: The link to the recorded training is available in our listserv. This is a Google group that acts as a forum/message board. Look for the topic titled "Coding Discussion" to find the link.

Private practice isn’t just clinical care…it’s business, compliance, staffing, systems, and decisions that don’t show up...
05/16/2026

Private practice isn’t just clinical care…it’s business, compliance, staffing, systems, and decisions that don’t show up in grad school.

So we’re saying it directly:
If your practice only works when you’re treating… it’s time to take a step back.

This is why we’re launching The No-Show Chronicles—a bi-monthly leadership brief to AAPPSPA members only focused on what actually keeps practices running:

• Business strategy that holds up
• Compliance that won’t get you flagged
• Operational systems that make sense
• Real conversations about sustainability

Whether you’re a solo provider or leading a multidisciplinary team, this is built for you.

Look for Vol. 1 Sunday.

Take the step back. Reassess. Adjust.

AAPPSPA is here to support what happens outside the treatment room because that’s what keeps you in it.

Leann AAPPSPA President

Hannah Boeck of Cued Creative has opened the doors to ScaleSmart Academy early for AAPPSPA members. This program is wher...
05/07/2026

Hannah Boeck of Cued Creative has opened the doors to ScaleSmart Academy early for AAPPSPA members. This program is where SLPs (and related service providers) learn how to start diversifying their income by creating passive and leveraged income streams. Inside the program you are taken step-by-step from idea to your first sale.
To access 25% off the program use info below or in our Linktree in the bio.

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