WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HR 1106

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

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jasmine Clark and 4 co-sponsors

Georgia resolution urges modernizing audiology practice regulations to expand practitioners' independence and improve patient access to hearing care services.

House Committee Favorably Reported
#health
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HR 1106

Legislative bill overview

HR 1106, the Audiology Practice Modernization Act, seeks to modernize Georgia's audiology regulations and practice standards. The bill aims to update state requirements for audiologists, likely expanding their scope of practice or reducing regulatory barriers to service delivery. This is a House resolution urging statewide support for passage of related legislation.

Why is this important

Audiology modernization could improve patient access to hearing care services and reduce costs by allowing audiologists greater independence in diagnosis and treatment without requiring physician referrals. Georgia's aging population and high rates of untreated hearing loss make regulatory modernization potentially significant for public health outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of practice expansion: Physicians and otolaryngologists may oppose changes that reduce their referral authority or allow audiologists to perform services previously requiring physician oversight
  • Regulatory standards: Debates may arise over whether modernized requirements maintain adequate quality controls and patient safety protections
  • Insurance reimbursement: Changes could affect how insurers cover audiology services and which practitioners they credentialed, impacting both providers and patients

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.