Get a review of relevant legislative, regulatory, and other activities being undertaken by Congress, agencies, work groups, and organizations that seek to address hearing health care policy. These will include updates on the over the counter hearing aid act, Medicare proposals, Veterans care, World Health Organization activities, and much more. Also learn new resources and news from the International Hearing Society that affects the role and advancement of hearing health professionals in their knowledge, professionalism, and practice.

• Identify the national legislative and regulatory actions and initiatives underway that may affect hearing aid dispensing professionals and/or their clients/patients.
• Understand the role of international discussions about hearing healthcare in policy-making in future hearing healthcare policy-making and consumer awareness.
• Identify new education, resources, and tools that may assist the professional/practice in providing high-quality care to clients/patients.