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Fix SLP: Advocacy & Accountability in Speech-Language Pathology

Dr. Jeanette Benigas | SLP, Advocate, PhD
Speech-Language Pathology
ASHA
Medicaid
Advocacy
Audiology
Certificate Of Clinical Competence (CCC)
Private Practice
Ohio
Licensure
Health Care Regulation
Continuing Education
Insurance Reimbursement
Legislation
Music Integration
Financial Transparency
Grassroots Advocacy
Fix SLP
Healthcare Policy
Public Schools
Dysphagia

Fix SLP is an SLP Podcast by Dr. Jeanette Benigas about advocacy, autonomy, and reform in Speech-Language Pathology. This show exposes credentialing gatekeeping, dismantles CCC requirements, and helps SLPs advocate for change. Each episode equips SLPs with tools to reclaim their profession. Subscribe now and join the movement transforming speech-language pathology. Follow @fix.slp on Instagram and... more

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After letting her CCC lapse without regret, Christal Washington, MS/SLP, later chose to reinstate, on her own terms, to help the private practice she works at grow. She shares the exact process, Praxis prep, and timeline, plus what she learned about ... more

Telehealth coverage for SLPs under Medicare expired on October 1, 2025. In this episode, Dr. Jeanette Benigas, SLP, and Katie Brown, SLP, explain what this means for the provision of Telehealth services for traditional Medicare Part B beneficiaries, ... more

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Michigan SLPs just scored a unanimous 15–0 win in the Michigan House Health Policy Committee. House Bill 4484 is officially moving forward, clarifying that the state license, not a private certificate, is the credential for reimbursement. In this bon... more

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SLP fear is real, but facts are louder. In this Fix SLP Podcast episode, Dr. Jeanette Benigas, SLP, and Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, unpack the top fears heard daily: Praxis retakes, reinstating the ASHA CCC, supervision requirements, getting overlooked by... more

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Recent Guests

Katie Brown
A speech-language pathologist and advocate for enhancing telehealth services
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Episode: Telehealth Coverage Expired: SLP Rules for Medicare Claims
Melanie Joy Dorn
SLP who teaches at George Washington University and is an advocate for licensure reform
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Episode: How ASHA Turned the SLP Interstate Compact Into a Threat
Joe Fox
Representative in the Michigan State House
Michigan State Government
Episode: Michigan SLP Bill: Cutting Red Tape with House Bill 4484
Lindsay Erickson
Speech therapist with experience mainly in skilled nursing and acute settings, and the creator of the Medical SLP Mentorship Program.
Medical SLP Mentorship Program
Episode: How Mentorship Is Failing SLPs — And What We Can Do About It
Elise Mitchell
Owner of The Therapist Support Network, speech therapist specializing in helping providers contract directly with schools.
The Therapist Support Network
Episode: SLPs: Stop Getting Underpaid. Start Contracting.
Niall Taylor
Speech Pathologist based in Australia, currently working at a pediatric hospital in Melbourne.
Speech Pathology Australia
Episode: Defying Gravity: The Fight for SLP Freedom
Ruchi Kapila
CEO and SLP of Kapila Voice and Speech Services, specializing in gender affirming voice.
Kapila Voice and Speech Services
Episode: Thriving in SLP: Mental Health, Connection, and Compassion
Kevin Dorman
Colleague at Trans Voice Initiative, specializing in gender-affirming voice training.
Prismatic Speech Services
Episode: Thriving in SLP: Mental Health, Connection, and Compassion
Colleen Ashford
Bilingual speech-language pathologist with over seven years of experience encompassing special education advocacy
Ashford Speech and Advocacy
Episode: The ASHA Convention That Changed Everything

Hosts

Dr. Jeanette Benigas
Host and advocate for reform in Speech-Language Pathology, expert in addressing issues related to ASHA requirements and clinical autonomy.
Preston Lewis
Co-host of Fix SLP podcast, involved in advocacy and policy discussions surrounding Speech-Language Pathology.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 309 ratings
  • Amazing work

    I love the work you are all doing. I look forward to what will change with all the hard work you do. After 27 years and counting as SLP it’s nice to see change! Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Speechchica
    United States3 months ago
  • Amazing progress for SLPs

    The fix SLP podcast brings an updated perspective to our field and advocates for SLPs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stevita2
    United States3 months ago
  • Fabulous advocacy !

    It is so great to hear such wonderful work being done for our field and so sad that it is not being done by the organization that pretends to be for us. Keep going, FIXSLP!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luvmykatydid
    United States3 months ago
  • Empowering SLPs everywhere!

    I can’t than the Fix SLP Team enough for this podcast and movement. They take the time to research issues on our behalf and give clear pathways on how to advocate for ourselves. From podcast to social media, the information you will receive is so valuable. ASHA better sleep with one eye open. These amazing professionals know how to find answers and they bring the documentation and proof! It will take all of us to solve the big national issues. They give us a way to embrace our autonomy and hel... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RunninJess
    United States3 months ago
  • Exceptional and Eye-Opening!

    FixSLP is out here making a difference for SLPs everywhere! Thank you for exposing the gaps in our current infrastructure with ASHA. But more than that, you offer solutions that we can take action on to help in the crusade! Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Corrie D
    United States4 months ago

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Reviewers often mention the informative nature of the podcast, praising its ability to clarify misconceptions and promote active engagement in advocating for change.
There is a strong sentiment of gratitude towards the hosts for providing essential information and insights that resonate with audience concerns about systemic issues in their profession.
Listeners appreciate the podcast's focus on advocacy and empowerment for SLPs, viewing it as crucial in challenging existing credentialing practices.

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Telehealth Coverage Expired: SLP Rules for Medicare Claims
Q: What should providers do in the meantime?
Providers should communicate with patients about the situation, offer services if patients are willing to pay privately, and advocate by calling their representatives.
Telehealth Coverage Expired: SLP Rules for Medicare Claims
Q: Is this expiration permanent or temporary?
It's currently uncertain whether this expiration will be permanent or temporary; it hinges on future governmental decisions.
Telehealth Coverage Expired: SLP Rules for Medicare Claims
Q: Who is impacted by this expiration?
This immediately impacts anyone who has traditional Medicare Part B, not affecting Medicare Advantage plan holders or Medicaid currently.
Telehealth Coverage Expired: SLP Rules for Medicare Claims
Q: What happened with the Medicare telehealth coverage?
The Medicare telehealth coverage for traditional beneficiaries expired due to the government shutdown and the failure of Congress to extend the telehealth provisions.
Telehealth Under Threat: Protecting Access for Adults and Families
Q: What did you create to help continue access to telehealth services?
I developed several letter templates for SLPs and their patients to send to representatives, advocating for continued telehealth access for speech pathologists through Medicare.

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The podcast focuses on advocacy and accountability in the field of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP). It addresses topics such as credentialing gatekeeping, autonomy, and necessary reforms within the profession. The episodes not only highlight individual concerns but also aim to empower SLPs by providing resources and discussing legislative changes that could impact their practice. Through discussions around important issues like membership requirements, telehealth services, and professional burnout, the hosts encourage listeners to engage actively in efforts to reform the profession and reclaim their autonomy. Overall, this podcast serves as a valuable platform for increasing awareness and fostering collective action among speech-language pa... more

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