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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 and dismantles CCC requirements. 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 TikTok. Visit fixslp.com.

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Latest Episodes

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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Renewal season is here, and the confusion is real: what’s the difference between ASHA membership and the CCC, and what do SLPs actually need to practice? In this episode, we discuss the legal authority of your state license, why the CCC is sold as a ... more

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Telehealth for speech therapy is under threat, and if Medicare pulls access, the consequences could ripple far beyond one program. Adults, families, and care partners lose critical care options, but that’s just the start. A Medicare rollback could tr... more

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Recent Guests

Katie Brown
Speech pathologist based in Buffalo, New York and owner of Neuro Speech Solutions, focusing on adult neurogenic communication and cognitive swallowing disorders.
Neuro Speech Solutions
Episode: Telehealth Under Threat: Protecting Access for Adults and Families
Melanie Joy Dorn
SLP who teaches at George Washington University and is an advocate for licensure reform
George Washington University
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

Host

Dr. Jeanette Benigas
Owner and host with a passion for advocating for SLP autonomy and educational reform.

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 States2 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 States2 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 States2 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 States2 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 States3 months ago

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Many express gratitude for exposing systemic issues within ASHA and its influence on the profession.
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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.
Texas Trouble: ASHA’s Quiet Power Grab Exposed
Q: What is the main concern regarding Senate Bill 905?
The main concern is that it elevates the requirement of having a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) over state licensure, which risks creating barriers for qualified professionals and undermining state autonomy.
Other SLPs’ Pockets— Know Your Worth!
Q: How has being Black affected you in terms of thinking about having these kinds of conversations or being able to negotiate your salary in the workplace?
It has given me a lot of anxiety about having these types of conversations, especially being the only Black person in my department. I've experienced microaggressions and a lack of care for diversity from administration.
The CCC Dilemma: Making Informed Decisions as Students and CFs
Q: Is it worth the trouble to negotiate getting the CCC paid by the company?
Yes, it's part of your benefits package and you should negotiate it as part of your employment offer.
The CCC Dilemma: Making Informed Decisions as Students and CFs
Q: Can I apply for ASHA membership without needing to pay for it?
Yes, you can apply for the CCC without membership to save money, as membership is not required to practice.

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The content focuses on advocacy, accountability, and reform within the field of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP). It emphasizes the importance of clinician autonomy, exposes issues surrounding credentialing gatekeeping, particularly the requirements of the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), and encourages SLPs to reclaim their profession through informed decision-making and grassroots activism. Episodes feature expert guests and provide insights into mentorship, contracting, pay transparency, and systemic changes that could enhance the working conditions and autonomy of SLPs, making it particularly unique in its focus on empowerments and solutions for the field. The candid discussions challenge long-standing practices and motivate lis... more

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