HHPCA Redesign Pages
Home Page
Welcome to your new website. We hope you enjoy the new look and the ease of navigating through the site. All the valuable information you had on the previous site is still here-it just might be in a different place. We have tried to organize the information in a better way. For example, the ICD-9 Codes & HCPCS Hearing Codes V5000-V5000 are now of the Forms Page.
It may take you a few visits to find everything so give yourself some time. Change is always wanted and hard to go through sometimes.
As always the home page will keep you informed about current information and new items placed on the site. Enjoy your new website. If you have any feedback for us email us at any time.
About Us Page:
Over 50 Years of Excellence- Who Is HHPCA?
Hearing HealthCare Providers/California (HHP) is the professional association that represents Hearing Instrument Specialists throughout California. HHP members are engaged in the practice of testing human hearing and selecting, fitting and dispensing hearing instruments. Founded in 1952, the association continues to recognize the need for promoting and maintaining the highest possible standards for its members in the best interest of the hearing impaired it serves.
As the membership organization for California’s independent specialists, HHP conducts continuing education and training programs throughout the state all year long. HHP also supports and promotes the enhancement of its members businesses by offering several member benefits (anchor link) specifically designed for the Hearing Instrument Specialist in California.
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Hearing Healthcare Providers/California Association is to enable the provision of effective treatment alternatives for hearing impaired California consumers and to enhance the knowledge and competency of the professional hearing instrument practitioner.
Our mission will be accomplished through
· Measurement, classification and treatment of hearing loss.
· Consumer advocacy and public education regarding hearing health.
· Sponsorship, support, or opposition to legislative or regulatory initiatives.
· Liaison with state and federal regulatory agencies.
· Provision of continuing professional education.
· Preferred provider status with managed care networks.
· Cooperative buying program with manufacturers and supplies.
· Adherence to a comprehensive code of ethics and the highest standards of practice.
In addition, as a member of "America's Hearing Healthcare Team", the HHP practitioner, pursuant to state and federal regulations, provides information and referral to other health care professionals.
(Donna, I’m thinking we need to break this page up??? What do you think?)
Membership Qualifications
There are several different membership categories. We urge you to become acquainted with the different levels of membership that will meet your specific needs-and Become A Member TODAY (2008 HHP Membership.doc). (Donna lets make the bullets anchor links because the scrolling is so long.-what do you think?)
· Regular Member
· Regular/Employee Member
· Product Manufacturer/Service Provider Member
· Support Staff Member
· Student Member
· Retired Member
· Additional Location
Regular Member
Any person who fulfills the legal requirements of the State of California for fitting and dispensing hearing instruments and are actively engaged in the practice of testing human hearing and selecting, fitting, counseling clients and dispensing hearing instruments. (Voting Privileges)
Regular/Employee Member
Employee of a Regular Member who fulfills the legal requirements of the State of California for fitting and dispensing hearing instruments and are actively engaged in the practice of testing human hearing and selecting, fitting, counseling clients and dispensing hearing instruments. (Voting Privileges)
Product Manufacturer / Service Provider Member
Anyone employed by a hearing instrument manufacturer or supplier/ person and has an interest in the sales and products pertaining to the enhancement of hearing; are not engaged in the practice of testing human hearing and selecting, fitting, counseling clients and dispensing hearing instruments. (Non-voting Privileges, cannot hold office)
Support Staff Member
Any person who is employed by or affiliated with a firm/person whose principle business is the testing of human hearing and selecting, fitting, counseling clients and dispensing hearing instruments but do not themselves engage in the delivery of such services. (Non-voting Privileges, cannot hold office)
Student Member
Those who are pursuing an academic or vocational program of study in hearing instrument sciences and are not engaged in the practice of testing human hearing and selecting, fitting, counseling clients and dispensing hearing instruments. (Non-voting Privileges, cannot hold office)
Retired Member
Formerly was an active member of the Association but is no longer engaged in the practice of testing human hearing and selecting, fitting, counseling clients and dispensing hearing instruments. (Non-voting Privileges, cannot hold office)
Additional Location
The Membership Directory will be available to HMO’s and PPO’s, etc. For those persons with satellite/branch offices who wish to be included in the membership directory, there is a nominal charge per additional office.
Fill out an application today
Member Benefits & Services
There are many benefits and services for HHP members. (Donna lets do anchored links again because the scrolling is so long.)
· Legislation and Government Relations
· Continuing Education
· ‘Feedback’ HHP Newsletter
· Unlimited Access to the HHP Website
· Annual Convention
· Marketing Communications
· American Healing Aid Association
· Capitol Association Plans
Legislation and Government Relations
HHP is the only organization representing the exclusive interests of today’s hearing aid specialist in legislative and regulatory affairs. HHP’s efforts to protect your right to practice include the education of policymakers and their staff on the benefits of hearing healthcare; meetings with legislators; testimony before legislative committees, the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and other State and federal regulatory and legislative bodies; and the organization of grassroots campaigns. HHP devotes a tremendous amount of time and resources to ensuring the continued viability of hearing instrument specialists in the hearing healthcare delivery system. HHP instantly alerts members via email of important legislative activity and posts current reports on the Home Page and/or Legislation/Regulatory Page for immediate access.
Continuing Education
Look to HHP for your professional continuing educational needs! You can count on HHP to bring you the best information, seminars, and news articles, and members get great discounts as well! HHP’s education activities are offered at the local district level and during the annual HHP convention which offers up to 19 credit hours in one event.
‘Feedback’ HHP Newsletter
The HHP newsletter, Feedback, provides technological updates, continuing education, professional perspectives, special interest articles, industry news, legislative reports, and other hearing health information. It reaches beyond the scope of membership to include the manufacturing community, allied organizations, federal regulatory agencies, and the media. Members receive free subscriptions (Check out this link) to the newsletter and also have free unlimited access to the full text of the magazine. (Get latest issue)
Contact the Editor
Ronald Jenkins, BC-HIS, ACA
Phone: 707-554-6660
Fax: 707-558-1062
Email:
2008 Issues of ‘Feedback’
(Donna, we will list the newsletters by issue/date-it will be a link to.)
Unlimited Access to the HHP Website
The HHP website serves as an excellent informational resource for hearing health professionals and consumers alike. Not only will your business be listed in our online directory (feb07membershiproster.xls), you will also find an opportunity for convention registration, government updates, membership applications, managed care applications and updates, and business solutions and purchase power buying offered through AHAA. (AHAA Partnership for success.doc)
Annual Convention
HHP members receive substantial savings when registering for the HHP Annual Convention. This spectacular event is planned with you in mind. Each year we select a new and exciting destination and plan an informative and entertaining adventure. Here’s a sample of what our convention offers:
· Top-quality seminars taught by renowned experts
· High-powered membership meeting where important Association business is conducted
· Exhibit Hall featuring a grand array of exhibitors offering the best in products, services, and technology
· Silent Auction with fantastic deals on items you need the most
· Fabulous food and entertainment in an atmosphere that allows you to network with your hearing healthcare colleagues from around the state
Marketing Communications
Marketing your practice to consumers is essential to your success. HHP promotes member qualifications and their role in the hearing healthcare delivery team to the media, consumers, legislative bodies, regulatory agencies, and other audiences. We aggressively seek opportunities to market our members as the consumer’s first choice in hearing instrument services.
American Hearing Aid Association
“AHAA is the nation's largest network of hearing health care providers, dedicated to ensuring the business success of our associates”
HHP and AHAA have partnered up for success offering our members the buying power that only the largest network of hearing health care providers can offer, and it’s FREE. There is strength in numbers. When you become an AHAA associate,(AHAA Flyer.doc) you gain access to a consolidated network with unlimited resources that you can utilize to take your business to new markets, more patients and to a higher level of success while supporting your association at the same time.
As your source for hearing aids, accessories and related equipment, AHAA will return 2% of the total purchase amount back to HHP and AHAA now provides an extensive business-building solutions center along with specialized support for all AHAA members, helping you to stay ahead of the competition. Join HHP and activate your free membership today and let AHAA be your “one-stop” source for all your business needs…at the same time supporting HHP.
Print the HHP & AHAA a Partnership for Success Flyer (see file names above)
Capitol Association Plans
HHP is proud to present affordable solutions to your healthcare benefit needs by offering new medical, dental and vision plans exclusively to HHP members by utilizing Delta Dental, VSP and Basic Plus. HHP’s new partnership with Capitol Association Plans (CAPS) will allow HHP member employers with one or more employees to participate in any of these group plans. If you are an independent contractor or sole-proprietor, please contact CAPS to learn about future voluntary plans that may become available. For more information, please contact Jim or Heather at CAPS by phone at 916-441-2800 or by email at . For an opportunity meet CAPS in person, look for Heather Ford at this year’s annual conference and tradeshow.
· Review our dental or vision plan benefit and rate information. ( HHP Benefits Rates1.doc)
· Enroll in dental or vision plans. (HHP Enrollment Form.doc)
· Learn more about or request a quote for the medical insurance plan options. (HHP Basic Plus Employer Information Quote Request.doc)
CAPS Location is
8300 Fair Oaks Blvd, #303A
Carmichael, CA 95608
Regional/District Support
HHP’s regional/district network strengthens the voice of hearing health professionals at the local level and also plays a vital role in our state activities. See a list of all officers and district officers.
Member Spotlight
HHP would like to acknowledge our members and their accomplishments. If you or someone you know has been recognized for an award, is involved and or has started a news worthy or community based program, or has made a difference in your or the live of California’s hearing impaired, we want to know about it. Send information to HHP Members in the News. (Get link for this)
Volunteerism
We can’t do it alone! HHP relies on volunteerism to help us continue to progress in meeting our goals. For more information on volunteering in any capacity, please contact Samantha Hunter at
Ethics Process
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Officers & Director’s Page (Donna, I have Cynthia’s photos but none of the others. Tricia does want photos)
President
Cynthia Peffers, BC-HIS
Creekside Hearing Aid Services
600 Nut Tree Road, # 250
Vacaville, CA 95687
Office: 707-455-7993
Fax: 707-455-7995
Vice President
Don Tucker, BC-HIS, ACA
Hearing Aid Systems
41800 Enterprise Circle S., #A
Temecula, CA 92590
Office: 951-296-1600
Fax: 951-296-1602
Secretary/Treasurer
Stuart Spencer, BC-HIS
Advanced Ear Care
24310 Moulton Parkway, Suite D
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Office: 949-830-5330
Fax: 949-830-6926
Director-Northern Region
Bob Ternes
605 Thackeray Court
Roseville, CA 95747
Office: 612-749-1140
Director-Central Region
Sandra Souza, BC-HIS
Hearing Solutions
P.O. Box 1357
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406-3759
Office: 805-547-9500
Fax: 805-547-9502
Director Southern Region
Ronald C. Perry, BC-HIS, ACA
Preferred Hearing Aid Center
623 East Latham Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
Office: 951-652-9655
Fax: 951-765-9759
Managed Care Director
Membership Director
Ronald Jenkins, BC-HIS
Advanced Instruments
1534 Tennessee Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
Office: 707-554-6660
Fax: 707-558-1062
Immediate Past President
Deane Manning, BC-HIS
Superior Hearing Aid Service
28071 Bradley Road
Sun City, CA 92586
Office: 951-679-1139
Fax: 951-679-8259
Legislation/Regulatory Page
HHP is the only organization representing the exclusive interest of today’s hearing aid specialist in the legislative and regulatory arena. HHP keeps members informed about key legislative issues by posting important information on this page. Instant alerts are also sent to members via email when a legislative or regulatory issues requires immediate consideration.
Legislation
Bill Folders contain a list of legislative bills important to HHP members. They are listed by date.
Bill Folder 4.22.08 (billsfolder4.22.08.doc)
Other Legislative Information
Budget Process
The California budget process is very complex and HHP members know how important it is to keep abreast of the budget process. HHP Executive Director has provided an excellent overview of the California Budget Process.
Regulatory Issues
New as well as changes to current regulations are very important to HHP members. Important information about regulatory issues will be posted here and there will be instant alerts via email when an important matter needs consideration.
Regulatory Standards
Lobby Days Information
Lobby Days is scheduled for February 25, 2009. Information about this event will be available later this year.
PAC Information
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Links to State Government Agencies
(Donna I’m sure I like how these are lined up this is how they were sent?)