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Jeanette Benigas, PhD, SLP
Fix SLP is grassroots advocacy firm here to challenge the status quo in speech-language pathology by driving real change—from insurance regulations to removing barriers to full autonomy like the CCC. This podcast is your space to learn, engage and take action in the field of SLP. We don’t wait for change, we make it. So let’s fix SLP!
Hosted by Jeanette Benigas, PhD, SLP
Systematic Incompetence
Dr. Jeanette Benigas and Megan Berg discuss the challenges in the field of SLP and express gratitude for social media support. They encourage others to join their movement for improvement and request letters to be written to the ASHA board on the issue of the CCC. They discuss frustrations with academia and the limited influence of working SLPs in professional organizations. They emphasize the importance of measuring competency in the field. They advocate for support and fair compensation for adjunct professors and ethical practices in academia. They call for diversity, inclusivity, transparency, and accountability in decision-making and criticize financial burdens placed on members. They discuss challenges in student placement and propose a national clearing house system. They touch on the importance of removing the CCC from state licensing board, insurance, and employment requirements. Summary generated by AI and edited by a human.Speech Uncensored Podcast: How to Be Wrong the Right Way with Dr. Jordan Hazelwood.Become a sustaining partner.Follow us on Instagram.Find all of our information at fixslp.com and sign up for our email list to be alerted of new episodes and content.Email us at [email protected] us a message on our Meltdown in the Minivan line.
01:27:4613/10/2023
Certifications in the Courts
Megan Berg and Brooke Richardson share their perspectives on the perceived significance of certifications in the SLP profession. The importance of asking questions, critical thinking, and engaging in open dialogue is emphasized. The Fix SLP platform is highlighted as a space for discussion and challenging the current system. The episode also covers three court cases and their outcomes relating to the current membership/certification issues that SLPs are grappling with. The conflict of interest of CCC certification for employment and insurance is discussed. (Summary generated by AI and edited by a human).Links to court cases referenced in this episode:Talone v. Am. Osteopathic Ass'nBogus v. American Speech Hearing Ass'nAss'n of Am. Physicians & Surgeons, Inc. v. Am. Bd. of Med. SpecialtiesBecome a sustaining partner.Follow us on Instagram.Find all of our information at fixslp.com and sign up for our email list to be alerted of new episodes and content.Email us at [email protected] us a message on our Meltdown in the Minivan line.
55:0106/10/2023
CALL TO ACTION: Write a letter to ASHA BOD
In this impromptu brief episode, Jeanette and Megan outline how SLPs can take action by writing a letter to the ASHA Board of Directors. Find all the information and links you need at fixslp.com.Become a sustaining partner.Follow us on Instagram.Find all of our information at fixslp.com and sign up for our email list to be alerted of new episodes and content.Email us at [email protected] us a message on our Meltdown in the Minivan line.
13:5404/10/2023
Can I Drop the CCC?
Dr. Jeanette Benigas and Megan Berg discuss the challenges and considerations of dropping the CCC in the field of SLP. Factors to consider include employer requirements, job security, state licensing board requirements, and the impact on supervising students. They also discuss the issue of certifications and the need for separate standards. They encourage SLPs to be informed and empowered to make their own choices and highlight the importance of sharing stories to reduce stigma. They call for ASHA to address issues such as pay and workload and the need for action on Medicare reimbursement cuts and lack of advocacy. The participants desire ASHA to listen and show support. The participants compared the relationship to that of authoritative parents and adult children, expressing the need for repair and mutual respect. The meeting focused on their concerns and hopes for change.Become a sustaining partner.Follow us on Instagram.Find all of our information at fixslp.com and sign up for our email list to be alerted of new episodes and content.Email us at [email protected] us a message on our Meltdown in the Minivan line.
25:1503/10/2023
7 Rumors About the CCC
Dr. Jeanette Benigas and Megan Berg discuss the challenges in the field of speech-language pathology and the Fix SLP platform they started in order to address these issues. They share personal stories about the difficulties they faced with certification and licensing requirements. They express frustration with the cost and maintenance of the CCC and the lack of clarity on its necessity. They stress the importance of locating specific rules and regulations in order to clarify rumors from facts. They address the issue of the diminishing dignity of SLPs, which leads to a lack of belonging and constant scrutiny. They believe resolving this issue will give SLPs a voice. They mention the importance of the SLP Data Initiative and encourage listeners to check it out.Become a sustaining partner.Follow us on Instagram.Find all of our information at fixslp.com and sign up for our email list to be alerted of new episodes and content.Email us at [email protected] us a message on our Meltdown in the Minivan line.
01:22:5929/09/2023