HHPCA Redesign Pages



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: hearwell@

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 caps@. 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 hhpca@

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

wehelpuhear@

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

don.tucker@

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

sspenhear@

Director-Northern Region

Bob Ternes

605 Thackeray Court

Roseville, CA 95747

Office: 612-749-1140

bobternes@

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

souzal@

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

rperry@

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

hearwell@

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

deane1951@

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?)

California State Official Web Site

. Governor Schwarzenegger Official Web Site

senate. California State Senate

assembly. California State Assembly

leginfo. Official California Legislative Information

lao. California’s Nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office

ss. California’s Secretary of the State

Links to Federal Government Agencies

The White House

United States Senate

clerkweb. Office of the Clerk, US House of Representatives

Convention

Attendees

The 60th Annual Convention for HHP will be held April 15-18, 2009. The location and all information will be posted on this page at a later date. Please return after the first of the year for all your Convention Information.

If you have questions related to the convention, please contact

Marge Risinger

Vice President of Vice President Conference Management

CMI Resources

662 Gould Ave.

Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

310-798-1617

310-872-8116 Cell

310-818-5509 Fax

mrisinger@

Exhibitors

The 60th Annual Convention for HHP will be held April 15-18, 2009. All the information you need to reserve your exhibit space will be available after the first of the year.

If you have questions related to the convention, please contact

Marge Risinger

Vice President of Vice President Conference Management

CMI Resources

662 Gould Ave.

Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

310-798-1617

310-872-8116 Cell

310-818-5509 Fax

mrisinger@

Forms Page

Having important information that is used on a regular basis is important for busy HHP members. This forms page is created to make finding the information you want quickly.

Billing Codes

HCPCS Hearing Codes V5000-V5000

ICD-9 Codes

General Forms

• AHAA Member Request Form

• AHAA HHP Member Enrollment Form

• CAPS Forms

o Review our dental or vision plan benefit and rate information. (HHP Benefit Rates1.doc)

o Enroll in dental or vision plans. (HHP Enrollment Form.doc)

o Learn more about or request a quote for the medical insurance plan options. (HHP Basic Plus Employer Information Quote Request.doc)

• Ethics Complaint Form

• HHP Membership Application (2008 membership application.doc)

• Managed Care Application (rev mc app08.doc

• PAC Donation Form (need form)

Advertising Page

HHP offers job ad boards for members seeking employees and for vendors. The rate information is explained.

• Member Job Board

One ad for one month is $175.00. Please contact the web manager to make arrangements.

• Vendor Ad

For Ad placement on the home page the rates are $800.00 for a 6 month contract. Ads will be placed in hierarchical order they were received. Please contact the web manager to make arrangements.

For Ad placement on the vendor ad board the rates are $200/month. Please contact the web manager to make arrangements.

Calendar Page

There are many different events for HHP members. Consult the calendar to see if the event you are looking for is listed. If you don’t see the meeting or event you are looking for, email hhpca@ for more information. The calendar is updated as new information becomes available.

|2008 Calendar |

|July 10 |Newsletter Mailed |

|August 14 |HHP/CA Board Meeting |

|September 24-27 |HIS Savannah, Georgia |

|October 1- 6 |Hearing Aid Awareness Week |

|October 10 |Newsletter Mailed |

|November 6 |HHP/CA Board Meeting |

|2009 Calendar |

|January 10 |Newsletter Mailed |

|February 24 |CE Event Night |

|February 25 |Lobby Days |

|February 26 |HHP/CA Board Meeting |

|April 1-4 |AAA |

|April 10 |Newsletter Mailed |

|April 15 |President’s PAC Reception at Annual Convention |

|April 16-18 |Annual Convention |

|May 6 |HHP/CA Board Meeting |

|July 10 |Newsletter Mailed |

|August 13 |HHP/CA Board Meeting |

|September 10 |Newsletter Mailed |

|November 5 |HHP/CA Board Meeting |

|2010 Calendar |

|January 10 |Newsletter Mailed |

|April 1-4 |AAA |

|April 10 |Newsletter Mailed |

|July 10 |Newsletter Mailed |

|October 10 |Newsletter Mailed |

Resources

HHP takes an aggressive approach to advocating on your behalf. Our government relations activities represent out efforts to promote legislation favorable to the profession and build coalitions for allied support. Below are links to assist you in obtaining information about California’s State Government and other important hearing health issues. This is not a definitive list. This list is for informational purposes only. The email and web addresses listed are subject to change without notice.

California State Government Information

California State Official Web Site

. Governor Schwarzenegger Official Web Site

senate. California State Senate

assembly. California State Assembly

leginfo. Official California Legislative Information

lao. California’s Nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office

ss. California’s Secretary of the State

Federal Information

The White House

United States Senate

clerkweb. Office of the Clerk, US House of Representatives

Hearing Aid Dispensers Bureau

Yvonne Crawford, Acting Bureau Chief

1625 North Market Blvd., Suite S-202

Sacramento, CA 95834

P.O. Box 980490

Sacramento, CA 95857-0490

Phone: 916-574-7990

Fax: 916-574-8645

TDD: 916-322-1700

Email: hearingaid@dca.

Hearing Aid Dispenser License Application

Hearing Aid Dispenser Written Examination Candidate Handbook

Contact Page

Hearing HealthCare Providers/California

1121 L. Street #409

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: 916-447-1975

Fax: 916-442-4394

Email: hhp@

Web Address:

Administrative Staff

Executive Director

Hon. Tricia Hunter

Government Relations Group

1121 L. Street #409

Sacramento, CA 95814

HHP: 916-447-1975

Office: 916-447-7821

Fax: 916-442-4394

hhpca@

Samantha Hunter

Government Relations Group

1121 L. Street #409

Sacramento, CA 95814

HHP: 916-447-1975

Office: 916-447-7821

Fax: 916-442-4394

hhpca@

Government Relations Group, Inc.

Myrna Allen, Partner

mallen916@

Teressa Ohler, Secretary

admin@

Michele Townsend, Support

michele@

Lobbyist

Tim Shannon

980 9th Street #1550

Sacramento, CA 95814

Office: 916-930-0749

Cell: 916-718-0072

tim@

Convention Consultant

Marjorie Y. Risinger, CMP

Vice President Conference Management

CMI Resources

662 Gould Ave.

Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

310-798-1617

310-872-8116 Cell

310-818-5509 Fax

mrisinger@

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