| The North Carolina Speech, Hearing and Language Association, inc. |
WELCOME TO NCSHLA The North Carolina Speech-Language Hearing Association (NCSHLA) is a dedicated organization committed to empowering and supporting its members through advocacy and education.
Our mission is to enhance the quality of and access to speech-language pathology and audiology services for all individuals. With a vision to set the highest standards of ethical practice and quality of care, we serve a diverse community.
Our key objectives include:
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NCSHLA Members be aware of Medicaid Audits increasing in the future:
Increased national and state focus on fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicaid program means ASHA members should anticipate more audits and administrative burden across all healthcare settings, including schools that bill Medicaid. Medicaid Fraud Control Units have flagged specific behaviors as fraudulent, such as billing done by assistants/students/CFs without specific payer permission and billing for unbundling of codes. For more context, see:
Presidential Administration and Congress Uniquely Focused on Program Integrity in Federal Programs
To address this, ASHA is hosting a webinar on May 18, 2026, at 7pm ET. The webinar will share why this is happening, what ASHA is doing, and best practices to survive an audit, featuring an Audiologist and an SLP who have experienced these audits directly. Please register or share this information with colleagues:
Join ASHA Advocacy for Medicaid Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Investigations Webinar May 18, 2026
Click here to learn more about what NCSHLA is doing on your behalf.
Contact NCBOESLPA for Questions about NC Licensure
If you have questions about NC licensure, contact the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. This is the state regulatory body. Any dues paid to NCSHLA when intending to submit payment to the NCBOESLPA will not be eligible for refund. Please ensure you are joining the correct organization.