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Fix SLP: Advocacy & Accountability in Speech-Language PathologySLP Burnout: Causes, Caseloads & Boundaries That WorkBurnout is hitting SLPs earlier and harder, especially as caseloads and productivity rise. Dr. Jeanette Benigas, SLP, is joined by Fix SLP’s Mikayla Treynor, MA/SLP, to chat about what burnout really is (per WHO), how high caseloads and rising productivity targets fuel it, and how to tell burnout from simple under‑stimulation. They share practical strategies you can use now: set enforceable boundaries, stop unpaid paperwork, try micro‑breaks, prioritize real rest, use therapy as a tool, track wins, choose CEUs that actually energize you, and connect with peers. They also zoom out to system‑level solutions such as...
2025-08-1934 minFix SLP: Advocacy & Accountability in Speech-Language PathologyShaking Up StatesDr. Jeanette Benigas and cohost Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, are joined by Mikayla Treynor, MA/SLP, to discuss the vital work being done by Fix SLP’s state teams, from addressing Medicaid CCC requirements to educating legislators on the impact of outdated policies. The team emphasizes the importance of persistence, collaboration, and education in driving meaningful change at both state and national levels.Looking ahead to 2025, Fix SLP has set ambitious goals to expand its efforts, target key states, and continue advocating for systemic reforms that empower clinicians. With updates on current projects and a call for vo...
2025-01-0653 minFix SLP: Advocacy & Accountability in Speech-Language PathologyState Advocacy UpdatesSLP advocates from Arkansas, North Carolina, Michigan, and Nebraska join host Dr. Jeanette Benigas. They all advocate for removing the CCC and ASHA verbiage from their states' billing requirements for full professional autonomy. They face challenges with Medicaid billing and regulatory issues and lead teams to address these through legislative changes and communication with state representatives. No matter where they are in the process, they all emphasize the importance of professional autonomy. Be prepared to be inspired!Want to earn some PDHs or CEUs with a discount? Find our most up-to-date promo codes and discounts here.
2024-06-031h 00Fix SLP: Advocacy & Accountability in Speech-Language PathologyAccess to Care in MichiganGuest hosts Mikayla Treynor, MA/SLP, and Alexa Chapman, MA/SLP, join Dr. Jeanette Benigas to discuss their efforts at the state level to eliminate the CCC requirement to Medicaid billing. Find out why access to care is so important to them and what they have been doing about it.Want to earn some PDHs or CEUs with a discount? Find our most up-to-date promo codes and discounts here.Become a sustaining partner.Follow us on Instagram.Find all of our information at fixslp.com and sign up for our email list to...
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