Episode 7: Legislative Advocacy

Episode 7: Legislative Advocacy

PSHA President, Nicole Billak discusses the various advocacy programs for PSHA. Then, Angie Armbrust, PSHA's lobbyist, walks us through how a bill becomes a law and how to advocate effectively with legislators. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit psha3psonapod.substack.com [https://psha3psonapod.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 6: School-Based Advocacy at the State and Local Levels

Learn practical strategies for advocating for school-based speech-language pathology services at the local and state levels. This session provides actionable steps participants can implement immediately to support students, influence policy, engage stakeholders, and advance sustainable change within their schools, districts, and professional communities. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit psha3psonapod.substack.com [https://psha3psonapod.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 5: PSHA Perspectives on 92507

On this episode of 3P’s on a Pod, Dr. Nicole Billak is joined by members of PSHA’s healthcare leadership to unpack the important issues surrounding CPT code 92507.PSHA StAMP, Joanne Wisely, begins by walking listeners through the history of CPT code development and how the process works.Next, PSHA Vice President of Professional Practice, Dr. Akila Rajappa, breaks down relative value units (RVUs) and explains the key components that shape CPT code valuation and development.To close the episode, Jill Shook and Emily Aten-Newberry from PSHA's Private Practice Committee bring forward questions submitted by PSHA members about ASHA’s proposal to revise 92507, giving the panel an opportunity to address the issues members are asking about most. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit psha3psonapod.substack.com [https://psha3psonapod.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 4: Meet Our Student Reps

On this episode of 3 P's on a Pod, Past President, Erin Buckwalter interviews Jenna Nurick and Ashley Dugas, PSHA's 2025-2026 student representatives to find out why they joined the board and what benefits PSHA has for students. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit psha3psonapod.substack.com [https://psha3psonapod.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 3: Certification Pathways

In this episode of 3P’s on a Pod, PSHA President Nicole Billak sits down with Past President and VP of Public Information Dana Bitetti to break down Pennsylvania’s new certification pathway between the Educational Specialist and Instructional I certificates for school-based speech-language pathologists. They discuss how the pathway was developed in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, what it means for practicing clinicians, and the steps SLPs can take to determine their eligibility. Listeners will gain clarity on working with educator preparation programs, required coursework and practicum experiences, and key documentation like the PDE-430 form. Whether you’re considering adding an Instructional I certificate or just want to better understand your options, this episode provides practical guidance to help you navigate the process with confidence. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit psha3psonapod.substack.com [https://psha3psonapod.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]