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A Three (3) Session AI On Demand Summer Course

   

Purchase individual sessions or purchase the full three-session course

On-Demand access for all sessions begins August 10th and runs until August 31 at 11:59 PM eastern

GENERAL INFORMATION

Course Fees 

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Register for any one (1) session for just $15

Cancellation and Refund Policy

  • Please note that all registrations are final. Due to the digital nature of this course and immediate access to course materials, we are unable to offer refunds, cancellations, or transfers once enrollment has been completed.

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COURSE & INDIVIDUAL SESSION INFORMATION

Session 1: Work Smarter, Not Harder: Real AI for Healthcare Leaders

(60 Minutes)

Description

You have heard a lot about AI. This session is where you actually see it work. Work Smarter, Not Harder: Real AI for Healthcare Leaders is filled with practical demos, real scenarios, and honest conversation about what these tools can and cannot do for the people running and working in healthcare practices today. No hype. No theory. Whether you are curious, skeptical, or already dabbling, this session will meet you where you are and send you back to your practice with something you can actually use.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

  1. Identify AI tools to support administrative tasks, scheduling, and workflow efficiency
  2. Apply best practices, limitations, and common pitfalls when incorporating AI into clinical practice
  3. Integrate Real-life experience with tools you can plug into the work you do every day

Time Ordered Agenda

0-3 Introduction, Outline, and Learning Outcomes

3-10 Clarity on what AI can and cannot do 

10-25 AI time saving uses for clinical practice 

26-45 Demos and simulations with available tools

46-55 Practical tips for better output

55-60 Setting concrete applications and commitments

Instructional Personnel & Disclosures

Lauren K. Harris, FACMPE, CPPM, CPCO
Owner and Principal, Harris Healthcare Consulting, LLC
Lauren Harris brings more than 25 years of expertise in medical practice leadership, helping independent healthcare practices improve operations, strengthen compliance, and achieve lasting success. A nationally credentialed consultant and founder of her own firm, she is equally passionate about serving others through her work and as co-founder of an animal welfare nonprofit.

Financial Disclosures: Lauren Harris is founder and owner of Harris Healthcare Consulting and received an honorarium to present her session.

Nonfinancial Disclosures: Presenter has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

 

 

Session 2: To AI or Not to AI. That is the Question. AI Ethics in Speech-Language Pathology

(90 Minutes)

Description

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly accessible and integrated into clinical practice, speech-language pathologists must ensure that its use remains consistent with the ASHA Code of Ethics. This presentation examines ethical considerations surrounding AI in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders through the lens of professional ethical responsibilities. Using case studies and real-world examples, participants will explore emerging ethical dilemmas related to AI use in both academic and clinical settings and analyze how these situations align with the ASHA Code of Ethics. Current resources and practical strategies will be provided to support ethical, responsible, and professionally appropriate AI use in speech-language pathology practice.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

  1. Describe current ethical issues related to AI use in speech-language pathology.
  2. Apply the ASHA Code of Ethics to case studies involving AI use in clinical education and clinical practice.
  3. Identify strategies and resources for the ethical integration of AI into clinical practice.

 

Time Ordered Agenda

5 mins: Introduction, Outline, and Learning Outcomes 

10 mins: AI overview 

15 mins: Ethical issues with AI in SLP 

10 mins: Aligning AI ethics with the ASHA Code of Ethics 

20 mins: Case studies using AI in SLP 

20 mins: Developing AI use policies 

10 mins: Next day application and resources

Instructional Personnel &  Disclosures:

AnnMarie C. Knight, PhD, CCC-SLP
Dr. AnnMarie C. Knight is SLP Program Director at Oklahoma Baptist University. She has served in state and national leadership roles through SCSHA, ASHA, CAA, and CAPCSD. Dr. Knight is an advocate for quality SLP academic and clinical training and for the ASHA SLP Assistant Certification (C-SLPA) program.
 
 

Financial Disclosures: Dr. AnnMarie Knight and Dr. Becky Jones are full-time employees of Oklahoma Baptist University and received an honorarium to present at this conference. 

Nonfinancial Disclosures:  Dr. AnnMarie Knight currently serves as a member of the CAPCSD Conference Committee and the Chair Elect for the Council for Clinical Certification. 

 

Becky Jones, EdD, CCC-SLP
Dr. Becky Jones is Director of Clinical Education and Associate Professor in the Speech-Language Pathology graduate program at Oklahoma Baptist University. Her research focuses on the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education, AI-facilitated simulation, and innovative approaches to developing clinical skills, confidence, and competence in future speech-language pathologists.
 

Financial Disclosures: Dr. AnnMarie Knight and Dr. Becky Jones are full-time employees of Oklahoma Baptist University and received an honorarium to present at this conference. 

Nonfinancial Disclosures: Dr. Becky Jones serves as the Director of Clinical Education for the Speech-Language Pathology program at Oklahoma Baptist University and is a member of the International Association of Communication Sciences and Disorders (IALP) AI Task Force. 

 

Session 3: AI in Action: Opportunities, Challenges, and Coverage Considerations Across Settings

(60 Minutes)

Description

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping service delivery, documentation, and reimbursement across health care and educational settings. This session will explore how AI is being integrated into clinical practice, how payers are leveraging AI in coverage and utilization management activities, and the implications for providers across settings. Speakers will examine emerging payer practices, documentation strategies, and key compliance issues associated with AI-enabled technologies. Attendees will gain insights into the opportunities and risks presented by AI adoption through practical case examples. Participants will leave better equipped to recognize evolving technology trends, identify documentation best practices, and understand compliance considerations that support ethical, compliant, and effective implementation of new technologies. 

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

  1. Recognize recent technological changes to clinical practice, coverage, and reimbursement. 
  2. Hypothesize documentation best practices based on new technology.
  3. Summarize compliance considerations when using technology.

Time Ordered Agenda

0-3 Welcome and Intro

3-10 AI in clinical practice

10-25 AI use by payers

26-40 Documentation and “FWA”

40-50 Compliance considerations 50-60 Case examples by setting

Instructional Personnel & Disclosures

Caroline Bergner JD
Caroline Bergner is ASHA’s Director of Health Care Policy, Medicaid. She supports members through technical assistance, Medicaid policy analysis, and advocacy for improved audiology and speech-language pathology coverage with state agencies, managed care organizations, CMS, and Congress. She is a proud Duke and Ave Maria Law alumna, and a Virginia-licensed attorney.

Financial Disclosures: Salaried employee of ASHA 

Nonfinancial Disclosures: Presenter has no relevant financial relationships to disclose

 

Rebecca Bowen M.A, CCC-SLP, PNAP, CAE
Rebecca is a speech-language pathologist with over a decade of experience working with individuals across the lifespan. She currently serves as ASHA’s Director of Health Care Policy, Value, and Innovation and focuses on analyzing and refining technology policy, value-based care policy, and advancing ASHA’s public policy agenda.
 

Financial Disclosures: Salaried employee of ASHA 

Nonfinancial Disclosures: Presenter is an ASHA Member