Speech Scope: A Medbridge Podcast

Speech Scope is a Medbridge podcast breaking down challenging clinical questions faced by medical speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Our goal is to equip SLPs with a deeper understanding of these topics, along with practical takeaways. To get continuing education credit for each episode and bonus resources, search for each episode on Medbridge.com and then complete the accompanying quiz. If you enjoy the show, please hit the follow button! IG: https://www.instagram.com/medbridgeteam/LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/medbridge/

Speech Scope: A Medbridge Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Medbridge, with 30 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #30

  Speech Scope Episode 30: Beyond 92507: How Can Medical SLPs Prepare for the 2027 Coding Transition?

  Aug 14, 202649 minS1

  Join host Sarah Baar, MA, CCC-SLP , as she sits down with Heather M. Scheer, MS, CCC-SLP , a private practice owner and former AAPPSPA President, to discuss the major CPT coding transitions coming to medical speech-language pathology. Together, Sarah and Heather break down what clinicians need to know about replacing code 92507 with new timed, diagnosis-driven codes and navigating the proposed pediatric G-code. Discover how these upcoming shifts could impact your documentation, billing practices, and clinical routines, along with actionable steps you can take today to prepare your practice. Tune in to feel empowered, informed, and ready to navigate these reimbursement changes with confidence! Learning Outcomes Analyze the 2027 CPT coding transition for speech-language pathology treatment (including the structure of base and add-on codes, diagnostic categories, and timed requirements) to determine the impact on clinical billing and reimbursement Apply practical documentation strategies to accurately capture treatment minutes across specific disorder areas in preparation for new CPT coding requirements Solve complex clinical coding and billing scenarios by selecting the appropriate CPT/HCPCS codes, calculating timed units, and ensuring alignment with payer-specific documentation guidelines Timestamps (00:00:00) Welcome (00:00:05) Introduction to upcoming CPT code changes for SLPs (00:01:48) Heather Scheer's background and role in coding updates (00:03:58) The process of CPT code change and AMA involvement (00:08:54) Overview of the new 10 CPT codes and their organization (00:12:07) Details of the base and add-on timed codes (00:12:50) The pediatric G code and its significance (00:20:18) Transition from untimed to timed codes and clinical implications (00:25:20) Reimbursement and RVU considerations for new codes (00:32:16) Advocacy opportunities and how clinicians can participate (00:35:49) Practical steps for clinicians to prepare for 2027 (00:43:18) Clinical examples of billing with new codes (00:46:43) Final words of advice and encouragement for SLPs Speech Scope is brought to you by Medbridge. If you’d like to earn continuing education credit for listening to this episode and access bonus takeaway handouts, log in to your Medbridge account and navigate to the course where you’ll find accreditation details. If applicable, complete the post-course assessment and survey to be eligible for credit. The takeaway handout on Medbridge gives you the key points mentioned in this episode, along with additional resources you can implement into your practice right away. To hear more episodes of Speech Scope, visit https://www.medbridge.com/speech-scope If you’d like to subscribe to Medbridge, visit https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/

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  Episode #27

  Speech Scope Episode 28: Dysphagia Mythbusting: How Do We Facilitate QoL With Compromise?

  Jun 15, 202650 minS1

  Dr. Amber Heape, ClinScD, CCC-SLP, CDP , joins host Sarah Baar to unpack some of the most common and controversial myths surrounding dysphagia management in residential care. Drawing from over two decades of clinical leadership and teaching experience, Amber and Sarah challenge long-held assumptions about compliance, patient choice, and what truly supports quality of life. Together, they explore how clinicians can shift from fear-based decision-making to evidence-informed, person-centered care. Tune in as we navigate the gray areas of dysphagia practice and explore what it really means to compromise for the sake of dignity and autonomy. Learning Outcomes Analyze the evidence around dysphagia management practices in residential care settings, with a focus on ethical considerations and person-centered care Determine the situations in which individualized care planning and interdisciplinary collaboration provide the most benefit for balancing aspiration risk and quality of life Solve patient case scenarios involving dysphagia management by applying current evidence, patient autonomy, and ethical communication strategies in team-based care Timestamps (00:00:00) Welcome (00:00:05) Introduction and the ethics of dysphagia (00:01:18) Guest introduction: Dr. Amber Heape (00:03:40) The evolution of evidence-based practice (00:05:19) Myth: waivers and the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (00:09:32) Myth: patient choice and decision-making capacity (00:14:23) Strategies for quality of life compromises (00:17:42) Myth: clinical judgment vs. the patient's lived experience (00:24:00) Myth: discharge due to “noncompliance“ (00:29:18) Myth: aspiration risk and altered consistencies (00:32:24) Myth: cultural perspectives on food and caring (00:34:57) Impact on assessment time and planning (00:36:45) Shifting facility culture through communication (00:41:48) Top three actionable takeaways (00:44:05) Experiential learning and clinical empathy (00:48:08) Final words of wisdom Speech Scope is brought to you by Medbridge. If you’d like to earn continuing education credit for listening to this episode and access bonus takeaway handouts, log in to your Medbridge account and navigate to the course where you’ll find accreditation details. If applicable, complete the post-course assessment and survey to be eligible for credit. The takeaway handout on Medbridge gives you the key points mentioned in this episode, along with additional resources you can implement into your practice right away. To hear more episodes of Speech Scope, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.medbridge.com/speech-scope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you’d like to subscribe to Medbridge, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/

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  Episode #27

  Speech Scope Episode 27: My Client Doesn’t Want to Do Therapy: Where Do I Begin? (Live Podcast Recording)

  May 15, 20261h 13mS1

  <p>This course is a recording of a previously hosted live webinar event. Polling and question submission features are not available for this recording. Format and structure may differ from those of standard Medbridge courses.<br>Have you ever walked into a session only to realize your client doesn’t want to be there? Host Sarah Baar, MA, CCC-SLP, sits down with colleague Treasyri Williams Wood, SLPD, CCC-SLP/L, CDP, to discuss why we should lean into—rather than pull away from—client resistance in speech therapy. They dive into the “clinical artistry” of developing discrepancy and rolling with discord, specifical...

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  Episode #25

  Speech Scope Episode 26: Facial Nerve Paralysis: How Can Therapists and Surgeons Collaborate?

  Apr 15, 20261 hourS1

  <p>Dr. Nina Lu, MD, facial plastic surgeon and director of the Facial Nerve Center at the University of Washington (UW), and Emily Wilson, MS, CCC-SLP, a facial therapist and lecturer at UW, join host Sarah Baar for an eye-opening look at interdisciplinary care for facial nerve paralysis. Sarah dives into this underexplored topic with curiosity, asking how therapists and surgeons can truly partner in meaningful ways. Together, they unpack what collaboration looks like in practice, explore evidence-based approaches to facial retraining, and reflect on the power of aligning goals with patient priorities. If you’ve ever wondered where facial th...

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  Episode #25

  Speech Scope Episode 25: Future-Ready SLPs: How Can Clinicians Embrace AI and Digital Innovation?

  Mar 13, 202649 minS1

  <p>Rinki Varindani Desai, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S—a multilingual medical SLP, board-certified swallowing specialist, and digital health entrepreneur—joins host Sarah Baar for a timely conversation on the evolving role of technology in clinical care. Together, they explore how AI, digital therapeutics, and remote monitoring are already shaping speech-language pathology and how you can take part in the change. You’ll hear why SLPs are not only essential users of these tools but also powerful collaborators in their creation. Tune in to feel empowered, informed, and ready to take your next courageous step into the future of the profession.<br></p><p>L...

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