Author: Karl

FTC Fines Global TV Concepts for Deceptive Claims about MSA 30X PSAP

FTC Fines Global TV Concepts for Deceptive Claims about MSA 30X PSAP

May 9, 2018 | , , | 2 |

The FTC has imposed a fine of $47,203,036 against Global Concepts Limited Inc, which will be partially suspended after they pay $500,000 for false advertising claims associated with the MSA 30X personal sound amplification device (PSAP). According to the FTC, the defendants sold nearly 3 million of the devices through 2017, including through retailers such as CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart, generating total sales of $47.2 million.

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Embracing Limitations: A Sensational TED Talk and an Interview with Justin Osmond

Embracing Limitations: A Sensational TED Talk and an Interview with Justin Osmond

May 7, 2018 | | 0 |

Once in a while, something comes along so interesting that it qualifies as a “Eureka moment” without even being directly related to hard science or clinical topics. One such instance is the recent TED Talk by Justin Osmond titled “Embracing Our Limitations.” Watch the TED Talk and get the inside scoop on its creation from Osmond in this interview by Douglas Beck, AuD.

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ADHEAR Adhesive Adapter System for Conductive Hearing Loss Cleared by FDA

ADHEAR Adhesive Adapter System for Conductive Hearing Loss Cleared by FDA

May 2, 2018 | , , | 22 |

The FDA has cleared the MED-EL ADHEAR, an innovative non-surgical bone conduction solution for conductive hearing loss. Described as the “next generation of non-surgical bone conduction hearing technology,” it consists of a patented adhesive adapter that is placed onto the skin behind the ear and is worn for 3 to 7 days at a time. The lightweight audio processor is simply clicked on and off the adapter each day.

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Renewed Controversy at AAA 2018 about the Audiology Patient Choice Act

Renewed Controversy at AAA 2018 about the Audiology Patient Choice Act

Apr 24, 2018 | , | 1 |

Although the Audiology Patient Choice Act is popular among audiologists, the American Academy of Audiology is currently not willing to endorse it at the risk of sacrificing greater professional autonomy and/or potentially unsustainable levels of reimbursement in the current healthcare and legislative environment. The issue bubbled to the surface during the Academy Membership Meeting in Nashville on April 19.

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Letters: Tributes to Jay McSpaden

Letters: Tributes to Jay McSpaden

Apr 11, 2018 | | 2 |

Jay B. McSpaden passed away on March 31 at age 79. A number of touching comments can be found in the Comments section at the end of his obituary which was published last week. Here are two notes from leaders of the International Hearing Society.

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Audiology Patient Choice Act Introduced by Senators Warren and Paul

Audiology Patient Choice Act Introduced by Senators Warren and Paul

Mar 21, 2018 | , | 0 |

US Senators Elizabeth Warren and Rand Paul have introduced the Audiology Patient Choice Act, which is designed to ensure that seniors and people with disabilities on Medicare have access to a full range of hearing and balance health care services provided by licensed audiologists. The bill mirrors legislation introduced in the US House last year and has a history of contention between the hearing healthcare professional organizations.

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