Author: Karl

Walgreens and Starkey Collaborate on Walgreens Hearing; Unique Expansion Program for Current Practice Owners

Walgreens and Starkey Collaborate on Walgreens Hearing; Unique Expansion Program for Current Practice Owners

Mar 12, 2018 | , , | 7 |

Called Walgreens Hearing, the new outlets are unique to the marketplace because they are designed to create new business opportunities for existing dispensing offices to partner with Starkey and serve patients at Walgreens stores in their communities. Walgreens Hearing currently exist in two pilot stores that opened last month in the Minneapolis-St Paul market, with about six others opening in three other states, some by mid-April.

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EXPERT INSIGHT #2: How long should the hearing aid battery last after a full charge, and how does Bluetooth affect this?

EXPERT INSIGHT #2: How long should the hearing aid battery last after a full charge, and how does Bluetooth affect this?

Mar 7, 2018 | , , , , | 6 |

This week’s Expert Insight addresses how long a battery should last after a full recharge, how Bluetooth streaming can affect battery life, and if the life of a hearing aid circuit is shortened by a rechargeable system. Get new insights into power issues, and ask your own questions here!

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SPECIAL REPORT: Hearing Care and “Value-based Reimbursement” in Medicine

SPECIAL REPORT: Hearing Care and “Value-based Reimbursement” in Medicine

Mar 6, 2018 | , , , , , , , , , | 0 |

It’s hard to follow doctors’ orders when you cannot hear them! A quiet revolution is taking place in medicine; doctors are increasingly being reimbursed for their services based on patient outcomes, and not the standard fee-for-service model that focuses on quantity and/or complexity of care. As medical facilities seek methods for greater patient engagement and satisfaction, as well as more effective treatments for chronic conditions, hearing healthcare finds itself an integral part of value-based healthcare.

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IntriCon Adds Power-Efficient Wireless Audio Streaming to Its Hearing Devices

IntriCon Adds Power-Efficient Wireless Audio Streaming to Its Hearing Devices

Mar 5, 2018 | , , , , , , , , | 1 |

IntriCon has taken another major step forward in its hearing aid and hearables offerings—this time adding audio streaming functionality. IntriCon’s and NXP’s R&D teams merged hearing aid engineering and wireless audio streaming semiconductor technology to deliver hearing aid devices that can stream wireless audio from IntriCon’s wireless accessories. It intends to launch this technology—coupled with a remote microphone—into its Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and Direct-to-Insurance (DTI) channels in the first half of 2018.

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Cochlear Pledges Million to Johns Hopkins for Research on Impact of Hearing Loss

Cochlear Pledges $10 Million to Johns Hopkins for Research on Impact of Hearing Loss

Mar 5, 2018 | , , , | 0 |

The Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health at Johns Hopkins will be a first of its kind at any academic institution, focusing on hearing loss as a global public health priority, and it will be led by one of the preeminent researchers in this area, Frank Lin, MD, PhD. The center will be dedicated to understanding and addressing the impact of hearing loss on public health.

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Celebrate World Hearing Day on Saturday, March 3!

Celebrate World Hearing Day on Saturday, March 3!

Mar 2, 2018 | , , , , , , | 0 |

World Hearing Day is held on March 3 each year to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world. Each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) decides the theme and develops a brochure on the topic based on the best available evidence as well as advocacy materials such as posters, banners, infographics and presentations, among others. These materials are shared with partners in government and civil society around the world as well as WHO colleagues across the Organization.

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Sonic Enchant Line Adds SoundClip-A to Stream Sounds in Stereo from Numerous Devices

Sonic Enchant Line Adds SoundClip-A to Stream Sounds in Stereo from Numerous Devices

Mar 2, 2018 | , , , , , | 1 |

Sonic has expanded the wireless connectivity options of its Enchant hearing aids with the introduction of SoundClip-A. The easy-to-use, lightweight SoundClip-A allows users to stream stereo sound hands-free to both hearing aids from all Bluetooth® 2.1 smartphones and devices. The small, ergonomically designed clip-on device delivers added benefit as a wireless remote/partner microphone for easier listening when the speaker is at a distance or in noisy environments where listening is difficult. SoundClip-A also enables remote volume control, program changes, and call pick-up with just the press of a button.

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Ugly Starkey Trial Gets Uglier; Closing Arguments Expected This Week

Ugly Starkey Trial Gets Uglier; Closing Arguments Expected This Week

Feb 28, 2018 | | 2 |

As the trial of four former Starkey executives and associates winds down, the judge ruled on Monday that Starkey owner Bill Austin had perjured himself. Additionally, the defense has continued to target Starkey and bring to light unflattering details, contending that they are integral to the case and the reputability of the prosecution’s witnesses. Closing arguments in the trial are expected this week.

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A Psychological Tool for Managing Tinnitus: Creating Useful Narratives

A Psychological Tool for Managing Tinnitus: Creating Useful Narratives

Feb 27, 2018 | , , | 0 |

The tinnitus patient can sometimes internalize more personal—and often negative and self-denigrating—explanations for why they have tinnitus. And, sometimes, these explanations can get in the way of positively addressing the symptoms of tinnitus. This article looks at ways to bypass or overcome patients’ negative narratives and help them embark on the journey to better hearing care.

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HIA Retools; Names Jane Reese-Coulbourne as New Executive Director

HIA Retools; Names Jane Reese-Coulbourne as New Executive Director

Feb 21, 2018 | , , , | 0 |

In what has been dubbed as the beginning phases of “HIA 2.0,” the Hearing Industries Association (HIA) has announced the appointment of Jane Reese-Coulbourne, MS, as the organization’s new executive director. HIA is embarking on a journey to renew itself in the dynamic marketplace of hearing healthcare with more focused conversations and collaborations with legislators in Washington, DC, as well as with allied organizations and consumer advocacy groups.

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