Intricon Corporation (NASDAQ: IIN), an international company engaged in designing, developing, engineering, and manufacturing miniature interventional, implantable, and body-worn medical devices, announced that David Liebl has joined the company as Vice President of R&D, effective immediately.
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An article on the “NPR” website discusses a proposed expansion of Medicare that would potentially include coverage for dental, hearing, and vision benefits. An outline of an upcoming budget bill directing the Senate Finance Committee to put forth the expansion was released by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday.
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The article identifies three “game-changing hearing innovations” poised to take the hearing world by storm.
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Consult YHN, a network of hearing healthcare professionals, and Redux, a developer of professional drying and cleaning systems for personal electronics, have announced a strategic partnership. The partnership helps “strengthen Consult’s position as an industry leader in helping practice owners drive growth and help more patients.”
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. Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) found intermittent broadband sound played over an extended period of time preserved sensory cells in the ear, while also rewiring some of the central auditory system in the brain, helping preserve the ability to sense the timing of sounds. An article detailing the research appears on the URMC website.
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert warning Californians to exercise caution when purchasing direct-to-consumer hearing products, such as hearing aids, over-the-counter or online.
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A new study by hearing healthcare management consulting firm Auditory Insights published in “The Hearing Journal” identifies four “post-pandemic trends” among baby boomers that could be useful to hearing healthcare marketing campaigns aimed at this demographic group.
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Listen Technologies, a provider of advanced wireless listening solutions for 23 years, announced that its board of directors has appointed Maile Keone as President and CEO. Russ Gentner, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, will transition to Chairman and Chief Strategist.
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We Hear You (WHY) announced that “Miami—We Hear You” was named “Best Film on Disability” in the June 2021 Monthly Awards of the Cannes World Film Festival. As a monthly winner, the film is automatically entered in the Annual Competition for a chance to become a Grand Winner and be screened in Cannes during the festival’s annual Award Ceremony in 2022.
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Signia announced the launch of Signia Learn, an online learning destination for hearing care professionals (HCPs) seeking on-demand information, peer interaction, and live and recorded courses, including many that offer continuing education (CEU) requirements.
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In a new study, researchers explore the use of microplasma – a highly focused stream of chemically excited ions and molecules – as a noninvasive method for attacking the bacterial biofilms that resist antibiotic treatment in the middle ear.
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In an article recently published on the “Forbes” website, Starkey CEO Brandon Sawalich discusses the three guiding principles he follows with regard to the hearing care industry and the company’s dedication to providing people with better hearing
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By understanding the inner workings of empathy, we can reap its benefits and avoid its perils; we can accept the personal wisdom and growth from bearing witness to our patients’ struggles—without all the negative effects of vicarious trauma.
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A study using the MUSHRA protocol comparing Oticon More™ to two other premium hearing aids, combined with a recent UBS Evidence Lab report, suggests Oticon More offers top sound quality—a key element in customer satisfaction.
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Big box retailers are now a fixture in the hearing healthcare market. Although it may be more difficult to beat them on price, there are many other ways private-practice hearing care professionals are outcompeting these dispensing Goliaths.
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