Ask audiologists what are the “best business practices” and you may get many different answers. However, here are six best business practices that most would agree upon, blending patient care with practical elements for patient satisfaction.
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Here are what we consider to be a few of the best “must-read articles” and special features ‘Hearing Review’ published in 2020.
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Dr Taylor talks about the new edition of “Fitting and Dispensing Hearing Aids” he wrote with Gus Mueller, and provides details on Best Practices and the fitting process, real-ear measurement, word recognition testing and the SPRINT tool, and more.
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The American Diabetes Association has recognized hearing loss as being more common in people with diabetes, and added audiology to its table on referrals for initial diabetes care management in its recent updated “Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes-2021” published in the January 2021 edition of Diabetes Care, the organization’s professional magazine.
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Moving away from “bundled pricing” to a fee-for-service model can be a daunting, but increasingly necessary, challenge for many hearing care practices. Here is a brief discussion of the most important factors to consider when converting a practice to the fee-for-service model.
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Increasingly, consumers would rather pay for expensive goods and services with a series of loans, so they can stick to their budget and easily see what they owe. One may be for hearing aids, another for the car, making it easy to see how much money is going out. Many of these loans are low-interest and some may even be no-interest, ultimately adding value to the hearing care practice and potentially attracting many more patients.
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The rise of the global pandemic has only raised the stakes for strong web-based marketing in the realm of hearing healthcare. Online reviews, patient referrals, and physician marketing also play a large role in today’s successful independent practice.
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While physicians are increasingly valuing the care and expertise of hearing care professionals, the perception surrounding hearing aids can occasionally get in the way. Here are some tips for emphasizing professional hearing care services while addressing affordability/accessibility issues to physicians.
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Overall, the company’s Q3 revenue grew $27.4 million compared to $26.9 million in the prior year. However, its Hearing Health revenue was $5.5 million in Q3 compared to $6.4 million during the same period last year.
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Spreading the word about tinnitus care throughout the community can help hearing care professionals stand out from the crowd while developing a busy niche. This article looks using tinnitus remediation and financing options to help build your practice.
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Many chronic health conditions are now being linked to hearing loss. Hearing care professionals can become “the hearing provider” for any future referrals of patients with hearing loss. However, some barriers, including the perception of accessibility and affordability, first need to be overcome.
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Accommodating individual personality types is a perfect way to customize the patient experience. Meeting patients “where they are” references a state of mind, but in some cases it also applies to an actual physical location in the form of house calls.
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Marjorie D. Skafte, the longtime editor and publisher of ‘Hearing Instruments’ magazine and former publisher emeritus of ‘The Hearing Review’ died on October 25 at age 99.
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How to provide your patients the opportunity to purchase important accessory items like remote mics, looping systems, and alarm/alerting devices—systems that can make a big difference in their outcomes.
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Big box hearing aid sales are estimated to make up more than 14% of US sales, and OTC hearing aid regulations are now expected to be in place by at least the second quarter of 2021. Here are some tips for how to compete with and differentiate your practice against these competitors.
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