However, private sales in the UK continued their strong performance with hearing instrument sales up 4.4% on Q1, from 82,573 to 86,250 units sold.
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Should you try to compete on price, focus on a specific audiological niche like pediatrics or implants, or differentiate your practice by creating a unique patient experience? Longtime private practice audiologist, Robert Traynor, EdD, MBA, explains how to “avoid getting stuck in the middle” and instead develop a competitive strategy that is right for your hearing healthcare practice and right for your market.
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In his new role, Peterson will be responsible for developing sales strategies, driving improvements, and implementing best practices to deliver quality support and services to Oticon’s professional partners.
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The company is bullish on the prospects of the upcoming OTC hearing device regulations from FDA, which it anticipates being issued this November and implemented in mid-2020. In his comments to investors, IntriCon CEO Mark Gorder was also optimistic that the new OTC hearing device regulations would be more liberal relative to the amount of allowable gain and for whom the devices might be intended.
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Engage 2019: Unitron’s mission to change the customer experience and the patient journey.
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On the eve of major changes in the regulations governing the distribution of hearing aids in the United States, including the new upcoming class of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing devices, MT10 looks at consumers’ perceptions about hearing aids and personal sound amplification products (PSAPs)—as well as their attitudes about OTC devices and do-it-yourself hearing care.
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Sonova, the Swiss-based parent group of Phonak, Unitron, and Hansaton, confirmed that it has been awarded the contract to supply Costco’s Kirkland Signature 9.0 (KS9) hearing aids. Although the KS9 will use Sonova’s wireless SWORD chip set, the new product is said to be unique in many important ways from the other hearing aids in the Sonova group.
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Holstine is said to have successfully developed high-performing teams that drove significant revenue and business growth, while focusing on a shared vision, accountability, and trust.
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Holstine is said to have successfully developed high-performing teams that drove significant revenue and business growth, while focusing on a shared vision, accountability, and trust.
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Tim Powers answers questions about updates to the Rechargeable System for Hearing Aids. Get new insights into power issues, and ask your own questions!
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Davis will join the company June 1. In this role, Davis will oversee the company’s ReSound, Beltone, Audigy, and FalCom businesses in the United States and Canada. As part of GN Hearing’s global leadership team, he will report directly into GN Hearing CEO Jakob Gudbrand.
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With the continued rise of third-party payers in hearing care, you may wonder whether it’s possible to target and attract more private-pay patients. Yes, it is! The key? Tap into core elements that help drive private-pay patients, who typically have greater freedom than their insured counterparts in selecting a provider. Here are four areas your business can focus on to bring more private payers through your doors and into long-term relationships with your practice
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Adam & Jerusha Shulberg are the owners of Cubex Audiology Ltd in London, a private practice that was originally founded by Adam’s father in 1964.
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The two-day knowledge-sharing conference offered two learning tracks with dedicated expert presentations and workshops focused on the challenges and opportunities of hearing care professionals in general practice, and those who serve the unique needs of pediatric patients and their families.
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Dr Barry Freeman answers questions about shipping restrictions for rechargeable batteries. Get new insights into power issues, and ask your own questions here!
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