Hearing aid net unit sales in the United States increased by 6.2% in the third quarter (Q3) compared to the same period last year, according to statistics generated by the Hearing Industries Association (HIA), Washington, DC.
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The opening of the Sac Clinic, dba Value Audiology & Hearing Aid Center, is part of InnerScope’s 6-12 month Northern California Audiological Clinic Expansion Plan.
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For the 2018 third quarter, the company reported net sales of $30.1 million, up 20.2% from $25.1 million in the prior-year period. According to the announcement, the increase was primarily due to year-over-year revenue gains from IntriCon’s largest medical customer and growth in its value-based hearing healthcare business.
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According to the agreement, Amplicom USA will develop sales and distribution channels, and provide fulfillment and support services, for Alango’s “Wear & Hear” line of assistive hearing products in the United States and Canada.
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The two-day conference is said to have explored the dynamics of the evolving hearing healthcare industry and the hearing solutions, strategies, tools, and tactics hearing care professionals will need to shape their practices for success today and in the future.
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The FDA has approved the Bose Hearing Aid as the first self-fit hearing aid under the Agency’s De Novo premarket review pathway used for some low- to moderate-risk devices that are novel and for which there is no prior legally marketed device.
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Nearly 700 audiologists and office staff representing 270 independent hearing care and ENT practices across the United States and Canada convened in Las Vegas on September 20-22 for 3 days of hands-on learning, a robust exchange of experiences and ideas, and discussions about the future of the industry at Audigy’s biennial Team Summit.
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Hearing care professionals often encounter people who complain of hearing difficulties and trouble hearing in noise, but when tested, present with hearing sensitivity and thresholds that are within “normal limits.” This article reviews the audiological evidence regarding this unique population and makes the case for educating them about sophisticated technology options—including hearing aids and wireless technology such as remote microphones—which have been proven to be extremely useful for enhancing their communication and quality of life.
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During September and October, Oticon will donate a portion of the sales of all Oticon Opn™ hearing aids, including special edition pink Opn, to the National Breast Cancer Coalition to support its mission to know how to end breast cancer by January 2020.
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The mainstream business press featured articles this week on the wealth being generated by manufacturing and distributing hearing aids, with mentions of Amplifon’s Susan Carol Holland, Starkey’s Bill Austin, Phonak’s Hans-Ueli Rihs, and IntriCon’s Mark Gorder.
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Dr Barry Freeman answers questions about how long a hearing aid battery should last, and if you should clean the hearing aid and charger contacts. Get new insights into power issues, and ask your own questions here!
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A letter by the FDA’s William Maisel cautions that hearing devices cannot use “OTC hearing aids” in their marketing since the FDA definition of this hearing aid class—which would probably include severity of loss and other important safety, quality, and labeling requirements—has not yet been established.
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Practice owners need effective methods that consider current and potential global market risks, while reviewing and analyzing the market within a specific locale.
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With this enhancement and re-launch, the Company currently has two eCommerce DTC sales platforms dedicated to helping the hearing-impaired community find what it says are “easy and affordable” hearing solutions.
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