ADA has partnered with IntriCon to launch a low-cost hearing aid to compete with PSAPs, over-the-counter, and Big Box hearing devices. With a wholesale membership cost ranging from $150-250, the new hearing aids are expected to present a high-quality low-cost alternative that will place the provider and evidence-based services—not the device—at the center of the hearing healthcare journey.
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Although the private sector is estimated to make up about 78% of the US hearing aid market, only about 39% of unit sales are estimated to come from true independents. Here is a perspective on the independents by Wayne Staab, PhD.
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Oticon Inc will support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the launch of its “Hear in Pink” national campaign in September and October, combining messages about hearing health and breast cancer awareness and helping to raise funds to support research.
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This article describes a new silver-zinc rechargeable battery system that is located in a battery door that can be retrofitted into many popular hearing aids.
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The Hearing Review asked Sikka Software to summarize some of its hearing care sales metrics, which are displayed in the real-time “National Trends Hearing Care KPI Ticker” at the bottom of our Home Page. This is a visual summary of the data with notes from the company.
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In a recap of an eventful year, Sonova Group reports solid sales results for 2014/15, with $2.17 billion in sales—an increase of 4.3% in Swiss francs or 6.2% in local currencies. The Group’s hearing aid division saw revenues increase by 6.9% in local currencies to $1.97 billion. Sonova expects to grow by 7-9% in 2015/16.
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Your Hearing Network (YHN), a new managed care third-party administrator designed for independent hearing care practices nationwide, has recently launched with more than 1,000 hearing healthcare providers already onboard.
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Audiologist Brian Taylor explains how professionals must change in order to meet the needs of the hearing healthcare marketplace in the “just good enough” era.
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This blog from Lolly Wigall discusses why audiology students need both clinical and business skills, including marketing and sales.
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Rayovac unveiled its newest generation of ProLine Advanced hearing aid batteries at the AAA 2015 convention in San Antonio, Texas, in advance of a broader release of the company’s enhanced voltage hearing aid technology.
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Many manufacturers featured their latest products at the AudiologyNOW! AAA 2015 convention in San Antonio. Here is a peek at some of the new offerings from Siemens, ReSound, Oticon, Widex, Phonak, and more.
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Sycle is now offering EPIC hearing device service contracts to participating providers’ patients through a new partnership.
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Listen Technologies Corporation, a US designer, manufacturer and supplier of assistive listening products, has appointed France-based firm The Bakery Consultants to help guide sales and support initiatives in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Russia.
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In its annual report, GN Store Nord reported strong fourth-quarter financial results that were in line with analysts’ guidance: an organic growth of 13% for Q4. For 2014, GN ReSound delivered 8% organic growth, driven by its MFi ReSound LiNX™ and Beltone First product lines, while GN Netcom had 11% organic growth.
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Audiologist Garry G. Gordon, owner of EAR Inc, discusses how to recognize and capitalize on opportunities for business and career success in hearing healthcare.
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