Just when you thought that in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids couldn’t really get much smaller or “invisible” for cosmetic-conscious consumers, our industry’s product developers have come up with new ways to make them even more tiny—cal
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There are numerous advantages relative to locating the hearing aid close to the eardrum. Here is a new solution for achieving true deep-canal fittings.
Read MoreAt AAA in Boston, ReSound showcased the new Unite Mini Microphone, as well as ClearPath, ReSound’s first iPad application, designed to help audiologists and dispensers during the patient counseling process.
Read MoreWelch Allyn has announced the appointment of Stephen F. Meyer as its new president and CEO, effective April 16, 2012. Meyer has been with Welch Allyn since 1981 and most recently served as the company’s executive vice president and chief global business officer.
Read MoreThe Hearing Industries Association (HIA) 2012 meeting featured presentations by government officials, a marketing expert, representatives of allied hearing health organizations, and more. In addition, HIA members elected two new board members and reelected 4 current members.
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All businesses go through distinct growth stages. Which one is your business in?
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Established in 2002 by Ridge Sampson, Sycle.net has become the largest office management system in the hearing industry. HR recently interviewed the company’s director of sales and marketing, Peter Adams, and asked him about the company’s
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VARTA Names William Flanagan President and CEO VARTA Microbattery GmbH, parent company of VARTA Microbattery Inc and the Power One battery brand, has appointed William Flanagan as the new president and CEO of VARTA. Flanagan had been
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An informal survey of hearing care professionals and their patients about frequency-lowering technology (FLT) suggests that FLT hearing aids are a useful tool in the dispensing armamentarium.
Read MoreBritain’s BBC One’s “So You Think You Can Dance” finalist Kirsty Swain has shared her experiences using Siemens’ new waterproof and shock resistant hearing instrument, Aquaris. In a Siemens video, Swain, 30 years old, speaks about how Aquaris has helped her active lifestyle and dance career.
Read MoreKnow American Sign Language (ASL) or someone who does? Purple Communications is expanding its call centers across the United States. The company is seeking 50 video interpreters, 100 additional interpreters, as well as support and management positions.
Read MoreFor the third quarter of 2011, the William Demant Holding Group (WDH) reports that its hearing aid business generated high organic growth rates and captured significant market shares. The company also said that it expects the wholesale revenues of hearing aids to exceed market growth by 6% to 8% and to continue earnings and growth.
Read MoreThe three major professional organizations question the legality of online sales of hearing aids marketed by UnitedHealth Group subsidiary hi HealthInnovations. The update includes commentary from hi HealthInnovations CEO Lisa Tseng, MD.
Read MoreRayovac has expanded its portfolio of hearing aid batteries with a new mercury-free battery that is designed for cochlear implants. The improved Rayovac cochlear also offers up to 45% more power than the companys existing standard cochlear product, Rayovac Cochlear Advanced.
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The impact of verification and validation on user satisfaction.
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