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.
Read MoreSiemens Hearing Instruments has announced three new Aspire business development initiatives. The company is launching an Aspire Online Portal, a series of national and regional business development workshops, and a new Aspire Medical Program.
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Patricia Jo Munson, AuD, CCC-A EDUCATION AT A GLANCE Doctorate in Audiology from Arizona School of Health Sciences, Mesa, Ariz, specializing in diagnostic evaluations of the auditory systems, plus fitting and dispensing hearing aids
Read MoreIn a wide-ranging press statement, Sonova Holding AG has replaced Unitron Hearings president, Michael Tease, with Jan Metzdorff. In addition, the company announced that the Sona brand will be merged into Unitron Hearing and that Phonaks middle ear implant research facility in Lonay, Switzerland, may be closed.
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A sneak peek at some of the new products, services, and booth events being featured at the 2011 International Hearing Society (September 15-17, Boston) and Academy of Doctors of Audiology (November 3-5, Bonita Springs, Fla) Conventions.
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How to effectively use an office management system (OMS) to increase patient resales for maximum return on investment (ROI).
Read MoreSonic Innovations has announced the donation of over 44,000 hearing aid battery cells to three Minnesota nonprofit groups.
Read MoreWelch Allyn, a global manufacturer of hearing health otoscopes and other hearing health devices, has named Anil Dass as country manager for India.
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