A recent survey shows that 80% of dispensing professionals spend less than 5% of their time running their practices, and 75% of respondents have experienced “burnout” during the past 12 months. Learn how to develop a common-sense approach to practice management in 10 simple steps.
Read MoreSonomax Hearing Healthcare Inc, Montreal, has acquired VitaSound Audio Inc, Ontario, Canada. VitaSound, a company engaged in the manufacture, sale and distribution of hearing aid instruments in Canada and the United States, will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Sonomax.
Read MoreOn October 2, GN Store Nord and Phonak AG announced a share purchase agreement in which Phonak would buy the ReSound Group for $2.65 billion (15.5 billion DKK).
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In a blockbuster deal announced October 2, the Phonak Group agreed to a share-purchase agreement with GN ReSound in an acquisition worth a total of $2.65 billion. Pending the customary regulatory approval of the sale a
Read MoreSonus Corp, Minneapolis, announces that regional manager Jim Buckley was promoted to senior corporate director, and that Jim Shafer, AuD, was promoted to regional manager for the territory covering Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New York, New Jersey, and Illinois.
Read MoreAmerica Hears, Bristol, Pa, has contracted with William Schirmer, MAP, BC-HIS, to serve as branch manager for its newest retail outlet in Los Angeles.
Read MoreCareCredit®, Costa Mesa, Calif, is offering a free educational CD titled, “Increase Sales by Effectively Connecting with Patients,” featuring Von Hansen.
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Question: What percentage of hearing aids purchased in 2004, 2005, and so far in 2006 were BTE hearing instruments? Answer: 26%, 32%, and 42%.1 It is no surprise the open-fit BTEs are the leading fo
Read MoreInterton, Minneapolis, has added three new members to its executive team. Carsten Buhl has been named vice president of business operations; Paul Martin is the new vice president of sales; and Christina Papke will be taking on the director of commercial sales position.
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Are you looking at ways to increase patient loyalty and grow your practice? Hearing Aid Battery Clubs offer you the opportunity to do both by making batteries part of your patient relationship. Rayovac Pro
Read MoreWilliam Austin, founder and CEO of the Starkey Hearing Foundation and Starkey Laboratories, will be honored with the highest honor of its kind, the Doctor of Laws degree, by Pepperdine University at its annual commencement ceremony, Saturday, July 8, 2006, at Alumni Park on the Malibu campus.
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The philosophy behind CareCredit was borne out of the needs of both doctors and patients to have a payment method for non-insured medical services. The company and the value it offers today’s hearing care community
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How is the relative health of your hearing care office/practice? This year’s survey provides a gauge for assessing your office’s activities relative to others across the United States. The HR 2006 Dispenser Survey reveals that, in 2005, binaural fitting rates and the use of directional systems rose rapidly, open-ear aids now constitute one-quarter of all BTE fittings, and the average price of hearing aids has remained relatively flat during the past year. Find out how your office compares to others in this year’s survey.
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How many offices are there that dispense hearing instruments in the United States, and how many professional business owners are there? One can have a lively debate on this question. For example, there are 12,349 Yellow
Read MoreOticon Inc, Somerset, NJ, expands its pediatric sales and training force to 20 members with the addition of four new Pediatric Account Managers and a new in-house Pediatric Audiologist.
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