Auditdata’s increasing activities in the US have been fueled by its acquisition of Otovation, and its relatively new partnership with Sycle.net–growth that demanded a strengthening of the US team, which Joy Glen joined as VP of US Sales in March 2016.
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Hearing care professionals must communicate at a number of levels. Informational and motivational counseling help us move people along with their treatment plan, but we should consider the methods we use to ensure there is effective communication.
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Spotlighted in exhibits at AudiologyNOW! 2016 were hearing instruments and accessories with advanced technologies, wireless connectivity, and open-fit designs. Rechargeable hearing aid batteries and systems also took center stage.
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On April 21, 2016, the FDA held a Public Workshop on “Streamlining Good Manufacturing Practices for Hearing Aids,” which also examined recommendations by PCAST to deregulate hearing aids.
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Updated: The FDA has released the agenda for its April 21, 2016 workshop on “Streamlining Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for Hearing Aids,” which can be viewed via FDA webcast. Dave Fabry, PhD, of Starkey will represent HIA on a panel that examines quality standards.
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The HIA announced that Dave Fabry, PhD, vice president of audiology and professional relations for Starkey, will represent HIA as a panelist during the FDA’s April 21, 2016 Workshop on “Streamlining Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for Hearing Aids.”
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The Hearing Review makes it a little easier for convention attendees to get the information they seek by providing this guide to the 2016 AudiologyNOW! Convention, April 13-16, which includes a schedule of events and a list of exhibitor booths in the exhibit hall.
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The Hearing Industries Association (HIA) held its 2016 Annual Meeting March 8-10. Following a theme of “The Accessibility Challenge” to reflect the current focus of the hearing aid industry, HIA members and guests heard from an array of industry thought leaders.
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Dr Van Vliet considers how to refer a patient to a new provider without disrupting continuity of care or the bundled fee service model. What do you do for patients who need full service care, have purchased hearing aids under the model, but have relocated, or do not want to return to the original provider?
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New research findings have the potential to change the way patients with hearing loss are assessed and treated. HR Editor Karl Strom looks beyond recent findings on limitations of the audiogram to other research discoveries.
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Earlens has hired long-time Starkey executive Phil Lyons as its senior VP of sales and professional education. The company plans to launch its unique Light-Driven Hearing Aid in the second quarter of this year.
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Audigy Group and Audigy Medical’s leadership and staff joined nearly 200 of their members in Orlando, Fla, for the kickoff of their annual Member Summit. Audigy members responded positively to several announcements made by Audigy Group leaders that forecast a new era of growth for the organization.
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Bundle or unbundle fees for services? Dr Van Vliet argues for taking an eclectic approach. There are times that the simplicity of a bundled fee makes the most sense with certain consumers. Even with the bundled approach, calling out and “itemizing” the services included provides full disclosure of what the consumer is paying for.
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In the fourth quarter of 2015, GN ReSound delivered 9% organic growth and EBITA of DKK 340 million (US$51.8 MM). The full-year 2015 organic growth was 8% and EBITA was DKK 995 million (US$142.6 MM).
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Hansaton Acoustics announced Adam Miller as its new regional sales manager for the upper midwest territory. Described by Hansaton as an “industry spitfire,” Miller has seven years of sales experience, including three years at Starkey Hearing Technologies.
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