A review of the hearing health care market in 2005, and a look at the current trends influencing the dispensing of hearing instruments—as well as what might be in the wings for 2006 and beyond.
Read MoreManufacturers offer help and dedicated programs for private practice entrepreneurs.
Read More
A look at some of the industry’s best promotional and informational brochures, displays, dispensing aids, and marketing materials.
Read More
The emphasis was on Medicare reimbursement, direct access, and “the branding of audiology”at the Academy of Dispensing Audiologists annual convention.
Read More
In October, the International Hearing Society held its first convention outside the US.
Read MoreMillions of dollars have been donated to help support Gulf Coast hearing-impaired people, as well as those hearing care professionals who were impacted by the hurricane.
Read More
A sneak-peek at the events and exhibition floor offerings at this year’s conventions.
Read More
Ideas for clearing common obstacles when dispensing hearing aids. Overcoming objections requires both logical explanations and emotional motivation.
Read MoreA new era of digital ordering is dawning, promising faster data transfer, fewer mistakes in ordering, automatic order tracking, and (eventually) electronically transmitted impressions.
Read More
Live Speech Mapping is a fitting process that uses probe microphones and live real-time speech to allow the patient and their family members to immediately see and understand the benefits of hearing aids and fitting adjustments. A protocol for the use of the system is presented.
Read More
An ear-level Bluetooth device has been introduced that allows hands-free operation of a cell phone along with hearing aid compatibility. The authors believe this represents only the beginnings for this type of technology in hearing aid applications.
Read More
A special resource locator for products and services in the hearing care field.
Read More
In 2004, the digital hearing instrument market grew to constitute 83% of all the units dispensed by hearing care professionals, and in a typical practice, more than 90% of the gross revenues came from digital aids. For the second consecutive year, return for credit rates decreased, and dispensing professionals generally witnessed steady growth in their businesses.
Read More
A sneak-peek at the new products, services, and events being offered at the 17th Annual American Academy of Audiology (AAA) convention held in Washington DC on March 30-April 2.
Read MoreA guide to Web sites in the hearing care field.
Read More