With the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s likely that many hearing healthcare owners and managers are concerned about cash-flow and the solvency of their businesses. Here is some practical advice from Brian Taylor, AuD, about finding and preserving cash flow in these uncertain times.
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Adding value to the patient experience requires change. The use of innovative products and technologies in a hearing healthcare practice is essential for survival—and it is expected by patients. Why send patients to the internet or electronic stores for products that can be offered in the practice and increase the patient experience? Why not use technology to improve practice procedures and efficiency?
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Family-centered Care (FCC) is an extension of patient-centered care, placing emphasis on the role of family and acknowledges the patient and their family members as the unit of care, rather than just the patient. Barbra Timmer, PhD, MBA, answers questions about FCC and discusses the research, outcomes, and economics behind why it is so important in hearing healthcare.
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Otohub’s products are said to be “clinically validated, allowing for a reliable measurement of hearing, even outside of a traditional soundbooth.”
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Otohub’s products are said to be “clinically validated, allowing for a reliable measurement of hearing, even outside of a traditional soundbooth.”
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When planning an optimal space to practice eAudiology, consider function, practicality, and human factors.
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A large portion of individuals with dementia also have hearing loss. When these patients are fitted with hearing aids for the first time, the use and operation of the instruments can be a struggle, and the struggle often carries over to their caregivers. This research found that the use of teleaudiology via Signia TeleCare for these new hearing aid users increased awareness, improved benefit for several different communication settings, and reduced associated stress for the caregivers.
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Commentary on the recent purchase of BlameySaunders Hears by Sonova and the future potential for the “blended service model” in hearing aid dispensing.
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Adding value to audiology services, connectivity and remote care with hearing aids, and the dynamic changes in hearing healthcare—ranging from reimbursement to over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids—were some of the major themes of the 2019 American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Convention held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio on March 27-30.
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The American Academy of Audiology (AAA) will hold its 2019 Annual Convention at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, on March 27-30. Here is an abbreviated schedule of events, followed by an alphabetical list of exhibitors and their booth numbers.
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The Widex Remote Care system allows access to all necessary fitting tools, fitting of all Widex hearing aids, and provides a smooth, instant connection to the hearing aids. It is designed to offer the necessary flexibility to accommodate the daily needs of both the HCP and the hearing aid user.
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The Ida Institute announced it will introduce a number of new resources and initiatives at the 2019 American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Conference, from apps, to eLearning courses, and various new projects aimed at advancing person-centered practices in hearing care.
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The main topic of the 2018 EUHA Congress is “digitalization,” and all presentations will be available in both German and English. In addition to the lecture program, more than 130 exhibitors will be showcasing their latest technologies and innovative products in the fields of diagnostics, accessories, and design at the accompanying trade exhibition.
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The aim of this consensus statement is to provide recommendations to hearing care providers for integrating eAudiology into their existing practice as a means to reach new patients, enhance patient care, and increase the value of their services. It is the result of an Expert Panel convened by Phonak in January 2018.
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For more than 21 years, the Oticon Audiology Summer Camp has provided graduate students in audiology with a unique opportunity to learn from and network with leading researchers, experienced practitioners, Oticon staff, and other new hearing care professionals.
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