Over-the-counter hearing aids will touch the lives of many and bring the connection to tens of millions of un- and under-served Americans suffering from perceived mild-to-moderate hearing loss, who would otherwise have limited options for relief.
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One of the key headlines from the data, according to BIHIMA, is the number of hearing-impaired people using hearing instruments, which has risen to 53%. This is an increase of 12% over the last 10 years, demonstrating how the industry is reaching a greater number of people, however, there is still “much to do if we are to positively impact all those in need.”
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The workplace changed drastically during the COVID-19 pandemic, and health and safety policies such as mask-wearing, social distancing, virtual meetings, and the increasing use of telemedicine present new challenges to the deaf and hard of hearing.
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The HLAA has been busy working with the FDA, FTC, FCC, HHS, NIDCD, CTA, and the various professional and industry groups in hearing healthcare on virtually everything related to hearing and access issues.
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To mark World Hearing Day on the March 3, 2022, a virtual lunch debate is being held at the European Parliament, according to an announcement on the Hear-it.org website. The theme of the talk is “To hear for life, listen with care,” and will take place on Thursday, March 3 from 12:30 to 2:30 (CET).
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Specialist tinnitus service, Ótologie Tinnitus Care is offering free assessments to people living with tinnitus to mark its sponsorship of the British Tinnitus Association’s Tinnitus Week, which runs from February 7-13, 2022.
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Wireless earbuds and innovative audio solutions were one of the predominant themes of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Here are HR Editor Karl Strom’s three takeaways from CES2022 regarding innovation and the upcoming OTC hearing aid category.
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A month-by-month list of some of the year’s most important news items from ‘The Hearing Review.’
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With the partnership, CHHA also becomes the 32nd member of the Person-centered Hearing Network. The global network is comprised of hearing care professionals and representative from professional organizations, patient organizations, and academia. The PCHN collaborates to implement person-centered care and to give people the knowledge, skills, and confidence to better manage hearing loss.
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Is singing worse than talking when it comes to how many particles are being emitted? Yes, according to the study. And the louder one talks or sings, the worse the emissions. A person’s age and whether they are male or female also affects their respiratory emissions, with males and adults emitting more airborne particles, on average, than females and minors.
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Weave, an all-in-one customer communication platform for small business, and Sycle, a provider of audiology practice management software, announced the launch of an integration to bring more products and services direct to practices in a simple, streamlined solution.
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Listen Navilution is a GPS-triggered commentary system that delivers prerecorded audio stories and information.
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The organizations invite all members of the audiology community to join them for a town hall event “Securing the Future of Audiology: Collaboration in Action,” on Wednesday, May 26th, at 7:00 PM EDT.
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The Return on Health initiative proposes what the AMA says is “a new framework to better understand the comprehensive value of digitally enabled care models as decisions are made that will establish the future role of virtual care.”
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A year ago, hearing care professionals were scrambling to keep their dispensing offices afloat amid the Covid-19 crisis. With their unique view on data related to audiology business practices during this period, Sycle quickly came up with several innovative solutions to help practice owners and managers. HR recently interviewed Sycle VP of Sales & Enterprise Services Stephanie Grein, MBA, about Sycle’s perspectives on clinical business practices both during and after the Covid-19 pandemic.
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