Warren, Capito Reintroduce ‘Ally’s Act’
The legislation was initially introduced on September 9, 2020, and is named after a 10-year-old girl, Ally Tumblin, born without a right ear or hearing canal.
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Senators Warren and Grassley Urge FDA to Initiate ‘Overdue Rules’ for ‘OTC Hearing Aid Act’
Their latest letter follows a December 2019 letter in which they also urged the FDA to finalize rules for OTC hearing aids.
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Senators Warren and Capito Introduce ‘Ally’s Act’ Legislation for Insurance Coverage of OIDs
The legislation is named after 10-year-old Colorado native, Ally Tumblin who was born without a right ear or hearing canal and, therefore, requires the use of a bone-anchored hearing aid.
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Audioscan Launches Updates for Verifit2 and Axiom Hearing Instrument Verification Systems
The benefits are said to include enhancements to client counseling, real-ear measurement, bone-anchored hearing device (BAHD) verification, and test-box verification.
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10-Year Old Girl Inspiration for ‘Ally’s Act’ Bill to Help Cover Cost of Hearing Implants
The bill, among other things, would help defray the cost of bone-anchored hearing aids and cochlear implants, upgrades every 5 years, as well as surgeries and related doctor’s appointments, according to the article.
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Children and the Development of Listening and Talking Skills: An Interview with Carol Flexer, PhD
Dr Flexer is an expert in the development and expansion of listening, speaking, and literacy skills in infants and children, including those with all degrees of hearing loss.
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Unilateral Hearing Loss: Underappreciated, Undertreated
An introduction to the October 2019 special edition of The Hearing Review about unilateral hearing loss (UHL) in its many forms.
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Oticon Medical Launches Ponto Trial Companion App
The app is said to guide patients to experience different listening situations, from quiet home settings to more demanding environments, like restaurants, and rate their hearing experience.
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AAA 2019 Convention Features “The Best of Audiology” in Columbus, Ohio
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 Impact of Unilateral Hearing Loss on Adult Life
There is a need to improve awareness and to better understand the impact and struggles of people who have unilateral hearing loss (UHL), the professionals who treat them, and those who work, live, and socialize with them. With better awareness comes better understanding, so health professionals can refer them rather than dismiss them. Moreover, better understanding can fuel motivation and allow the person with UHL to be more proactive about managing the condition while reducing anxiety.
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William Demant Reports 6% Growth from Previous Year in 2018 Annual Report
In William Demant’s 2018 Annual Report, the company details consolidated revenue for 2018 of DKK 13,937 million (approximately USD$2.1 billion), corresponding with what they say is a 6% growth rate from 2017. Organic growth was up by 7 percentage points, while acquisitive growth increased by 2 percentage points and exchange rate effects with -3 percentage points.
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Toward Differential Diagnosis in Adult Hearing Healthcare
If the inquisitive individual starts asking about the why of his/her hearing loss—the actual physical reasons and possible proof—and what anatomical structures are involved (and/or by how much), I’m afraid most dispensing professionals necessarily resort to studious equivocation. Although important strides have been made, routine differential diagnosis remains something of a chimera when it comes to hearing loss.
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A Scoping Review 2019: OpenSound Navigator
A review of foundational publications, as well as the outcomes-oriented benefits, related to the first generation of Oticon OpenSound Navigator (OSN) and Multi-Speaker Access Technology (MSAT).
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Soundbite Re-emerges as ‘Molar Mic’, a Military/Rescue Communication Device
What the hearing care field formerly knew as Sonitus Medical’s Soundbite system, a bone-conduction hearing device that resembled a dental bridge, has now re-emerged as Sonitus Technologies and a high-tech communications device called the ‘Molar Mic’ for military and rescue applications.
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Non-Surgical Advances in Treatment for Conductive Hearing Loss
Amanda O’Donnell, AuD, reviews options for the treatment of conductive hearing loss and provides information on the new ADHEAR system by MED-EL. This unique non-surgical system consists of an advanced adhesive adapter that allows for the audio processor to be clicked into place for skin-driven bone conduction—offering a new option for patients and clinicians alike.
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