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Elite 2017 Business Summit Elevates Independents in Era of Disruptive Change

Elite 2017 Business Summit Elevates Independents in Era of Disruptive Change

Apr 10, 2017 | , | 0 |

This year’s Summit theme was “Elevate Your Independence,” focusing on how independent hearing care professionals can succeed in an era of disruptive technology, distribution, and what may ultimately be a new regulatory environment. Included in the Summit’s General Session was a historical perspective on the current over-the-counter device proposals, as well as a review of a recent pilot study that supports professionally dispensed hearing aids over OTC.

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Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017 Introduced in Congress

Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017 Introduced in Congress

Mar 21, 2017 | , , , , | 26 |

The Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017 was introduced Monday, March 20. The reintroduced legislation is designed to make hearing aids for those with mild-to-moderate hearing loss available over the counter (OTC), and require the FDA to write regulations ensuring the new OTC category meets the same high standards for safety, consumer labeling, and manufacturing protections as all medical devices, providing consumers the option of an FDA-regulated device at lower cost.

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Study Shows Hair Cell Regrowth with New Drug

Study Shows Hair Cell Regrowth with New Drug

Feb 27, 2017 | , | 217 |

A new approach, published in “Cell Reports,” to regenerate inner ear sensory hair cells is said to lay the groundwork for treating chronic noise-induced hearing loss by the company, Frequency Therapeutics, and its co-founders who are drawing on research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), Harvard Medical School, Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary, and MIT. The program is expected to progress to into human clinical trials within the next 18 months.

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CDC Study: 1 in 4 US Adults Who Report Good Hearing Already Have Hearing Loss

CDC Study: 1 in 4 US Adults Who Report Good Hearing Already Have Hearing Loss

Feb 8, 2017 | | 4 |

According to the new study, about 40 million US adults aged 20-69 have hearing damage in one or both ears that may be due to noise exposure. CDC found that more half (53%) of those report no exposure to loud noise at work. Based on the information they provided, researchers believe their exposure to loud sounds comes from everyday activities in their homes and communities.

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Staff Standpoint: NAS Presents Great Opportunity

Staff Standpoint: NAS Presents Great Opportunity

Jan 3, 2017 | | 0 |

A Dissemination Meeting held by the National Academies of Sciences (NAS) facilitated discussion on strategies for improving hearing healthcare access and affordability, and identifying needs, barriers, and opportunities. The meeting also was a brainstorming session for how stakeholders could collaborate, particularly on recommendations that have acquired general consensus.

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iHear Medical to Provide Hearing Aids to Ameritas Insurance Plans

iHear Medical to Provide Hearing Aids to Ameritas Insurance Plans

Dec 14, 2016 | | 4 |

iHear Medical has announced a partnership with the insurance company Ameritas, an insurance provider for more than 6.4 million people nationwide including one of the largest dental networks. iHEAR’s devices are offered at $299 before reimbursement, and are said to combine high quality sound and online self-programming, are backed by a 45-day satisfaction guarantee, and offer remote programming and support by licensed hearing professionals.

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