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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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FDA Eliminates ‘Physician Waiver’ System in Hearing Aid Dispensing

FDA Eliminates ‘Physician Waiver’ System in Hearing Aid Dispensing

Dec 7, 2016 | | 18 |

The FDA issued a press release and guidance document explaining that it does not intend to enforce the requirement that individuals 18 and older receive a medical evaluation or sign a waiver prior to purchasing most hearing aids. The action addresses one of the key controversial points brought up in the recent NAS and PCAST sets of recommendations for improving accessibility to hearing aids. The FDA also announced its commitment to consider creating an OTC hearing aid category.

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HLAA Honors Dr Amy Donahue of NIDCD

HLAA Honors Dr Amy Donahue of NIDCD

Jun 29, 2016 | | 0 |

The NIH announced that Amy Donahue, PhD, deputy director of the NIDCD’s Division of Scientific Programs, received the James B. Snow, Jr, MD, Award at the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)’s annual convention in Washington, DC, on June 26, 2016.

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