Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Medicare Audiology Assistance
The bill would ensure those on Medicare are able to access a full range of hearing and balance healthcare services provided by audiologists.
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Diabetes, The Audiology Project, Hearing Screenings, and More: An Interview with Kathy Dowd, AuD
Kathy Dowd, AuD, provides an update on what we know about diabetes and hearing loss, as well as her and colleagues' advocacy efforts to inform consumers, hearing care professionals, and medical professionals about this important topic.
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AAA, ADA, ASHA to Hold Town Hall Event on ‘MAASA’ May 26
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.
The Rise of the Disrupters in Hearing Healthcare
With the rise of telecare and DIY/self-fit hearing devices (for at least milder hearing losses), hearing healthcare stakeholders will need to determine how and in what markets they do business.
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Patrick Gallagher Named New Director of AAA
The American Academy of Audiology has named Patrick Gallagher, MBA, as its new executive director effective March 15, 2021. Gallagher replaces executive director Tanya Tolpegin, MBA, CAE, who announced her intention to step down after serving AAA for 6 years.
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AAA, ADA, and ASHA Announce Support for ‘MAASA’ 2021
The American Academy of Audiology (AAA), the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA), and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) announced that they have endorsed this legislation as a “top priority to ensure expedient and optimal hearing and balance health care for the older adult population in the United States.”
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Interacoustics Academy to Hold Vestibular CEU Courses
Over four consecutive days, Dr Kamran Barin will take attendees through vestibular topics highlighting the methodology, clinical pitfalls, and interpretation of some of the most common tests performed when assessing patients with balance disorders.
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Ida Institute Offers Discount on Course Badges
The Ida Institute announced that it’s kicking off January with a 50% offer on all course badges. The badges are awarded to professionals who complete the Ida Institute’s CEU/CPD-accredited Learning Hall courses in personalized hearing care.
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Cochlear Launches ‘Hearing 20/20’ Campaign
According to Cochlear, the campaign is supported by 10 hearing health nonprofit and industry partners, and establishes a simple, common metric—defined as 20 decibels in each ear—to help simplify the ongoing conversation and actions related to monitoring hearing health and treating hearing loss, especially among adults 55 years of age and older.
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Pandemic May Cause Increased Impact of Hearing Loss in Older Americans, According to AAA
During the pandemic, the safety restrictions placed on senior living facilities, and seniors in general, have severely limited or eliminated social interactions with family and peers. This type of isolation can produce changes in communication and can lead to anxiety and depression.
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Plural Publishing Releases 2nd Edition of ‘Disorders of the Auditory System’
The book by Frank Musiek, Jennifer Shinn, Jane Baran, and Raleigh Jones provides the reader with both the audiologic and medical aspects of auditory dysfunction associated with disorders of the peripheral and central auditory system.
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An Interview with Michael Valente, PhD: Considerations after 45 Years in Audiology
On July 31st, Michael Valente will retire after 45 years in audiology and 34 years at Washington University. In this article, Douglas Beck conducts an “exit interview” with one of our most distinguished clinician-researchers about his journey in the profession, the Best Practices documents which he spearheaded, OTC devices, and the future of hearing healthcare.
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Sensaphonics Reopens Chicago HQ
After nearly three months of required closure, all facilities are back in operation, including the Musicians Hearing Clinic and the adjoining manufacturing lab.
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AAA Article Discusses Considerations for Treatment of COVID-19 with Quinine Derivatives
AAA recommends that patients treated with these drugs limit their exposure to loud noise and/or use hearing protection to guard against further hearing damage.
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Signia Launches Online Resource Center for Hearing Care Professionals
Visitors can access Signia’s series of webinars, instructing them on how to set up TeleCare and get the most out of this free solution, available for all hearing aids on the Signia Xperience, Nx, Primax, and Binax platforms.
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Work Together, Stay Informed, and Help Flatten the Curve: A Message from the AAA
The below message and accompanying video appeared on the American Academy of Audiology (AAA)...
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AAA Publishes List of Clinical Recommendations for COVID-19
The best recommendation for all practices is to follow the CDC recommendations. You will want to access the CDC website on an ongoing manner to have the latest information.
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The AAA 2020 + HearTECH Expo Officially Canceled
In an abundance of caution for the health and safety of our attendees and the patients they serve (who may be part of at-risk populations), the Academy has made the difficult decision to cancel the AAA 2020 + HearTECH Expo (and all related activities and ancillary meetings) due to concerns about COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
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