ACI Alliance Launches Blog to Support Understanding of Cochlear Implants
The blog, Ask the Audiologist, provides expert answers to common questions about cochlear implants for individuals with hearing loss.
The blog, Ask the Audiologist, provides expert answers to common questions about cochlear implants for individuals with hearing loss.
In September, Costco quietly rolled out the latest iteration of its Kirkland Signature branded hearing aids in stores across the US. To the surprise of many analysts and industry insiders, GN ReSound did not have its contract renewed as Costco's hearing aid supplier.
A recent JAMA Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery study, published online July 21, indicated that tinnitus affects nearly 10% of the US adult population, and more than half of individuals with tinnitus do not discuss it with their doctor. Dr Taylor covers the implications of the study for hearing healthcare providers.
There are a lot of things that might be changed in hearing assessment, treatment, and hearing aid fittings. Here are opinions from 5 long-time hearing care professionals who address some of their pet peeves…frequency lowering, speech in noise, the value of the audiogram and first fits, and more. Read the rants from Marshall Chasin, Laurel Christensen, Doug Beck, Calvin Staples, and Wayne Staab.
Read MoreA licensed hearing aid dispenser and owner of Syracuse Hearing Aid Centers in New York was recently arrested on charges that he operated a criminal scheme in his insurance billing practices. According to reports, the business fraudulently billed more than $1.6 million by selling public employees custom fit earbuds, then billing the state insurance for hearing aids.
Read MoreDr Chasin discusses how most audiologists (himself included) tend to sweat upon hearing the word “impedance.” Although “admittance” is a much less nuanced word, it can be just as scary. Most audiologists and hearing care professionals would rather hear about the phrase “equivalent volume.”
Read MoreThe hearing industry recently experienced a veritable blizzard of unexpected events, many of which have stunned industry observers (including myself). In short, all hell broke loose. Here Chief Editor Karl Strom enumerates the details that contributed to the storm.
Read MoreThis November 3, 2015 guest blog post originally appeared on audiologist Molly Wigall’s “Let’s Talk About Hearing!” blog, which reminds us that November is National Diabetes Month, and highlights the connection between diabetes and hearing loss.
Read MoreBig drama engulfs the Big 6 lately, as top management at US hearing aid companies are forced out, either falling on their swords or being escorted from buildings by security. The real Big 6 drama, however, is the slow, fight-to-the-death that is playing in US and Danish courtrooms, starring two Danish hearing aid manufacturers in a high-stakes patent war.
Read MoreIn his WSJ article, titled “A Technological Godsend to Counter Hearing Loss,” David Myers recounts his first experience using a hearing loop to magnetically transmit sound via a PA system to the telecoils in his hearing aids—instantly allowing him to hear a presenter’s voice with greater clarity.
Read MoreIn a compelling post for The Blog at HuffingtonPost.com, composer, musical recording artist, actor, activist and writer, Stu Nunnery, recounts how he resumed his music career after a 30-year hiatus due to a serious hearing loss.
Read MoreAlthough the private sector is estimated to make up about 78% of the US hearing aid market, only about 39% of unit sales are estimated to come from true independents. Here is a perspective on the independents by Wayne Staab, PhD.
Read MoreDr McSpaden says that because of the way Medicare rules are written, no one except a speech-language pathologist with a practice that includes receptive language training can be reimbursed for offering the auditory training necessary for a patient to develop optimal skill with a hearing aid.
Read MoreIn this blog post, Michele Ahlman at ClearSounds shares tips for turning your waiting room into a customized content delivery forum to help you improve your patient engagement.
Read MoreGael Hannan’s blog takes a humorous look at the kinds of comments one should and should not make when talking to people with hearing loss.
Read MoreIn her blog post, Michele Ahlman shows that a change in perspective can alter your approach to problem-solving, and even uncover creative new ways of improving your hearing practice.
Read MoreDr Van Vliet discusses how things we may feel to be absolute truths can turn out to be different than what we learned and, just like tying our shoes, we must open our minds to adjusting how we do things for better patient outcomes.
Read MoreDr Chasin discusses how the clarinet and wind instruments compare as musical instruments for people who are hard of hearing.
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