Managed care is substantially growing in depth and breadth every year. Telehealth, OTC, the current pandemic, and other factors significantly impact the modern hearing care office in tandem with managed care. Therefore, as we evaluate, select and participate in managed care, we must seek and select the opportunities which best meet the goals and needs of the modern hearing care office.
Available now for $24.99 per month, patients will receive unlimited access to the clEAR auditory training via computer games that are said to be “fun, engaging, and effective,” and a clEAR tele-audiologist, who is available to provide ongoing coaching and support to patients.
Bundle or unbundle fees for services? Dr Van Vliet argues for taking an eclectic approach. There are times that the simplicity of a bundled fee makes the most sense with certain consumers. Even with the bundled approach, calling out and “itemizing” the services included provides full disclosure of what the consumer is paying for.