New Jersey State-regulated health insurers may soon be required to cover hearing aids and cochlear implants for individuals under 21 years of age, thanks to a bill sponsored by Senator Vince Polistina that was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Written by audiologist Douglas Beck, AuD, the new article highlights research on the benefits of early intervention and comprehensive hearing and listening assessment, as well as cognitive screenings for people at risk for dementia.
An article in MedWatch today notes the disruptions in trading created by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Here are some quotes from hearing aid manufacturers and their chief executives on the situation.
University of Manchester researchers have discovered that hearing loss may act as a cause of depression in older people, according to an article on the university’s website.
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Chatable (HAAC Ltd) announced in a white paper – “Breaking Through the 6ms Latency Barrier” – what the company describes as “a dramatic fundamental breakthrough in artificial intelligence (AI) for conversation enhancement.” The white paper introduces Chatable AI v3.0 Edge: “the first on-chip inline deep neural network (DNN) for direct audio processing that has no perceptible latency.”
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The latest in hearing aid technology, including new innovative products from Widex, Oticon, Signia, Starkey, Phonak, Whisper, Unitron, Rexton, Earlens, NewSound, and Miracle Ear.
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The 69th Annual International Hearing Society Convention will be held—in person!—on August 12-14 at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego. This year’s convention offers up to 9.5 CEUs, deep dives into the hottest topics in hearing healthcare, and networking with peers, subject-matter experts, and industry leaders.
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Long-time industry executive Paul Martin contends that Florida’s dispensing laws are archaic and need updating to allow for the distribution of hearing aids through the mail so underserved populations have more options in getting quality care. In the past week, his letter has generated several responses from HR readers.
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Developed under an NIH research grant, Amptify is an online aural rehabilitation program and Hearing Health Coach that engages patients and enhances the new hearing aid experience without incurring additional time on the part of a patient’s audiologist. As teleaudiology becomes more commonplace, it is highly likely that Amptify will be the first of many digital therapeutics for the treatment of hearing loss.
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The American Academy of Audiology (AAA) is reminding people that the month of May is National Better Hearing Month. That means it’s time to gather our forces and encourage people to get their hearing tested and take action on their hearing loss.
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Here are eight factors that consumers confront when considering a solution for their hearing loss—and some solid reasons why they should visit YOUR practice.
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WS Audiology announced its ranking as the “top patent applicant for conventional hearing assistive technology,” according to the 2021 World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) report.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published the ‘World Report on Hearing’ complete with a multi-faceted strategy for increasing access to hearing healthcare. HR interviews Amyn Amlani regarding his opinions on matters such as Medicare and financing options.
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Talking about the cost of a hearing aid is probably the most difficult aspect of the job for many hearing care professionals. However, once the elephant is out of the room, there is space for education, diagnostics, and relaying the real value of hearing care.
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Managing your “online profile” is a critical component of doing business in the modern world, and building a strong on-screen reputation will position you in the most favorable manner. Here is a list of tips that can help ensure your practice’s solid reputation and stellar service stand out from the crowd.
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American green treefrogs are able to pinpoint a mating call from a potential mate by inflating their lungs to reduce their eardrums’ sensitivity to other noise — including muffling other species’ mating calls — according to new research from the University of Minnesota and St Olaf College.
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Whose problem is the hearing loss? People with hearing impairment sometimes forget that their hearing loss affects everyone around them. Here is audiologist Richard Carmen’s list of top-5 compensatory tasks taken on by significant others who often must assume the role of translator and caregiver for a spouse or significant other with hearing loss.
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While financing is increasingly making an impact, too many consumers are still unaware of the many ill effects of poor hearing. HR sat down with Dr Brian Taylor to get an idea of the level of knowledge within the general public, and what can be done to improve the situation.
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