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Hearing Care Best Practices: Bridging Gaps for Adoption

Inconsistent adoption of hearing care best practices across the industry highlights the need for more practice standardization and education.

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Beltone Members Honored at IHS Awards Gala 2023

Several Beltone network members were recognized at the recent International Hearing Society Awards Gala for achievements in hearing care.

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Beltone Held 2022 National Meeting May 19-21

The theme of this year’s three-day event was centered around being “Independent Together” to celebrate the collaboration and achievements of Beltone’s independent network of businesses.

IHS to Host Free Professional Development Webinar on April 29

by Stefani Kim | Apr 16, 2020 | Counseling & Education, Evaluation, Events, Growth Strategies, Legislation, Webinars | 0

The webinar, sponsored by Care Credit, will help “assist hearing healthcare professionals meet CE requirements for board certification and license renewals, and to help continue their professional development journey.” This half-day, virtual event is worth 3 CEs.

New Profession-wide Campaign: Hear Well. Stay Vital.

by Stefani Kim | Mar 21, 2019 | Continuing Education | 0

In a series of videos, the “Hear Well. Stay Vital.” campaign shows the importance of hearing health to pursuing and staying engaged with activities that ignite your passion, such as dance, music, or enjoying grandchildren.

HIA Launches “Hear Well. Stay Vital.” Campaign to Promote Hearing Awareness

by Stefani Kim | Mar 14, 2019 | Apps, Components, Counseling & Education, Evaluation, Organizations | 0

The Hearing Industries Association (HIA), in partnership with the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), the American Academy of Audiology (AAA), the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA), and the International Hearing Society, has launched a public awareness campaign to promote better hearing called “Hear Well. Stay Vital.”

IHS and NBC-HIS Sign Affiliation Agreement

by Karl | Feb 20, 2019 | Hearing Aids, Marketing, Organizations | 0

The International Hearing Society (IHS) and National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences (NBC-HIS) are bringing each organization’s expertise under one roof in Livonia, Mich. While each organization maintains itself as a separate entity with individual governance and budgetary structures, they say affiliation and co-location will allow for greater collaboration and exploring synergies that help support hearing aid specialists in their professional journey.

OTC: Let’s Get on the Same Page!

by Stefani Kim | Oct 5, 2018 | Over the Counter, Patient Fittings, Sensorineural, Testing & Diagnostics | 0

Now that we’ve defined (at minimum) what an OTC hearing device should look like, maybe it’s time to start defining a minimal standard for what a professional hearing aid fitting should look like.

OTC and AAA, ADA, IHS, and ASHA: Now That We’re All on the Same Page…

by Karl | Aug 24, 2018 | Continuing Education | 0

It’s time to clearly distinguish professional service from self-service by showing why licensed hearing care professionals can make a huge difference in hearing aid outcomes. Let’s commit to getting consumers a list of essentials by creating a voluntary standard protocol for every licensed professional who dispenses hearing aids. Let’s spell out what consumers should expect. And then let’s promote the hell out of it.

HIA Endorses Recommendations on OTC Hearing Devices by Professional Organizations

by Karl | Aug 14, 2018 | Organizations, Over the Counter, Regulation | 0

The Hearing Industries Association (HIA) has announced its endorsement of the five recommendations made in the consensus paper by AAA, ADA, ASHA, and IHS titled, “Regulatory Recommendations for OTC Hearing Aids: Safety & Effectiveness”.

OTC Hearing Aid Consensus Statement Published by AAA, ADA, IHS, and ASHA

by Karl | Aug 14, 2018 | In the Ear, Over the Counter, Personal Sound Amplification | 8

The unprecedented consensus statement from four national hearing care professional organizations recommends the new FDA classification be called “Self-fit OTC hearing devices.” The paper recommends the new class be intended for mild-to-moderate hearing losses of 26-55 dB HL (26 max HFA-FOG/110 dB max output), offer input compression and volume controls, contain clear and easy-to-understand labeling both on the inside and outside of the packaging, and require at last one 510(k) filing for initial FDA approval to ensure the basic safety and efficacy of the device.

IHS 2017 Convention Highlights New Market Challenges and Resources

by Karl | Oct 11, 2017 | Financial Services, Medicare & Insurance | 3

The International Hearing Society’s 66th annual convention focused on over-the-counter hearing aids, disruptive technology, legislative gains, and new resources for the training of dispensing professionals.

Staff Standpoint: OTC Debate Moves on to FDA, FTC…and States?

by Stefani Kim | Sep 25, 2017 | Over the Counter, Personal Sound Amplification | 0

The debate now moves from “if” an OTC class of hearing devices should exist to “what” that OTC class will look like.

NASEM Committee Looks at Regulations for OTC Hearing Devices

by Karl | Jun 12, 2017 | Events, Industry News, Over the Counter, Regulation | 0

The June 9 Dissemination Meeting featured a wide menu of possible regulations for a new OTC category of hearing devices, and the meeting concentrated on safety and quality control, as well as packaging and labeling requirements. The NASEM meeting’s proposals are not part of the FDA’s formal rule-making process, but they could serve as a starting point for considerations by FDA and discussions with stakeholders in hearing hearing healthcare when formulating a possible new OTC hearing device category.

Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017 Introduced in Congress

by Karl | Mar 21, 2017 | Events, Industry News, Organizations, Over the Counter, Regulation | 26

The Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017 was introduced Monday, March 20. The reintroduced legislation is designed to make hearing aids for those with mild-to-moderate hearing loss available over the counter (OTC), and require the FDA to write regulations ensuring the new OTC category meets the same high standards for safety, consumer labeling, and manufacturing protections as all medical devices, providing consumers the option of an FDA-regulated device at lower cost.

Court Dismisses ADA Lawsuit to Block IHS Tinnitus Care Provider Certificate

by Karl | Feb 27, 2017 | Tinnitus Counseling | 2

The US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan dismissed a lawsuit filed by the ADA that would have blocked the Tinnitus Care Provider Certificate Program initiated by IHS.

Audiology Advocates React to Senate Passing Veterans Mobility Safety Act

by Christa Nuber | Nov 18, 2016 | Military & Industrial | 1

The US Senate has unanimously passed the Veterans Mobility Safety Act, a bill passed by the US House of Representatives in September 2016. It is expected to be signed into law by the President. The bill requires that hearing aid specialists provide services within their scope of practice related to fitting and dispensing hearing aids, under a treatment plan of an audiologist.

ADA Files Lawsuit to Block IHS Tinnitus Care Provider Certificate

by Karl | Nov 2, 2016 | Events, Industry News, Organizations, Practice Management, Tinnitus | 1

The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) has filed a lawsuit against the International Hearing Society (IHS) seeking an injunction against the IHS “Tinnitus Care Provider Certificate.”