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IHS 2021 Convention to be Held August 12-14 in San Diego

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.

Reps. Thompson and McKinley Reintroduce Congressional World Hearing Day Resolution

The resolution, H.Res. 147, highlights the critical role hearing ability plays in personal health, relationships, professional success, education, and safety. The resolution also discusses the important role of professional intervention and evaluation through licensed hearing care providers—hearing aid specialists, audiologists, and otolaryngologists, who can recommend and assist with rehabilitation options, which may include medical intervention or the use of assistive hearing technologies like hearing aids.

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

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.

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'Fit to Serve' Bill (HR 3471) Passes with Revised Language Advocated by Audiology Organizations

Although HR 3471—the centerpiece of the International Hearing Society’s ‘Fit to Serve’ campaign—has passed in the US House of Representatives, revisions have been made to limit the role of hearing aid dispensers in the VA to that of the fitting and dispensing of hearing aids only, according to the major audiology professional organizations.

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‘Fit to Serve’ Bill (HR 3471) Passes with Revised Language Advocated by Audiology Organizations

Although HR 3471—the centerpiece of the International Hearing Society’s ‘Fit to Serve’ campaign—has passed in the US House of Representatives, revisions have been made to limit the role of hearing aid dispensers in the VA to that of the fitting and dispensing of hearing aids only, according to the major audiology professional organizations.

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