Going Outside Your Comfort Zone with Teleaudiology
In the case of telemedicine adoption, in particular, audiology as a profession is behind the curve. However, that is starting to change.
In the case of telemedicine adoption, in particular, audiology as a profession is behind the curve. However, that is starting to change.
Eversound, a company providing hearing technology and interactive programs to senior living communities, announced the launch of the “first fully facilitated tele-audiology hearing health program in the United States.” Eversound plans to roll out the new telehealth service to their more than 1,200 US senior living community customers who serve approximately 130,000 residents.
Starkey announced the Evolv AI, its newest full line of hearing aids. According to the company, the Evolv AI “is setting the stage for an entirely new hearing ecosystem that not only emphasizes hearing’s impact on overall health and wellness but creates an effortless user experience.”
A mid-year review of hearing aid verification and real-ear measurement systems, audiometry, live speech mapping,
otoscopes, and modular fitting systems. Also featured are tympanometers, OAE and ABR test equipment, cognitive assessment, and pediatric VRA equipment.
At Sycle, our mission is to facilitate the delivery of better hearing to the world. It started as an idea to help audiologists better connect with their patients.
Read MoreWith mild-to-moderate hearing loss on the rise, and the Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aid Act soon to be implemented, Nuheara(ASX:NUH) announced a string of senior hearing-health sector appointments to strengthen its market position.
Read MoreThe article by Jensen et al in this edition of “The Hearing Review” about sound quality through the ages got me thinking about how circuit technology has evolved.
Read MoreInventis announced the launch of Satellite Tele-audiology Solutions, described as “the first technology that allows you to perform real-time remote diagnostic tests, thanks to the use of an ANSI-certified audiometer and an embedded audio-video platform.”
Read MoreThe Return on Health initiative proposes what the AMA says is “a new framework to better understand the comprehensive value of digitally enabled care models as decisions are made that will establish the future role of virtual care.”
Read MoreDeveloped 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.
Read MoreThanks to the pandemic, digital marketing has completely changed and will never be the same. This article will help you navigate these changes, learn what you need to know as a hearing care professional, and offer actionable items so you can move forward with your goals.
Read MoreStarkey announced a three-part fitting series for hearing healthcare professionals, that is intended to help them “build upon their extensive knowledge and help them continue to provide the best care for their patients.”
Read MoreWith the rise of telecare and DIY/self-fit hearing devices (for at least milder hearing losses), hearing healthcare stakeholders will need to determine how and in what markets they do business.
Read MoreNew research announced by the Hearing Industries Association (HIA) reveals that 4 out of 5 Americans consider hearing loss serious, but ignoring the problem is more common than you may think. Fewer than 16% of adults ages 20-69 who need a hearing aid use one. That number almost doubles to 30% for adults over age 70 who need a hearing aid but don’t use one, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD).
Read MoreA new bill in Florida (CS/SB 700) intended to expand telehealth, make direct-mail hearing aids available to adults, and amend state dispensing laws was submitted to the Florida legislature on February 19.
Read MoreCovid-19 is still impacting hearing aid sales, but these strategies can blunt its effects while preparing your practice for what many experts predict will be an excellent year for hearing healthcare in 2021.
Read MoreThe Ida Institute announced that it’s kicking off January with a 50% offer on all course badges. The badges are awarded to professionals who complete the Ida Institute’s CEU/CPD-accredited Learning Hall courses in personalized hearing care.
Read MoreMoving away from “bundled pricing” to a fee-for-service model can be a daunting, but increasingly necessary, challenge for many hearing care practices. Here is a brief discussion of the most important factors to consider when converting a practice to the fee-for-service model.
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