Oticon Government Services Continues Support for Homes For Our Troops
Oticon participated in a home dedication for an Army Veteran and contributed $5,000 to the nonprofit organization.
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Lenire Tinnitus Device Now a Treatment Option for US Veterans
Neuromod's Lenire tinnitus device is available as a treatment option for U.S. veterans and other federal health services patients.
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Oticon Real Available to Veterans Through Government Services
Oticon Real is now available to military veterans through the VA, department of defense and other federal agencies.
Oticon Launches Two Polaris MiniBTE Solutions for VA
Oticon, Inc announced the expansion of the Oticon More family with two new Polaris miniBTE solutions that give VA audiologists “the ability to bring the superior sound quality of Oticon More to even more veterans.”
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Research Shows Dementia Differences Among Veterans
UC San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System tracked health and demographic data from close to two million veterans. It compared rates of dementia across five racial groups and showed significant race-based differences in the incidence of the condition.
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Oticon Appoints Mike Marcinek VP, GM, Gvt Services, Pediatrics
In his new role, Marcinek will develop strategies and drive improvements that enable the Government Services and Pediatric teams to continue to provide life-changing technology and world-class services to hearing care professionals serving US veterans, active duty military service personnel, and pediatric populations, according to Oticon’s announcement.
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Oticon Donates $5K to Homes For Our Troops
Since 2017, Oticon has supported Homes For Our Troops work of building and donating specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 veterans to enable them to rebuild their lives.
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U of Pittsburgh Researcher Working on Tinnitus Drug
The drug they’ve been focusing on, called RL-81, would be used soon after tinnitus develops, and recent research indicates it could remain effective much longer than they first expected.
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Neuromod USA Appoints Teri Minard As Director, Gov Sales
Neuromod Devices Ltd, the medical device company which specializes in neuromodulation technologies, has announced the appointment of Teri Minard as Director, Government Sales of its recently established US entity, Neuromod USA Inc.
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How to Manage in Managed Care
While provider participation in managed care remains optional, managed care is now an integral part of US healthcare. Hearing care as a supplemental benefit will continue to grow in private and public health plans. Author Carrie Meyer, AuD, says it is critical that audiologists and hearing aid specialists understand the dynamics of managed care and become well informed to make the best decisions for their practices and their patients in this rapidly changing healthcare environment. Part 1 of this 3-part series is a primer on health insurance and managed care.
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‘WSJ’ Reports Jury Sides with 3M in Second Earplugs Trial
A jury in the second trial of a class-action lawsuit brought by military members who alleged that 3M did not disclose design flaws in its dual-ended Combat Arms Earplugs, Version 2 (CAEv2), ruled in favor of the company, according to an article in the “Wall Street Journal.”
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Signia Partners with Songs for Sound for Hear the Music Gala
Signia announced it is partnering with Songs for Sound, a 501c3 charity, for its 10th annual Hear the Music Gala, taking place on May 22, 2021. The partnership “further promotes Songs for Sound’s mission to raise awareness around hearing loss solutions, increase access to hearing loss testing and treatment, and encourage action for those suffering from hearing loss and deafness.”
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Signia Motion Charge&GO X and Active Pro Available to VA
Signia announced that its Motion Charge&Go X and Active Pro hearing aids are now available to US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) audiologists treating military veterans, as well as audiologists within the US Department of Defense (DoD), for active military, and Indian Health Service (IHS), for American Indians.
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Oticon More Now Available Through VA, DOD
Oticon, Inc announced that the Oticon More is now available through the Veterans Affairs (VA) Administration, Department of Defense (DOD), and other federal agencies.
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Jury Awards $6 Million in Damages in 3M Lawsuit
A jury found 3M liable for hearing damage suffered by military members who alleged that the company did not disclose design flaws in its dual-ended Combat Arms Earplugs, Version 2 (CAEv2), according to “Reuters.”
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Oticon Honors Veterans on National Vietnam Veterans Day
As an official supplier of hearing devices to the Veterans Administration (VA), Department of Defense (DOD), and other federal agencies, Oticon has “the privilege of bringing life-saving technology to many US veterans and active-duty military service personnel.”
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Signia to Display Xperience Hearing Aids at JDVAC 2021
Signia Xperience hearing aids showcased at JDVAC are backed by “multiple audiology and technology world firsts, such as acoustic-motion sensors, Own Voice Processing (OVP), the Signia app, and more.”
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Blog: Veteran’s Day Highlights ‘Invisible Wounds’ of Military Members
Veterans Day is an important opportunity to not only show our deep gratitude to those who have served our country, but to highlight the issues that impact them the most. Sara Burdak, AuD, explains why working with veterans with hearing loss and tinnitus is a privilege.
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