Massachusetts Enacts Child Hearing Aid Affordability Law
A new Massachusetts law recently signed by Governor Deval Patrick requires that private insurers cover children under age 21 for hearing aids.
Read MoreA new Massachusetts law recently signed by Governor Deval Patrick requires that private insurers cover children under age 21 for hearing aids.
Read MoreHansaton USA has added the AQ Slim BTE to its rechargeable line of hearing aids. The new hearing instrument offers a slim design, digital processing, and a recharging system with an operating time of 20 hours per charge and a 5-year battery life guarantee.
Read MoreThe American Academy of Audiology (AAA), the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA), and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) have issued a joint statement focusing on consumer needs in the delivery models of hearing health care.
Read MoreNeil J. DiSarno, PhD, CCC-A, has been appointed to chief staff officer for audiology at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). He will replace Vic Gladstone, PhD, who retired from the same position in April.
Read MorePacific University’s new Doctor of Audiology degree program has received accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. The 3-year AuD program will begin this fall in Hillsboro, Ore, with 23 students.
Read MoreReSound is now offering 11 online training courses for audiologists to obtain CEU credits. Available in conjunction with Brainshark, an Internet education company, the 11 courses are worth 2.5 CEUs applicable to ASHA and AAA certification.
Read MoreAudioscan has announced a new free software release that introduces updates and new testing features for all of its current products, which include Verifit, Axiom, and RM500SL.
Read MoreThe University of Minnesota recently hosted more than 140 deaf and hard-of-hearing high school students from around the Midwest for its 5th annual Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Day.
Read MoreEvery year, the University of Louisville’s Student Academy of Audiology organizes a camp for children who are deaf or hard of hearing called Hear Here Camp. The camp includes fun activities, as well as help instill better self-esteem and communication skills.
Read MoreIntelligent Hearing Systems (IHS) is the latest diagnostic equipment manufacturer to contract with the new Audiology Systems Inc (ASI) for United States distribution.
Read MoreFor the fifth consecutive year, ReSound has named Hearing Aid Express as its leading account in Texas.
Read MoreThe United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has determined that there is not enough evidence to recommend for or against age-related hearing loss screening by primary care doctors.
Read MoreHearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) presented its annual national awards during its 2012 Convention this summer in Providence, RI.
Read MoreAuris Medical has announced that enrollment has been completed for the first of two stages in its TACTT1 phase II clinical trial with AM-101 for the treatment of acute inner ear tinnitus.
Read MoreIn a recent survey sponsored by ReSound, 92.9% of the audiologists and dispensers who responded said that the ClearPath iPad app helps them improve their patient counseling sessions and sell more hearing aids.
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