Speech recognition technology is changing how audiologists think about access, communication, and patient support. This white paper explores the latest advances in AI-driven tools, what they may mean in clinical settings, and the practical questions worth asking before adoption. Download it to get a clear, concise look at where the technology stands and how it could influence hearing care conversations moving forward.
The Hearing Review spoke with IHS President Patrick Kochanowski who shared his perspective on hearing care as a hearing instrument specialist.
Explore the transition to OTC hearing aids and its impact on audiologists. This guide offers insights into leveraging new opportunities for enhanced patient care and clinic growth in the OTC landscape.
LE Bluetooth took shape in 2010 and eventually an audio streaming solution called LE Audio was built on top of the LE Bluetooth platform. The technology is progressing and the possibilities are tantalizing. The “guts” of LE Audio is software called Low Complexity Communication Codec or LC-3 for short.
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Recently, Grason-Stadler hosted a discussion between Dr. James W. Hall III and Dr. Robert Margolis about the current audiology landscape. They discussed the patient-provider gap that exists and the urgent need for a solution. In this transcribed excerpt of the interview, they address the importance of calibrated and validated hearing test results and how that affects automated testing.
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The workplace changed drastically during the COVID-19 pandemic, and health and safety policies such as mask-wearing, social distancing, virtual meetings, and the increasing use of telemedicine present new challenges to the deaf and hard of hearing.
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Learn how you may help overcome the barriers of cost concerns by utilizing pre-qualification and digital tools, like custom link and QR codes, to help innovate your practice.
Read MoreReSound ONE: an entirely new class of hearing aids that offers a truly individualized hearing experience and the best sound quality for every user
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The HLAA has been busy working with the FDA, FTC, FCC, HHS, NIDCD, CTA, and the various professional and industry groups in hearing healthcare on virtually everything related to hearing and access issues.
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Long-time hearing industry audiologist Thomas Powers, PhD, and Hearing Review Editor Karl Strom talk about four of the most important parts of the proposed OTC hearing aid regulations. Dr Powers also provides his advice about how hearing care practices and their staff members might prepare for the advent of OTC hearing aids.
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Most people are unaware that the vast majority of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities around the world are denied the healthcare services they need.
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This “oldie but goodie” podcast features an introduction to cochlear dead zones by perhaps the world’s foremost authority on the subject. Dr Moore describes how these regions might be created, possible tell-tale signs and tip-offs for presenting in a patient, and their implications for treatment of hearing loss and hearing aid fittings.
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Starkey announced the launch of a new podcast, Starkey Sound Bites. Hosted by Starkey Chief Innovation Officer Dave Fabry, PhD, the podcast will shine a light on hearing loss, new research about how it is connected to overall health and wellness, as well as new innovations that make it easier for people to “hear better, so they can live better.”
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As patient-centric care gains steam in both general medicine and hearing health—while being juxtaposed by new OTC and DIY hearing solutions—a renewed focus on follow-up services is crucial. This special report looks at follow-up AR protocols and perspectives, and includes perspectives from Nancy Tye-Murray, Brian Taylor, Cherilee Rutherford, Ron Leavitt, Susanna Løve, Dave Blanchard, and more.
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Plural Publishing announced the release of the third edition of “Clinical Audiology: An Introduction,” described as “a comprehensive enhancement of all the introductory material available in previous editions of this stimulating textbook.”
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AI has transformed some industries overnight. Now – AI has come for hearing aids and audiology. Meet Whisper, the new hearing system that gets better over time. Traditional hearing aids don’t upgrade themselves.
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While no one can say with absolute certainty what the future holds, Harvey Abrams, Ph.D., offers...
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GSI’s new Teleaudiology Guide provides an in-depth overview of the current teleaudiology landscape...
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