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Wisconsin State Rep Commends Law Supporting Sale of OTC Hearing Aids

State Rep. Shelia Stubbs supports amending a statute that prohibits businesses from engaging with OTC hearing aids without a license.

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Patient-centric Follow-up: The Key Differentiator in Hearing Healthcare

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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Ida Institute Announces 2021 Research Grant Winners

Each year, the Ida Research Grant awards up to $10,000 to three projects that will “strengthen the evidence base for integrating person-centered care into hearing healthcare and provide valuable insight about the efficacy of Ida methods and tools.”

NAL Webinar on Hearing Aid Post-fitting to Take Place August 4

by Stefani Kim | Jul 30, 2020 | Counseling & Education, Patient Fittings, Webinars | 0

The aim of this project was to investigate the barriers and facilitators between hearing aid users and face-to-face audiological services, in the period after hearing aid fitting, and to attempt to bridge that gap using new technology.

An Interview with Michael Valente, PhD: Considerations after 45 Years in Audiology

by Karl | Jul 22, 2020 | Evaluation, Research, Testing & Diagnostics | 3

On July 31st, Michael Valente will retire after 45 years in audiology and 34 years at Washington University. In this article, Douglas Beck conducts an “exit interview” with one of our most distinguished clinician-researchers about his journey in the profession, the Best Practices documents which he spearheaded, OTC devices, and the future of hearing healthcare.

Interacoustics Academy to Host Webinar Series July 13-16

by Stefani Kim | Jun 15, 2020 | Expert Insight, Patient Fittings, Pediatric Care, Webinars | 1

Interacoustics Academy announced a live, online learning event dedicated towards trends in pediatric assessment and hearing aid fitting to take place on July 13-16, 2020. The event will be hosted as an online classroom environment, consisting of video presentations, software demonstrations, and Q&A sessions.

Koalys Launches Home Audiology Solution

by Stefani Kim | May 21, 2020 | Evaluation, Office Management Systems, Patient Fittings, TeleHealth | 0

Koalys Comfort is a home audiology platform which provides streamlined tele-consultation, remote diagnostic, and fitting capabilities.

New Phonak Telehealth Technology Will Help Enable Remote Hearing Aid Fittings

by Stefani Kim | Apr 30, 2020 | Evaluation, Patient Fittings, TeleHealth | 0

This new telehealth technology is comprised of a suite of Phonak eSolutions featuring online hearing testing as well as real-time remote hearing aid fitting, programming, and fine-tuning.

EHIMA Addresses COVID-19 Pandemic

by Stefani Kim | Mar 24, 2020 | Organizations | 1

Through EHIMA, we have a strong, ongoing relationship with the World Health Organization (WHO), the world’s foremost experts on communicable diseases, to make sure everything we do meets or exceeds their guidelines.

I Love Hearing Audiology Group Launches New Website

by Stefani Kim | Feb 26, 2020 | Evaluation, Patient Fittings | 0

The hearing aid information center compiles dozens of frequently asked questions about the hearing aid selection and fitting process, which can be “overwhelming” without guidance to those exploring how hearing aids can help. The site also answers common questions about tinnitus.

Measuring Peak Noise Exposure…While Outrunning the Cops

by Stefani Kim | Feb 18, 2020 | Common Risk Factors | 0

The peak sound pressure really has no value in the estimation of the sound exposure dose whether this is music, industrial noise, or recreational noise.

Auditdata Launches AuditdataOne Software Platform

by Stefani Kim | Oct 18, 2019 | Testing Software | 0

Auditdata One integrates data captured from audiometric testing and fitting processes with the practice management software that clinics use to run their business including areas such as lead generation and customer retention activities, according to the company.