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Sep. 25, 2024

Hearing Solutions for All: The Importance of Audiologist Expertise and Financial Planning in the Age of OTC Hearing Aids

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By Becky Lansen, SVP and GM of Specialty, Health & Wellness, Synchrony Navigating hearing loss can be daunting, especially with the rise of over-the-counter (OTC) options following the FDA’s ruling in 2022, which allows consumers to buy a hearing aid without a prescription or professional fitting. The sheer variety of OTC devices, coupled with the complexity of hearing loss itself,
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Sep. 12, 2024

The Power of Conversation for Cognitive Health

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by Brian Taylor, AuD, Signia Think back to when you last studied mathematics and recall the transitive property. If A equals B and B equals C, then A equals C. In audiology, as researchers continue to explore the relationship between hearing loss (A) and cognitive decline (C), I’m often drawn, along with many patients, to issues of (B) –  social
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Jul. 16, 2024

Ringing True: Why Audiology Can’t Crack Tinnitus

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by Michael Piskosz & Bill Schiffmiller Don’t worry, this isn’t another article that will barrage you with tinnitus statistics, facts, and figures. We see them non-stop and there are plenty of places to find them. Let’s be honest—these figures are nothing more than technical talking points that have very little influence on the real problem. These statistics don’t move the
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Jul. 01, 2024

An Audiologist and a Hearing Aid User Walk Into a Bar and Talk About the Future of Audiology

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by Michael Piskosz & Bill Schiffmiller An audiologist and a hearing aid user walk into a bar. They sit down, order a drink, and begin to chat about all things noise, sound, and hearing. The conversation quickly shifts to auditory healthcare, a topic both are intimately familiar with but from vastly different perspectives. Michael, the audiologist and a seasoned professional,
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Apr. 07, 2024

OTC Verification & The Future of Hearing Care: Q&A with Dr. John Pumford of Audioscan

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Audioscan recently introduced a unique over-the-counter / direct-to-consumer (OTC/DTC) device verification test suite for their Verifit2 system. Dr. John Pumford, Au.D., Director of Audiology, Education, and Clinical Research, answers key questions about this innovative tool and offers his expert perspective on the future of hearing care. What is the Audioscan OTC/ DTC test suite for Verifit2? Great question! The Audioscan
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Mar. 07, 2024

Enhancing Patient Engagement in Audiology: A Video Communication Strategy to Boost Hearing Aid Adoption and Cut No-Shows

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In the evolving landscape of healthcare, patient engagement has emerged as a pivotal element in delivering effective care, especially within specialized fields like audiology.  Audiologists face unique challenges, such as dealing with high no-show rates for first-time patients and the critical task of encouraging hearing aid adoption among those who need them. Additionally, many patients, when referred to audiologists for
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Jan. 15, 2024

The Importance of Clinical Standards and Guidelines

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Any business with more than two employees is likely to have a written set of policies and procedures. You know  – that binder hidden under a stack of papers on your desk where these policies and procedures reside, often collecting dust.  Eventually there is a moment – an occasion when your business gets into a jam, an employee has a
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Jan. 06, 2024

Using the Quick Speech in Noise (QuickSIN) as the Default Speech Perception Test

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Long promoted as a test used in the hearing aid selection and fitting process, the Quick Speech in Noise (QuickSIN) might be about to enjoy a rebirth!  However, since surveys of clinical best practices have suggest less than 30% of audiologists conduct any type of speech in noise testing, it might be more apt to call it a birth. In late
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Dec. 26, 2023

Looking Ahead to 2024 and a More Nuanced View of the Hearing Care Market

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With 2023 coming to a close, one year of OTC under our belts, and managed care continuing to gain traction in many parts of the country, it’s a good time to look ahead to 2024 and examine how the market for hearing devices and professional services will continue to evolve.  One positive development in 2023 that should continue to advance
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Nov. 15, 2023

The Audible Contrast Threshold Test: 10 Key Questions Answered

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This article explores the new Audible Contrast Threshold Test (ACT™) through a series of 10 questions answered by Ashley Hughes, Au.D., Clinical Applications Specialist at Interacoustics. Discover what ACT™ is and learn how to seamlessly integrate it into your clinical practice.  1. Could you provide a brief explanation of the Audible Contrast Threshold Test (ACT™)? Hughes: ACT™ is a nonlinguistic test, meaning