Hearing News Watch

Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions worldwide, yet its profound impact on individuals, families, and society is often underestimated. A new study published in The Laryngoscope sheds light on the significant economic burden posed by severe to profound hearing loss (SPHL) and underscores the immense value of cochlear implants in mitigating these costs. The research emphasizes

STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT — Hearing is a priority health concern for the majority of consumers, yet few take action to proactively manage their hearing health, according to a new study from Synchrony, a premier consumer financial services company, conducted on behalf of the company’s leading healthcare financial solution, CareCredit. Synchrony’s “Hearing Health & Loss Prevention” study surveyed more than 2,000 consumers

HHTM’s 4th annual Future of Hearing Healthcare conference is in full swing with three days of courses scheduled throughout May. In addition to the wide range of courses, and thanks to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), it is easy to see that hearing healthcare is in the early stages of a remarkable transformation. AI technologies will revolutionize how we

STAFA, SWITZERLAND – Sonova Holding AG has announced upcoming appointments to its Management Board. Lilika Beck, currently Managing Director of Connect Hearing Canada in the Audiological Care business, will succeed Martin Grieder as Group Vice President (GVP) Consumer Hearing. Grieder tragically passed away in an accident in early April 2024. Oliver Lux, presently Managing Director of Audiological Care Germany, has

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI – The International Hearing Society (IHS) celebrated the official grand opening of its newly remodeled world headquarters in Farmington Hills, Michigan, on April 30th, with a speaking program and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The IHS Board of Governors, sponsors (including several leading hearing aid manufacturer executives), donors, past IHS presidents, local dignitaries, and staff, attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Amplifon, the world’s largest hearing care retailer and parent company of Miracle-Ear, was included in the 2024 Leading Employers list at a global level. This was the first time an Italian multinational company was included, having been certified for each of the geographical areas (Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific) and the 26 countries in which it

SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA – Neosensory, a pioneer in developing non-invasive wearable devices that enable new sensory capabilities, today announced the appointment of Paul Martin to its Board of Directors. Martin is a renowned leader in the hearing healthcare industry with over four decades of experience driving innovation and business growth. “Paul Martin brings invaluable strategic vision to Neosensory,” said David

TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK — Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) today announced that the investigational gene therapy DB-OTO improved hearing to normal levels in one child (dosed at 11 months of age) within 24 weeks, and initial hearing improvements were observed in a second child (dosed at 4 years of age) at a 6-week assessment. Both children were born with profound

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – Beltone recently hosted its 2024 Independent Together National Meeting at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. The event, held from April 11-13, brought together over 500 independent owners, hearing care practitioners, and patient coordinators from Beltone’s network across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The meeting focused on “Putting the Patient First”

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – In celebration of Better Hearing Month, the Hearing Matters Podcast proudly unveils its new website, dedicated to empowering professionals and consumers about hearing healthcare. As the global conversation around hearing loss and related matters intensifies, the brand new Hearing Matters Podcast website “bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology, best practices, clinical expertise, and academic knowledge.” “As