Hearing News Watch

by Nancy M. Williams, President of Auditory Insight The fear of being stigmatized by society for being different, by making their hearing loss visible by wearing hearing aids, prevents at least a quarter of people diagnosed with hearing loss from obtaining hearing aids. How can hearing aid companies address this intractable barrier to care? Insights from the consumer journey can

LYNGE, DENMARK – WS Audiology (WSA) announced today that Jan Makela has been appointed as its President and CEO, succeeding Eric Bernard, with effect from July 15, 2024.  “The CEO succession at WSA has been well planned and agreed between Eric and the owners, the Tøpholm and Westermann families and EQT. The owners and the board express their deep gratitude

ATLANTA, GEORGIA — In an effort to boost the accessibility of hearing care services across the United States, hearing care retailer HearUSA has announced a new scholarship program in partnership with the American Academy of Audiology. The Jill Botkin Hearing Healthcare Accessibility Scholarship will provide financial support to aspiring audiologists who are dedicated to expanding access to hearing care, particularly

ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND — The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) begins its 2024 Walk4Hearing season with community support events in 21 U.S. cities from May through November. Hearing loss affects one in seven Americans, and worldwide one billion young people are now at risk from noise exposure, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The HLAA Walk4Hearing events raise awareness

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA — Hearing care retailer HearUSA today announced plans to open six new state-of-the-art Hearing Centers of the Future in Texas as part of an accelerating drive to expand statewide access to the latest prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, as well as the information and resources that can help Texans shatter the stigma long associated with

ISELIN, NEW JERSEY — Signia announced that it has been honored with the 2024 Excellence in Customer Service Award by the Business Intelligence Group, underscoring the company’s commitment to exemplary customer service and experience programs. The award recognizes companies, executives, and products that demonstrate exceptional customer service across various industries and company sizes. Signia received recognition in the Transformation of

In February, Oticon announced a significant shift in its managed care product portfolio strategy. The company outlined its decision to reserve its newest innovations exclusively for non-managed care patients, emphasizing the importance of personalized fittings by licensed hearing care professionals. Disagreement with UnitedHealthcare In a communication this week sent to hearing professionals and partners, Oticon Inc. President Gary Rosenblum highlighted

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA – Starkey announced that it has been named Organization of the Year in the 2024 Excellence in Customer Service Awards. This global recognition, presented by the Business Intelligence Group, recognizes organizations who provide a differentiated level of customer service and an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement of the customer experience. “Starkey’s mission is to serve our customers

MONTPELLIER, FRANCE — Sensorion (FR0012596468 – ALSEN), a leading clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in hearing loss disorders, has announced a €15 million financing (~$16.5M USD), ensuring financial stability until the end of 2025. The financing round garnered support from existing investors, including Redmile Group, Invus, Sofinnova Partners, and a large investment management firm. Nawal Ouzren, Sensorion’s Chief Executive Officer, expressed

MILAN, ITALY – Amplifon’s prestigious Charles Holland Award ceremony for the 2023 edition unfolded in Milan on Saturday, April 6th, honoring the company’s top-performing stores worldwide. Named after the company’s founder, the award recognizes outlets that excel in performance and uphold corporate values, particularly in customer devotion and service quality. Approximately 50 stores across the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East,