Hearing News Watch

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA — In a recent form 8-K filing this past week, Eargo, Inc. revealed on June 23, 2023, that its Board of Directors has approved a comprehensive cost reduction plan aimed at optimizing the company’s cost structure and operational model. This plan, expected to be implemented throughout fiscal 2023, is anticipated to affect approximately 90-120 employees, equivalent to

ROSH HA’AYIN, ISRAEL — EARWAYS MEDICAL Ltd. has announced the appointment of Dr. Alicia D.D. Spoor, Au.D., to its esteemed Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Spoor brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the board, further strengthening EARWAYS Medical’s commitment to innovation and advancing hearing care. Dr. Alicia D.D. Spoor, Audiologist, is the President of Designer Audiology, LLC, established in

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – Beltone has announced the relaunch of its U.S. website with a focus on lead generation and analytic reporting at the local level for its independent network. The new site has been designed “to provide a seamless and user-friendly experience for patients and caregivers while also delivering valuable data through an easy-to-access and comprehensive dashboard for independent owners.”

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA  – Starkey Sound Bites dedicated its latest episode to exploring the research on the link between dementia and hearing loss. The interview featured expert insights from Dr. Heather Snyder, Vice President of Medical and Scientific Affairs at the Alzheimer’s Association. Research continues to show connections between dementia and hearing loss, including a recent study published in The Lancet, which found that

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Cochlear Implant Alliance (ACIA) recently held its membership election to select new board members during the CI2023 Dallas: Cochlear Implants in Children and Adults conference in Dallas, Texas. The election resulted in the appointment of four distinguished individuals to the board. The newly elected board members are: Maura Cosetti, MD, Director of the Ear Institute

NEW YORK, NY — Tuned, a digital hearing health company focused on providing hearing care for all, today announced the launch of its pediatric platform, which will provide hearing screening and care for children aged 13 through 17 years of age. Offered as an employer-sponsored benefit, Tuned’s innovative pediatric program combines modern hearing knowledge and technology with teleaudiology to modernize

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA – Starkey is thrilled to once again serve as the exclusive global supplier of hearing instruments for the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® Healthy Hearing program at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023. As the world’s largest inclusive sports event featuring 7,000 athletes from 190 delegations, the World Games began on June 17 in Berlin, Germany, and will run through June 25.

DRAPER, UTAH — Access to hearing healthcare is lacking as a means of supporting vulnerable employees, despite efforts by employers to promote health equity through benefits packages, according to a study conducted by TruHearing, a leading provider of hearing healthcare benefits. The research highlights the essential role hearing plays in both professional and personal contexts, emphasizing the impact of untreated

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by Brian Taylor, AuD, Editor-at-Large A recently published extensive analysis, conducted by Larry Humes, using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data on hearing loss, self-reported hearing problems and hearing aid use reported that 85% of those with hearing loss or self-perceived hearing difficulty were not currently wearing hearing aids. Providing further confirmation that an enormous swath of