This Week in Hearing

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Sep. 07, 2021

Understanding the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact: Development, Benefits and Limitations

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Licensed audiologists will soon have the opportunity to practice in-person and through telepractice across state lines because of an occupational licensure compact that has been in development since 2017. The Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) is a cooperative agreement enacted into law by participating states to facilitate the interstate practice of audiology and speech-language pathology, while also maintaining public
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Aug. 31, 2021

How Do We Meet Consumers Where They Are? Interview with Rick Rutter, VP of Marketing for hear.com

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Rick Rutter, VP of Marketing at hear.com, is this week’s guest on This Week in Hearing. Rick is not only an industry executive, but also suffers from hearing loss. Rick provides a first-hand insight on “where do we meet the consumer?” based on his delayed journey to using hearing aids to overcome his hearing loss difficulties, along with his thoughts
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Aug. 24, 2021

How Do We Meet Consumers Where They Are? Interview with HIA President, Kate Carr

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“How do we meet consumer where they are?” is the theme of this week’s video podcast on This Week in Hearing. Host, Amyn Amlani, is joined by special guest, Kate Carr, President of the Hearing Industries Association (HIA). The pair discuss topics such as, (i) barriers to adoption of hearing care service and technology, and (ii) legislative, regulatory, reimbursement, and
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Aug. 19, 2021

Technology Spotlight: Redux. Interview with Matt Hay and Al Turri

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Despite many improvements and innovations in improving the moisture-resistance of hearing devices, such as nanocoating and improved case sealing, moisture issues still remain a significant cause of hearing device malfunction for hearing aid and cochlear implant users. In this week’s Technology Spotlight, host Dr. Bob Traynor speaks with Matt Hay, director of audiology sales for Redux, and Dr. Al Turri,
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Aug. 17, 2021

Leveraging AI for Next-Generation Hearing Enhancement: Knowles and Chatable Partnership

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In recent surveys, up to 60% of hearables users said they would find conversational enhancement desirable. Such large percentages mean people who do not measure as having hearing loss also wish to hear others better in noisy situations. Meeting this need calls for AI-based speech enhancement, but until the present time it has not been possible to incorporate effective, low-latency algorithms
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Aug. 10, 2021

Careers in Hearing Healthcare: Knowing Your Value. Collaborative Negotiation – TWIH Episode 4

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In this week’s segment of This Week in Hearing, host Ashley Hughes, AuD, chats with Kaila Howard, AuD, and Riley DeBacker, AuD, PhD – two recent Audiology graduates – about the importance of collaborative negotiations throughout one’s career in hearing healthcare. During this episode, the three discuss: Their own personal experiences while negotiating during their first job interviews upon graduating
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Aug. 03, 2021

Hearing Aid Delivery: Leasing and Subscription Models. TWIH Episode 3

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In recent years, the popularity of leasing and subscription plans has begun to find its way into hearing healthcare.  In this week’s segment, Dr. Bob Traynor interviews Jim Kothe, Head of Sales for Whisper Hearing and Dan Quall, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Fuel Medical, on why clinics may consider offering leasing or subscription plans for their patients to acquire
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Jul. 27, 2021

This Week in Hearing, Episode 2: Dr. Alicia Spoor Discusses MAASA Legislation

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The Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act (MAASA) is a bi-partisan-sponsored legislative bill—written and endorsed with a unified professional voice—that was introduced to the US House of Representatives on March 3, 2021, and to the US Senate on May 19, 2021. In the segment, This Week in Hearing, host Amyn Amlani, PhD, chats with Alicia Spoor, AuD, about (i) the
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Jul. 19, 2021

This Week in Hearing, Episode 1: Interview with Brent Edwards and Andy Bellavia

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Hearing Health & Technology Matters is pleased to announce the launch of a new weekly video series: This Week in Hearing. The new series will offer a candid, insightful, and engaging weekly exploration of the latest trends, technologies and developments in the world of hearing.  For the inaugural episode, Dave Kemp interviews interviews Brent Edwards, Ph.D, Director of National Acoustic