AHAA Changes Name to Consult YHN
American Hearing Aid Associates (AHAA), a nationwide network of audiology and hearing healthcare professionals announced that, as of October 1, 2018, it has changed its corporate name to Consult YHN. According to a company press release, this rebrand represents Consult YHN’s commitment to its 25-year mission to help independent hearing healthcare providers thrive in a…
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The 2018 Hearing Professional Dispensing Survey
TUCSON, ARIZONA — Hearing Health & Technology Matters (HHTM), a leading online resource for hearing professionals and consumers with hearing loss, has released the results of their 2018 Hearing Professional Dispensing Survey. The online survey was conducted in May 2018, with the purpose of exploring professional opinion and dispensing patterns in the United States. Approximately 300 audiologists…
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HHTM Hearing News Round-up: This Week’s Notable Stories
With so much news happening to report on, this week we bring you a synopsis of timely news items that may be of interest: Age-related Hearing Loss Continues to be a Huge Burden An online report from The US Burden of Disease Collaborators, recently published by JAMA, indicated age-related hearing loss continues to…
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Clear Digital Media Takes Vlogging Mainstream
Vlogging, a portmanteau combining video and blogging, seems to be the favored pastime for many people these days. The most popular vloggers have well over 25 million subscribers to their sites. According to a 2015 report from Global Web Index (GWI), 42% of internet users say they have watched a vlog within the last month.…
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Is Web-based Auditory Training Gaining Traction?
The recently passed over-the-counter hearing aid legislation is considered by many hearing healthcare providers to be a shot across the proverbial bow. The pending re-regulation, which is expected to involve the creation of a product category, sold directly to consumers, could result in more providers offering unbundled services. As the profession looks for new ways…
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ADA to Host Audiology Hackathon Series
According to a recent press release, the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) will host a 3-part online Audiology Hackathon series to bring audiologists, students, consumers, and other experts together virtually, for the purpose of addressing specific issues, and to foster greater awareness and action around hearing health as a public health concern. The Audiology…
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Amplifon’s Net Profit Up 49 Percent in First Quarter of 2017
MILAN, ITALY — Major hearing aid retailer Amplifon SpA announced today that the company’s net profits for the first quarter (Q1) of 2017 were up by 49.1 percent over last year. The company, which owns well-known brands such as Miracle Ear and the Elite Hearing Network, also reported overall revenue up from €254.5 million last…
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Is CVS Looking to Take on Costco Hearing Aid Centers? Company to Add Dozens of Hearing Clinics to Stores Across US
WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND — CVS Pharmacy, the largest pharmacy chain the US, announced in April that the company is looking to massively expand the number of hearing centers it has across the country. The company currently has a handful of hearing centers in select markets, which it launched in 2015, and it is now looking to…
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Father and Son in $16 Million Dollar Hearing Aid Insurance Fraud Scheme
DALLAS, TEXAS — A federal grand jury indicted a Texas father and son this week in what is being alleged as a $16.7 million dollar insurance scam targeting American Airlines workers. Licensed hearing aid dispensers, Terry Anderson, 66, and Rocky Anderson, 36, were each charged on 15 federal counts by the U.S. attorney for the…
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American Academy of Audiology Adds “Audiology Technician Affiliate” as New Membership Category
RESTON, VIRGINIA — The American Academy of Audiology (AAA), acknowledging the increasing roles for support personnel in the audiology clinic, has announced the creation of a new membership category: Audiology Technician Affiliate. The new membership option was decided upon after the Academy’s Audiology Assistant Subcommittee evaluated member feedback over the past two years, examining the…
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