Essential Business Principles and Tactics for Clinical Managers: A New Book by Brian Taylor
Hearing Health & Technology Matters (HHTM) is pleased to announce the release today of a brand new book, by author Brian Taylor, AuD: Essential Business Principles and Tactics for Clinical Managers: The First (or Next) 100 Days Audiologists invest a considerable amount of time and money on their education. As Doctors of Audiology, with the chief…
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Robert Traynor joins Pivot Hearing as a Private Practice Consultant
PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA – Pivot Hearing announced today that Robert Traynor, Ed.D., MBA, FNAP, has joined the team as a Private Practice Consultant. Pivot Hearing is a leading private practice consulting firm with deep roots and experience in the hearing care industry. The company offers private practice strategy and execution based on learnings and experience in the…
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Empower 2019, Inaugural Hearing Health Conference Announced
The Empower Conference, presented by Your Hearing Network (YHN) is promising attendees an “unprecedented opportunity to learn, engage, and stay current in the hearing health industry”. The event is offering a customizable schedule of Clinical, Technology, and Business Development focused sessions, allowing participants to determine the right mix of content to suit their unique needs.…
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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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