Hearing News Watch

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,

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA – In a significant development regarding the long-running legal battle over 3M’s Combat Arms Earplugs, the manufacturing giant announced on Monday that more than 99% of claimants have agreed to participate in the settlement agreement reached last year. According to the company’s press release, out of a staggering 293,000 total claims filed against 3M and its subsidiary

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA — The University of Pittsburgh announced that it will host the inaugural OTC Hearing Aid and Hearing Self-Care Symposium on June 7, 2024. The event will bring together thought leaders from pharmacy, audiology and public health to discuss how the newest class of hearing aids (over-the-counter) can increase patient access to hearing health care in the United States.

CHEYENNE, WYOMING — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has signed into law a bill aimed at establishing a hearing aid program for low-income adults in the state. The legislation, SF0057 – Wyoming Adult Hearing Aid Program, is set to create a significant opportunity for eligible individuals with hearing loss. The initiative, which emerged from discussions held by bill sponsor Senator Dan