What I Listen for In an Interview
In my job I have the opportunity to conduct many interviews with prospective hearing care providers. These interviews typically cover clinical and sales/counseling topics. Most of the time it is a pleasant experience during which we have a conversation that is stimulating, perhaps I learn something, and there is give and take. As a trainer…
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How the Hearing Industry is Creating Better Lives for Those With Tinnitus
by Dr. Sara Burdak, Chief Audiology Officer, Starkey Audiologists find their way into the profession for a multitude of reasons, but overwhelmingly it is because of the desire to help people. One thing that unites us is the mutual goal of improving the lives of people with hearing and balance disorders, including tinnitus, a common…
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The Future of Hearing Device Innovation: Expert Panel Discussion
During the inaugural Future of Hearing Healthcare conference held in March, we hosted two panel discussions with experts from around the industry to discuss a myriad of topics related to the future of device innovation and the future of industry economics. Each panel was moderated by Dave Kemp, Director of Business Development at Oaktree Products and…
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Adoption First: A Consumer and Provider Centric View of a Changing Hearing Aid Landscape
by Kim Cavitt, AuD John Smith is a 55 year old, self-employed farmer in rural America. Access to hearing healthcare, on a good day, is a solid 45 minute drive from his farm. The available options are open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5PM. This cuts into the heart of his work day. No…
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The audiogram is complex: This new tool helps audiologists explain it
by Lise Lotte Bundesen The future of hearing care won’t just be about technology. More than ever, people with hearing loss want to understand their condition and be involved in decisions about their care. But many find the audiogram – that fundamental audiological tool – difficult to understand, leaving them disempowered and disillusioned. A new…
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Don’t Forget Assistive Listening Devices: They’re Not What They Used to Be
All a person has to do to hear better is to wear hearing aids. Slap on a pair and the world will be your oyster. No more problems. Easy peasy! Or maybe not? Definitely not! Hearing aids are a tool. All too often it is the only tool offered to our patients. In that we…
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