Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are now available for purchase without a prescription, but the implications of this change for audiologists and the public is just beginning to play out. Audiologist and researcher Marcia Hay-McCutcheon is asking questions about what these devices might mean for people living in rural areas with no audiology services, and she’s taking those questions on the road....
✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦
No actionable clinical change; this is an opinion/discussion podcast raising awareness of OTC hearing aid implications, not presenting new evidence.
✦ Why It Matters ✦
The OTC hearing aid category represents a fundamental shift in how hearing care is accessed, and audiologists need to understand its potential effects on patient outcomes and the scope of practice.
✦ Key Points ✦
- 01ASHA podcast features audiologist-researcher Marcia Hay-McCutcheon discussing OTC hearing aids.
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