Oticon Expands VA Hearing Aid Portfolio with Reveal and CROS RE

SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY — Oticon has announced that its Reveal hearing aids are now available through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contract, expanding access to the company’s latest hearing technology for eligible veterans....

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✦ The floor

Discussion

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✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦

No actionable change to clinical practice; clinicians serving VA patients should note that Oticon Reveal and CROS RE are now available options within the VA procurement contract.

✦ Why It Matters ✦

Expanding the VA hearing aid contract broadens device choice for one of the largest hearing-impaired populations in the U.S., potentially increasing veteran access to newer hearing technology.

✦ Key Points ✦

01Oticon Reveal hearing aids added to U.S. VA procurement contract.
02Oticon CROS RE — for single-sided or asymmetric hearing loss — also added to VA contract.
03Eligible veterans can now access both devices through VA benefits.
04No clinical trial data or comparative effectiveness evidence is presented.
05Expansion is a contract/access announcement, not a product launch or new device release.

✦ Claims & Evidence ✦

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Oticon Reveal and CROS RE have been added to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hearing aid contract.

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