ReSound Sensia Now Available to US Veterans Through VA Audiology Clinics

GN’s AI-powered hearing aid portfolio, including new bimodal options designed to work with Cochlear Nucleus sound processors, is now accessible to veterans at VA audiology sites of care nationwide. GN has announced that ReSound Sensia , its AI-powered hearing aid line, is now available to US veterans through Department of Veterans Affairs audiology clinics and sites of care nationwide....

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✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦

VA audiologists can now fit eligible veterans with ReSound Sensia, including bimodal configurations pairing the aid with Cochlear Nucleus processors; no change to fitting protocols is implied.

✦ Why It Matters ✦

Expanding VA contract access to AI-powered and bimodal hearing aids broadens the technology options VA audiologists can offer the large veteran population with hearing loss.

✦ Key Points ✦

01ReSound Sensia AI hearing aid is now on VA contract and available nationwide at VA audiology clinics.
02Bimodal options compatible with Cochlear Nucleus sound processors are included in the VA offering.
03GN (parent company of ReSound) is the manufacturer behind the Sensia platform.
04No clinical outcome data is provided; availability is the sole announcement.
05Veterans are one of the largest populations served by public audiology programs in the US.

✦ Claims & Evidence ✦

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ReSound Sensia is AI-powered.

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ReSound Sensia bimodal options are compatible with Cochlear Nucleus sound processors.

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ReSound Sensia is now available to US veterans through VA audiology clinics nationwide.

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