Oticon Reveal Now Available on VA Contract, Bringing Dual AI Technology to Veterans

The Dual AI-powered miniRITE solution joins an expanded Oticon portfolio on the Department of Veterans Affairs contract, offering VA audiologists new tools for fitting veterans with hearing loss. Oticon ‘s Reveal hearing aid — powered by a Dual AI system that simultaneously processes speech and contextual sounds — is now available on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contract , the company announced Nov. 2....

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✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦

VA audiologists can now prescribe and fit Oticon Reveal for eligible veterans; no clinical outcome data is provided and no change to fitting practice is warranted beyond awareness of the new contract option.

✦ Why It Matters ✦

Oticon Reveal's VA contract approval adds another premium AI-platform device to the government formulary, giving VA audiologists a broader competitive set to match devices to individual patient needs.

✦ Key Points ✦

01Oticon Reveal has been added to the VA contract and is now available to VA audiologists.
02The device uses a 'Dual AI' system, pairing two artificial intelligence components for sound processing.
03Oticon markets the approach under its 'BrainHearing Technology' branding.
04No independent clinical data on Reveal's outcomes is presented in this announcement.
05The addition expands Oticon's existing VA portfolio rather than being an entirely new relationship with the VA.

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Oticon Reveal is powered by a Dual AI system.

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Oticon Reveal has been added to the VA contract.

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