Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·4d agoThe Hand – And What It Means for People with Hearing LossFirst-person patient narratives like this remind audiologists and hearing care professionals that communication breakdowns carry real emotional weight, which can inform counseling and aural rehabilitation approaches.
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·Public health & policy·4d agoBeyond the Audiology Appointment: How HLAA Supports People with Hearing LossShari Eberts interviews HLAA's Dan Reiner about how the Hearing Loss Association of America supports people with hearing loss in everyday challenges outside the clinical setting.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Business & finance·5d agoSonova Acquires Danish Mobile Hearing Care Provider Amid Broader Retail ExpansionSonova's acquisition of a mobile home-visit hearing care provider signals growing industry investment in alternative care-delivery models that could reshape how patients access audiology services.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·OTC / consumer·9d agoConsumer Electronics Giant Anker Enters the OTC Hearing Aid MarketA major consumer electronics brand entering the OTC hearing aid space signals accelerating commoditisation of hearing devices, which could reshape patient expectations, pricing dynamics, and referral patterns for audiology clinics.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Business & finance·11d agoStarkey Italy Welcomes Barbara Zancan as Managing DirectorLeadership changes at major hearing aid manufacturers can signal strategic shifts in regional market priorities, which may eventually affect product availability and support for Italian audiology practices.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·AI & technology·2w agoLegato Emerges from Stealth with $12 Million, Unveils AI-Powered Hearing GlassesThe entry of well-funded AI-driven hearables into the eyewear form factor signals continued convergence of consumer tech and hearing devices, which may reshape patient expectations and the competitive landscape for traditional hearing aid dispensers.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Hearing aids·2w agoAddressing Hearing Loss: WHO Guidelines now Includes Hearing Aids in Dementia Risk-Reduction GuidanceAudiologists can now cite WHO-level guideline support when counseling patients on hearing aids as part of a dementia risk-reduction strategy — reinforcing existing practice for proactive fitting in adults with untreated hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Hearing aids·3w agoEar device patents for June 2026These filings hint at the industry's push toward hearing aids that double as health-monitoring wearables and open-platform licensing ecosystems, which could reshape the competitive landscape over the next several years.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Accessibility·3w agoRayNeo iO Smart Glasses Pair Heads-Up Captions with AI and Live TranslationAR-based captioning glasses represent a growing category of non-hearing-aid assistive technology that audiologists may increasingly encounter as patient-initiated solutions for communication access.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Research (general)·4w agoFennec Reports Growing PEDMARK Demand as New Data Support Hearing Protection During Cisplatin TreatmentPEDMARK (sodium thiosulfate) already holds FDA approval for cisplatin-related hearing protection in pediatric patients; audiologists working in oncology settings should be aware of growing utilization, but this blog post adds no new clinical guidance beyond the existing label.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Public health & policy·4w agoDoctor of Audiology Emilie Vos Places Second Runner-Up at Miss Universe Canada 2026High-profile advocacy by a credentialed audiologist in a national pageant raises public awareness of hearing health issues that the profession often struggles to communicate to broader audiences.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Public health & policy·4w agoDoctor of Audiology Emilie Vos Places Second Runner-Up at Miss Universe Canada 2026High-profile advocacy by a credentialed audiologist raises public awareness of hearing healthcare access, newborn screening, and hearing conservation at a national level.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·4w agoOticon Launches Reveal Hearing Aids with Dual AI Processing and Expanded ConnectivityThe introduction of dedicated dual-AI processors in a consumer hearing aid platform signals an accelerating industry shift toward on-device neural processing, which may eventually redefine fitting and counselling benchmarks across the field.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·Accessibility·4w agoWhen Accessibility Goes Mainstream: Captions, AI and What Comes NextBrian Taylor interviews InnoCaption CEO Paul Lee on the evolution of AI-powered captioned communication technology and the challenges of building reliable accessible tools for people with hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Hearing aids·5w agoHearing Aids Are Not Like Glasses — and It’s Time the Industry Said SoUnmet patient expectations are a leading driver of hearing aid abandonment, so how the industry frames the hearing aid experience at the point of sale and fitting has direct implications for long-term adoption and satisfaction.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·6w agoBeyond the Announcement: What the UK’s First Permanent Rail Auracast System Means for Hearing CarePermanent public Auracast infrastructure signals an accelerating shift toward assistive listening technology integration in everyday environments, creating new patient counselling opportunities for hearing care professionals.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Professional practice·6w agoCelebrating Five Years of This Week in Hearing: Looking Back at the Past YearReflects the growing appetite for dedicated, accessible audiology media and professional community-building within the hearing industry.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Education & training·6w agoStarkey University Brings Audiology Students Together for Hands-On Learning and InnovationManufacturer-led student training programs shape the brand loyalties and product familiarity of the next generation of audiologists, making them an important — if commercially motivated — pipeline for workforce development.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Regulatory·Regulatory & legal·6w agoIllinois Governor Signs Hearing Care Plan Transparency Bill Into LawNo immediate change to clinical practice is required, but Illinois-based audiologists and hearing aid specialists should review SB2838 to understand new transparency obligations that hearing care plans must meet when working with their patients.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·OTC / consumer·7w agoEar device patents for May 2026Ear-worn devices capable of out-of-ear physiological sensing could broaden the role of hearing health professionals into general health monitoring, but this patent signals intent rather than a market-ready product.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Professional practice·2mo ago· press releaseYour Input Needed: Survey on the Hidden Time Crisis Behind America’s Audiologist ShortageIf the survey yields robust data, it could quantify the administrative burden and workforce gap in audiology, informing advocacy, staffing strategies, and technology investment decisions for clinic owners.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Tinnitus·2mo agoAmerican Tinnitus Association Launches ATA Academy to to Help Clinicians Better Manage TinnitusAudiologists who manage tinnitus patients should be aware that ATA Academy is now available as a continuing-education resource, but no change to clinical practice is warranted until course content and its evidence base can be independently evaluated.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Professional org·Professional practice·2mo ago· press releaseADA Launches AuDvantage™ Program to Strengthen State Audiology AssociationsStrengthening state audiology associations could improve collective advocacy, workforce development, and professional standards across the field.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Vestibular·2mo agoAre We Making Progress in the Evaluation of Acute Vertigo?Audiologists and clinicians evaluating acute dizziness should be aware of the HINTS exam (Head-Impulse, Nystagmus, Test-of-Skew) and current best-evidence approaches for ruling out posterior fossa stroke, though scope-of-practice limits mean urgent medical referral protocols...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Research (general)·2mo agoThe ACTIVE Study and DTx: A New Chapter for Auditory-Brain Training?If digital therapeutics can be shown to improve auditory-brain function in people with hearing loss, it could expand the scope of hearing care beyond the hearing aid fitting itself.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Cochlear implants·2mo agoMED-EL US Launches New Rechargeable Batteries for SONNET 2 and SONNET 3 Audio ProcessorsExtended rechargeable battery life addresses a common patient complaint about cochlear implant uptime, potentially improving daily device use adherence.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Tinnitus·2mo agoProposed VA Disability Rating Revisions for Tinnitus Draw Opposition from Lawmakers, Veterans GroupsNo actionable clinical practice change; this is a federal policy and compensation dispute that audiologists should monitor for its potential effects on veteran patients' access to care and benefits.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Regulatory & legal·2mo agoEar device patents for April 2026Tracking OTC hearing aid patent activity signals how budget-focused brands like Audien are building intellectual property portfolios as the OTC market matures.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Hearing aids·2mo agoHearing Aids Associated With 23% Lower Dementia Risk Among People With Epilepsy-level observational data in a specific high-risk subgroup (epilepsy + hearing loss); findings are hypothesis-generating and consistent with the broader hearing-aid/dementia literature, but not yet sufficient to change practice beyond standard counseling about potential...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoGo Where the People with Hearing Loss ArePeer community events like HLAA conventions underscore the psychosocial dimension of hearing loss care, reminding clinicians that connection and belonging are meaningful parts of patient well-being beyond the hearing aid fitting.＋Save
