Hearing Health Matters·Regulatory·Regulatory & legal·2mo 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·2mo 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·3mo 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·3mo 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)·3mo 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·3mo 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·3mo 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·3mo 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·3mo 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·3mo 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
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·Public health & policy·3mo agoSupporting Veterans with Better Hearing Care and Better TechnologyA podcast episode featuring WSA's Chief Clinical Officer and Head of Audiology discusses the distinct hearing healthcare needs of U.S. veterans and how emerging technology is being used to address them.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Professional practice·3mo agoNew Book Examines Growth Opportunities in Recreational and Industrial AudiologyAs audiology faces increasing competition from over-the-counter hearing aids and direct-to-consumer models, diversification into industrial and recreational hearing conservation represents a potential growth avenue for practitioners.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Professional practice·3mo agoYour Experience Matters: Hearing Care Professionals Invited to Participate in New SurveyUnderstanding how hearing care professionals currently approach patient-centered care will help shape future training, guidelines, and practice standards across the field.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Tinnitus·3mo agoFrom Reaction to Response: Changing Our Relationship with TinnitusNo immediate practice change is warranted from a blog post alone, but the psychological reframing strategies discussed (e.g., shifting reactive threat responses) align with established tinnitus CBT and mindfulness approaches that clinicians may already offer.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·OTC / consumer·3mo agoNew Study Evaluates Nuance Audio Glasses: Can They Improve Speech in Noise?A new study evaluating the clinical performance of Nuance Audio Glasses, an OTC hearing solution, is discussed in a podcast episode hosted by Shari Eberts featuring Dr. Tami Harel, focusing on speech-in-noise outcomes.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Research (general)·3mo agoSensorion Advances GJB2 Hearing Loss Gene Therapy Following Regulatory MilestonesGJB2 mutations are the most common cause of inherited hearing loss, so a gene therapy entering clinical-trial stages represents a meaningful step toward a potential biological treatment option.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·Clinical audiology·4mo agoRethinking the Audiologic Evaluation: Is the Traditional Test Battery Outdated? Live from FHH 2026A panel discussion from the 2026 Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference, featuring Drs. Traynor, Hall, Musiek, and De Wet, examines whether the traditional audiologic test battery remains adequate in the current hearing healthcare landscape.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Regulatory·Public health & policy·4mo agoU.S. House Lawmakers Introduce Veterans Hearing Aid Improvement ActIf enacted, this legislation could reshape how the VA delivers hearing care to one of the largest hearing-loss populations in the U.S., with downstream implications for audiologists, dispensers, and OTC manufacturers serving veterans.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4mo ago· press releaseTrihear Launches ClearTV Series for Simplified TV Streaming to Hearing AidsApp-free TV streamers lower the technology barrier for older or less tech-savvy hearing aid users, potentially improving real-world hearing aid benefit and satisfaction.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Clinical audiology·4mo agoBrian Taylor Has An Ear to the GroundBoothroyd's holistic aural rehabilitation framework is well-established rather than new; no immediate change in practice is required, but it is a useful reminder to incorporate counselling and communication strategies beyond device fitting.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·4mo agoTravelers Protective Association Convention to Support Hearing Trust Grants for People with Hearing LossPhilanthropic grant programs like the TPA Hearing Trust can help reduce financial barriers to hearing care for underserved patients, indirectly supporting audiologist referral pipelines.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Cochlear implants·4mo agoWhat to Know About MRI Scans and Modern Cochlear ImplantsAs MRI use in medicine continues to grow, ensuring cochlear implant recipients retain long-term imaging access is an increasingly important shared-decision-making consideration during pre-surgical counseling.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Clinical audiology·4mo agoHearing Loss Is a Family Matter: What Audiologists Should KnowConsider involving family members in counseling sessions to better understand patients' social motivations for hearing aid adoption, though no new clinical protocol is established by this opinion piece.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Research (general)·4mo agoEar device patents for March 2026Crossover patents merging earbud cases with input devices illustrate the broadening design space around ear-worn technology, though this specific patent has no near-term clinical relevance.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Financial report·Business & finance·4mo agoWSA Reports 1% Organic Growth and Improved Profitability in Q2 FY 2025/26Steady, if modest, growth at one of the hearing industry's largest manufacturers signals continued market stability and may influence product investment, pricing, and clinic supply chains.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·Accessibility·4mo agoAI Meets Accessibility: Improving Communication Beyond Traditional CaptionsGael Hannan interviews InnoCaption COO Paul Lee about the company's AI-driven captioning innovations aimed at improving phone and video communication accessibility for people with hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·5mo agoAuracast Comes to Lincoln Center: A New Listening Experience at David Geffen HallAuracast broadcast audio represents a potential shift in how hearing loops and assistive listening systems are deployed in public venues, with direct implications for how audiologists counsel patients on accessibility options.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Education & training·5mo agoPhonak Supports Future Hearing Care Professionals Through FHH 2026 Student Education GrantIndustry investment in student education pipelines can help address workforce shortages in audiology and hearing care, though the initiative is commercially sponsored.＋Save
