Hearing Practitioner Australia·Regulatory·Regulatory & legal·6d agoLegislation passed to make Medical Costs Finder mandatory fee disclosure system for specialistsAustralian audiology specialists and ENT practitioners who charge above-Medicare rates will be legally required to publish their fees on the Medical Costs Finder; clinics should review their fee disclosure obligations and update listings accordingly.
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Business & finance·6d agoWSA Names Peter Bøggild as New CFOLeadership changes at WSA, one of the world's largest hearing-aid groups, can influence long-term product strategy and investment priorities across the Signia, Widex, and Rexton brands.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Cochlear implants·6d agoCochlear implant pioneers to receive 2026 Honda PrizeRecognition of Clark and Hochmair underscores the transformative clinical legacy of cochlear implantation and may elevate public and policy awareness of hearing technology.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Professional practice·6d ago70th EUHA Congress and Industry Exhibition Set for OctoberEUHA is one of Europe's premier audiology trade and education events, and the 70th edition marks a significant milestone for the profession.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Cochlear implants·6d agoHonda Prize 2026 Awarded to Cochlear Implant PioneersRecognising the co-inventors of the multichannel cochlear implant highlights how foundational academic science underpins one of audiology's most impactful technologies, raising the profile of hearing science globally.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·6d agoNice! Jazz club in Poland latest to get into the Auracast grooveGrowing adoption of Auracast in live-music venues signals a real-world rollout of assistive listening infrastructure that audiologists should be prepared to discuss with hearing aid users.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Professional practice·6d agoEUHA Congress 2026 sets out three-day programme in HanoverThe EUHA Congress's 70th-anniversary programme spotlighting Auracast reflects the technology's growing centrality to the international hearing care industry's near-term agenda.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·6d agoAmpetronic | Listen Technologies highlight how Auri brings Auracast to houses of worshipAuracast adoption in houses of worship signals a growing real-world deployment channel that could expand accessibility for hearing aid users beyond traditional loop installations.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Press release·Public health & policy·6d agoJOIN THE RED FLAGS CAMPAIGN ON EARLY SIGNS OF HEARING LOSSPublic awareness campaigns targeting early hearing loss identification could help close the significant diagnosis gap and bring more patients into the audiology care pathway sooner.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·6d agoHearing instrument sales down across UK and Ireland markets in Q2 2026A decline in hearing instrument sales across both private and NHS-funded channels may signal broader economic or access pressures affecting the UK and Irish audiology market.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·6d agoSony expands Auracast readiness in entry and mid-tier headphonesWider Auracast adoption in mainstream consumer headphones accelerates the real-world infrastructure that hearing aid users with compatible devices could eventually benefit from in public venues.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Cochlear implants·6d agoIngeborg and Erwin Hochmair Honored for Pioneering Cochlear Implant WorkRecognition of the Hochmairs' foundational cochlear implant work highlights the long translational arc from basic engineering research to life-changing clinical devices, reinforcing the field's scientific credibility.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Accessibility·6d agoAuri Brings Auracast Assistive Listening to Houses of WorshipAuracast represents a next-generation assistive listening standard that could gradually replace legacy hearing loop and FM systems in public venues, with implications for patient counselling on real-world hearing accessibility.＋Save
Aurahear·Press release·Business & finance·6d agoStarkey’s Kenny Landherr honoured as 2026 CFO of the YearExecutive recognition at a major hearing aid manufacturer offers a minor signal of organisational stability, but has no direct bearing on audiology practice or patient outcomes.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·7d ago· press releaseNuance Audio Launches Plus, Its Next-Generation OTC Hearing GlassesThe growing OTC hearing-device market is expanding into eyewear form factors, reflecting consumer demand for discreet, dual-purpose solutions that may reach patients who have not sought traditional audiological care.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Business & finance·7d agoStarkey's Kenny Landherr Honored as a 2026 MSP Business Journal CFO of the YearRecognition of executive financial leadership at a major hearing aid manufacturer signals organizational stability, which can indirectly affect product development and market strategy for the audiology industry.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·7d agoAware Defense Awarded Sole-Source US Navy Contract for Custom Hearing Protection Scaled to 42,000 UnitsA large-scale military adoption of 3D-scanned custom hearing protection signals growing institutional confidence in digital ear-scanning technology, which may accelerate broader acceptance and infrastructure for custom-fit solutions across audiology.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·7d agoAware Defense Secures Five-Year U.S. Navy Contract for 3D-Scanned Custom Hearing ProtectionThis contract signals growing institutional adoption of 3D-scanning technology for custom hearing protection in high-noise military environments, which may influence future standards for occupational hearing conservation programs.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Industry news·Business & finance·8d ago· press releaseStarkey Chief Financial Officer Kenny Landherr Named a 2026 Minneapolis/ St. Paul Business Journal CFO of the Year HonoreeLeadership recognition at major hearing aid manufacturers can signal organisational stability, which may be of peripheral interest to clinic owners and dispensers who work closely with Starkey as a supplier.＋Save
AU★AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Vestibular·8d ago· press releaseInventis to Exhibit Advanced Audiology and Vestibular Solutions at the 70th EUHA CongressEUHA is one of audiology's largest international forums, and manufacturer presence there signals product roadmap direction and emerging competitive offerings in diagnostics.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·10d agoAmplifon Named to Time’s World’s Best Companies of 2026Amplifon's repeated appearance on this global list signals continued investor and public confidence in the hearing care sector, which may influence market dynamics for independent clinics and competing chains.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·OTC / consumer·10d agoSennheiser announces MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 … Auracast-ready, not enabledThe gap between 'Auracast Ready' and 'Auracast Enabled' highlights a growing industry pattern where Bluetooth LE Audio infrastructure is being built into consumer earbuds but rolled out incrementally, which audiologists should track when advising patients on assistive listening...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·10d agoBIHIMA’s ‘Hearing Loss Red Flags’ Campaign Encourages Earlier Recognition and ActionReducing the well-documented delay between first noticing hearing loss and seeking care remains one of the biggest leverage points for improving outcomes across the audiology field.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·10d agoWhy it’s important for TV manufacturers to be upfront about AuracastLack of clear Auracast labeling on consumer electronics risks eroding patient trust in assistive listening technology at the point of purchase, potentially slowing real-world adoption of LE Audio.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Research (general)·11d agoHaystack Medical receives grant to develop ultra-sharp microneedles for inner ear accessIf successfully developed, microneedle-based inner ear access could open a less invasive route for drug delivery and diagnostics, potentially transforming treatment of conditions like Ménière's disease, sudden sensorineural hearing loss, and ototoxicity monitoring.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·11d agoSonova Buys Danish Mobile Hearing Provider Høreservice DanmarkSonova's acquisition of a mobile/in-home hearing care provider signals accelerating vertical integration and growing industry interest in at-home hearing care delivery models across Europe.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Business & finance·11d agoAmplifon Recognized Among TIME’s World’s Best Companies for Fourth Consecutive YearRepeated inclusion on a globally recognized best-companies list signals Amplifon's sustained market strength, which may influence competitive dynamics for independent hearing care clinics.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·11d agoEarFun introduces Wave Pro X over-ear headphones with Auracast and Bluetooth 6.0Auracast-enabled consumer headphones are expanding the ecosystem that could eventually improve public-venue audio access for people with hearing loss, making the technology more mainstream and affordable.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·12d agoSonova aims to be a key player in the Danish hearing health sectorSonova's push into Danish public health infrastructure signals growing manufacturer involvement in national audiology system design, which could reshape care delivery models across Scandinavia.＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Professional practice·12d agoStreamlining Operations in the Modern Audiology PracticeAs audiology practices face growing administrative burdens, operational technology is an increasingly competitive differentiator for clinic sustainability and patient throughput.＋Save
