PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3mo agoLongitudinal Trends in Medicaid Hearing Aid Coverage for Adults in the United States: 2003-2023No immediate change to clinical protocols is indicated, but audiologists treating Medicaid patients should be aware that coverage eligibility varies widely by state and has shifted substantially over the past two decades — check current state-specific Medicaid policies when...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Accessibility·3mo agoWorking With Spoken Language Interpreters: Strengthening Clinician-Interpreter Collaboration for Accessible Hearing CareAudiologists working with linguistically diverse patients should proactively address collaboration barriers with interpreters — such as briefing interpreters on audiological terminology before appointments — to improve care quality and patient understanding.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Professional practice·3mo ago2026 survey launched for “vital” understanding of the audiologist experience in UK and ROIWorkforce data from surveys like this one help shape training, hiring, and policy decisions that determine whether hearing care services can meet growing patient demand across the UK and Ireland.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·3mo agoPhilanthropyMajor philanthropic gifts to organisations like RNID can accelerate research into new hearing treatments and expand patient support services in the UK.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·3mo agoTrusts and FoundationsChronic underfunding of hearing health is a structural problem that limits research, treatment access, and service quality — making philanthropic investment in this space a meaningful lever for the field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoTinnitusEstablishing globally recognised prevalence figures and mechanistic frameworks for tinnitus in a high-impact journal will anchor future research funding decisions and policy discussions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoPrevalence and direct costs of vestibular disease in France - matched case-control study results from the 2022 and 2023 french health data systemQuantifying the prevalence and direct costs of vestibular disease strengthens the case for dedicating healthcare resources and funding to vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·3mo agoEHIMA Reports Continued Growth in Global Hearing Aid Sales in 2025Sustained but decelerating global hearing aid sales growth signals a maturing market, which has implications for competitive strategy, pricing, and access initiatives across the audiology industry.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·3mo agoVoting and electionsPolitical engagement by the hearing-loss community can influence the funding and policy decisions that shape audiology service provision in the UK.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·3mo agoWho we areUnderstanding RNID's mission helps audiologists and hearing-care professionals identify a key advocacy and research-funding partner in the UK.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·3mo agoPolicy and influencingAdvocacy work by major hearing-loss charities like RNID shapes the policy environment that ultimately affects NHS audiology funding, employer obligations, and service access for patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoRole of Hearing Loss in Otolaryngology Surgical OutcomesFindings may prompt audiologists and ENT teams to screen surgical patients for hearing loss and adapt post-operative communication, but the study's specific results are not yet available to confirm practice change.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Public health & policy·3mo agoON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HILLRapid global ageing will substantially expand the population living with age-related hearing loss, signalling long-term demand growth for audiology services and hearing rehabilitation.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Hearing aids·3mo agoFamily-supported hearing aid use behaviour intervention to improve outcomes in older adults at high risk for dementia (SOUND): study protocol for a randomised controlled trialThis is a published protocol, not results — no actionable change to practice yet; await trial outcomes before modifying hearing aid counselling approaches for dementia-risk patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoLong-term speech discrimination and quality-of-life outcomes in adults implanted before five years of age in a low- and middle-income countryEarly cochlear implantation before age five appears to support long-term speech discrimination and quality-of-life gains in low- and middle-income country contexts, but practitioners should await full data review before altering implantation candidacy protocols for this...＋Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·3mo agoSpring Appeal 2026Raising public awareness that sudden hearing loss is a medical emergency could prompt faster care-seeking, potentially improving outcomes for patients who might otherwise delay treatment.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Regulatory & legal·3mo agoHealth ministers advise audiology will enter NRAS under dual profession National BoardMandatory national registration will reshape how audiology is regulated, credentialled, and governed across Australia, with potential knock-on effects for workforce standards, scope of practice, and clinic compliance obligations.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·3mo agoA memorable moment for #TeamRNID at TCS London MarathonCommunity fundraising events like this raise public awareness of hearing loss and generate income for advocacy organisations such as RNID, which can indirectly support research and policy work in audiology.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Pediatric·3mo agoA head start for babies with hearing lossEvidence supporting newborn hearing screening programs like SWISH reinforces the importance of early identification and intervention; audiologists in NSW and similar settings should continue advocating for universal screening and timely follow-up.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoDetermining the Impact of Race and Ethnicity on Diagnosis and Management of Vestibular SchwannomaAudiologists and ENT teams should be aware that race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic factors may influence the diagnostic and management pathway for vestibular schwannoma patients, and should screen for access barriers proactively.＋Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·3mo agoPlay our weekly lotteryCharity lotteries like this provide a funding stream for hearing-loss advocacy and research organisations such as RNID, indirectly supporting the broader audiology sector.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·3mo agoRunning to raise awareness of hearing lossStories of clinicians advocating publicly for hearing loss awareness help reduce stigma and strengthen community support for audiology-related charities.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3mo agoNewborn hearing screening in infants at risk of hearing loss: diagnostic outcomes, false-negative results, and the role of surveillanceClinicians managing at-risk newborns should maintain structured audiological surveillance beyond initial screening, as false-negative rates indicate that a single screen is insufficient for this population.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·OTC / consumer·3mo agoSoundGear, Realtree Partner on Hearing Protection for Outdoor EnthusiastsPartnering a hearing-protection brand with a high-profile outdoor lifestyle brand is a notable strategy for reaching a noise-exposed demographic that traditionally underutilizes hearing protection, potentially reducing noise-induced hearing loss in this group.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·3mo agoDeafness Forum Australia welcomes accessibility and advocacy commitments in Federal BudgetIncreased government investment in Auslan relay services signals a policy shift toward broader communication accessibility for deaf Australians, which may shape patient expectations and referral pathways for Australian audiology clinics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoSpatial hearing in elderly people with mild or moderate chronic sensorineural hearing loss and central auditory processing disorders.No actionable practice change yet; findings characterize spatial hearing deficits in a dual-impairment population but do not evaluate a treatment or intervention.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoUnderstanding the experience of concurrent hearing impairment and lewy pathology dementias: an interview studyNo actionable practice change; this qualitative study surfaces patient experiences that can inform counseling approaches and service design for a largely overlooked population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3mo agoUnderstanding the factors influencing targeted congenital CMV screening: perspectives from hearing screening staffAudiologists and hearing screening coordinators should be aware of specific staff-identified barriers (e.g., workflow, awareness, resources) to cCMV screening; findings can guide local implementation efforts, though no universal protocol change is mandated by this study alone.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·3mo agoTestimonals reveal the stark failure of assistive listening setupsPersistent failures of legacy assistive listening systems (telecoils, FM) directly affect hearing-aid users' access and satisfaction, making the case for infrastructure modernisation relevant to clinicians who counsel patients on real-world hearing strategies.＋Save
