MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·3d agoOTOGUIDE: A New Precision Surgery Tool for Individualized Cochlear ImplantationIf validated, patient-specific surgical planning tools like OTOGUIDE could improve electrode placement accuracy and hearing outcomes in cochlear implantation, but independent evidence is needed before clinical adoption.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Cochlear implants·3d agoAmerican Cochlear Implant Alliance Announces Student Poster Winners for CI2026 ChicagoStudent poster competitions help identify emerging research talent and early-stage work that may shape the future direction of cochlear implant care and science.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·OTC / consumer·4d agoFrench hearing industry and profession protest online arrival of €15 hearing aidsThe arrival of sub-€20 OTC hearing aids in a regulated European market signals a potential disruption to professional hearing care models and raises unresolved questions about device safety standards and patient outcomes.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Education & training·5d agoEUHA 2026 to Offer Free Admission to Students and ApprenticesWorkforce shortages are a growing concern in audiology, and initiatives that lower barriers for students and apprentices to engage with the profession could help strengthen the future talent pipeline.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·5d agoNationsBenefits to Support Sam’s Club Hearing Centers, Supplanting LucidShifts in who administers hearing benefits at large retail chains like Sam's Club can redirect significant patient volume and reshape competitive dynamics between traditional audiology clinics and retail hearing centers.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·5d agoTreble Health Acquires Silicon Valley HearingThe deal illustrates the continuing trend of telehealth-native audiology platforms moving into brick-and-mortar care to offer hybrid service models, which could reshape competitive dynamics for independent clinics.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·6d agoListen Technologies and Ampetronic partner with AuraFuturity for Auracast awarenessIndustry coalitions behind Auracast signal growing momentum toward standardised wireless assistive listening infrastructure that could benefit hearing aid users in public spaces.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Education & training·6d agoFree EUHA 2026 tickets for hearing care students and apprenticesLowering the financial barrier to attend a leading international hearing care congress can help attract and retain the next generation of audiologists and hearing care specialists.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·6d agoCambridge Utd venue for an Auracast record breaker at the beautiful gameDemonstrating Auracast's ability to serve 1,500 simultaneous listeners at a live sports event builds the public and industry case for wide-scale assistive listening infrastructure.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·6d agoDeafness Forum Australia claims one in five affected by hearing loss or associated conditionsA rising prevalence figure signals a growing patient base in Australia, reinforcing the public-health case for early screening and noise-exposure education.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·6d agoPrivate Healthcare Australia warns about reduced health insurance rebate for over 65sA reduction in private health insurance participation among older Australians — the demographic most likely to seek hearing care — could significantly reduce private audiology clinic volumes and revenue.＋Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Press release·Accessibility·6d agoInnoCaption Launches InnoCaption Video for Accessible Video CallsCaptioned video calling tools expand communication accessibility options that audiologists can recommend to patients as supplementary assistive technology.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Professional practice·6d agoAudiology Australia Enhances Accreditation Pathways for AudiologistsEasing accreditation pathways for internationally trained audiologists could help address workforce shortages in Australia and may serve as a policy model for other countries facing similar gaps.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·6d agoENT body welcomes world-first features to prevent ‘button battery’ harmButton battery ingestion is a well-documented pediatric safety hazard closely linked to hearing aid batteries; a world-first safety-engineered product endorsed by the AAO-HNS could set a new industry standard and influence future dispensing and counselling practices.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Accessibility·6d agoListen Technologies Engages AuraFuturity to Increase Awareness of Auracast™ Broadcast Audio and Assistive Listening SystemsGrowing industry investment in Auracast Broadcast Audio signals a potential shift in how assistive listening infrastructure is promoted and adopted across public venues, which could eventually expand access for hearing aid and cochlear implant users.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·6d agoStarkey's Award-Winning Customer Service Team Again Recognized for Excellence in Customer ServiceRepeat industry service recognitions signal that manufacturer support infrastructure is a competitive differentiator in the hearing aid market, which can influence clinic purchasing decisions.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Education & training·6d 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
LinkedIn·Blog·Business & finance·6d agoNationsBenefits just took over Lucid HearingThe acquisition signals accelerating consolidation of retail hearing care, intensifying big-box competition that could reshape where consumers first access hearing services.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·7d agoItalian owners evoke "mixed feelings" at GNA change in ownership of a major hearing aid manufacturer could reshape product development priorities, brand identity, and supply relationships across the global audiology market.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·7d agoHearing Aid Efficacy-Timely Trial Finds Professional Guidance Trumps Costly TechThis trial supports prioritising high-quality audiological fitting and counselling over premium hearing aid technology alone — audiologists should emphasise their professional value proposition when discussing device options with patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7d agoEvaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Robot-Assisted Cochlear Implant Electrode Array InsertionEvidence is emerging that robot-assisted cochlear implant electrode insertion may reduce intracochlear trauma and improve insertion consistency, but clinicians should await peer-reviewed outcome data before adopting this approach over standard manual technique.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·7d agoGN launches cost-cutting program: Aims to save USD 31.5 million per yearCost-cutting at a top-five hearing aid manufacturer could signal future changes in product investment, staffing, or supply chains that affect the broader audiology market.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·7d agoBolton Clarke and Audeara partner for Australian Auracast roll-outIf validated, deploying Auracast in aged care facilities could meaningfully improve hearing accessibility for older adults in communal spaces, a population audiologists frequently serve.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·7d agoDanske Bank sees promising outlook for Demant after strong Q1Investor confidence in Demant signals continued R&D and commercial momentum for Oticon products, which may shape future device availability and competition in the hearing aid market.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Education & training·7d agoMED‑EL Co‑Founder Ingeborg Hochmair Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of Michigan and Delivers 2026 Rackham KeynoteHochmair's recognition highlights the lasting influence of cochlear implant pioneers on both engineering and audiology, reinforcing the field's academic and scientific prestige.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Business & finance·7d agoStarkey's Award-Winning Customer Service Team Again Recognized for Excellence in Customer ServiceManufacturer customer service quality can influence clinic owner and dispenser satisfaction, but this award carries no independent clinical weight.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Financial report·Business & finance·7d agoGN Hearing Delivers 9% Organic Growth as Amplifon Carve-Out Moves ForwardGN Hearing's strong organic growth signals continued investment capacity in hearing aid R&D and distribution, while the Amplifon carve-out may reshape retail clinic ownership dynamics across the sector.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·7d agoHearing Australia survey: women ‘significantly less likely’ to prioritise hearing healthIdentifying that women systematically delay addressing hearing loss points to an underserved patient segment and a public-health communication gap for the audiology field.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Hearing aids·7d agoStarkey Expands Omega AI Technology Access for Government ServicesExtending AI-driven hearing technology and dedicated clinical tools to the government/veteran sector could improve fitting workflows and outcomes for a high-need patient population.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Hearing aids·7d agoOticon Adds Zeal, Intent, and Verit Hearing Aids to VA ContractExpanding VA contract coverage broadens hearing aid access for a large veteran population and signals Oticon's strategic push into the government market segment.＋Save
