The Audiologist·Podcast·Clinical audiology·5y ago“Assessment is my favorite type of appointment.”Clinical audiologist and guidelines editor Laura Turton discusses the role of audiological assessment in managing clients with severe and profound hearing loss, as part of a Phonak podcast series.+Save
The Audiologist·Podcast·Clinical audiology·5y agoLaura Turton - New Guidelines needed?Clinical audiologist Laura Turton discusses the need for updated guidelines for audiological management of severe to profound hearing loss in the first episode of a Phonak podcast series.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Hearing aids·5y agoNew Beltone Rely Provides Premium Hearing Aid Experience at an Affordable PriceExpanding premium-feature hearing aids into more affordable tiers could improve access for cost-sensitive patients and intensify competition in the mid-market segment.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Professional practice·5y agoReSound Looking for Hearing Care Professionals to Help with $1 Million Hearing Aid DonationManufacturer-led donation campaigns can expand hearing aid access to underserved populations while simultaneously raising brand awareness for new product lines, illustrating the intersection of corporate social responsibility and marketing in audiology.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Hearing aids·5y agoOticon Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Hearing Aid That Launched the Digital Revolution in Hearing CareThe DigiFocus anniversary serves as a reminder of how rapidly hearing aid technology has evolved, providing useful historical context for audiologists and educators.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·5y ago· press releaseStarkey Releases Mask Mode for Livio AI Hearing AidsDemonstrates the growing role of over-the-air software updates in extending hearing aid utility, a trend that has practical implications for remote patient support and clinic workflow.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·5y agoLexie Lumen: IntriCon and hearX Partner on Direct-to-Consumer Hearing Aid InitiativeThe growth of DTC hearing aids challenges the traditional clinic-based dispensing model and may affect how audiologists attract and retain patients seeking affordable hearing solutions.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6y ago· press releaseReSound ONE: An Entirely New Class of Hearing Aids That Offers a Truly Individualized Hearing Experience and the Best Sound Quality for Every UserAdding an in-ear canal microphone to a receiver-in-canal hearing aid represents a meaningful architectural shift that could improve localization and sound naturalness, differentiating this product category if clinical evidence follows.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Telehealth·6y agoNew telehealth technology from Phonak will enable fully-remote hearing aid fittingsRemote hearing aid fitting technology is now an established part of the clinical landscape; clinicians not yet offering remote care services should evaluate current teleaudiology platforms, though this specific 2020 announcement requires no new action today.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Telehealth·6y agoOticon RemoteCare Gives Hearing Care Professionals Expanded Opportunities to Bring Telehealth to More PatientsAudiologists can now enroll in Oticon RemoteCare to offer remote fittings and follow-up appointments; however, no independent efficacy data are provided to guide adoption decisions.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·OTC / consumer·6y agoHearable Wave Hits CES 2020The surge of consumer hearables at CES signals increasing convergence between consumer electronics and hearing healthcare, with potential implications for patient access and clinic competitive positioning.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·OTC / consumer·6y agoNew Line of Personalized Hearing Enhancement Products from Wear & Hear at CES 2020The entry of consumer-grade, app-personalized hearing enhancement devices into the mainstream tech show circuit signals continued pressure on the traditional hearing-aid dispensing model.+Save
The Audiologist·Podcast·Clinical audiology·7y agoWe are no marriage counselors!Professor Emeritus Kris English of the University of Akron addresses difficult conversations and emotional aspects of family-centered care (FCC) in audiological settings.+Save
The Audiologist·Podcast·Clinical audiology·7y agoWhy Family-Centered Care is not a time wasterProfessor Joe Montano of Weill Cornell Medical College discusses the key benefits of family-centered care (FCC) in audiological practice, including improved understanding of communication needs.+Save
The Audiologist·Podcast·Clinical audiology·7y agoNo need for mixed feelings about Family-Centered CarePhonak VP of Audiology Christine Jones interviews Professor Louise Hickson about family-centered care (FCC) in audiology practice, covering evidence and implementation approaches.+Save