Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Professional practice·10d agoAudiologists in Victorian public health services escalate industrial actionWorkforce disputes in public audiology services highlight systemic underfunding and staffing pressures that threaten the sustainability of hearing care access in Australia's public health system.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·10d agoHow To Use SONNET 3's Flexible EarhookMED-EL video tutorial demonstrating how to bend the flexible earhook of the SONNET 3 cochlear implant audio processor for a comfortable behind-the-ear fit.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·10d agoDanske Bank sees potential focus on Demant’s miniature product launch and GN’s sale to Amplifon in interim reportA potential GN–Amplifon deal and Demant's product pipeline are market-shaping events that could alter competitive dynamics, pricing, and product availability across audiology clinics globally.＋Save
Beyond the Decibels·Podcast·Cochlear implants·10d agoRené Gifford, PhD: What is the Cochlear Care Consensus?Dr. René Gifford discusses the development and significance of the Cochlear Care Consensus, a collaborative framework aimed at standardizing and improving cochlear implant patient care, on Cochlear North America's Beyond the Decibels podcast.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Hearing aids·10d agoDemant launches Oticon Zeal through retail channels in the USInclusion of a new hearing aid in the VA contract significantly expands its reach to one of the largest publicly funded hearing healthcare populations in the US.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·10d agoEQT has selected banks for a potential IPO of WS AudiologyA potential WS Audiology IPO would be one of the largest events in the hearing industry's financial history, potentially reshaping investment and competitive dynamics across the sector.＋Save
AU★AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·10d ago· press releaseStarkey Expands Advanced Hearing Technology Access to Government Services with Latest Omega AI EnhancementsBringing AI-enhanced hearing aid features into government service channels could improve hearing care access and device capability for a large, often underserved federal patient population.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·10d ago· press releaseSignia Expands Integrated Xperience (IX) Portfolio for VA Audiologists with Comprehensive Custom and Instant-Fit SolutionsExtending the IX portfolio into federal procurement broadens fitting flexibility for audiologists serving veterans and other government-covered patients at scale.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·10d agoSignia Expands IX Portfolio for VA Audiologists with Comprehensive Custom and Instant-Fit SolutionsVA audiologists now have more fitting options within the Signia IX line; no change to clinical protocols is implied.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Education & training·11d agoFuture of Hearing Healthcare Conference Returns for 6th Year, Set for May 13, 20, and 27Annual virtual conferences like this serve as accessible continuing education touchpoints for a field rapidly evolving with AI, OTC hearing aids, and telehealth.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Sponsored·Hearing aids·11d agoSoundGear Phantom vs. SoundGear Shield: Helping Patients Choose the Right Active Hearing ProtectionAudiologists increasingly serve patients who need active hearing protection (e.g., hunters, shooters), and product-differentiation guides — even sponsored ones — reflect growing demand for this counseling competency.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·12d agoOticon Expands VA Portfolio with Zeal, Intent miniBTE R, and Verit Hearing AidsAudiologists working within the VA system can now prescribe three additional Oticon models; no change to fitting protocols or clinical decision-making is required.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·12d agoADA, WSA and KAA Partner on Kentucky Hearing Health Awareness CampaignIndustry-professional partnerships for state-level hearing health campaigns can broaden public awareness and potentially increase patient referral volumes for Kentucky audiologists.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Hearing aids·12d agoOticon Zeal Wins Red Dot Design AwardContinued design recognition for hearing aids underscores the industry's investment in reducing the social stigma associated with visible hearing devices.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·13d agoStarkey Brings New Omega AI Enhancements to Government Services PortfolioExpanding advanced AI hearing aid features to the U.S. Government Services channel, which serves a large veteran population with high rates of hearing loss, could meaningfully increase access to modern amplification technology for underserved patients.＋Save
AudiologyOnline YouTube·Product announcement·Hearing aids·13d ago· press releaseDiscover Oticon Zeal™ - Offer your patients the world’s most discreet, complete solutionAudiologists fitting in-the-ear styles should evaluate Oticon Zeal against current options, but the 'world's most discreet, complete' claim is manufacturer-sourced and requires independent verification before influencing fitting decisions.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Hearing aids·13d agoOticon, Inc. Expands Portfolio of Life-Changing Hearing Solutions Available on Veterans Administration ContractThe VA is one of the largest hearing aid dispensers in the world, so contract expansions directly affect access for a significant population of veterans with hearing loss.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·13d ago· press releaseOticon Zeal™ Wins Red Dot Design AwardHearing aid aesthetics and wearability are known factors in patient uptake and consistent use, so design recognition may be a relevant talking point in counseling patients.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Press release·Regulatory & legal·13d agoAustralian-developed Earflo cup receives FDA Clearance for otitis mediaA non-surgical, non-pharmacological device option for otitis media with effusion could expand the toolkit available to audiologists and ENTs managing middle ear conditions, particularly in paediatric populations.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·13d agoConsumers Health Forum backs govt focus on “out of control” specialists’ feesFee reform in specialist healthcare could eventually reshape how audiology and related hearing services are funded, priced, and accessed across Australia.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Hearing aids·13d agoOticon Expands Portfolio of Hearing Solutions for Veterans AdministrationAudiologists and hearing aid specialists working in VA settings should check the updated VA formulary for newly available Oticon devices; no change to clinical protocols is implied.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·AI & technology·13d agoStarkey Expands Tech Access to Government Services with Latest Omega AI EnhancementsIntegrating hearing technology with government service accessibility highlights a growing trend of hearing aids serving broader assistive and civic-participation roles beyond sound amplification.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Hearing aids·13d agoPhonak Virto R Infinio Receives Red Dot Award for Product DesignRepeated design recognition for a custom rechargeable in-the-ear form factor reflects the industry's competitive push toward discreet, cosmetically appealing hearing aids, which can influence patient acceptance and adoption.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Business & finance·13d agoAmplifon Digital Health Tools Win International Design AwardsRecognition of digital audiometry tools by international design bodies signals growing industry investment in patient-facing hearing health technology and self-service care models.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·2w agoPhonak Virto R Infinio Adds Red Dot Award to Growing List of HonorsRepeated design award wins for in-ear rechargeable hearing aids reflect increasing consumer-design expectations shaping the premium hearing aid segment.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2w ago· press releasePhonak’s Virto R Infinio earns 2026 Red Dot Design Award for product designDesign recognition can influence patient and consumer perception of hearing aids, potentially supporting adoption of custom in-the-ear styles.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2w agoPhonak Virto R Infinio Honored with 2026 Red Dot Award for Product DesignDesign recognition for hearing aids can reduce stigma by signaling that modern devices prioritize aesthetics alongside function, potentially improving patient acceptance.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·AI & technology·2w agoStarkey Omega AI Receives AI Innovation AwardThird-party recognition of on-device AI in hearing aids highlights the accelerating role of edge computing in audiology, which may eventually reshape fitting workflows and patient outcome benchmarks.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·OTC / consumer·2w agoWS Audiology’s OTC affair with Sony? The Anshin and the Kando are over!The exit signals continued challenges for major consumer electronics brands attempting to establish themselves in the OTC hearing aid market.＋Save
Cochlear Americas YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·2w agoLearn how the discreet and comfortable #OsiaSystem is designed to perform with you (or your child)Promotional video from Cochlear Americas highlighting the discreet, comfortable design and performance of the Osia System for adults and children.＋Save
