AudiologyOnline·Industry news·Hearing aids·7w agoReSound “Gift of Hearing” Campaign Helps 500 People with Free Hearing AidsThe campaign highlights the ongoing access gap in hearing healthcare and demonstrates how manufacturer-clinic partnerships can extend care to underserved populations.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Business & finance·8w agoMinnesota Lynx Changemakers gains backing from StarkeyStarkey's community investment highlights the growing role hearing aid manufacturers play in broader social responsibility initiatives, which can shape brand perception among patients and partners.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·8w ago· press releaseAudien Hearing Launches Atom Air OTC Hearing AidThe growing OTC hearing aid market is expanding consumer choice at the low end, which may reshape how first-time users enter the hearing care system and affect clinic referral patterns.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Video·Accessibility·8w agoHealthcare with Hearing Loss: Improving Communication Access in Medical Care, Live from FHH 2026A panel discussion from the 6th Annual Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference examines communication access challenges faced by people with hearing loss in medical care settings.＋Save
Hearing Review·Other·Accessibility·8w agoModular Wall Design Aims to Improve Speech Clarity for People with Hearing LossArchitectural acoustics is an often-overlooked factor in hearing accessibility, and customizable 3D-printed acoustic solutions could eventually complement hearing devices by improving the listening environment at the room-design level.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Accessibility·8w agoGN Brings Accessible Audio and K-Pop Together at World Congress of AudiologyIndustry-led destigmatisation campaigns at major professional congresses can shape public and patient attitudes toward hearing loss and hearing aid adoption, even if the clinical evidence base is not advanced.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Accessibility·8w agoGN Showcases Auracast at World Congress of Audiology, Releases Data on Hearing Loss StigmaAuracast represents an emerging Bluetooth audio-broadcasting standard that could reshape assistive listening infrastructure in public venues, making it a technology trend audiologists and clinic owners should monitor.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·8w agoIt’s only K-Pop and roll with a lot of Seoul (and Auracast), but I like it!Real-world Auracast deployments at live-music venues signal growing infrastructure for assistive listening that audiologists may increasingly be asked about by patients seeking inclusive entertainment experiences.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Public health & policy·8w agoSector input needed on emergency preparedness tool for Deaf/hard of hearing peopleNo actionable clinical practice change at this stage — this is an early co-design consultation seeking sector input, not a completed or validated tool.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Accessibility·8w agoBellavia champions Auracast awareness through global education pushWider public and professional awareness of Auracast could accelerate adoption of Bluetooth broadcast audio infrastructure, ultimately expanding real-world hearing accessibility for audiologists' patients.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Public health & policy·8w agoGot Something to Say About Hearing Loss? Let People Hear ItPeer advocacy and lived-experience storytelling can complement clinical efforts to reduce hearing-loss stigma and improve public awareness.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoSpeech-Like Vibrotactile Stimulation Is Associated With Enhanced Cortical Activations in Single-Sided Deafness: An fMRI StudyThese findings open a potential non-implant pathway for sensory substitution in single-sided deafness, and may inform future design of vibrotactile hearing assistive devices or multimodal rehabilitation strategies.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoAurahear is one! What a year it’s been for AuracastThe growing number of dedicated Auracast-focused media outlets reflects increasing industry and public interest in Bluetooth LE Audio for hearing accessibility, which audiologists may need to address in patient counselling.＋Save
Aurahear·Professional org·Hearing aids·2mo agoEuropean Federation of Hard of Hearing People calls for Auracast AND Telecoils in hearing aidsThis resolution signals growing advocacy pressure on manufacturers to retain proven assistive-listening infrastructure (telecoils) while adopting emerging Bluetooth LE Audio standards, with direct implications for hearing aid feature specifications and public accessibility...＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·2mo agoLexCare Hearing Foundation Launches National Hearoes Tour and ‘One Million Ears’ InitiativeLarge-scale community hearing screening programs directly address the persistent gap between untreated hearing loss prevalence and care-seeking, which remains a core public health challenge for the audiology field.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoAudeara audio transceiver and lapel microphone reviewGrowing availability of Auracast-compatible assistive listening devices signals a broader ecosystem shift that audiologists may encounter when counselling patients on hearing loop and remote-microphone alternatives.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo 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·OTC / consumer·2mo agoAn Evaluation of Preset Collection Size in Over-the-Counter Hearing AidsClinicians counseling patients on OTC hearing aids should be aware that the number of preset options can meaningfully affect usability for older or less tech-savvy users, but specific prescriptive guidance awaits broader replication.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Accessibility·2mo 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
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·2mo agoListen Technologies and Ampetronic Engage AuraFuturity to Advance Auracast AdoptionAuracast broadcast audio has the potential to replace aging assistive listening infrastructure (e.g., hearing loops and FM systems) in public venues, directly benefiting hearing aid users in everyday environments.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·2mo 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·2mo agoWho we areUnderstanding RNID's mission helps audiologists and hearing-care professionals identify a key advocacy and research-funding partner in the UK.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoApple’s new accessibility features … but still no AuracastAuracast adoption by major consumer platforms like Apple would significantly expand real-world hearing accessibility for patients, making its continued absence a notable gap for the audiology and assistive listening ecosystem.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·2mo 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
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·2mo 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
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Accessibility·2mo agoInnoCaption Launches Video Calling App with Real-Time CaptionsAccessible, AI-powered captioning apps expand communication options for people with hearing loss beyond traditional hearing devices, potentially reducing social isolation.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·2mo 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
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·2mo 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
Aurahear·Blog·AI & technology·2mo agoEUHA Congress 2026 to host dedicated AI Day in HanoverDedicating a full congress day to AI signals the field's growing commitment to integrating machine-learning tools into hearing-care workflows and products.＋Save
