Hearing Tracker·Press release·Hearing aids·4w ago500 People Helped with Free Hearing Aids in ReSound "Gift of Hearing" CampaignThe campaign highlights the ongoing access and affordability gap in hearing healthcare, which remains a systemic challenge for the audiology field.+Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4w agoClarity and natural sound in Widex Allure AI RIC hearing aids with Clarity BoostThe Allure AI RIC represents Widex's latest move to embed dedicated on-device AI processing into hearing aids, intensifying competition in the AI-driven noise management segment of the market.+Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Hearing aids·4w agoReSound ‘Gift of Hearing’ Campaign Donates 1,000 Hearing AidsThe campaign highlights the ongoing access and affordability gap in hearing healthcare and demonstrates a manufacturer-led model for addressing it through clinic partnerships.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·4w agoReSound Gift of Hearing Campaign Provides Free Hearing Aids to 500 PeopleManufacturer-sponsored access programs can expand hearing care reach to underserved populations, but their scale and selection criteria warrant scrutiny for equity implications.+Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·4w agoHearing aids were spared from Trump's tariffs—but the industry is keeping a close eye on financesTariff exemptions directly protect hearing-aid supply chains and affordability, but the episode underscores how exposed the sector is to geopolitical trade shifts.+Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·4w agoACAud inc. HAASA’s last ditch effort for eight Medicare-funded items for audiometristsThe outcome will shape whether audiometrists in Australia can independently bill Medicare for diagnostic and chronic-care services, directly affecting workforce deployment, patient access, and competitive dynamics with audiologists.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoLateral Wall Versus Perimodiolar Electrodes for Hearing Preservation in Cochlear Implantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisCochlear implant surgeons and audiologists should review this meta-analysis when counseling candidates about electrode array choice for hearing preservation; findings may refine electrode selection protocols for patients with residual hearing.+Save
AudiologyOnline·Industry news·Hearing aids·4w 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
AudiologyOnline·Sponsored·Cochlear implants·4w agoBetter Hearing and Whole-Body Health: What to Know About MRI Access with Cochlear ImplantsMRI access is a real-world concern for cochlear implant recipients, and understanding device-specific compatibility conditions is essential for multidisciplinary care coordination.+Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Research (general)·4w agoDr Pramod Dorishetty receives travel award grant for inner ear repair researchTranslational inner ear repair research is a long-term pipeline for potential hearing restoration therapies, and early-career funding signals continued investment in this high-impact area.+Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Telehealth·4w agoStarkey TeleHear webinar to update on telehealth modelTelehealth adoption remains uneven in audiology, and manufacturer-led education — however commercially framed — can still accelerate awareness of remote care models that may improve patient access.+Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Research (general)·4w agoEar Science Institute Australia partners with Apollo Hospitals India on genomic solutionsCross-continental collaboration on genomic hearing health signals growing momentum toward genetic testing and precision medicine becoming part of routine audiology care.+Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Professional practice·4w ago‘I’ll wear a kilt!’ – Edinburgh announced as host for World Congress of Audiology 2028Hosting the world's premier audiology congress in Edinburgh signals growing European engagement with the global hearing health community and gives UK-based professionals a high-profile home event in 2028.+Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·4w agoAuracast arrives in South Korea thanks to K-PopReal-world Auracast deployments at high-profile cultural events accelerate global awareness and pressure venues to adopt the standard, which could improve everyday hearing accessibility for patients.+Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·4w agoKickstarter campaign launched for the Aspen Aura – world’s smallest Auracast microphoneIf Auracast-compatible microphones reach mass-market price points, they could meaningfully expand accessible, low-cost remote-microphone options for hearing-aid users in public settings.+Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4w ago· press releaseOticon Medical Introduces Ponto Instant Non-Surgical PortfolioClinicians fitting pediatric or surgical-candidate patients who need bone conduction amplification now have an additional non-surgical softband-style option from Oticon Medical to consider, but no independent clinical evidence has been published to guide device selection over...+Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·4w agoOticon Medical introduces Ponto InstantExpansion of the bone-anchored hearing system market with a new wearing-option platform may broaden non-surgical trial and fitting pathways for suitable patients.+Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·4w agoQ1 UK and ROI hearing instrument data a shot in the arm for industryThe divergence between rising private sales and falling NHS volumes signals a structural shift in how UK patients are accessing hearing care, with potential long-term implications for public audiology services and private clinic growth.+Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Business & finance·4w 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 Tracker·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·5w agoAudien Hearing Launches Atom Air for $149The Atom Air's $149 price point underscores the continued expansion of ultra-budget OTC hearing aids, increasing access options but also raising counseling challenges for audiologists managing patient expectations.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Business & finance·5w agoStarkey Employees Join Minnesota Lynx Changemakers Night to Support Community LeadershipCorporate community engagement by major hearing aid manufacturers can raise public awareness of hearing health brands, but this event does not advance audiology science or practice.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Professional practice·5w agoStarkey Employees Celebrate Changemakers Night with the Minnesota LynxIllustrates how hearing aid manufacturers are investing in community outreach and brand visibility beyond traditional audiology channels.+Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·5w 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 Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·5w agoGN CEO Peter Karlströmer on GN-Amplifon Deal: “We’re Creating an Even Stronger Company”A deeper alliance between a major hearing aid manufacturer (GN) and the world's largest retail hearing care network (Amplifon) could concentrate market power and influence distribution, pricing, and brand access for independent audiologists and clinics.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Professional practice·5w agoBuild a Better Audiology Practice: The Financial Tools That Can Help Make it PossibleIndependent audiology practices face mounting financial and administrative pressures, and accessible guidance on business tools is increasingly important for practice sustainability in a consolidating market.+Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·5w agoJyske Bank sees strong prospects for Amplifon after its purchase of GN Hearing and share price dropAmplifon's acquisition of GN Hearing represents a significant consolidation in the hearing care industry, potentially reshaping supply chains, brand availability, and competitive dynamics for independent clinics and dispensers.+Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Professional practice·5w agoStarkey Employees Celebrate Changemakers Night with the Minnesota Lynx in Support of Girls Taking ActionDemonstrates how hearing industry brands are building public awareness and goodwill through sports partnerships and community sponsorship, a trend with potential downstream effects on brand recognition and patient referral pathways.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Business & finance·5w ago· press releaseNationsBenefits Selected to Manage Sam’s Club Hearing Centers NationwideThe deal expands the retail-plus-tele-audiology model into a major big-box chain, signaling continued consolidation of hearing care delivery outside traditional clinic settings.+Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Professional practice·5w agoProviding Comprehensive CarePractice diversification is an ongoing strategic topic for independent audiology clinics facing consolidation and commoditization pressures.+Save