Hearing Tracker·Blog·OTC / consumer·5y agoCan an App Improve Your Hearing? Signs Point to YesGrowing consumer interest in app-based hearing interventions means audiologists will increasingly face patient questions about these tools, requiring familiarity with the (currently weak) evidence base.+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·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·6y 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·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