Audiology News

Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Hearing aids·1d ago

Successful roadshow for Starkey’s Omega AI: Endorsed webinars uploaded

The Omega AI launch roadshow signals Starkey's push to expand AI-driven hearing aid adoption in the ANZ market, which may influence prescribing patterns and competitive positioning for clinics in the region.

Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Cochlear implants·1d ago

NextSense audiology masterclasses to feature Oticon Medical’s Sentio System

Manufacturer-led CPD involvement keeps the Sentio bone conduction system visible to Australian audiologists during a period of active market competition in bone-anchored hearing solutions.

Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·1d ago· press release

Trihear Launches ClearTV Series for Simplified TV Streaming to Hearing Aids

App-free TV streamers lower the technology barrier for older or less tech-savvy hearing aid users, potentially improving real-world hearing aid benefit and satisfaction.

Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Business & finance·1d ago

BIHIMA Reports Strong Start to 2026 for Hearing Aid Market

Rising hearing aid uptake across both public and private sectors signals a growing UK/Irish patient base, with rechargeable technology increasingly dominating the market mix.

Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Clinical audiology·1d ago

Stevie Nicks’ donation helps establish otolaryngology chair to honour ENT specialist

High-profile celebrity philanthropy can raise public awareness of hearing and ENT health while providing sustained academic funding for research and training in the field.

Hearing Review·Industry news·Education & training·1d ago

IHS 2026 Conference to Focus on Behavioral Science for Practice Growth

Incorporating behavioral science into hearing care practice development signals a growing interest in patient communication and business sustainability within the profession.

Hearing Review·Press release·Accessibility·1d ago

Juliëtte Sterkens Joins Center for Hearing Access

Adding a well-known hearing-access advocate to a national initiative may strengthen policy and public-education efforts that benefit people with hearing loss.

Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Accessibility·1d ago

Dr. Juliëtte Sterkens Joins Center for Hearing Access

Dr. Sterkens' formal appointment may amplify national advocacy efforts aimed at improving hearing accessibility standards in public and professional settings.

Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Professional practice·1d ago· press release

Auditdata Opens Industry Survey on the Hidden Time Crisis Behind America’s Audiologist Shortage

If the survey yields robust data, it could quantify the administrative burden and workforce gap in audiology, informing advocacy, staffing strategies, and technology investment decisions for clinic owners.

Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Professional practice·1d ago

BIHIMA Seeks Input from Audiologists Across the UK and Ireland

Gathering frontline practitioner perspectives on workforce demands and professional evolution can inform industry and policy decisions affecting hearing care delivery across the UK and Ireland.

Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·1d ago

Travelers Protective Association Convention to Support Hearing Trust Grants for People with Hearing Loss

Philanthropic grant programs like the TPA Hearing Trust can help reduce financial barriers to hearing care for underserved patients, indirectly supporting audiologist referral pipelines.

Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·2d ago

New Auracast installation map online for Canada

Auracast's expanding real-world deployment in Canada signals a maturing assistive listening ecosystem that could broaden accessible hearing solutions for patients beyond the clinic.

Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·OTC / consumer·2d ago

How the Cearvol Wave Is Bringing Premium Features to the OTC Hearing Aid Market

A podcast hosted by Bob Traynor featuring Dr. Heather Andrews of Cearvol, discussing the features and affordability of the new Cearvol Wave OTC hearing aid.

Hearing Review·Industry news·Hearing aids·2d ago

BIHIMA Reports Strong Q1 2026 Hearing Aid Sales

Rising private-sector hearing aid sales in the UK and Ireland signal a growing consumer market, and the surge in rechargeable adoption reflects a lasting shift in patient device preference that clinic owners and dispensers should factor into their stock and counselling...

Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·2d ago

Paris railway station first in France to offer Auracast announcements

Expanding Auracast infrastructure into European public transport venues accelerates the real-world ecosystem that makes Bluetooth LE Audio hearing aids more useful to patients in daily life.

Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Cochlear implants·2d ago

What to Know About MRI Scans and Modern Cochlear Implants

As MRI use in medicine continues to grow, ensuring cochlear implant recipients retain long-term imaging access is an increasingly important shared-decision-making consideration during pre-surgical counseling.

Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Clinical audiology·3d ago

Seoul’s broader vision of audiology sets up a transformative 2028 event in Edinburgh

The field's public shift toward positioning audiology within the broader brain-health conversation signals a strategic direction that could influence research funding, public health policy, and clinical scope in coming years.

MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·3d ago

WSA expands in Benelux via acquisition of Dutch companies

Continued consolidation of hearing-care retail by major manufacturers like WS Audiology reshapes market competition and may affect independent clinic owners and consumer choice across the Benelux region.

Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·3d ago

NationsBenefits to Manage Sam’s Club Hearing Centers Nationwide

Consolidation of retail hearing center management under large benefits administrators signals continued commoditization of hearing care delivery, which may affect independent audiology practices and pricing dynamics.

Hearing Review·Industry news·Public health & policy·3d ago

Starkey Promotes Hearing Health at Minnesota Lynx Changemakers Event

Manufacturer-led public hearing protection campaigns at large sporting events can raise awareness of noise-induced hearing loss among audiences who may not routinely seek audiological care.

Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Hearing aids·3d ago· press release

ReSound Gift of Hearing Campaign Provides Free Hearing Aids to 500 People

Manufacturer-led charitable programs highlight ongoing access and affordability barriers to hearing care, which remain a systemic challenge for the audiology profession.

Hearing Tracker·Press release·Hearing aids·3d ago

500 People Helped with Free Hearing Aids in ReSound "Gift of Hearing" Campaign

The campaign highlights the ongoing access and affordability gap in hearing healthcare, which remains a systemic challenge for the audiology field.

Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Professional practice·4d ago

You’ve Built the Clinic – But Did You Build the Brand?

Many audiology graduates and new clinic owners underinvest in brand identity, and this piece highlights a common blind spot that can limit patient acquisition and practice growth.

Hearing Practitioner Australia·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4d ago

Clarity and natural sound in Widex Allure AI RIC hearing aids with Clarity Boost

The 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.

Hearing Review·Press release·Hearing aids·4d ago

ReSound ‘Gift of Hearing’ Campaign Donates 1,000 Hearing Aids

The campaign highlights the ongoing access and affordability gap in hearing healthcare and demonstrates a manufacturer-led model for addressing it through clinic partnerships.

Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·4d ago

ReSound Gift of Hearing Campaign Provides Free Hearing Aids to 500 People

Manufacturer-sponsored access programs can expand hearing care reach to underserved populations, but their scale and selection criteria warrant scrutiny for equity implications.

MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·4d ago

Hearing aids were spared from Trump's tariffs—but the industry is keeping a close eye on finances

Tariff exemptions directly protect hearing-aid supply chains and affordability, but the episode underscores how exposed the sector is to geopolitical trade shifts.

Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·5d ago

ACAud inc. HAASA’s last ditch effort for eight Medicare-funded items for audiometrists

The 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.

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TriHear ClearTV Series Designed to Simplify TV Streaming for Hearing Aids

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Successful roadshow for Starkey’s Omega AI: Endorsed webinars uploaded

NextSense audiology masterclasses to feature Oticon Medical’s Sentio System

Trihear Launches ClearTV Series for Simplified TV Streaming to Hearing Aids

BIHIMA Reports Strong Start to 2026 for Hearing Aid Market

Stevie Nicks’ donation helps establish otolaryngology chair to honour ENT specialist

IHS 2026 Conference to Focus on Behavioral Science for Practice Growth

Juliëtte Sterkens Joins Center for Hearing Access

Dr. Juliëtte Sterkens Joins Center for Hearing Access

Auditdata Opens Industry Survey on the Hidden Time Crisis Behind America’s Audiologist Shortage

BIHIMA Seeks Input from Audiologists Across the UK and Ireland

Travelers Protective Association Convention to Support Hearing Trust Grants for People with Hearing Loss

New Auracast installation map online for Canada

How the Cearvol Wave Is Bringing Premium Features to the OTC Hearing Aid Market

BIHIMA Reports Strong Q1 2026 Hearing Aid Sales

Paris railway station first in France to offer Auracast announcements

What to Know About MRI Scans and Modern Cochlear Implants

Seoul’s broader vision of audiology sets up a transformative 2028 event in Edinburgh

WSA expands in Benelux via acquisition of Dutch companies

NationsBenefits to Manage Sam’s Club Hearing Centers Nationwide

Starkey Promotes Hearing Health at Minnesota Lynx Changemakers Event

ReSound Gift of Hearing Campaign Provides Free Hearing Aids to 500 People

500 People Helped with Free Hearing Aids in ReSound "Gift of Hearing" Campaign

You’ve Built the Clinic – But Did You Build the Brand?

Clarity and natural sound in Widex Allure AI RIC hearing aids with Clarity Boost

ReSound ‘Gift of Hearing’ Campaign Donates 1,000 Hearing Aids

ReSound Gift of Hearing Campaign Provides Free Hearing Aids to 500 People

Hearing aids were spared from Trump's tariffs—but the industry is keeping a close eye on finances

ACAud inc. HAASA’s last ditch effort for eight Medicare-funded items for audiometrists