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HearUSA, American Academy of Audiology Team Up to Boost Hearing Care Accessibility with Launch of Joint Scholarship at AAA 2024+HearTECH Expo
April 16, 2024 The Jill Botkin Hearing Healthcare Accessibility Scholarship, named in honor of the longtime HearUSA employee, aims to kick-start the careers of prospective audiologists who are dedicated to growing access to hearing care services.

HearUSA to Open Six New Hearing Centers of the Future in Texas, Expanding Residents’ Access to Quality Hearing Care
April 11, 2024 Additional openings underscore retailer’s commitment to expand statewide access to better hearing health information, resources, and hearing aid options.

HearUSA Expands Local Area Residents’ Access to Better Hearing Health with the Opening of a Hearing Center of the Future and HearAcademy Learning Center in Southlake, Texas
February 20, 2024 Reinforcing its commitment to expand access to Simply Excellent Hearing Care, leading hearing care retailer HearUSA today announced the opening of a new Hearing Center of the Future in Southlake located at 200 N. Kimball Avenue, Suite 206. The company also announced a partnership with the Southlake Senior Activity Center to promote better hearing health through a series of community events.

HearUSA Furthers Goal of Expanding Access to Simply Excellent Hearing Care with Planned Opening of 17 New Hearing Centers of the Future in 2024
January 16, 2024 The new Centers of the Future further HearUSA’s goal to change the lives of one million more clients by 2028.

HearUSA Delivers Better Hearing Health and Strengthens Professional Development with the Opening of Hearing Center of the Future and HearAcademy Learning Center in Huntington Beach
December 12, 2023 HearUSA today announced the opening of a Hearing Center of the Future in Huntington Beach at 7251 Warner Avenue, Suite A. 

Wellness and Nutrition Expert Kevin English Takes First Steps on Hearing Health Journey with Help from HearUSA
December 5, 2023 Wellness and Nutrition Expert Kevin English Takes First Steps on Hearing Health Journey with Help from HearUSA.

Mira Mesa Area Residents Now Have Access to Better Hearing Health with the Opening of HearUSA’s Hearing Center of the Future
November 14, 2023 The new center features state-of-the art engagement technologies, a solution wall, interactive displays, and expert advice from licensed Hearing Care Professionals.

Groundbreaking New Signia Pure Charge&Go IX and Silk Charge&Go IX Hearing Aids Now Available at all HearUSA Locations
October 24, 2023 Nationwide availability of the new Signia Pure Charge&Go IX and Silk Charge&Go IX hearing aids meet the biggest challenge for those living with hearing loss — navigating group conversations in noisy environments.

HearUSA Expands Houston Area Residents’ Access to Better Hearing Health with the Opening of Hearing Centers of the Future in Tomball and Atascocita, Texas
October 11, 2023 Reinforcing its commitment to expand access to Simply Excellent Hearing Care, leading hearing care retailer HearUSA today announced the opening of two new Hearing Centers of the Future in Tomball and Atascocita, Texas.

HearUSA Expands Local Area Residents’ Access to Better Hearing Health with the Opening of a Hearing Center of the Future in Woodland Hills
September 28, 2023 The new center features state-of-the art technology, a solutions wall, information rich lobby and expert advice from licensed Hearing Care Professionals.

HearUSA Named Number One Hearing Care Retailer in Newsweek’s America's Best Retailers 2023
August 9, 2023 With 368 locations across the US, HearUSA earned the highest overall score of any hearing care retailer based on customer surveys. 

HearUSA Continues Redefining the Way Clients Access Better Hearing Care with Opening of its Second Center of the Future in Vero Beach, Florida
June 8, 2023 Following the successful launch of its first groundbreaking Hearing Center of the Future last month in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, leading hearing care retailer HearUSA today announced the opening of a second Center of the Future in Vero Beach, Florida at 2140 58th Avenue. 

HearUSA Reframes the Way Clients Experience the Benefits of Better Hearing Care with the Opening of its Hearing Center of the Future in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
May 10, 2023 HearUSA announces plans to open a number of groundbreaking Hearing Centers of the Future in 2023, beginning this month in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Sony Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Now Available on HearUSA’s Hearing Shop eCommerce Website
April 28, 2023 HearUSA announces the addition of Sony Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aids to its online Hearing Shop on the HearUSA website.

HearUSA Doubles Down on Expanding Accessibility and Growing HCP Network with the ‘Grow Beyond Together’ Program Debuting at the AAA 2023+HearTECH Expo in Seattle
April 18, 2023 HearUSA is returning to AAA 2023+HearTECH Expo (April 19-22, 2023 in the Seattle Convention Center) with a renewed commitment to hearing care accessibility, as well as a focus on recruitment and education with the debut of its Grow Beyond Together program. 

HearUSA to Carry Sony’s Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids, Accelerating its Commitment to Bring the "Sound of the New Age" to Millions of New Clients
December 15, 2022 The leading hearing care retailer HearUSA will offer Sony’s Over-the-Counter hearing aids in centers nationwide, expanding its Simply Excellent Hearing Care commitment to meet the complete range of client hearing health needs.

WS Audiology Appoints Annemarie Van Neck as President Region EMEA
September 26, 2022 WS Audiology announced that it has appointed Annemarie van Neck as President Region EMEA and member of Group Management.

Sony and WS Audiology Have Entered Into a Partnership Agreement in the Over-The-Counter Self-Fitting Hearing Aid Business
September 13, 2022 Sony Corporation (“Sony”) and WS Audiology Denmark A/S (“WSA”) have entered into a partnership agreement and various ancillary agreements with the aim of jointly developing and supplying new products and services in the over-the-counter (“OTC”) self-fitting hearing aid market, beginning with the United States.

WS Audiology Creates WSA Americas to Drive Growth in the United States, Canada, and Latin America; Carsten Buhl Named President of the new Regional Business Unit
August 3, 2022 WS Audiology announced the formation of WSA Americas and appointed medical device and WSA veteran Carsten Buhl to serve as President of the new regional business unit.

HearUSA Achieves HITRUST CSF Certification to Further Mitigate Risk in Third Party Privacy, Security and Compliance
August 29, 2017 August 16, 2017, Palm Beach Gardens, FL – HearUSA, a leading provider of hearing healthcare services, today announced their entire Information Security Program has earned Certified status for information security by the Health Information Trust (HITRUST) Alliance.

Articles

Preventing Medical Errors - Update
January 20, 2014 Cindy Beyer, AuD, Suzanne Younker, AuD Editor’s Note: This text course is an edited transcript of a live seminar. Download supplemental course materials here.Cindy Beyer:  Before we get started, I would like to give you some background information about the topics that we will

Healthcare and Regulatory Issues: What Audiologists Need to Know
April 16, 2012 Cindy Beyer, AuD This is a transcript of a live recorded course. To view the full course, register here: /audiology-ceus/course/professional-issues-ethics-practice-management-marketing-business-issues-healthcare-and-regulatory-issues-what-19706 The regulatory environ

Audiology and HIV: Developing Best Clinical Health Practices
April 28, 2008 Susan Cuttler, AuD, CCC-A, Vickie L. Adams, AuD, CCC-A The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immune-deficiency syndrome). Because the known means of HIV transmission, the exchange of bodily fluids, is not a typical part of the hearing health professional's daily e

Ask the Expert

What Procedures Require Signed Informed Consent Forms?
January 27, 2014 Cindy Beyer, AuD For which routine procedures would you advise getting signed informed consent forms?

Vestibular Testing: Establishing a Best Practices Protocol
November 7, 2011 Suzanne Younker, AuD I am incorporating diagnostic vestibular testing into my department's practice and would like develop a protocol that incorporates best practices to minimize risks and to provide the most accurate and consistent results across practitioners and office locations. Any suggestions?

Common Mistakes in Routine Hearing Aid Fitting
September 19, 2011 Cindy Beyer, AuD I work in a large hospital setting with multiple outpatient clinics, and it seems as if there is quite a bit of variability between audiologists in the way hearing aids are fit and programmed. What are some fundamental guidelines to achieving a consistent, accurate process to minimize risks and achieve best outcomes?

Practical Tips for Cerumen Removal
August 8, 2011 Cindy Beyer, AuD I am beginning to perform cerumen removal for my patients on a more regular basis. What are some common mistakes that are made, and what precautions should I take to prevent or minimize those risks?

Interviews

HearUSA President Talks Company's Commitment to Hearing Care Accessibility
May 30, 2023 James Gilchrist Hearing care accessibility has been a longstanding issue in the United States, affecting millions of Americans. While available technology and treatment options have vastly improved, several barriers limit access to these services. AudiologyOnline recently spoke with James Gilchrist, President of HearUSA, one of America’s leading hearing care retailers, about what his company is doing to tackle the accessibility issue, including efforts to expand its HCP network.