Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
What are the Key Features and Benefits of the New Inium Sense Platform from Oticon?
May 4, 2015
What are the key features of the Inium Sense platform and what benefits do they deliver for patients? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Aids - Children
PQRS Reporting
April 27, 2015
For PQRS, if we do not report on medications, do we have to report on the depression screening, or is it optional? Read More
Billing and Coding Practice Management and Professional Issues
Is EBITDA Used for Valuation of a Hearing Care Practice?
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April 20, 2015
Is EBITDA usually the standard valuation for a hearing care practice? How does that number determine a selling price - is it that number or a multiple? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
How Long Will Silver Zinc Rechargeable Batteries Last, and How Are they Charged?
April 6, 2015
I'm interested in the new ZPower rechargeable solution for hearing aids. How long will the silver zinc rechargeable batteries last, and will the patient need to remove the batteries from their he... Read More
Batteries
HearYou from Comfort Audio - FAQ
March 30, 2015
How do the transmitter and receiver units in the HearYou hearing set from Comfort Audio pair with one another? Read More
Assistive Devices
How do the Number of Years in Practice and Patient Files Affect Practice Valuation?
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March 23, 2015
How do the number of years in practice and number of patient files influence the value of a hearing care practice? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Is the ReSound Portfolio of Smart Hearing Aids Available with Android Phones?
March 16, 2015
Is the ReSound portfolio of smart hearing aids available with Android smart phones? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Aids - Children
What's the Difference Between Frequency Modulation in FM Systems and Digital Modulation?
March 9, 2015
What is the difference between traditional frequency modulation in FM systems and digital modulation that has started to appear on the markets? Read More
Assistive Devices
How Can I Save Time on Social Media Marketing for my Business?
March 2, 2015
I have a Facebook account for my business, but post rather infrequently because my time is too limited. Do you have any suggestions to how to help this situation and get the most from my posts? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
What's New with the ReSound Tinnitus Portfolio?
February 16, 2015
What's new with the ReSound tinnitus portfolio? Read More
Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
What Non-Hearing Aid Options are Available for Minimal Hearing Loss?
February 9, 2015
I have a patient who struggles in noise but is not open to a hearing aid for his mild high-frequency hearing loss. Is there a discreet option the market that I can recommend that will help with noise... Read More
Assistive Devices
Is Social Media Important for Marketing a Hearing Care Practice?
February 2, 2015
As a person who isn’t actively involved in personal social media, do you think it is worth it for me to start social media accounts for my business? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
What Products are Available on the Siemens binax Platform?
January 26, 2015
What products are available on the Siemens binax platform? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Does Ponto Plus Have Feedback Management?
January 19, 2015
I feel some of my patients with bone-anchored processors face different feedback challenges than my patients with traditional hearing aid technology. What is the current feedback technology for some... Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices
Is There Still a Need to Offer Hearing Aid Warranties Today, with New, Durable Technology?
January 12, 2015
Today's hearing aids are durable, robust and include new features to protect from moisture and debris. Is there still a need to offer extended warranties? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
How Does the Otometrics MADSEN Astera2 Support Tinnitus Management?
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January 5, 2015
How does the Otometrics MADSEN Astera2 support tinnitus assessment and management? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
Why Do Hearing Aid Batteries Test OK Despite Low Battery Alert Signal?
December 22, 2014
Sometimes my patients say that they hear the low battery alert on their hearing aids, but the batteries test out OK with their battery testers. Why is that? Read More
Batteries
What Treatment Options are Available for Severe-Profound, High Frequency Hearing Loss?
December 15, 2014
Many of my patients with severe to profound high-frequency sensorineural hearing loss still report significant communication difficulties even with well fitted hearing aids. What other treatment opti... Read More
Cochlear Implants Hearing and Hearing Loss
How Does Narrow Directionality in Siemens binax Hearing Instruments Help Wearers Hear in Noise?
December 8, 2014
What features of Siemens binax enabled people wearing them to outperform people with normal hearing in recent studies? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Does Oticon ConnectLine Work with the Ponto Streamer?
November 24, 2014
Does Oticon ConnectLine Work with the Ponto Streamer? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices
