Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Does Facebook Equal Face Time in the Clinic?
March 5, 2012
I consider myself to be pretty web savvy, as I host a Web site for my business. That being said, I don't use Facebook, but I am thinking this might be a valuable way to market my practice. Any suggest... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
ENGs on Patients with a Pacemaker
February 27, 2012
Is it safe to perform ENGs on patients with a pacemaker? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology Medical and Surgical
Defining Medical Necessity under Medicare
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February 27, 2012
As an audiologist, I have an idea of what technology and services I think are "medically necessary." However, rarely does Medicare agree with me on this issue. I have patients who cannot afford the me... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Using Probe Microphone Systems to Verify Open Fittings
February 20, 2012
What is the best way to ensure my open fittings are truly open using my probe microphone system? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Output Limiting with ReSound Hearing Aids
February 20, 2012
How is output limiting achieved in ReSound hearing aids? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Sonic's New miniRIC - Flip
February 13, 2012
I hear Sonic has introduced a new miniRIC device. Can you tell me about it? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Noah 4 v. Noah 3
February 13, 2012
What's the difference between Noah 3 and Noah 4? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Practice Management and Professional Issues
Troubleshooting Assistive Listening Devices
February 6, 2012
Can you provide basic troubleshooting directions for an FM system or other listening system? Read More
Assistive Devices
Interpreting Services for Patients with Limited English Proficiency
February 6, 2012
May I bill patients or their families for ASL or foreign language interpreting services? If not, may I refuse to schedule an appointment with a potential patient because they speak ASL or a foreign la... Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Children Pediatrics Practice Management and Professional Issues
Extreme Website Makeover, AudiologyOnline Edition
January 30, 2012
My website doesn't WOW me. My goal is to have potential patients stay on my site, look at everything I have to offer, and hopefully request an appointment - any suggestions? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Promoting Hearing Conservation
January 23, 2012
How can hearing professionals promote hearing conservation in their communities? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Conservation and NIHL
HASP Self-Assessment Inventory
January 23, 2012
I'm looking for a new self-assessment inventory to use with my patients, and I've heard about a scale called the HASP. Could you tell me more about it, and where I can find it? Also, does it have comp... Read More
Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults Hearing Aids - Adults
Is the Number of Audiology Private Practices Increasing?
January 16, 2012
As an Au.D. student, my business courses have emphasized practice ownership, and I know the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) has a position paper stating that the future of audiology as a profess... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Demant Acquires Sonic, Now What?
January 16, 2012
I am a long time Sonic customer and hope that the acquisition won't change the things I love about Sonic. What kind of changes can I expect to see as a Sonic customer? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues Hearing Aids - Adults
New Search Capability with Noah 4
January 9, 2012
I've heard Noah 4 has a better search utility than Noah 3. How does it work? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Practice Management and Professional Issues
Extending the Battery Life of the Comfort Digisystem
January 9, 2012
Do you have any tips for extending the battery life on the Comfort Digisystem digital listening system? Read More
Assistive Devices
Taking Ear Impressions with Large Mastoid Cavities
December 12, 2011
I work in an ENT office and have seen patients with large mastoid cavities, but have yet to take an impression for one of these. Any tips or suggestions? Read More
Earmolds and Ear Impressions Hearing Aids - Adults
Reimbursement for Aural Rehabilitation
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December 12, 2011
I spend a great deal of my clinical day in rehabilitation. Come to think of it, every day I spend more time doing rehab than anything else, but I cannot collect reimbursement from Medicare for this ti... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Normative Range for Peak Compliance on Tympanograms
December 5, 2011
I recently read an article stating the values for a Type A tympanogram are .2 to 2.5. Our clinic has been using .3 to 2.0 for Type A. What is the appropriate value for compliance for Type A tympanogra... Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults
New Approaches to Addressing Speech Intelligibility in Noise
December 5, 2011
What are some of the new approaches to solving the speech intelligibility in noise problem? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
