Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
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
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
Receiver Noise with Comfort Digisystem
November 28, 2011
I just started using the Comfort Digisystem digital listening system and I'm only getting noise from the receiver. What could be the cause? Read More
Assistive Devices
Survey Pinpoints Major Hearing-Aid User Concerns
November 21, 2011
Many of my adult patients tell me they don't wear their hearing aids regularly because they "get in the way" or they don't want to risk damaging them during their normal daily activi... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
What is the Sonic Oasis Fitting System?
November 14, 2011
What is the Sonic Oasis Fitting System? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
One Rechargeable Fits All?
November 14, 2011
I'm interested in fitting a patient with a Hansaton AQ product for the rechargeable feature. What are my options in terms of programming technology and styles? Read More
Batteries Hearing Aids - Adults
Vestibular Testing: Establishing a Best Practices Protocol
November 7, 2011
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... Read More
Electrophysiology Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
How Many Independent, Autonomous Hearing Care Practices Exist in the U.S.?
November 7, 2011
How many independent, autonomous hearing care practices exist in the U.S.? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Why Should Fittings be Verified and Validated?
October 31, 2011
Why should clinicians verify and validate the hearing aid fitting? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Clinical Value of Acoustic Reflex Decay Testing
October 31, 2011
I have been a clinical audiologist for over 20 years and have always used contralateral acoustic reflex decay testing when assessing patients for a possible retrocochlear lesion, but have never used n... Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults
Reimbursement Caps as Part of Medicare Legislation
October 24, 2011
With the advancement of Medicare legislation pertaining to rehabilitative and audiological services, what guarantees as audiologists do we have that we will not be placed under a reimbursement cap? Ho... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Selling an Audiology Practice: Benefits of Using an Adviser
October 17, 2011
I'm getting close to retirement and getting ready to prepare to sell my practice. Should I sell it myself or consult an adviser? What are the benefits to hiring an adviser and what can I expect to... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Marketing My Business: Print vs. Web?
October 17, 2011
I have used the Yellow pages and local ads in circulars to draw new patients. Since I am just a local business, what is the benefit of using a Web site in addition to my print advertising? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
What is the Best Earmold for Narrowed, Curvy, Stiff Canals?
October 10, 2011
What is the best earmold for narrowed, curvy, stiff canals? Read More
Earmolds and Ear Impressions
Waterproof Hearing Aids: Too Good to be True?
October 3, 2011
I have seen the term "water-resistant" used for hearing aids and even for submergible cochlear implant processors. Are there any hearing aids that are waterproof? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Dead Regions and Hearing Aid Fitting
October 3, 2011
Are there any suggested fitting protocols to following with regards to fitting a patient with hearing aids who has been identified as having cochlear dead regions? Do protocols differ depending on whe... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Nanocoating Technology
September 26, 2011
What features should hearing professionals look for in a nanocoating technology for hearing aids? And, can nanocoatings be improved further than their current level of protection? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
