Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
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
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
Rechargeable Hearing Aids Revisited
September 26, 2011
Patients continue to ask me about rechargeable batteries for their hearing aids, and many of them are custom instrument wearers. Have there been any advancements custom rechargeables, or are we still... 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
What is the ISTS signal?
September 19, 2011
What is the ISTS signal? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Common Mistakes in Routine Hearing Aid Fitting
September 19, 2011
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 ar... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Billing for Cerumen Removal Under Medicare
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September 12, 2011
As an audiologist, I am unclear about billing for cerumen removal. If we perform this service, do we need to bill Medicare even though they will not reimburse us for this procedure? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
How Does ReSound Combat Feedback?
August 29, 2011
How does ReSound combat feedback squeal in hearing instruments? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
