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Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Selling a Practice: Determining Price
August 22, 2011
I am thinking about retirement in the next few years and preparing to sell my practice. I have a selling price in mind, but how do I determine if it's realistic, fair to me or attractive to potent... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Afferent and Central Vestibular Pathways
August 15, 2011
In the course "Identifying Site of Lesion in Different Vestibular Tests," by Dr. Kamran Barin, several test questions offered possible answers of both "...semicircular canals or their afferent pathway... Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology
Stethoset Options for Hearing Aid Fitters with Hearing Loss
August 8, 2011
I'm a fitter/dispenser with hearing loss. My loss is severe in both ears. As a fitter/dispenser I want to listen to clients' hearing aids to perform Ling tests and to determine the quality of the aids... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Practical Tips for Cerumen Removal
August 8, 2011
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? Read More
Infection Control Medical and Surgical
What Makes Groove Different from Other Sonic Innovations CICs?
August 1, 2011
What makes Groove different from other Sonic Innovations custom CICs? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Services to Medicare Beneficiaries with Limited Financial Resources
July 25, 2011
I know that Medicare beneficiaries can pay out-of-pocket for some services; however, many elderly individuals with significant hearing problems do not have the resources to pay for such services. A... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
How Do You Future-Proof a Hearing Instrument
July 25, 2011
How do you future-proof a hearing instrument to meet changing patient needs? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Scope of Practice for Medical Assistants for Audiologic Testing
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July 18, 2011
Our multi-specialty not-for-profit clinic in Washington state sometimes uses medical assistants to perform tympanometry and air conduction hearing screening at out-lying clinic locations where there i... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Reimbursement Code for Ototoxic Monitoring
July 5, 2011
Is there a reimbursement code for ototoxic monitoring? Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults Practice Management and Professional Issues
When Is the Best Time to Sell an Audiology Practice?
June 27, 2011
I'm thinking of retiring in the next few years. How do I determine when exactly is the best time to sell my practice? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
What Does audifon Offer for Tinnitus Management?
June 27, 2011
I am looking into options for tinnitus management. What does audifon offer? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
SEO for Audiologists
June 20, 2011
How can I become an expert in search engine optimization (SEO) to maximize my website's presence on the Internet, when I'm trying to run all other aspects of my private practice? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Long-Term Goals for Combination Hearing Instrument/Tinnitus Sound Generators
June 20, 2011
In fitting a combination hearing instrument/tinnitus sound generator such as ReSound Live™TS for a patient who requires tinnitus management as well as amplification for hearing loss, is the goal... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
CROS/BiCROS Systems and Volume Control
June 13, 2011
audifon's>via< CROS/BiCROS system utilizes rocker volume controls on both the transmitter and the receiver unit and includes the option to synchronize the volume control settings between the left and... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Testing the Frail, Elderly Patient
June 6, 2011
I found the course Using Speech in Noise Tests to Make Better Hearing Aid Selection Decisions very helpful. I already use the QuickSIN in my practice and will add the ANL. I'm still trying to find qui... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
What Does the Audifon Product Portfolio Feature?
May 23, 2011
Can you give an overview of the current audifon product portfolio? Does audifon have a full portfolio with entry level through premium solutions, or is it a niche company that is just making one or tw... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
ReSound Live TS™ and Management of Tinnitus
May 16, 2011
I am interested in offering tinnitus management services to my patients. Where can professionals get training on tinnitus in general and what kinds of research studies were done on the ReSound Live TS... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
Audiologic Reporting and Electronic Medical Records
May 16, 2011
I work for ENTs and have been in the practice of writing reports to be included in the patient chart documenting the encounter and test findings. We are in the process of going to electronic medical r... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
What Factors Affect Patient Recall of Counseling
May 9, 2011
What factors affect a patient's ability to remember information from our counseling session, and what factors can I control? It seems that I am repeating myself too often from session to session with... Read More
Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults Practice Management and Professional Issues
Vehicle Modifications for Hearing Impaired Drivers
May 2, 2011
Perhaps you could help me answer this question. I have often heard (without proof) that the American Disability Act requires all manufacturers of autos sold in America to make available (upon request)... Read More
Hearing and Hearing Loss Practice Management and Professional Issues
