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Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.

Stethoset Options for Hearing Aid Fitters with Hearing Loss

Samuel R. Atcherson, PhD

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


Practical Tips for Cerumen Removal

Cindy Beyer, AuD

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

 


What Makes Groove Different from Other Sonic Innovations CICs?

Erin Reichert, MS, CCC-A

August 1, 2011

What makes Groove different from other Sonic Innovations custom CICs?   Read More


Services to Medicare Beneficiaries with Limited Financial Resources

Kim Cavitt, AuD

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


How Do You Future-Proof a Hearing Instrument

Tammara Stender, AuD

July 25, 2011

How do you future-proof a hearing instrument to meet changing patient needs?   Read More


Scope of Practice for Medical Assistants for Audiologic Testing

Eileen K. Crowe, Steven C. White, PhD, CCC-A, Janet Deppe

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


Reimbursement Code for Ototoxic Monitoring

Robert C. Fifer, PhD

July 5, 2011

Is there a reimbursement code for ototoxic monitoring?   Read More

 


When Is the Best Time to Sell an Audiology Practice?

Craig A. Castelli

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


What Does audifon Offer for Tinnitus Management?

Jane Perrone

June 27, 2011

I am looking into options for tinnitus management. What does audifon offer?   Read More

 


SEO for Audiologists

Dave Smriga

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


Long-Term Goals for Combination Hearing Instrument/Tinnitus Sound Generators

Michael Piskosz, MS

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

 


CROS/BiCROS Systems and Volume Control

Martin Kinkel, PhD

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


Testing the Frail, Elderly Patient

Brian Taylor, AuD

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


What Does the Audifon Product Portfolio Feature?

Jane Perrone

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


ReSound Live TS™ and Management of Tinnitus

Michael Piskosz, MS

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

 


Audiologic Reporting and Electronic Medical Records

Steven C. White, PhD, CCC-A

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


What Factors Affect Patient Recall of Counseling

Brian Urban, AuD

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

 


Vehicle Modifications for Hearing Impaired Drivers

Samuel R. Atcherson, PhD

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

 


Music and Hearing Aids: Distortion from A/D Converter

Marshall Chasin, AuD

April 25, 2011

After consulting two audiologists I've learned that the double note pitch distortion in the very expensive digital hearing aids I've been sold are the best that can be expected at any price and any br...   Read More


Billing for VRA and Conditioning Play Audiometry

Debbie Abel, AuD

April 18, 2011

When testing an infant (with VRA) or a child (with conditioning play), is it appropriate to use separate codes for speech awareness/threshold testing (92555) and tonal testing (92582 and 92579)? Do VR...   Read More


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