Moderated by Dr. Susan Scollie, this course brings together several experts from leading companies in hearing care as part of the 2024 AudiologyOnline Industry Innovations Summit. The theme is Harnessing the Power of Consumer and Hearing Industry Product Innovations. A wide arrange of products and services are discussed along with their supporting evidence. Insight into trends and changes in the hearing care market is also provided in this lively roundtable forum that includes a distinguished panel of presenters from CaptionCall, CareCredit, Cochlear, ReSound, Sennheiser, Signia, Starkey and Widex.
This course is part of the 2024 Industry Innovations Summit.
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Course created on February 21, 2024
| 0-10 Minutes | Introduction |
| 10-40 Minutes | Products, technologies, and services that integrate consumer products with hearing industry products |
| 40-70 Minutes | From a consumer's point of view |
| 70-90 Minutes | Underutilized features |
| 90-110 Minutes | The future of features or services for consumers |
| 110-120 Minutes | Summary & Q/A |
Dr. Scollie is a Professor in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, and the Director of the National Centre for Audiology at Western University, in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Dr. Scollie’s research focuses on development of fitting and verification algorithms and procedures for high technology hearing aids, evaluation of outcomes, and knowledge translation of evidence to clinical practice, hearing aid prescription, and early hearing detection and intervention.
Brian Taylor is a Doctor of Audiology and Senior Director of Audiology for Signia. He is also the editor of Audiology Practices, a quarterly journal of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology, editor-at-large for Hearing Health and Technology Matters and adjunct instructor at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Taylor has authored several peer reviewed articles and textbooks and is a highly sought out lecturer. Brian has nearly 30 years of experience as both a clinician, business manager and university instructor.
Sr. Director, Audiology/Clinical Development
Dana Helmink holds a Master’s degree from Northern Illinois University and a Doctor of Audiology degree from Salus University. Before joining Widex as a Clinical Product Specialist, Dana was a global product manager at Otometrics, contributing to the development and launch of the Otoscan ear scanner. In that role, Dana leads the design and development of a unique software-based interactive training program. Her previous hearing industry experience includes more than a decade managing an otoacoustic emission product line for Etymotic Research, Inc. Prior to taking a role in the industry, Dana worked clinically, focusing on adult diagnostics, fitting, verification, and advanced technology solutions.
Dana very proudly served for many years on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Academy of Audiology on several committees and in elected roles, including President of The Academy.
As Chief Hearing Health Officer, Dave Fabry, Ph.D., studies and educates on the link between hearing loss and other health issues such as dementia, depression, and overall well-being. He works closely with the clinical audiology department to develop innovations to best meet patient needs, as well as with our engineering and marketing teams to help Starkey continue to design and provide superior products with the understanding that hearing care is health care.
Dave Fabry received his Ph.D. in hearing science from the University of Minnesota. Subsequently, he divided his career between academic/clinical roles at the Mayo Clinic, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the University of Miami Medical Center, and several industry positions. He served as President and Board Member of the American Academy of Audiology and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the American Auditory Society.
Additionally, Dave Fabry has served as Editor-in-Chief of Audiology Today and the American Journal of Audiology, and as Section Editor of Ear and Hearing. He is licensed as an Audiologist in Minnesota, Florida, and Rwanda.
His 40 years of industry experience and proven ability to implement forward-thinking concepts is instrumental in shaping the future innovations at Starkey.
Jessica Dancis is a Senior Marketing Manager at Sonova. She manages the Sennheiser Hearing portfolio, an innovative line up of early entry devices. Jessica is an experienced clinical audiologist. She has more than 16 years of experience in various roles at Sonova, including her previous role as National Key Account Manager. Jessica is passionate about audiology and a fervent proponent of HCPs. She enjoys making a difference in the life of people by giving them access to technology that allows them to hear the world.
Jessica Lovell, VP, Client Marketing for Synchrony Health and Wellness and Audiology lead. She leads marketing relationships with clients, partners, and associations to develop and implement marketing and communication strategies that align with patient, provider, business, and financial goals. Jessica has 15+ years of marketing experience at companies such as Synchrony, Citibank, and The PGA TOUR. Jessica obtained her BA in Marketing from Auburn University while lettering on Auburn’s golf team.
Steve earned his MS in Audiology from Syracuse University and has been an Audiologist for over 35 years and has served in a variety of leadership roles. Most recently, he was Vice President of Sales and Account Management and Director of Audiology for United Healthcare Hearing. Previously, he was Director of Government Services and Business Development for Phonak, Starkey, and Sivantos as well as clinical audiologist and manager for a wide demographic of medical and private practice clinics in Los Angeles and Chicago.
Steve was instrumental in launching the state’s first Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program in Illinois. Steve is a member of the American Academy of Audiology, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, IHS and Illinois Academy of Audiology. He stays highly involved in the industry through continuing education seminars, conferences and social networks and professional blogs.
Graduating in Management Information Systems, Natasha McDougald began her career as a system analyst working with tech companies in the Silicon Valley. Personal circumstances became a catalyst for career change; transitioning from desktop based computers to tiny embedded biomedical computers known as cochlear implants. Natasha has worked at Cochlear Americas for over 11 years partnering with clinicians and surgeons at the University of Miami, UCSF, Stanford, UC Davis and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital of Oakland to bring cochlear and bone conduction implants to pediatric and adult patients. Currently the Director, Product Marketing for Cochlear Americas, Natasha is professionally and personally invested in the implantable hearing industry and strives to forward the cause of those affected by hearing loss. She has presented numerous talks and courses on hearing loss, multiple disabilities, advocating skills and cochlear implantation to audiences in the medical-technology, educational, special needs and family support sectors.
Dr. Christensen leads Global Audiology for GN Hearing, based in Ballerup, Denmark. Global Audiology is responsible for GN Hearing's activities related to product development and launch, including trials, regulatory activities, audiology support to product marketing, and training and education subsidiaries worldwide. Dr. Christensen holds adjunct faculty appointments at Northwestern and Rush Universities in Chicago. She served as an Associate Editor for both Trends in Amplification and the Journal of Speech and Hearing Research. She has presented well over 250 talks worldwide, mainly on hearing aid signal processing, and has many publications, including book chapters on hearing aid technology.
Financial: Dana Helmink is an employee of Widex. Non-financial: Dana Helmink has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Dave Fabry is an employee of Starkey. Non-financial: Dave Fabry has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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