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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
CLARKE (Northampton, Massachuesttes) to Host Workshop for Audiologists
March 10, 2005
A hands-on workshop for audiologists titled, "The Desired Sensation Level Method for Hearing Instrument Selection and Fitting Infants and Young Children," will be held May 12th and 13th 2005, from 8:3... Read More
Senator Tom Harkin to Address Audiologists
March 9, 2005
The Academy is pleased to announce that Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) will address audiologists at the American Academy of Audiology's 17th Annual Convention and Expo. Harkin joins keynoters James Carvill... Read More
MedRx, Inc. Appoints MSR West, Inc. Equipment Representative
March 9, 2005
MedRx, Inc. announces the appointment of MSR West as exclusive representative for the company's line of clinical audiometric instrumentation for Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming. MSR West h... Read More
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Supports International Meeting on Parkinson's Disease
March 8, 2005
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has become a financial supporter and Organizational Partner for the meeting of the World Parkinson Congress to be held February 22-26, 2006, in... Read More
GN Otometrics Offers New Course in Infant Hearing Loss
March 7, 2005
GN Otometrics, the world leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems, is launching a new training course on infant hearing loss. Entitled, "Infants with Hearing Loss: Assessment and Intervention,... Read More
We need you now....SWARM!
March 6, 2005
Dear Colleague, I am pleased to report that the Hearing Health Accessibility Act has been introduced into the 109th Congress. It was introduced by Representative Ryun (R-KS) and a host of cosponsors o... Read More
Starkey Laboratories Announces New ESOP Implementation
March 6, 2005
At an all-employee dinner on January 3, 2005, Starkey Laboratories' founder and CEO William F. Austin announced that shares in the company will be offered to its domestic employees via a new Employee... Read More
Hold on Tight
March 5, 2005
Don Calvert, one of our really, really long term employees, and a huge part of our Technical Services Team, wanted to pass on some information to our dispensers. He asked if he could write something f... Read More
Clarke Announces Summer Adventure 2005 - Celebrating America!
March 3, 2005
Do you know which state is known as the "Land of Milk and Honey" or which is the only state that grows coffee? Students, ages 9-12, are invited to pack their bags, grab a camera, and bring their imagi... Read More
CMS Presents Reports on Therapy Outpatient Payment Recommendations
March 3, 2005
ASHA and other therapy organization representatives recently met with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) officials and principal AdvanceMed investigator of the Outpatient Rehabilitat... Read More
The World's Largest Gathering of Audiologists Heads to Washington, DC!
March 2, 2005
Washington, DC will play host to the American Academy of Audiology's 17th Annual Convention & Expo from March 30 - April 2, 2005. This year's event promises to be the most successful to date with thou... Read More
Study Identifies Medical and Neurological Complications that Increase Risk of Dying in the Hospital After Stroke
March 1, 2005
Patients who experience medical or neurological complications following stroke, such as pneumonia or brain swelling, are at a greater risk of dying in the hospital, according to an article in the Sept... Read More
Siemens Announces Promotions and New Employees
February 28, 2005
Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc. announces the promotion and addition of several key individuals joining the Siemens team. These individuals enable the company to continue to provide Hearing Care Pro... Read More
2005 Oticon Focus on People Awards Honor Five Who Defy Stigma of Hearing Loss
February 27, 2005
The 2005 Oticon Focus on People Awards today honored 12 outstanding hard-of-hearing people who prove that hearing loss does not limit a person's ability to live a full, productive and even, inspiring... Read More
Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act Now Under Congressional Review
February 26, 2005
The Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act is now under review in both the United States Senate and House of Representatives. The bill would provide up to a $1000 tax credit on hearing instrument purch... Read More
Medicare Preventive Examination Includes Hearing & Balance Screening
February 25, 2005
Effective January 1, 2005 all new Medicare beneficiaries are entitled to a preventive physical examination within six months of enrollment in Medicare Part B program. The exam requires a review of hea... Read More
New President at Interton
February 24, 2005
Interton, Hoergeraete GmbH, announced a number of organizational and management changes with its US subsidiary, Interton, Inc. Hellmuth J. Tuerk, Chairman of the Board of Interton, Inc., has also been... Read More
House Ear Institute and Shure Incorporated Team Up to Provide Free Hearing Screenings at Systems Integration Expo
February 24, 2005
Representatives from the House Ear Institute (HEI) and Shure Incorporated today announced an exclusive partnership to provide free hearing screenings to attendees and exhibitors at the 25th Annual Sys... Read More
William Maass Joins Hearing Components as Vice President of Sales and Marketing
February 23, 2005
Hearing Components announced today that William M. Maass has joined the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Prior to joining Hearing Components, Mr. Maass was employed by Sterion Incorpo... Read More
Health Care Costs Higher For Children With Special Health Care Needs
February 22, 2005
Although children with special health care needs comprised less than 16 percent of the child population, they had health care expenditures three times higher than other children, according to an artic... Read More
