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Unitron Hearing Hosts Symposiums
December 19, 2004
Unitron Hearing was proud to host US hearing professionals from across the country during a two day Technology Symposium in both October and November. Unitron Hearing's Technology Symposiums were an o... Read More
Au.D. Students Honored by the AFA
December 18, 2004
Recipients of the 2004-2005 Audiology Foundation of America's (AFA) Outstanding Au.D. Student Scholarships were honored during ceremonies held at their universities. Winners included second year Au.D.... Read More
'Department of Education (DOE) encourages audiology to develop new accreditation body...'
December 18, 2004
In a surprising development Monday (Dec 13, 2004) the U.S. Department of Education's National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (the "Committee") encouraged the audiology profe... Read More
The 2005 Medicare Fee Schedule (MFS) and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) for Audiologists Now Available to ASHA Members
December 17, 2004
The 2005 Medicare Fee Schedule (MFS) and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) for Audiologists is now available to ASHA members. This ASHA document provides an overview of both the MF... Read More
Colorado's Christy Smith, Deaf Contestant from CBS Survivor: The Amazon
December 17, 2004
Wednesday, December 22, 2004 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Christy Smith, deaf contestant from CBS Survivor: The Amazon will be featured at FlatIron Crossing Mall in Broomfield, Colo. At the FlatIron Cross... Read More
Essential Handbook for People with Aphasia and Their Families Just Published
December 16, 2004
(PDF) The National Aphasia Association (NAA) announces the publication of "The Aphasia Handbook: A Guide for Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors and Their Families" (American Edition). Edited and adapte... Read More
Phonak Launches Edulink to Help Students with Specific Performance Deficits Succeed in the Classroom
December 15, 2004
Phonak Hearing Systems, a key contributor to the advancements of pediatric audiology for more than 30 years, announced the U.S. launch of EduLink, the most technologically-advanced wireless FM system... Read More
Pennsylvania Ear Institute Dedicated on November 19
December 14, 2004
On November 19, 2004, the School of Audiology at The Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) dedicated its first clinical facility, the Pennsylvania Ear Institute (PEI). The dedication, which drew par... Read More
ASHA Reminds Consumers to Beware of Noisy Toys This Holiday Season
December 14, 2004
As parents and family members begin shopping for toys to share with their children this holiday season, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) reminds consumers that the noise produce... Read More
Congress Passes Updated IDEA Law Giving Specific Direction to Provide Information on Options for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children
December 13, 2004
On November 19, the U.S. Congress overwhelmingly reauthorized the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), providing for access to services and education for families and children with spec... Read More
Starkey Laboratories Releases Global Web Locator and 22 New Internet Sites.
December 12, 2004
Starkey Laboratories, Inc. today announced the release of a new global locator page and 22 new consumer web sites. All of the sites are accessible at www.starkey.com. The new sites help Starkey solidi... Read More
Medicare Beneficiaries Report That They Decreased Use of Essential Medications During Gaps in Coverage
December 11, 2004
Medicare beneficiaries who exceed their annual drug benefit cap report having to reduce their use of essential medications and experience difficulty paying for prescription medications, according to a... Read More
Oticon's 2005 Focus on People Awards
December 10, 2004
Nominations for the Oticon Focus on People Awards are judged by an independent panel of leading hearing care professionals from across the country. Hearing Loss - Any level of hearing loss qualifies.... Read More
Industry
Even Minimal, Undetected Hearing Loss Hurts Academic Performance, Research Shows
December 10, 2004
An unidentified minimal hearing loss is a significant factor in the psychosocial and educational progress of young children, according to multiple research studies conducted over the past 20 years at... Read More
SeboTek Extends Reach into South Africa
December 8, 2004
SeboTek® Hearing Systems LLC signed a distribution agreement with Southern ENT (Pty), Irene, South Africa to distribute SeboTek Voice-Q™ Post-Auricular Canal (PAC) style hearing instruments.... Read More
Mother's Exposure to Organic Solvents While Pregnant is Associated with Subtle Effects on Child's Cognitive, Language, and Behavioral Functioning
December 7, 2004
Children of mothers exposed to organic solvents during their pregnancies had lower scores on certain tests of language, behavior, and cognitive functioning, according to an article in the October issu... Read More
CMS Creates New Payment Level for Cochlear Implant Follow-up Services
December 6, 2004
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) accepted comments submitted by ASHA to create a new Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) for cochlear implant follow-up and programming. As part... Read More
Hands-Free Mobile and Cell Phone Products from Westone
December 5, 2004
View PDF Brochure My world is a blur. My job. My life. Keeps me running laps on the freeway. The noise. The traffic. The mess. But I stay in touch. Constantly. And hands-free. I am listening. And safe... Read More
Protocols for Sale of an Established Practice
December 4, 2004
Although we rarely publish our Ask the Expert (ATE) items as News items, I believe this is such an important ATE, that I wanted to be sure the Audiology Online audience had quick access to it. So, wit... Read More
Audiologists Gain New Reimbursement Codes for 2005
December 3, 2004
In another coding gain for audiologists, the ASHA Health Care Economics Committee (HCEC) negotiated three new Current Procedure Terminology (CPT)* codes for tinnitus assessment and central auditory fu... Read More