News
Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Oticon Foundation Awards Grant to AAA Foundation for Marion Downs Lecture Series in Pediatric Audiology
June 30, 2004
The Oticon Foundation has awarded the American Academy of Audiology Foundation a $30,000 grant to establish a national lecture series on pediatric audiology. The lecture series will be named in honor... Read More
Enjoy the Wonderful World of Sound
June 28, 2004
With Valeo, Phonak offers a communication solution bouquet that the fitter matches to the often colorful and varied lifestyles of the wearers. The Valeo SoundSelect Manager intelligently chooses the m... Read More
Todd Murray Named President of Beltone U.S.
June 27, 2004
Beltone Electronics Corporation named Todd Murray president of Beltone U.S. GN ReSound C.O.O. Alan P. Dozier made the announcement. Murray will be responsible for overseeing the company's U.S. operati... Read More
Eye Disorder That Can Cause Blindness is High Among People with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
June 26, 2004
The prevalence of diabetic retinopathy, a disorder of the retina that can cause blindness, associated with type 1 diabetes mellitus is estimated to affect one per 300 adults over the age of 18 years i... Read More
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
June 26, 2004
On May 28, 2004, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a final rule revising the requirements for audiologists providing services under the Medicaid program. This important regu... Read More
Siemens Hearing Instruments Benefits Hearts by Teaming With the American Heart Association for National Wear Red Day
June 25, 2004
On February 24, 2004, Siemens Hearing Instruments teamed with the American Heart Association for their first Go Red for Women Campaign. Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association's national ca... Read More
First Deaf Miss America to Share Her Experience with Cochlear Implantation at 2004 AG Bell Conference
June 25, 2004
Heather Whitestone McCallum, the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss America and recent Cochlear Nucleus® 24 Contour™ recipient, will share her experience with cochlear implantation at the A... Read More
SeboTek granted ISO 9001 Certification
June 24, 2004
SeboTek Hearing Systems has been granted ISO 9001 Certification indicating full compliance with requirements of the International Organization for Standardization, proving they have achieved standards... Read More
Protect Your Hearing this Summer, Warns ASHA
June 22, 2004
Summer is here, and with the warm weather comes more outdoor activities - activities that can endanger your hearing health. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) warns that exposure... Read More
Beltone Names Ted Thompson Director of Response Marketing
June 22, 2004
Beltone Electronics Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Ted Thompson as the Director of Response Marketing. Ted brings over 15 years of marketing experience with blue chip companies acr... Read More
AFA Rocks at AAA Convention
June 21, 2004
This year's AAA Convention was a busy and productive time for the Audiology Foundation of America (AFA). On Wednesday, March 31st, Executive Director Susan Paarlberg presented 39 third year Au.D. stud... Read More
ESCO receives AFA award
June 20, 2004
ESCO, Ear Service Corporation, received an Audiology Foundation of America Appreciation Award for their continuous and generous support of the professional organization for the past 12 years. "We are... Read More
Industry
XXVIIth International Congress of Audiology - Call for Abstracts
June 19, 2004
The XXVIIth International Congress of Audiology, to be held in Phoenix, Arizona, 26-30 September 2004, invites you to submit abstracts for the free paper sessions. Abstracts may be submitted on any to... Read More
Industry Veteran Returns
June 18, 2004
SeboTek Hearing Systems announced Brian Hill, MS, MBA joined its staff as International Business Development Manager. In this role, Brian will focus on establishing distribution in selected markets an... Read More
Summary of CMS Medicaid Final Rule for Audiologists Payment Ties State Licensure to CCC-A or Medicare Standard
June 16, 2004
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its final rule addressing Medicaid provider qualifications for audiologists in the May 28 issue of the Federal Register. The new CMS r... Read More
Sonovation has joined www.AudiologyOnline.com
June 16, 2004
Dr. Douglas L. Beck, Editor-In-Chief of www.audiologyonline.com announced today that Sonovation has become Audiology Online's newest corporate partner. Dr. Beck stated "It's an honor to work with inno... Read More
Oticon Foundation Awards Grant to American Academy of Audiology
June 15, 2004
The Oticon Foundation has awarded the American Academy of Audiology Foundation a $30,000 grant to establish a national lecture series on pediatric audiology. The lecture series will be named in honor... Read More
New Ad Campaign from Siemens Targets Baby Boom Generation
June 13, 2004
Siemens Hearing Instruments announced a new consumer advertising campaign geared toward reaching influential Baby Boomers (individuals born between 1946 and 1964) in a new market growth initiative. De... Read More
TRIANO™ Product Family of Hearing Solutions Welcomes the Addition of Two New BTE Instruments
June 11, 2004
Siemens Hearing Instruments announces the addition of two new BTEs to its TRIANO™ product family: the TRIANO 3 P and TRIANO SL. Now Hearing Care Professionals can offer their patients with sever... Read More
AFA Receives $25,000 Grant for Scholarships
June 10, 2004
Lafayette, IN - The Oticon Foundation, also known as the William Demant and Wife Ida Emilie Foundation has, once again, donated money to the Audiology Foundation of America to fund scholarships for Au... Read More
