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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
COVID-19 Pandemic Exposes Troubling Gap in Healthcare System
May 6, 2020
Debate over essential vs. non-essential services reduces access to care for people with hearing loss. Read More
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Phonak Partners with VA to Expand Telehealth Access
May 5, 2020
Veterans to receive remote audiological care, including real-time hearing aid adjustments and live video counseling. Read More
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Oticon RemoteCare Expands Opportunities for Veterans Administration to Bring Hearing Care to More Veterans Via Telehealth
May 1, 2020
Oticon RemoteCare, a new telehealth solution that allows hearing care professionals to follow up online with patients to remotely adjust and fine-tune hearing aids in a virtual appointment, is now ava... Read More
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New Telehealth Technology from Phonak will Enable Fully-remote Hearing Aid Fittings
April 30, 2020
Phonak is responding to the immediate need for those with hearing loss to receive essential care amid the COVID-19 pandemic with technology that will allow hearing care professionals (HCPs) to deliver... Read More
New Support Staff Course from Ida Institute Brings Person-Centered Care to the Front Desk
April 23, 2020
Ida Institute has launched a new tailored online course, to specifically help support staff integrate PCC in their everyday work, enhance patient interaction, and fundamentally improve the overall pat... Read More
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FCC Support for COVID-19 Telehealth Technology
April 17, 2020
The Federal Communications Commission FCC recently adopted the $200 million COVID-19 Telehealth Program in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Read More
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Starkey Expands Hearing Telehealth Solution on Google Cloud in Response to COVID-19 Crisis
April 16, 2020
Starkey Expands Hearing Telehealth Solution on Google Cloud in Response to COVID-19 Crisis Read More
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Oticon RemoteCare Gives Hearing Care Professionals Expanded Opportunities to Bring Telehealth to More Patients
April 16, 2020
Following a successful US roll-out and a strong launch in countries around the world, Oticon, Inc. launches Oticon RemoteCare to all US hearing care professionals. Read More
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Starkey President Joins Medical Alley Board of Directors
April 13, 2020
Following a unanimous vote by the Medical Alley Association Board of Directors, Starkey President Brandon Sawalich has been elected to serve on the organization’s Board of Directors. Read More
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World’s First 2.4 GHz Custom Rechargeable Hearing Aids Now Available in All Styles
April 7, 2020
Starkey is pleased to announce that the world’s first 2.4 GHz custom rechargeable hearing aids are now available in all configurations and colors. Read More
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Phonak Boosts Support for Hearing Care Professionals Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
April 7, 2020
Phonak U.S. today announces a series of steps to boost support for hearing health care professionals and their patients. Read More
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FDA expedites approval of Cochlear's Remote Check solution for cochlear implants
April 7, 2020
Cochlear Limited, the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, obtained U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval on April 2 for its Remote Check solution. Read More
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Starkey Releases Industry-leading Remote Programming to All Patients
April 6, 2020
Effective immediately, Hearing Care Anywhere remote programming is now enabled across all technology tiers of Starkey’s Livio, Livio AI and Livio Edge AI hearing aids. Read More
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Sonic Expands Captivate™ Family to Address More Patient Needs and Budgets
April 6, 2020
Sonic introduces a new expanded Captivate™ hearing aid family that includes five performance levels, versatile BTE and RITE styles and a lithium-ion rechargeability option to meet more patient needs... Read More
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Lantos Technologies Appoints Paul Harkness as Chief Business Development Officer
April 3, 2020
Lantos 3D Ear Scanning System, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Harkness to the company’s executive leadership team in the newly created role of Chief Business Development Officer. Read More
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Audioscan Enhances Verifit2 & Axiom with Latest Updates
March 31, 2020
Audioscan is proud to announce new software and hardware updates for its market leading Verifit2 and Axiom hearing instrument verification systems. Read More
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Starkey Donates 80,000 Masks to Healthcare Workers
March 30, 2020
Starkey donated more than 80,000 masks to Hennepin County in Minnesota. Read More
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American Cochlear Implant Alliance Announces CI2020 International Online
March 24, 2020
ACI Alliance, in collaboration with AudiologyOnline and SpeechPathology.com, offers online conference on expanding indications in cochlear implantation. Read More
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Tinnitus Charity Calls for Medical Professionals to Signpost Throughout Covid-19 Outbreak
March 20, 2020
British Tinnitus Association (BTA) calls on audiologists and ENTs to signpost to support services in the absence of medical appointments, ahead of anticipated Covid-19 NHS redeployment. Read More
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Sycle Announces Release of Sycle Telehealth
March 20, 2020
Sycle today announced the availability of Sycle Telehealth, a new feature that enables Sycle customers to have online appointments with their patients. Read More
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