Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
What is the Minimum Age for a Bone Anchored Hearing System?
November 14, 2016
What is the youngest age a child can be fit with a bone anchored hearing system? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices Pediatrics
How Do I Troubleshoot Hearing Aid Directional Test Measurements?
November 14, 2016
I’m just starting to measure hearing aid directionality in my test box, but I sometimes get confusing results such as no test curve separation between the omni-directional and directional microp... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
How Will Sensors and Other Wearable Technology Integrate with Hearing Aids of the Future?
November 11, 2016
I've been reading about the potential for sensors to be integrated into hearing instruments and I think it's very exciting. What do you think is a realistic timeline for integrating this type... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
What Models are Available in Sonic's New Celebrate Product Line?
October 24, 2016
What models are available in Sonic's new Celebrate product line? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
How Can I Maximize my Equipment Purchases While Minimizing the Financial Impact?
October 18, 2016
How can I maximize my equipment purchases while minimizing the financial impact? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Is Speech-in-Noise Testing Worth the Effort?
October 10, 2016
I fit a lot of hearing aids in my practice and am always looking for ways to improve my game. Is adding speech-in-noise testing worth the effort, and if so, what will I gain from adding it to my clin... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults VA Selections
What New Audiology-Related ICD 10 Codes and Changes Went Into Effect on October 1, 2016?
October 4, 2016
What new audiology-related ICD 10 codes and changes went into effect on October 1, 2016? Read More
Billing and Coding
What are the Benefits of the New Soft Healing Cap with the Ponto System?
September 26, 2016
What are the benefits of the new soft healing cap with the Oticon Medical Ponto system? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices
Do Patients Have An Obligation to Disclose an Active Disease?
September 19, 2016
Do patients have an obligation to disclose an active disease (e.g., HIV) that they may have? Read More
Infection Control
Where Does an Audiologist Begin When Assessing a Patient with Tinnitus?
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September 12, 2016
Is tinnitus considered a hearing disorder? Where does an audiologist begin when assessing a patient with tinnitus symptoms? Read More
Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
Can You Show an Example of a Hearing Aid Directional Test?
September 12, 2016
I’m just getting started at measuring hearing aid directionality in my test box. Do you have an example of what such a measurement might look like? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Aids - Children
Any Tips of the Trade for Audiology Equipment Service and Calibration?
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September 5, 2016
Any “tips of the trade” for practice owners and audiologists when it comes to equipment service and calibration? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
What is the Battery Life of the Oticon Medical Streamer?
August 29, 2016
What is the battery life of the Oticon Medical Streamer? Read More
Assistive Devices Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices
How Does ReSound Aventa Prescribe MPO, and What is the Rationale?
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August 22, 2016
How does ReSound Aventa prescribe MPO and what is the rationale? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
How Does HyperSound Directed Audio Solution Work?
August 22, 2016
How does HyperSound directed audio solution work? Read More
Assistive Devices
Are CROS/BiCROS Options Available with the New Signia primax Hearing Aids?
August 15, 2016
Are CROS/BiCROS options available with the new Signia primax hearing instruments? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
How Does SoundRecover2 Frequency Lowering Technology Work?
August 8, 2016
Can you briefly describe how Phonak's new SoundRecover2 frequency lowering technology works? Read More
Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
How Can I Make Patient Care and Office Workflows Most Efficient?
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August 1, 2016
How Can I Make Patient Care and Office Workflows Most Efficient? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
With Minimally Invasive Ponto Surgery, Is Hair Removal Needed Around the Abutment Site?
July 25, 2016
With Minimally Invasive Ponto Surgery, does the hair still need to be removed around the periphery of the abutment site? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices
What is the Difference between HyperSound Clear and Traditional Audio Speakers?
July 18, 2016
What is the difference between HyperSound ClearTM and traditional audio speakers? Read More
Assistive Devices
