Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
What is the Impact of the Sivantos Strategic Partnership with audibene?
August 24, 2015
Sivantos recently announced a strategic partnership and investment agreement with audibene. How might this impact hearing care professionals in the US? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
How Does the Performance of Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAP) Compare to Hearing Aids?
August 10, 2015
Has anyone ever looked at testing the performance of personal sound amplification products (PSAPs) that you purchase online or at retail stores, versus hearing aids? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Hearing Aid Batteries FAQs
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August 3, 2015
I have a few “Frequently Asked Questions” that we get from our patients about batteries. The first is, how long should you wait after taking the tab off a battery before inserting it into... Read More
Batteries
How do EMR and TIMS Audiology Software Version 6 Work Together?
July 27, 2015
How does TIMS Audiology Software Version 6 support the electronic medical record (EMR) or electronic health record (EHR)? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
What is the Starkey Hearing Foundation's Listen Carefully Initiative?
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July 20, 2015
I’m seeing more and more kids in my practice with hearing loss from noise. How does Starkey Hearing Foundation’s Listening Carefully initiative address this alarming issue? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
Are there Easy Patient Financing Options for Hearing Aids?
July 20, 2015
Is there an easy financing program for my patients that won’t take me a lot of time to implement or execute? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
What are the Key Features of Phonak's Bolero V?
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July 13, 2015
What are the key features of Phonak’s Bolero V, on the Venture platform, and what products are available in this family? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
What are the Differences in Direct Drive vs. Skin Drive Bone Conduction Systems?
June 29, 2015
What are the differences in implantable and non-implantable bone anchored systems? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices
How Does OneMic Directionality in Siemens binax Instruments Work?
June 29, 2015
The Siemens binax platform features binaural OneMic directionality. How exactly does that work? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
What are Realistic Expectations for Hearing Aid Battery Life?
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June 22, 2015
What do you recommend we tell our patients in terms of realistic expectations when it comes to hearing aid battery life, since it varies so much from person to person? Read More
Batteries
Will I Lose Revenue on Battery Sales if I Move to Rechargeable Solutions?
June 15, 2015
My patients are asking for rechargeable technology in their hearing aids, but won’t I lose revenue on battery sales if I move to rechargeable solutions? Read More
Batteries
What are the Key Features of Unitron's North Hearing Instrument Platform?
June 8, 2015
What are the key features of the new North hearing instrument platform from Unitron? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
How can I Use the Communications Center in TIMS Audiology Software Version 6?
June 1, 2015
TIMS Audiology Software Version 6 includes a Communications Center. How can I use it to benefit my practice? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
How do you Estimate Hearing Aid Battery Life from the Datasheet?
May 18, 2015
Is the battery current drain on the hearing aid datasheet a good estimate to give my patient? What if my patient is using wireless streaming or other advanced features? Read More
Batteries
How Can You Use the Skull Simulator for Testing Bone Anchored Hearing Systems?
May 18, 2015
Is there anything clinically available to test the real-ear equivalent of bone anchored processors? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices
What is Unique About the ZPower Rechargeable Solution for Hearing Aids?
May 11, 2015
What does ZPower offer in terms of rechargeable solutions for hearing aids, and how is it the same or different as what is currently on the market? Read More
Batteries
What are the Key Features and Benefits of the New Inium Sense Platform from Oticon?
May 4, 2015
What are the key features of the Inium Sense platform and what benefits do they deliver for patients? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Aids - Children
PQRS Reporting
April 27, 2015
For PQRS, if we do not report on medications, do we have to report on the depression screening, or is it optional? Read More
Billing and Coding Practice Management and Professional Issues
Is EBITDA Used for Valuation of a Hearing Care Practice?
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April 20, 2015
Is EBITDA usually the standard valuation for a hearing care practice? How does that number determine a selling price - is it that number or a multiple? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
How Long Will Silver Zinc Rechargeable Batteries Last, and How Are they Charged?
April 6, 2015
I'm interested in the new ZPower rechargeable solution for hearing aids. How long will the silver zinc rechargeable batteries last, and will the patient need to remove the batteries from their he... Read More
Batteries
