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Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Bone Anchored Hearing System - Age for Candidacy
October 4, 2010
At what age can a bone anchored sound processor be used with children? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices Hearing Aids - Children Medical and Surgical Pediatrics
Best Marketing Media for 50+ Age Group
October 4, 2010
What types of marketing media is best for smaller practices whose target market is the 50+ age group? Our practice utilizes newspaper and direct mail, and we usually get a good response. What other to... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Legislation Banning Mercury from Button Cell Batteries
September 27, 2010
A few of my patients have mentioned hearing about a ban on mercury in button cell batteries. Is it true that there's a ban, and are hearing aid batteries affected? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Social Networking & My Audiology Practice
September 20, 2010
Is social networking effective for marketing my audiology practice? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
ABR and Masking
September 20, 2010
I have a few questions about ABR. I think it is unclear when to use masking when you are testing ABR. Are there any rules when you should use it, and how do you know how much masking to use? How does... Read More
Electrophysiology
What is a 'Tower' Website
September 13, 2010
What is a "Tower" Website, and how can this help raise awareness and generate leads for my private practice or clinic? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
PQRI - Staying Current
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September 13, 2010
How can audiologists stay updated about PQRI - i.e. how can we find out when new codes or measures are added? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Sonic Innovations Velocity: FAQs
August 30, 2010
Can I program my Velocity hearing instruments thru the HI-PRO box? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Current Candidates for a Bone Anchored Hearing Solution
August 30, 2010
Who are typical candidates for bone anchored systems, including the new Ponto system from Oticon Medical? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices Hearing Aids - Adults Medical and Surgical
Tinnitus Maskers, Therapy, and Insurance Coverage
August 23, 2010
I realize tinnitus maskers and therapy are not routinely covered by insurance, but could you please tell me what CPT codes each could fall under? I work in an ENT setting. Thank You. Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
Web Marketing my Audiology Practice
August 16, 2010
Are paid Internet searches or pay per click advertising worth the investment to help market my practice on the Web? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Cochlear Implants and Airport Security
August 16, 2010
Do my patients need to remove their cochlear implant sound processors when they go through security checks at airports? Read More
Cochlear Implants
When to Increase Prices for Hearing Aids or Services
August 9, 2010
How do you know when it's time to increase prices for hearing aids or services? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Long Term Prognosis of Otosclerosis
August 2, 2010
What is the long term prognosis of otosclerosis with and without a stapedectomy or stapedoctomy? What I mean is: does the disease progress to the inner ear even if the patient undergoes one of these p... Read More
Medical and Surgical Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Hearing and Hearing Loss
Hearing Aids with Integrated Bluetooth
August 2, 2010
Are any hearing aids available on the market today with integrated Bluetooth? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Sonic Innovations ion: FAQs
July 26, 2010
If my patient is best fit with a Sonic Innovations' open fit product today...what happens if their hearing loss changes next year and they need more gain than an open fit can support? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Marketing the Audiology Profession
July 19, 2010
Why is it that most adult Americans still don't know what an audiologist is, or why seeing one is important if hearing loss is suspected? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Hyper-Compliant Tympanic Membrane and VEMP Responses
July 19, 2010
I understand that middle ear pathologies may negate a VEMP response. However, will hyper-compliant tympanic membranes also negate a VEMP response? Read More
Electrophysiology Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
What is the Difference Between Profit Margin and Mark Up?
July 12, 2010
What is the difference between the terms "profit margin" versus "mark up"? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
How Much Asymmetry is Considered Significant?
July 12, 2010
It has never been entirely clear when to refer to an ENT for an asymmetric hearing loss. I understand this question may be difficult to answer specifically and answers may vary depending on the patien... Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults Medical and Surgical
