Research has shown that there are known associations between hearing loss and cognitive abilities. Cognitive decline has been seen to be accelerated in people with hearing loss. Several hypotheses exist regarding the underlying mechanisms driving the described associations. Science is currently trying to find the most likely explanation. One of the more researched hypotheses is that impoverished auditory input leads to decreased cognition - So can hearing aids delay the issue? The session will give an overview of the current state of knowledge.

Noise management systems in hearing aids encompass both directional microphones and noise reduction algorithms - the Speech in Noise (SPiN) Management system from Sonic coordinates these two separate technologies to address speech in noise more effectively. Join us to learn more about SPiN Management and the results of recent clinical research on the subject.

Cochlear implants are highly underutilized by people who could benefit and one of the most common reasons that people don’t pursue the intervention is a misperception that they or their family will be paying for the device and related services out-of-pocket. This introduction to health insurance and cochlear implants will explain the typical coverage process in public and private health insurance plans as well as the likely financial responsibility of the individual or family. Presenters are the director of an innovative cochlear implant program and a national advocate for cochlear implant access.

This course addresses the new market and demographic forces that private practices are facing and offers a wholistic practice approach called The Hearing Aid Test Drive that’s proven to increase new patient intakes, patient satisfaction, ASP, revenue, and cash flow.

This course will focus on the coding and insurance updates that are new for 2020. We will discuss the CPT changes, MIPS additions, and managed care medical policy and coverage updates.

More effective cochlear implant (CI) clinical practices could result from consideration of individualized electrode array type (precurved vs. straight) as well as individual electrode position, resultant auditory perception, and device wear time in an attempt to maximize the number of spatially selective channels and auditory outcomes for each listener. This course will cover recent research completed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center combining audiological assessment, image processing, and application of individualized programming aimed at improving outcomes for adult CI recipients.

The Sonic SoundDNA platform continues to make the wow of wireless even better, with Dual-Radio System. This system employs two wireless protocols ensuring every patient stays connected to various devices, and won’t miss a beat. Join us to learn the ins and outs of this incredible technology and how it can benefit your patients.

This course will cover intra-operative electrocochleography measurements to monitor cochlear trauma during cochlear implant electrode placement and the use of electrocochleography to predict post-operative residual hearing in cochlear implants.

This course will explain the latest in technology and the advancements in the simultaneous surgical treatment of Microtia and Aural Atresia. Dr. Sheryl Lewin, Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgeon, is a world leading expert in Porous Implant Ear Reconstruction for Microtia.

This presentation will examine the pathophysiology of diabetes on hearing and balance as well as audiology medical management of diabetes associated hearing and balance issues. The course will look at the research we know and do not know, patient care and interprofessional collaboration around diabetes care.