Cochlear Americas

Hear Now. And Always

For almost 40 years Cochlear has been bringing people all over the globe into a world of sound. Today, Cochlear is the leading global expert in implantable hearing solutions for both children and adults, providing more than 600,000 implantable devices to people across more than 180 countries.

Our global team consists of over 3,000 passionate experts who are transforming the way people understand and treat hearing loss. With a range of solutions for different types of hearing loss, Cochlear maintains the industry’s largest investment in R&D. To improve our products and services we work in collaboration with over 100 research partners based in 20 countries.

“Hear now. And Always” embodies our commitment to providing life-time support.

Nucleus® 8 Nexa® Sound Processor
Kanso® 3 Nexa® Sound Processor
Baha® 7 Sound Processor
Osia® 2 Sound Processor

Continuing Education

The Power to Change Lives: Your Role in the Cochlear Implant Referral Process

Presented by Laura Lassen, AuD

Course: #41344Level: Introductory0.5 Hours

147 Reviews

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In this 30-minute session, hearing care professionals will gain practical insights into recognizing when patients may benefit from cochlear implants and how to confidently initiate the referral process. We'll explore key indicators for candidacy, including the 60/60 guideline, provide communication strategies to help guide patients through the next steps in their hearing journey, and hear directly from a patient who has benefited from this technology.

Understanding Insurance Coverage of Replacement Processors

Presented by Allison Feest, Todd Holland

Course: #40889Level: Intermediate0.5 Hours

152 Reviews

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This course reviews Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance guidelines for replacement sound processor coverage. We will discuss required process changes for documentation of replacement sound processor orders as well as considerations for documenting recipient monitoring in chart notes, including activities of daily living.

Building Bridges: Developing Referrals Between Surgeons and Local Providers to Support Cochlear Implant Patients

Presented by Laura Lassen, AuD, Scott Greene, MD

Course: #40135Level: Introductory0.5 Hours

196 Reviews

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Join us for an insightful webinar where we explore effective strategies for referring professionals to cultivate strong surgeon relationships to support patients who could benefit from a cochlear implant. Hear directly from an implanting surgeon, Dr. Scott Greene, on how these partnerships can enhance the care and support for patients, ensuring better outcomes and a seamless patient journey.

When the Time is Right to Consider Different Hearing Technology for Your Patients

Presented by Terry Zwolan, PhD, Tracy Murphy, AuD

Course: #39307Level: Introductory1 Hour

482 Reviews

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This course will provide information regarding guidelines that can be used to identify patients who should be referred for a cochlear implant candidacy evaluation. It will include tools that clinicians can use to support their counseling of patients about cochlear implant evaluations and will include information regarding typical outcomes received by patients who receive a cochlear implant.

What Happens During a Cochlear Implant Candidacy Evaluation?

Presented by Terry Zwolan, PhD, Tracy Murphy, AuD

Course: #39309Level: Introductory0.5 Hours

440 Reviews

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This course will provide case examples of patients who have been evaluated for a cochlear implant with a summary of their outcomes. Examples will include testing of patients with Single Sided Deafness (SSD), traditional candidates, and patients who qualify for hearing preservation surgery, such as those with normal low frequency hearing and severe to profound high frequency hearing loss.

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Videos

Cochlear™ Nucleus® 8 Sound Processor - What's new in hearing performance technology?

June 1, 2023

#cochlearimplant #nucleus8 #nucleus8soundprocessor #nucleus8 #nucleus8soundprocessor #cochlearimplant Whether your patient received their hearing solution yesterday or many years ago, Cochlear is cont...

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Connecting People to Hearing Care

August 1, 2022

Cochlear is committed to the development of solutions that help make hearing care more patient-centered, accessible and streamlined. Cochlear’s Connected Care technologies is transforming how p...

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TECH Talk – Dr. Papsin – Early Cochlear™ Osia® System experience

November 9, 2020

Dr. Blake Papsin, discusses his initial experience with Cochlear™ Osia® System. Having early access to the Osia System as part of the global clinical trial, Dr. Papsin discusses how the Osia...

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News

Cochlear Launches World's First and Only Smart Cochlear Implant System
July 8, 2025 Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH), the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, today announced the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the Cochlear™ Nucleus® Nexa™ System – the world's first and only smart cochlear implant system.

Cochlear introduces the Baha® 7 Sound Processor and Baha SoundBand™
June 2, 2025 NEW Baha® 7 Sound Processor: First in bone conduction to enable Bluetooth® LE Audio* and Auracast™ broadcast audio streaming capabilitiesNEW Baha SoundBand™: Improved look and fitting options over current Baha Softb

Cochlear and GN Expand R&D Partnership for Integrated Hearing Solutions
March 27, 2025 Cochlear and GN, the innovation leaders in hearing technology, have expanded their research and development (R&D) partnership within the Smart Hearing Alliance, originally established in 2015.

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Foundations of Baha Implants: Candidacy
August 5, 2019 Mary Beth O'Sullivan, MS, CCC-A This foundational-level course is designed for audiologists who are new to working with Baha systems. After attending this course, participants will be able to determine if someone is a candidate for Baha systems, including the Baha Connect and Baha Attract Systems. Topics will include testing for candidacy, counseling potential candidates and demonstrating Baha systems. This course is designed as part of the overall “Foundations of Baha Implants” series.

Trends in Bone Conduction: Considerations for Treating Both Ears
June 24, 2019 George Cire, AuD, CCC-A While more and more patients with mixed and conductive hearing loss are being treated with Baha solutions, bilateral fittings remain rare. This presentation will review the candidacy criteria for bilateral fittings and discuss the potential benefits of bilateral fittings for patients who are appropriate candidates; we will also review features in Baha fitting software which support bilateral fittings.

Classroom + Learning Series: Nucleus Technology in the Classroom
October 29, 2018 Amy Donaldson, AuD, CCC-A Educational audiologists are asked to work with a wide range of technologies in the classroom, and technology for children with cochlear implants is changing fast. This course will review current Nucleus technology, discuss the selection and fitting of remote microphone technology for children with cochlear implants, and hear about the unique connectivity available for today’s Nucleus recipients.

Ask the Expert

What clinical documentation is required for replacement sound processor orders?
October 7, 2025 Allison Schuler What clinical documentation is required for replacement sound processor orders?

How do you ensure your patients follow through with your cochlear referral?
April 30, 2025 Laura Lassen, AuD How do you ensure your patients follow through with your cochlear referral?

How is Cochlear Working to Improve CI Awareness?
March 27, 2023 Patricia Trautwein, AuD How is Cochlear working to improve cochlear implant awareness?

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Interviews

Managing Growing Patient Caseloads and Integrating New Clinical Efficiencies
May 15, 2023 Ginger Stickney, PhD This interview delves into the impact of Cochlear's Recipient Solutions Managers (RSM) Program on clinical processes. Read on to see how these relationships can bolster clinic efficiency and caseload management and further increase your recipients’ confidence with their new devices and to achieve hearing goals.

Learn How Cochlear Commits to Improved Hearing Health for all Through Hearing Health Literacy and Standard of Care Guidelines
February 1, 2023 Patricia Trautwein, AuD Interview with Patti Trautwein, MA, AuD, Vice President, Market Access and Reimbursement on hearing health literacy and standard of care consensus guidelines.

The Cochlear™ Lend an Ear Program
January 24, 2022 Melissa Thompson, MS Interview with Melissa Thompson, Product Manager Cochlear™ Baha® Systems - Baha Lend an Ear Program.

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Resources

Cochlear Reimbursement Hub

The Cochlear Reimbursement Hub is designed to assist healthcare professionals and facilities with access to tools and resources to address insurance questions and optimize patient support.

April 4, 2022

School Resource Center

The Cochlear School Resource Center is designed to assist educational professionals, pediatric and educational audiologists with quick access to tools and material to meet the auditory accessibility needs of school-aged children with cochlear implants, a Baha® System or significant hearing loss.

October 19, 2021

Hearing Health Today podcast

Hearing Health Today podcast

December 11, 2020

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Cochlear Americas

Hear Now. And Always

Continuing Education

Course: #41344Level: Introductory0.5 Hours

Course: #40889Level: Intermediate0.5 Hours

Course: #40135Level: Introductory0.5 Hours

Course: #39307Level: Introductory1 Hour

Course: #39309Level: Introductory0.5 Hours

Videos

News

Articles

Ask the Expert

Interviews

Resources