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Like Nothing Else, From No One Else, Starkey Launches More Industry-First Technology
September 1, 2020 Introducing the industry’s most complete line of rechargeables, first-of-its-kind speech enhancement features, and synchronous remote programming with live video chat.

Livio AI Wins Artificial Intelligence Breakthrough Award
August 26, 2020 Starkey recognized for revolutionary artificial intelligence application

Starkey Wins 2020 Manufacturing Leadership Award
August 24, 2020 Transformational, multi-functional initiative earns recognition in Supply Chain category

Starkey Supports Local Small Businesses Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
August 12, 2020 Starkey has teamed up with two Minneapolis organizations to create a Minnesota version of Shark Tank for small business owners.

Starkey Aligns New Forward-Thinking, Agile Global Retail Strategy Under Chief Retail Officer
July 30, 2020 Starkey is pleased to announce Jeff Geigel has been named the organization’s Chief Retail Officer.

Starkey President Brandon Sawalich Promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer
July 23, 2020 Starkey founder and owner Bill Austin has promoted Brandon Sawalich to President and Chief Executive Officer.

Starkey Unveils Step-by-Step Roadmap to Help Hearing Providers in the New “Normal”
June 24, 2020 Starkey has released a new comprehensive resource for hearing healthcare professionals as the industry begins a recovery phase, following the economic downturn related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Starkey’s Chief Health Officer Co-Authors Study on COVID-19
June 8, 2020 Dr. Archelle Georgiou’s findings published in prestigious JAMA.

Starkey Expands Accessibility of Fall Alert Feature
May 26, 2020 Starkey’s Thrive Hearing Control app has been updated to enable the Fall Alert feature in the “basic mode” for both iOS and Android versions.

Starkey’s Livio Edge AI Honored with MedTech Breakthrough Award
May 20, 2020 Starkey is proud to announce that Livio Edge AI has been selected as a winner of this year’s MedTech Breakthrough Awards.

Starkey’s Livio AI Wins Silver Stevie Award
May 18, 2020 Starkey’s Livio AI was named the winner of a Silver Stevie® Award in the Health & Pharmaceuticals Product category in the 18th Annual American Business Awards®.

Next-Generation Sound Now Available through VA and DoD
May 13, 2020 Livio Edge AI, Starkey’s latest hearing technology, is now available through the Veterans Affairs Administration, Department of Defense and other federal agencies.

Starkey Hearing Foundation Suspends U.S. and International Programs
May 12, 2020 Due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions and the inability to gather in large groups, Starkey Hearing Foundation is suspending U.S. and international programs.

COVID-19 Pandemic Exposes Troubling Gap in Healthcare System
May 6, 2020 Debate over essential vs. non-essential services reduces access to care for people with hearing loss.

Starkey Expands Hearing Telehealth Solution on Google Cloud in Response to COVID-19 Crisis
April 16, 2020 Starkey Expands Hearing Telehealth Solution on Google Cloud in Response to COVID-19 Crisis

Starkey President Joins Medical Alley Board of Directors
April 13, 2020 Following a unanimous vote by the Medical Alley Association Board of Directors, Starkey President Brandon Sawalich has been elected to serve on the organization’s Board of Directors.

World’s First 2.4 GHz Custom Rechargeable Hearing Aids Now Available in All Styles
April 7, 2020 Starkey is pleased to announce that the world’s first 2.4 GHz custom rechargeable hearing aids are now available in all configurations and colors.

Starkey Releases Industry-leading Remote Programming to All Patients
April 6, 2020 Effective immediately, Hearing Care Anywhere remote programming is now enabled across all technology tiers of Starkey’s Livio, Livio AI and Livio Edge AI hearing aids.

Starkey Donates 80,000 Masks to Healthcare Workers
March 30, 2020 Starkey donated more than 80,000 masks to Hennepin County in Minnesota.

Starkey Releases Next-Generation Sound Never Before Possible with Livio Edge AI
February 27, 2020 Livio Edge AI combines the best of both worlds: industry-leading sound quality and sound processing for challenging listening environments.

Articles

Livio AI: Evolution of the Hearing Revolution
June 24, 2019 Amanda Szarythe, AuD With the introduction of Livio AI Healthable Hearing Technology, Starkey began the process of redefining the hearing aid. This continues with the next evolution of Livio AI, the Thrive Hearing Control Mobile App and the Starkey Hearing Technologies 2.4 GHz patient-focused accessories. This session will provide an overview of the latest Starkey Healthable Hearing Technology, hearing aids, accessories and features.

Evolution of Rechargeables
May 6, 2019 Luis F. Camacho, AuD, FAAA Rechargeable hearing technology is becoming more and more popular with patients due to their convenience and performance. Styles and technology levels of rechargeable technology continues to evolve. This session will focus on Starkey's latest rechargeable technologies.

Livio AI & Thrive: The World's First Hearing Aid with Integrated Sensors and A.I.
October 22, 2018 Luis F. Camacho, AuD, FAAA Hearing care can be the gateway to better over health. Starkey's Livio AI takes the best hearing technology and combines it with the first integrated sensors and AI for body and brain tracking. This course will provide an overview of the Livio product family.

The Right Power, Performance and Personalized Solution for Any Situation!
May 7, 2018 Luis F. Camacho, AuD, FAAA With Muse iQ and Halo iQ, Starkey offers the power, performance and personalized solutions for any situation. This session will focus on the latest products to the iQ family with an emphasis on the wide range of gain available.

A New Dimension in Hearing
October 30, 2017 Luis F. Camacho, AuD, FAAA An overview of Starkey's new Muse iQ, SoundLens Synergy iQ, and Halo iQ products that utilize the latest advanced signal processing, Acuity Immersion & Immersion Directionality, to focus on aspects of sound and hearing that contribute to the listener's spatial experience. The course will also introduce Starkey's latest 2.4 GHz accessory.

Data Logging - Hearing Aid Behavior in the Real World
June 12, 2017 Sejal Kuvadia, AuD, Luis F. Camacho, AuD, FAAA This course will examine the information available in the Starkey Inspire Data Log and applications for using that information to enhance the patient’s journey with amplification.

900sync: Wireless for Today's Lifestyle
August 8, 2016 Luis F. Camacho, AuD, FAAA Today’s course will cover Starkey’s latest 900-MHz wireless system. We’ll start from the beginning with some background on the development of wireless technology, and look at the various wireless systems that are available in the hearing aid industry. Finally, we'll move into the details of Starkey’s latest 900sync technology and review updates to accessories, to software, and to product families.

Synergy: Made for Life
April 25, 2016 Luis F. Camacho, AuD, FAAA Luis Camacho: I’m excited to introduce a recently released line of products and product families through the new Starkey platform, Synergy. Today’s session will be an overview of the new line. In upcoming courses, we will provide more detail about specific products, features and other information relevant to the new Synergy platform. Over the last few years, Starkey has been focused not simply on hearing loss, but also on the concept of hearing as a major component of a person’s overall well being. We truly believe that to hear better is to live better. We’ve been conveying this message not only to hearing professionals, but also to the general public to raise awareness of the benefits of having the best hearing possible. Hearing loss can impact many aspects of a person’s life.

Making a Good (Ear) Impression: Setting Up a Successful Impression-Taking Protocol
December 14, 2015 Michele Hurley, AuD, FAAA There is a need to be skilled at taking impressions for a number of reasons. One of those is the opportunity that lies in being able to be proficient at making ear impressions. The opportunity to provide custom solutions for your patient in a non-custom world is one of the key benefits of being skilled and proficient at making ear impressions. The opportunity to demonstrate your professionalism through the care and effort that it takes to provide the best impression of anatomy, ear texture, and desired product are essential. Although we may be fitting primarily non-custom technology, there are a lot of other options where we might need an impression. We need to be able to maintain those skills.

Anti-Aging for the Auditory System: No Botox Needed!
July 13, 2015 Lindsay Prusick, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA, Jumana Harianawala, AuD  Editor’s Note: This text course is an edited transcript of a live webinar. Download supplemental course materials.Learning ObjectivesDr. Lindsay Prusick:  Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to explain neuroplastic

Hear Better, Live Better: State of the Art Hearing Technology
March 23, 2015 Luis F. Camacho, AuD, FAAA Editor’s Note: This text course is an edited transcript of a live webinar. Download supplemental course materials.Dr. Luis Camacho:  Today you will learn about our new product, the Z Series.  Today I will be giving a general overview

Acceptable Noise Levels: A Useful Tool?
January 20, 2015 Karrie Recker, PhD Editor’s Note: This text course is an edited transcript of a live webinar. Download supplemental course materials.Dr. Karrie Recker:  The Acceptable Noise Level (ANL) is the highest level of background noise that a listener is willing to t

Starkey Research Series: Binaural Hearing and the Importance of Bilateral Hearing Aid Fitting
November 10, 2014 Sridhar Kalluri, PhD Sridhar Kalluri:  By the end of the presentation I hope you will have a modern understanding of the importance of binaural hearing and how bilateral hearing aid fittings are particularly important.  I am a scientist, and I do not have as mu

Starkey Research Series: How Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids Affect Cognitive Ability
July 28, 2014 Brent Edwards, PhD Editor’s Note: This text course is an edited transcript of a live webinar. Download supplemental course materials.Dr. Brent Edwards For the past 100 years or so, auditory research and clinical issues have focused on the auditory periphery. 

Starkey Products: Better Hearing
March 18, 2013 Luis F. Camacho, MA, FAAA  Thank you for joining me here and taking time out of your day to learn about the Starkey product line.  My name is Luis Camacho, and I’m an Audiologist with the Education and Training departments, and I'll be your host for today.

Creating New Opportunities with Social Media
February 22, 2013 Todd Hedberg, MBA, Luis F. Camacho, MA, FAAA   I am excited to be online with all of you today talking on the topic of social media, which I find many hearing professionals and practice owners are a little bit confused with or even have some legitimate concerns in adopting for their p

Infection Control: Best Clinical Practices
July 25, 2012 Luis Camacho This text-based course is a transcript of the live seminar presented by Luis Camacho, M.A., FAAA, for Starkey Laboratories, Inc. Please download supplemental course materials. Today we will be discussing infection control and the best clinical pract

Spectral iQ: Audibly Improving Access to High-Frequency Sounds
February 20, 2012 Jason Galster, PhD, CCC-A, Susie Valentine, PhD, Andrew Dundas, Kelly Fitz, PhD Frequencies above 3,000 Hz contain approximately 25 percent of speech cues that contribute to recognition of spoken language (ANSI S3.5-1997). The highest frequency speech sound, the fricative /s/, is one of the most common consonant sounds in the En

The Value of Increasing the Number of Channels and Bands in a Hearing Aid
June 13, 2011 Jason Galster, PhD, CCC-A, Elizabeth A. Galster This article focuses on the effects of increasing the number of channels and bands in a hearing aid. For a comprehensive review of topics related to compression, the reader is referred to Souza (2002) or Kates (2008). Most modern hearing aid manufact

A Patient-Assisted Fitting: Introducing SoundPoint
May 2, 2011 Susie Valentine, PhD, Andrew Dundas Traditionally, optimizing hearing aid sound quality has been accomplished through a process of patient interview and device adjustment. While ultimately effective, this process is inefficient, sometimes requiring multiple visits to arrive at subjecti

Ask the Expert

How Can the Starkey Table Mic be Utilized?
April 13, 2020 Luis F. Camacho, AuD, FAAA How can the Starkey Table Mic be Utilized?

Is There a Custom Rechargeable Option with 2.4 GHz?
March 27, 2020 Luis F. Camacho, AuD, FAAA Is there a custom rechargeable option with 2.4 GHz?

If Livio AI Devices were Accidentally Dropped, Would That Cause a Fall Alert to be Triggered?
September 27, 2019 Justin R. Burwinkel, AuD If someone were to drop their Livio AI devices, would that cause an alert to be triggered?

Are Livio AI or Livio R Available in a CROS System?
August 26, 2019 Luis F. Camacho, AuD, FAAA Are Livio AI or Livio R available in a CROS System?

How is Livio AI Giving Patients More Control?
July 26, 2019 Amanda Szarythe, AuD How is Livio AI giving patients more control?

Why is Fall Detection and Alerts an important aspect of Livio AI?
March 29, 2019 Why is having Fall Detection and Alerts an important part of the Livio AI product?

How is Remote Programming Done with Starkey's Hearing Care Anywhere System and Livio Devices?
January 28, 2019 Andrea Hannan-Dawkes, AuD, FAAA Remote programming of hearing aids is becoming more and more common.  Does Starkey’s system require that professional and the patient to set up a specific time, so they can do they remote programming?

What Wireless Platform Does the New Livio AI and Livio Hearing Devices Use?
January 2, 2019 Michele Hurley, AuD, FAAA What wireless platform does the new Livio AI and Livio hearing devices use?

What Activity Can be Tracked by Starkey's Livio AI Embedded Sensors?
December 18, 2018 Luis F. Camacho, AuD, FAAA What exactly is meant by the statement that Livio AI has “embedded sensors”?  Why is this unique?

What is the Difference Between Silver Zinc vs. Lithium-ion Rechargeable Hearing Aid Solutions?
August 6, 2018 Luis F. Camacho, AuD, FAAA What is the difference between silver zinc vs. the lithium-ion rechargeable hearing aid solutions?

Is There a Starkey Rechargeable CROS Option Available to Patients?
July 2, 2018 Luis F. Camacho, AuD, FAAA Is there a Starkey rechargeable CROS option available to patients?

Will Cognitive Screenings Become a Standard Practice in Audiology Care?
May 8, 2017 Jason Galster, PhD Do you foresee the development of a cognitive screening tool designed specifically for hearing healthcare professionals?

How Will Sensors and Other Wearable Technology Integrate with Hearing Aids of the Future?
November 11, 2016 Simon Carlile, PhD 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 of technology into future hearings aids?

What is the Starkey Hearing Foundation's Listen Carefully Initiative?
July 20, 2015 Dave Fabry, PhD, Taylor Joseph 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?

Can Starkey’s Xino Tinnitus be Used for Sound Therapy as Well as a Hearing Instrument?
November 11, 2013 Elizabeth A. Galster, AuD Can Starkey’s Xino Tinnitus be used for sound therapy as well as a hearing instrument?

Can Starkey’s SoundPoint be Used when Fitting Xino Tinnitus?
September 16, 2013 Elizabeth A. Galster, AuD Can Starkey’s SoundPoint be used when fitting Xino Tinnitus?

Can I Fit Hearing Aids with a Tinnitus Masker for Patients with Normal Hearing?
March 25, 2013 Lindsay Prusick, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA, Dennis Van Vliet, AuD Are there any legal or ethical issues regarding using hearing aids with a tinnitus manager for patients with normal hearing but have tinnitus, if the amplifier is turned off and only the tinnitus manager is utilized?

Using Listening Checks to Verify Directional Microphone Performance
March 15, 2010 Jason Galster, PhD, CCC-A Is it possible to tell if a directional microphone system on a child's hearing aid is working by doing a listening check in the classroom, when no electroacoustic equipment is available?

Directional Microphones, Head Angle, and Classroom Hearing Aid Use
January 25, 2010 Jason Galster, PhD, CCC-A How is benefit from directional microphones affected by the listener's head angle, and how does this relate to children using hearing aids with directional microphones in a classroom setting?

Advantages of Live Speech Mapping
June 1, 2009 Jason Galster, PhD, CCC-A My probe microphone equipment does not include live speech mapping and I am hesitant to invest in new equipment just for this one feature. What are the advantages?

Interviews

Direct from Apple and Android Streaming: An Interview with Chris Howes, Sr. Software Product Manager
January 6, 2020 Chris Howes Starkey Hearing Technologies’ Senior Software Product Manager, Chris Howes, discusses Apple and Android streaming.

Starkey Hearing Foundation Graduates Fourth Class of Hearing Care Professionals from the Starkey Hearing Institute
December 16, 2019 Alfred Mwamba, AuD Executive Director of the Starkey Hearing Institute in Zambia, Dr. Alfred Mwamba speaks about the fourth class of hearing care professionals to graduate.

Starkey Healthable™ Hearing Technology and Fall Alerts
February 25, 2019 Justin R. Burwinkel, AuD, Penny Tyson, MA Starkey's Research & Development team, Justin R. Burwinkel, AuD, and Penny Tyson, MA discuss Fall Alert technology in Livio Al™.

Sneak Peek into Livio AI's Revolutionary New Features
January 28, 2019 Achin Bhowmik, PhD Starkey Hearing Technologies’ Chief Technology Officer & Executive Vice President of Engineering, Dr. Achin Bhowmik, offers a sneak peek into Livio AI’s revolutionary new features.

Starkey Livio AI With Integrated Sensors and Artificial Intelligence Creates New Tier in Healthables
October 29, 2018 Dave Fabry, PhD, Brandon Sawalich Starkey's Dave Fabry, PhD and Brandon Sawalich provide an overview of Starkey's Livio and Livio AI.

Welcome to the Hearing Revolution
September 3, 2018 Achin Bhowmik, PhD Interview with Achin Bhowmik, PhD, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Engineering for Starkey Hearing Technologies

Interview with Dr. Carolyn Pinkerton on the StarkeyU Program
June 1, 2018 Carolyn Pinkerton, AuD Interview with Dr. Carolyn Pinkerton on the StarkeyU program and student programs at Starkey.

Future Hearing Aids to Include New Applications of AI, Sensors, and other Innovations to Create Multi-purpose Ear-level Technology
February 5, 2018 Achin Bhowmik, PhD Interview with Achin Bhowmik, PhD, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Engineering for Starkey Hearing Technologies

Starkey Research Update: Interview with Simon Carlile, Senior Director of Research
August 1, 2016 Simon Carlile, PhD Interview with Simon Carlile, Senior Director of Research, Starkey

Listen Carefully - Starkey Hearing Foundation Initiative to Address Noise Induced Hearing Loss in Teens and Young Adults
April 6, 2015 Dave Fabry, PhD, Taylor Joseph Interview with Dave Fabry, PhD, Vice President of Audiology and Professional Relations, Starkey, and Taylor Joseph, Director of Marketing and Communications, Starkey Hearing Foundation

Can Hearing Aids Affect Cognition? New Research from Starkey
March 17, 2014 Brent Edwards, PhD Interview with Brent Edwards, PhD

Highlights of the Hearing Innovation Expo 2014
February 3, 2014 Brandon Sawalich Interview with Brandon Sawalich, Senior Vice President, Starkey Hearing Technologies

Interview with Elizabeth Galster, AuD, Research Audiologist, Starkey Hearing Technologies
June 3, 2013 Elizabeth A. Galster, AuD Topic: Starkey’s Xino Tinnitus – Development and Clinical Trial Results

Interview with Dave Fabry, Ph.D., Managing Director of Sales, Starkey Laboratories
October 17, 2011 Dave Fabry, PhD Topic: Starkey Update - Spectral iQ, Xino, Patient Engagement Tools

Interview with Brent Edwards, Ph.D., Vice President of Research & Jason Galster, Ph.D., Manager of Clinical and Comparative Research, Starkey
February 7, 2011 Brent Edwards, PhD Topic: Starkey Research, and How Do You Define Success with Hearing Aids?

Interview with Brent Edwards, Ph.D., Vice President of Research, Starkey
February 23, 2009 Brent Edwards, PhD Topic: The Next Big Thing in Hearing Aid Technology

Interview with Bill Austin, Starkey Hearing Foundation and Gyl Kasewurm, Audiologist
October 8, 2007 Bill Austin, Gyl Kasewurm, AuD Topic: The Starkey Hearing Foundation "Don't Say What" Campaign

Interview with Melody Martin, Au.D., Ph.D., Owner, Martin Audiology
March 5, 2007 Melody Martin, AuD, PhD Topic: Texas Jam, EarStore and LACE

Interview with Mickey & Jan Rooney
June 26, 2006 Mickey Rooney, Jan Rooney Topic: The Starkey Hearing Foundation & Protecting Your Hearing!

Interview with Senator John Glenn, Astronaut & US Senator
June 12, 2006 Senator John Glenn Topic: Spaceflight Research & The John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy

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