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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Siemens Announces Expanded micon Availability at AudiologyNOW!
April 5, 2013
· Siemens showcases Insio™ micon custom hearing aids· Siemens displays new Active Kids & Teens portfolio· New miniTek® Android™ app for smartphones unveiledPis... Read More
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Waterproof Neptune Cochlear Implant Sound Processor From Advanced Bionics Receives TGA Approval in Australia
April 4, 2013
Neptune, the World’s First and Only Swimmable Sound Processor for Cochlear Implant Recipients, is Now Approved in Australia.VALENCIA, Calif., March 25, 2013 – Advanced Bionics (AB), the gl... Read More
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Comfort Audio Launches the Micro Receiver DT20
April 4, 2013
Comfort Audio, the technology leader in digital wireless hearing systems and ALDs, will introduce several new products at the AudiologyNOW! Convention in Anaheim, CA on April 4, 2013. Comfort Audio la... Read More
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Audiology Systems Inc. Adds Three New Sales Executives
April 3, 2013
Territory Growth Drives Team Expansion in New York, California, Nevada and Carolinas.Schaumburg, IL., March 13, 2013 – Audiology Systems Inc., a national partnership of industry professionals, a... Read More
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Oticon, Inc. Donation Helps US Service Men & Women Phone Home
April 2, 2013
SOMERSET, NJ March 20 -- This holiday season, Oticon, Inc. saw a unique opportunity to recognize and show appreciation for the life-changing communication made possible by the company’s hearing... Read More
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Neuromonics Unveils New Device to Relieve Mild, Moderate Tinnitus at Audiology NOW!
April 2, 2013
Neuromonics Sanctuary™ provides on-demand tinnitus relief.BETHLEHEM, Pa., March 28, 2013 – Neuromonics, Inc., is introducing the first device specifically designed to help individuals suff... Read More
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Noisy Classroom Simulation Aids Comprehension in Hearing-Impaired Children
April 1, 2013
Children with hearing loss struggle to hear in noisy school classrooms, even with the help of hearing aids and other devices to amplify their teacher’s voice. Training the brain to filter out ba... Read More
Research
National Audiogram Registry Mandate, Effective January 1, 2018
April 1, 2013
April 1, 2013. Washington, D.C. Citing a need to standardize patient care, the Centers for Health Administration has released Document 42 CFR Chapter IV – CHA-DHSS, which mandates a National Au... Read More
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Otometrics Announces Dates for 2013 VNG Course Featuring Dr. Kamran Barin
March 31, 2013
Leading Balance Disorder Expert Kamran Barin, Ph.D., to Facilitate 3-Day Seminar.Schaumburg, IL. - March 27, 2013 – GN Otometrics, the world leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems, ann... Read More
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HealthyHearing.com Announces Paul Dybala, PhD, as President
March 30, 2013
Prominent Audiologist Joins Leading Consumer Hearing Health Portal.Los Angeles, California, March 26, 2013 - HealthyHearing.com, the leading online provider of information on hearing loss, hearing aid... Read More
Associations
ADA Retains a Leading Government Affairs Firm to Accomplish 18x18 Initiative
March 29, 2013
Lexington, KY - The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) is pleased to announce that it has engaged Prime Policy Group, one of Washington’s premier government relations firms, to assist in the... Read More
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Unique Flex Program Improves Hearing Instrument Adoption and Satisfaction, and Helps Reduce New Patient 'Drop Out' Rate
March 28, 2013
MINNEAPOLIS – March 20, 2013 – Unitron U.S. today announced it will offer its innovative Flex:trial™ and Flex:upgrade™ programs to a broader range of customers, after a su... Read More
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Audiology Process Innovation Creating Time and Quality Efficiencies at The Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust
March 28, 2013
Study outlines streamlining of clinical workflow using innovative audiology tool that upholds QIPP agenda and assists with positive positioning in AQP climate.The Department of Hearing Services at The... Read More
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HiRes Optima™ Sound Processing From Advanced Bionics Receives Worldwide Approval
March 27, 2013
Innovative New Sound Processing Designed for Improved Battery Life is Approved by the FDA, Health Canada and TÜV.VALENCIA, Calif., March 20, 2013 – Advanced Bionics (AB), a global leader in... Read More
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GN Otometrics Names Audiology Systems Inc. its Exclusive Distributor for California and Nevada
March 26, 2013
Schaumburg, IL. - February 25, 2013 – GN Otometrics, the world leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems, announced today that Audiology Systems, Inc. is now the exclusive distributor for... Read More
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Oticon Hearing Foundation and American Academy of Audiology Foundation Invite Audiologists to Apply for Project Amazon 2013 at AudiologyNOW!
March 25, 2013
At Oticon Exhibit, 25th Anniversary Wishes for the Academy Earn Additional Support for Humanitarian Mission.SOMERSET, NJ March 18 – The Oticon Hearing Foundation will again partner with the Ame... Read More
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Monthly Review - Spring Showcase
March 25, 2013
I hope this newsletter finds you well. I have finally recovered from my time change “hangover” and wanted to tell you about some of the latest happenings on AO. New Products Did you noti... Read More
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Educational Summer Camps Offered for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students
March 24, 2013
Hundreds of students from 7th to 11th grade from across the country attend each year.Camps are planned this summer at Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Dea... Read More
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Inaugural ADA Student Business Plan Competition Underway
March 23, 2013
Lexington, Ky.— ADA and its Virtual Student Chapter are pleased to announce that the Inaugural ADA Student Business Plan Competition is officially underway. The competition, open to 3rd and 4th... Read More
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Hearing Champions Reintroduce Hearing Aid Tax Credit
March 23, 2013
Reps Tom Latham (R-IA) and Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) along with 8 other co-sponsors reintroduced the Hearing Aid Tax Credit on March 21, and they plan to work to insure that the legislation is considere... Read More
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