News

SeboTek granted ISO 9001 Certification

June 24, 2004

SeboTek Hearing Systems has been granted ISO 9001 Certification indicating full compliance with requirements of the International Organization for Standardization, proving they have achieved standards...   Read More

Protect Your Hearing this Summer, Warns ASHA

June 22, 2004

Summer is here, and with the warm weather comes more outdoor activities - activities that can endanger your hearing health. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) warns that exposure...   Read More

Beltone Names Ted Thompson Director of Response Marketing

June 22, 2004

Beltone Electronics Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Ted Thompson as the Director of Response Marketing. Ted brings over 15 years of marketing experience with blue chip companies acr...   Read More

AFA Rocks at AAA Convention

June 21, 2004

This year's AAA Convention was a busy and productive time for the Audiology Foundation of America (AFA). On Wednesday, March 31st, Executive Director Susan Paarlberg presented 39 third year Au.D. stud...   Read More

ESCO receives AFA award

June 20, 2004

ESCO, Ear Service Corporation, received an Audiology Foundation of America Appreciation Award for their continuous and generous support of the professional organization for the past 12 years. "We are...   Read More

Industry

XXVIIth International Congress of Audiology - Call for Abstracts

June 19, 2004

The XXVIIth International Congress of Audiology, to be held in Phoenix, Arizona, 26-30 September 2004, invites you to submit abstracts for the free paper sessions. Abstracts may be submitted on any to...   Read More

Industry Veteran Returns

June 18, 2004

SeboTek Hearing Systems announced Brian Hill, MS, MBA joined its staff as International Business Development Manager. In this role, Brian will focus on establishing distribution in selected markets an...   Read More

Summary of CMS Medicaid Final Rule for Audiologists Payment Ties State Licensure to CCC-A or Medicare Standard

June 16, 2004

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its final rule addressing Medicaid provider qualifications for audiologists in the May 28 issue of the Federal Register. The new CMS r...   Read More

Sonovation has joined www.AudiologyOnline.com

June 16, 2004

Dr. Douglas L. Beck, Editor-In-Chief of www.audiologyonline.com announced today that Sonovation has become Audiology Online's newest corporate partner. Dr. Beck stated "It's an honor to work with inno...   Read More

Oticon Foundation Awards Grant to American Academy of Audiology

June 15, 2004

The Oticon Foundation has awarded the American Academy of Audiology Foundation a $30,000 grant to establish a national lecture series on pediatric audiology. The lecture series will be named in honor...   Read More

New Ad Campaign from Siemens Targets Baby Boom Generation

June 13, 2004

Siemens Hearing Instruments announced a new consumer advertising campaign geared toward reaching influential Baby Boomers (individuals born between 1946 and 1964) in a new market growth initiative. De...   Read More

TRIANO™ Product Family of Hearing Solutions Welcomes the Addition of Two New BTE Instruments

June 11, 2004

Siemens Hearing Instruments announces the addition of two new BTEs to its TRIANO™ product family: the TRIANO 3 P and TRIANO SL. Now Hearing Care Professionals can offer their patients with sever...   Read More

AFA Receives $25,000 Grant for Scholarships

June 10, 2004

Lafayette, IN - The Oticon Foundation, also known as the William Demant and Wife Ida Emilie Foundation has, once again, donated money to the Audiology Foundation of America to fund scholarships for Au...   Read More

Westone TechTip: Musicians Earplugs (ES49) Filter Colors

June 9, 2004

Thanks to the good folks at Etymotic Research, the ER series of filters for the Musicians Earplugs (Westone Style No. 49) are now available in five colors; beige (the original), brown, red, blue, and...   Read More

No Child Left Behind Legislation Focus of Baltimore Conference

June 9, 2004

Representatives from the U.S. Department of Education to Discuss Law's Impact Sponsored by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), which represents more than 60,000 communication prof...   Read More

Big in Power, Small in Size

June 8, 2004

Phonak has been developing and producing high-power instruments for over 35 years. PowerMAXX marks a major breakthrough in giving people with severe to profound hearing loss access to the latest digit...   Read More

SeboTek Introduces New PAC Voice-Q™ 720

June 7, 2004

SeboTek Hearing Systems introduces the Voice-Q™ 720 Digital Sound Processor, the latest addition to the Voice-Q series of PAC hearing instruments. The new model features a water-resistant, easy-...   Read More

ASHA's Director of Audiology Appears on Superstation WGN-TV to Talk About Noise and Hearing Loss

June 4, 2004

Pam Mason, director of audiology practice, policy, and consultation at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) appeared on WGN-TV's Walgreen's Health Corner on March 27, where she talk...   Read More

SeboTek Hearing Systems granted CE Mark

June 2, 2004

SeboTek Hearing Systems obtained approval to display the CE Mark on PAC Voice-Q™ hearing instruments, allowing the products to be sold in the European Union market and providing access to 28 cou...   Read More

Starkey Provides $50,000 Challenge Program for AFA Fundraiser

June 1, 2004

Starkey Laboratories will donate matching contributions to the Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) of up to $50,000 in 2004. This is the third time in a decade that Starkey has offered a challenge p...   Read More