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FDA Issues Final OTC Hearing Aid Rule and PSAP Guidance
WEBAug 16, 2022 · This action establishes a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, enabling consumers with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment to purchase hearing aids directly from stores or online retailers without the need for a medical exam, prescription or a fitting adjustment by an audiologist.
Phonak Launches Audéo Sphere Infinio and a New Range of AI …
WEBAudéo Sphere Infinio: Receiver-In-the-Canal (RIC), unique dual chip technology inside, ERA and DEEPSONIC, the world’s first hearing aid with a dedicated AI chip for unprecedent speech clarity in noise.
Bose to Exit Hearing Aid Market as Company Shutters Health …
WEBMay 4, 2022 · The new Lexie B1 Hearing Aids will be Powered by Bose, allowing wearers to fit, program, and control their hearing aids. With this new partnership, Bose SoundControl™ Hearing Aids will no longer be manufactured or sold.
Apple Introduces OTC Hearing Aid Function for AirPods Pro 2
WEBSep 9, 2024 · Apple’s OTC hearing aid feature is designed for those with mild to moderate hearing loss. This groundbreaking capability will allow users to transform their AirPods Pro 2 into hearing aids without needing a prescription, bringing an affordable alternative to traditional hearing aids.
Top Hearing News and Technology Stories of 2022
WEBDec 29, 2022 · Legislative changes, industry developments and disruptive technologies were among this year’s list of ‘most read’ hearing news and technology stories. Top Stories of 2022 1) FDA Issues Final OTC Hear ing Aid Rule and PSAP Guidance
Hearing the Future: Artificial Intelligence in Hearing Aids
WEBMay 28, 2024 · Reduced Cognitive Load: AI technology mimics the brain’s natural processing of sound, alleviating the cognitive strain associated with hearing loss. By clarifying and interpreting sounds in real-time, AI-enabled hearing aids optimize auditory perception and reduce mental fatigue.
Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Legislation Reintroduced in US …
WEBJan 14, 2023 · Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) have reintroduced the bipartisan Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act to expand Medicare to cover hearing aids for beneficiaries.
Philips Hearing Aids at Costco: Taking a Closer Look
WEBDec 27, 2023 · The latest addition to Costco’s hearing aid offerings is the Philips HearLink 9040, boasting advanced features, including: Enhanced noise reduction and sound clarity. An updated smartphone app, the HearLink 2, for seamless control. Suitable for mild to severe-to-profound hearing losses.
Top Hearing Aid Picks for 2024: Brands, Models, Features and …
WEBJan 20, 2024 · Audiologist reviews 9 top hearing aid picks, examining features and technology from Starkey, Phonak, ReSound, Oticon, and others.