I was contacted recently by an investor at a prominent financial firm in NYC looking for my perspective on the new OTC hearing aid bill. His firm was trying to understand the impact of the bill on the various industry players and which companies might be the winners and losers from any disruption in the Continue reading
Audiology
When Your Audiologist Retires
“Dear valued patient,” the letter began, “it is with some regret that I will be retiring from private practice.” My audiologist was selling her business. I put aside the letter with a heavy sigh. Why did I feel like I had suddenly lost my anchor and the hearing loss seas were getting rough? It was Continue reading
The Gift Of Hearing: Joy, Hard Work and “Ba Ba Ba”
Thank you to Rayovac Hearing Aid Batteries for sponsoring my participation in this hearing mission. All opinions expressed in this piece are my own. To read my other post about this mission, click here. My advocacy work typically takes the form of writing or speaking. I focus on breaking down barriers for people with hearing loss, Continue reading
Why Should You Care About OTC Hearing Aids?
Hearing aids have been taking Washington DC by storm of late. First was the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) report entitled “Aging America & Hearing Loss: Imperative of Improved Technologies” in 2015, followed by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) report “Hearing Health Care for Adults: Priorities for Improving Access and Affordability” Continue reading
The Gift of Hearing: Is Fitting A Hearing Aid Art or Science?
Her eyes opened wide as she glanced side to side, in surprise. Then came a big smile and laughter. She could hear my voice. My first hearing aid fitting had begun.
