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June 07, 2023148 - What you need to know about Auracast broadcast audio from Bluetooth - LIVE from FHH 2023
In case you missed it at this year's Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference, Chuck Sabin, the Senior Director of Market Development at Bluetooth SIG, presented an excellent overview of Auracast™ broadcast audio, offering important take-aways for hearing professionals and the patients they serve.
Auracast™ broadcast audio is a new Bluetooth® capability that is set to be the next generation of assistive listening and enhance the way you interact with others, and the word around you, through audio.
In this presentation you will come away with the following:
1) A clear understanding of how the new features of Bluetooth® LE Audio enable better support for hearing aids and the use cases for Auracast™ broadcast audio.
2) A clear understanding of the impact LE Audio and Auracast™ enhancements will have on improving the opportunity for better hearing health, and
3) A clear understanding of how industry collaboration and advocacy will help ensure consistent infrastructure for assistive listening in public spaces.
Want to know more about Auracast™? Visit for more details: https://www.bluetooth.com/auracast/
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27 min
June 05, 2023147 - The Future of Audiometry: Going Beyond the Sound Booth with Renée Lefrançois of SHOEBOX
Can valid clinical testing be done outside the traditional sound booth in the audiology clinic? This week, Bob Traynor sits down with Renée Lefrançois of SHOEBOX to discuss this question. They explore the benefits of web-based audiometry and use of portable clinical audiometers for testing outside sound-treated environments.
In recent years, validation studies by highly respected institutions like the Mayo Clinic have shown the clinical validity of web-based audiometry, offering a reliable and accessible option for diagnostic testing.
For more information on SHOEBOX, visit: https://www.shoebox.md/
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26 min
June 01, 2023146 - Supporting Families of Children with Hearing Loss: The Power of Telehealth Services
This week, Dr. Amy Sarow sits down with Nell Rosenberg, National Director of Teleservices for the Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech, to discuss the role of telehealth services in supporting children with hearing loss and their families.
The discussion highlights the importance of early intervention and the role of various professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss. They also discuss the significance of teaching children self-advocacy skills and empowering them to communicate their needs. Overall, the interview showcases the transformative impact of telehealth services in increasing family engagement and breaking down barriers for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Learn more about Clarke's tVisit program here: https://www.clarkeschools.org/services/tvisit-teleservices/
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30 min
May 31, 2023145 - Offering Cerumen Management in the Hearing Healthcare Clinic, Live Panel from the FHH 2023 Conference
Amyn Amlani is joined by Jackie Phillips of Safkan Health, Mark Campbell-Foster of Redux, and Rob Koch of AHead Simulations, to share their perspectives on offering cerumen management in the hearing care clinic. They discuss various options available to providers, the tools and training required, as well as how these services not only help patients, but also improve a clinic's bottom line.
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27 min
May 25, 2023144 - Sony's Self-Fitting Hearing Aid Technology - Taking a Closer Look
In this episode, Bob Traynor sits down with Dr. Annie Duchen from WS Audiology to take a closer look at the WSA-Sony partnership and what it means for consumers with hearing loss. They discuss the latest products that have emerged from their collaboration: the CRE-C10 and the CRE-E10.
They explore some of the key features found in Sony's OTC devices that hearing care professionals should be familiar with, get an overview of the self-fit functionality within the Sony mobile app, and delve into the crucial role of OTC product support for hearing professionals and their patients.
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26 min
May 24, 2023 143 - Ear and Hearing Care for All: We Can Make It Happen - Live from FHH 2023
On World Hearing Day, the WHO launched a new initiative to enable local healthcare professionals to deliver primary ear care including treatable conditions such as cerumen buildup and otitis. This could resolve up to 60% of ear issues directly. Practitioners would be trained to screen for hearing loss but not to treat it. Yet there are many regions of the world where referring out to a hearing care professional is difficult, if not impossible. Given recent innovations in portable diagnostic equipment, telecare, and devices, the possibility of equipping primary healthcare professionals to treat many cases of hearing loss is growing every day.
Join the discussion as an international panel of experts in delivering hearing care solutions to underserved populations considers the opportunities and barriers to reaching the 430 million people with debilitating hearing loss.
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May 22, 2023142 - Manufacturing Auditory Neurons with Brian Culley, CEO of Lineage Cell Therapeutics
The idea of manufacturing auditory neurons that can be used to replace those damaged by disease is closer to reality that you may think. This week, Brian Culley, CEO of Lineage Cell Therapeutics discusses a collaboration with the University of Michigan with an initial focus of studying cell therapy for auditory neuropathy spectrum disorders, a condition that affects about 10% of children with hearing loss.
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11 min
May 18, 2023141 - Consumer OTC Hearing Aid Panel Session: LIVE from FHH 2023 Conference
This week, we bring you a special episode live from the Future of Hearing Healthcare 2023 virtual conference. The event featured a thought-provoking panel discussion moderated by Amyn Amlani. We had the privilege of hosting three distinguished guests, Gael Hannan, Shari Eberts, and Blake Cadwell.

Each of them provided unique and insightful perspectives on the topic of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids and shared their impressions on the impact that the regulations have had on consumers and providers thus far. It was an engaging and informative session that shed light on the evolving landscape of hearing healthcare.
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36 min
May 16, 2023140 - Enhancing Cochlear Implant Outcomes with Remote Aftercare - Discussion with Sandra Porps, AuD
It is widely believed that only 5% of the more than 2 million adults who are potential candidates for cochlear implant technology have been treated. There are several reasons for this low uptake rate, including the limited number of audiologists and clinics who work with cochlear implants. In addition, these limited resources create an aftercare burden, as many CI recipients must travel long distances for a high number of in-person appointments.
Our guest, Dr. Sandra Porps, discusses a recent study that demonstrates remote aftercare is not only popular among adult CI recipients, but improves outcomes.
Referenced study can be found here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36927486/
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May 12, 2023139 - Integrating OTC Hearing Aids into the Clinic - A Discussion with Dr. Annie Duchen of WS Audiology
This week, Amyn Amlani discusses over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids and their integration into hearing healthcare practices. Our guest is Annie Duchen, AuD, the Senior Manager of Customer Success for the OTC team at WS Audiology.
They discuss the current OTC product offering now available through the Sony x WS Audiology partnership and the importance of personalized recommendations based on user priorities and preferences. Whether someone prioritizes discreet designs or seamless streaming capabilities, understanding the features of OTC devices plays a crucial role in guiding patients towards the most suitable options.
The comprehensive support services provided as part of the OTC offering by WS Audiology and Sony aim to ensure a successful user experience for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. The support system consists of two tiers, with trained agents offering live assistance for technical queries and general troubleshooting, while audiologists provide additional counseling and guidance. If the OTC product is not suitable for a particular individual, the support team recommends seeking help from a hearing care professional. They have also incorporated additional safety features, including intelligent algorithms and a self-fitting process that alerts users if a particular product may not be suitable for them.
By providing OTC hearing aids and comprehensive support services, they aim to optimize audibility for users while also encouraging earlier adoption of hearing devices.
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