By Michael Piskosz, M.S., CCC-A Tinnitus is the most prevalent physical disability reported by service members. Previously, there were very few devices that could treat both hearing loss and tinnitus in one system – and these devices didn’t have the flexibility to adapt to the ever-changing sound therapy plan recommended by the VA-accepted Progressive Tinnitus […]
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By Jennifer Groth, M.A. 3) What advances do you see in the future? Can hearing device nanocoatings be improved further than their current level of protection? One of the measures of effectiveness of nanocoating is the “wettability”, which describes how a liquid remains in contact with a surface. When water is applied to a surface
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By Jennifer Groth, M.A. 2) What care and handling do you recommend to practitioners and patients in order to ensure the durability of the nanocoating? No special care or handling is required for nanocoated hearing instruments compared to untreated hearing instruments. Patients should follow the usual instructions in the user guides. The application of nanocoating
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By Jennifer Groth, M.A. Over the next few days, I will be posting frequently asked questions about nanocoating technology. 1) What features should hearing aid professionals practitioners look for in a nanocoating technology for hearing aids? The “feature” that nanocoated hearing instruments should have is a vastly improved resistance to moisture, oil and debris. Because
By Stephen Hallenbeck, Au.D When custom devices are constructed with the receiver and microphone in the same housing, mechanical feedback pathways exist for the structural transmission of sound energy. By removing the microphone from the instrument case, the mechanical feedback pathway is reduced due to the increase in distance between components and decrease in points
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At our Business Partner Summit, ReSound Strategic Account Managers, Brad Romney and Greg Stafford, presented on making the most of every sales opportunity. What is a conversion within a practice? Cohesion A true commitment of the entire staff to dedicate his or herself to a structured process that requires focus, confidence, and change. Proactive
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By Stephen Hallenbeck, Au.D Hearing aid microphones are susceptible to receiving wind fluctuations and amplifying them as they would any other sound pressure fluctuation, which is why wind noise continues to be a problem. Remote Microphone Technology utilizes the physical and acoustic properties of the outer ear to improve performance in wind noise. When considering
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At our Business Partner Summit last week, Sarah Aesoph and Jonathan McGiverin presented on Financial Management and Cash Flow. The session covered financial basics, making data driven decisions and being proactive in your practice management. Financial Basics Knowing your financials is the pathway to making precise decisions. • Balance sheet = The health of the
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By Stephen Hallenbeck, Au.D One of the benefits of Remote Microphone Technology is that it takes advantage of the natural directivity afforded by the pinna and external ear. The shape and orientation of the pinna provide directivity by enhancing sounds from the front and providing less amplification for sounds originating behind the head. Placing the
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Last week, we held our very first Business Partner Summit in St. Paul, MN, focused on strategies for successful practice management. We had 85 private practice attendees and received some great feedback on the quality of the sessions. For those private practice owners that were unable to attend, we’d like to share the highlights from
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