Personal Hearing Devices

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Consumers have more choices than ever before in personal hearing devices like hearing aids, cochlear implants, and bone anchored hearing devices. However there are a range of issues that consumers should consider in device selection and use, including battery life, sound quality, compatibility with other devices, and rapidly advancing technology. 

The Personal Hearing Devices group explores the different kinds of devices available, what’s on the horizon both in terms of technology and regulations, a wish list of what you’d like to see in new and developing technology for personal hearing devices, and other relevant points for discussion. 

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News releases

iotaMotion Surpasses 1,000 Clinical Procedures Performed with iotaSOFT® --Defining a New Era in Cochlear Implant Surgery

Did you know? More than 60 million people worldwide live with severe hearing loss — yet fewer than 5% of those who could benefit ever receive a cochlear implant. That’s why milestones like this matter: the iotaSOFT® Insertion System has now been part of over 1,000 cochlear implant surgeries. Surgeons are seeing the difference: “As our cochlear implant program nears its 100th iotaSOFT insertion,…

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Topic Hope for Hearing: Exploring Cochlear Implants and Advanced Technology

Do you or a loved one still struggle to hear, even with hearing aids? Join us for a free educational webinar to learn about today’s advanced hearing solutions, including cochlear implants. Our expert surgeons will share how these technologies work, who may benefit, and what steps to take if you’re ready to explore treatment. You'll also have the chance to hear from a cochlear implant patient and…

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Hearing Loss Solutions: Is a Cochlear Implant Right for You?

Struggling to hear even with hearing aids? You’re not alone, and there may be more options available to you. Join the experts from Michigan Ear Institute for a free educational webinar where you’ll learn about advanced hearing solutions, including cochlear implants. This session is designed for patients and caregivers who want to better understand hearing loss solutions and take the first step…

Articles/Blog posts

A Push for Hearing Devices that are ‘ADA-Access-Ready’

These fully “ADA-Access-Ready” hearing instruments will require: Both telecoil and Auracast connectivity embedded in the hearing instruments, and not merely offered in an accessory device. “ADA-Access-Ready” Hearing Instruments List A single push-button access (direct-to-hearing instrument connections) for both telecoils and Auracast. No intermediary device to be required, at least for connection…