Category Archives: Hearing Assistance Technology

Dispensing audiologists: about 50% would probably offer PSAPs and OTC hearing aids

Posted on July 20, 2017 by AU Bankaitis

As an audiologist who used to dispense hearing instruments, I often wonder how I would logistically react to the disruption currently taking place in the hearing industry.  If I were still in clinical practice, would I offer PSAPs and/or OTC … Continue reading →

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Dear Esteemed Consumer with Hearing Loss – A Letter From an Audiologist

Posted on March 29, 2017 by AU Bankaitis

On November 7, 2016 U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) introduced the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2016, legislation that would make certain types of hearing aids that compensate for mild to moderate hearing loss available over-the-counter … Continue reading →

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Even Mild Hearing Loss Can Kill You

Posted on March 15, 2017 by AU Bankaitis

Good Morning America ran a story this morning warning parents that more than 80% of children between the ages of 2 and 13 did not wake up to an active smoke detector.  As I watched, I nodded my head because that … Continue reading →

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New CS-QConnect Makes Landline Phones Bluetooth Enabled!

Posted on January 25, 2017 by AU Bankaitis

Know any patients who wish their home phones were Bluetooth enabled so they could wirelessly chit-chat with friends and family using their landline phone? The ClearSounds QConnect (CS-QConnect) is a great solution to consider for optimizing communication. This new Bluetooth … Continue reading →

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When Your Hearing Aid Patient Needs Help with Business Phone

Posted on September 21, 2016 by AU Bankaitis

So, you successfully fit your patient with a high-end hearing aid with a streamer and all is wonderful in the world until they go to work.  They would like to have their business phone conversations streamed directly to their hearing … Continue reading →

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Free Hamilton CapTel Noah Module Now Available!

Posted on September 14, 2016 by AU Bankaitis

Hamilton CapTel unveiled the new Hamilton CapTel Noah Module at the 65th Annual IHS Convention & Expo in Chicago last week, making it very easy for audiologists to provide captioned telephones to their patients with hearing loss at no cost. … Continue reading →

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Decibullz – guest blog post by Natalie Phillips

Posted on September 7, 2016 by AU Bankaitis

I had the opportunity to check out a local company here in Fort Collins, Colorado, called Decibullz.  A friend introduced me to the company, as they wanted to reach into the Audiology community for feedback and input on their product … Continue reading →

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Resource Information At Your Fingertips

Posted on August 31, 2016 by AU Bankaitis

If you have information at your fingertips, it means the information is convenient, easy to find, and easily accessible. The Oaktree Products website offers information at your fingertips beyond product details and pictures that will help you make informed decisions about your … Continue reading →

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