Hearing Industry News
Audiology Updates
Stay current on the hearing-care landscape. This page curates the latest headlines for audiologists and private practices—covering:
- manufacturer product launches
- CMS/FDA policy shifts
- Medicare Advantage and TPA developments
- reimbursement and coding changes
- technology breakthroughs
- practical tips for clinic operations
Updated frequently, it’s a single place to scan what matters, filter by topic, and click through for deeper reading.
Industry UPDATES
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Use of Dietary Supplements in the United States
Audiologists, as part of their clinical practice, may review and/or solicit information regarding their patient’s medications. While a given patient may take prescription medications, some may be obtained over-the-counter. These may include dietary supplements. Stierman, Couch, Ghache and Mishra (2026) used data from the National...Read more... -
UNC Researchers Develop Technique to Reduce fMRI Acoustic Noise
A new fMRI acquisition method developed at the University of North Carolina reduces peak scan noise from levels exceeding 120 decibels. Researchers at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine have developed a new functional brain imaging technique designed to...Read more...
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Amplifon Named to Time’s World’s Best Companies of 2026
Amplifon has been included in Time magazine’s World’s Best Companies of 2026 list, marking the fourth straight year the Milan-based hearing care giant has earned the distinction. Amplifon, a global...Read more...
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Phonak EON: Every aspect purposefully designed
Great hearing aid design goes beyond the physical device. With Phonak EON, every design decision has a purpose, from how it feels and functions throughout the day to the technology clients can access and the way hearing care professionals fit it. The post Phonak EON: Every aspect purposefully designed...Read more...
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Streamlining Operations in the Modern Audiology Practice
By addressing operational bottlenecks with integrated software and automated workflows, hearing care practices can save time, improve data quality, and enhance the patient experience. By Melanie Hamilton-Basich In a busy audiology clinic, the moments that define a patient’s experience can be shaped long...Read more...
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Dreve Acquires Former KIND Earmould Laboratory in Poland
Leading global custom ear impression outfit Dreve Otoplastik has acquired the former KIND earmould laboratory in Poznań, Poland, effective from August 1, 2026. The move follows a strategic decision by Amplifon, which owns and is rebranding the Polish Kind subsidiary, to focus on hearing aid distribution and hearing care...Read more...
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Hearing issues of the homeless get BIGGER focus
Homeless people, who are particularly vulnerable to hearing and vision difficulties, have been given help since 2022 through a Specsavers team-up with The Big Issue. Now, Specsavers has announced an expansion of its Charity VIP scheme across the UK and Ireland, offering the homeless access to free eye and hearing...Read more... -
A Case Study Providing a Potential Link Between Long-COVID and Vestibular Symptoms
The case report, Relative Brain Perfusion Differences in a Patient with Persistent Neurocognitive and Vestibular Symptoms Associated with Post-COVID-19 Condition: A Case Report (Pham, 2026), describes a patient who developed persistent cognitive and vestibular symptoms following a COVID-19 infection. This patient underwent brain-perfusion imaging to investigate whether there were objective...Read more... -
Sensorion Receives French Regulatory Approval to Initiate HearConnex Gene Therapy Trial for GJB2-Related Hearing Loss
France’s ANSM has authorized the Phase I/II HearConnex clinical trial of SENS-601, Sensorion’s investigational AAV-based gene therapy targeting one of the most common causes of genetic congenital deafness, with patient dosing targeted for early 2027. Sensorion...Read more...
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Voting Now Open for 2026 Hearing Technology Innovator Awards
Hearing Health & Technology Matters has opened public voting for the seventh annual Hearing Technology Innovator Awards, an international program recognizing innovation and achievement across the hearing industry. Hearing Health & Technology Matters (HHTM), an...Read more...
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CAA Conference 2026 Set for October in Moncton, New Brunswick
Canada’s largest live audiology event returns Oct. 14–17, 2026, bringing together clinicians, researchers, and industry professionals for four days of education and networking in Moncton, New Brunswick. The Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) will...Read more...
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Ali A. Danesh, PhD, Named Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology
Florida Atlantic University professor Ali A. Danesh, PhD, has been named a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology through the James F. Jerger Program of Distinction, recognizing nearly three decades of contributions to audiology research, education, and clinical leadership. ...Read more...
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Beltone Launches Third Annual Hear2End Hunger Food Drive
Throughout September, participating Beltone hearing centers nationwide will collect non-perishable food donations for local food banks while offering free hearing screenings in recognition of Hunger Action Month. Beltone has launched its third annual “Hear2End Hunger” Food...Read more...
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Utility of Rotary Chair Testing
In a recent article, Advances in the Clinical Application of Rotational Chair Testing for the Diagnosis and Management of Vestibular Disorders (Ganggang et al., 2026), the clinical utility of rotary chair testing during vestibular assessment was stressed. Rotary chair testing gives objective data about functional vestibular reactivity in a frequency...Read more... -
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What do the 2026 WHO dementia guidelines mean for hearing care professionals?
The latest recommendations from the World Health Organization reinforce a broader, person-centered approach to hearing care. Phonak's framework for holistic hearing care reflects this progression from hearing outcomes to broader well-being and quality of life. The post What do the 2026 WHO dementia guidelines mean for hearing care professionals?...Read more...
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Why Verifying Hearing Aid Benefits Too Early Can Create Workflow Problems
Medicare Advantage hearing benefits have created new challenges for audiology practices. A patient who contacts your clinic for a hearing evaluation may require a different workflow than a patient referred through a third-party administrator (TPA). Learn why verifying the right benefit at the right time helps protect diagnostic billing, documentation, and patient expectations.
Manufacturer Annual Reports
Explore annual reports from top hearing aid manufacturers.
Compare results, spot market trends, and stay aligned with the strategies shaping hearing care.
Amplifon 2025
Fiscal Year: January 1 – December 31
Demant 2025
Fiscal Year: January 1 – December 31
GN Resound 2025
Fiscal Year: January 1 – December 31
Sonova 2025/2026
Fiscal Year: April 1 – March 31
WSA 2024/ 2025
Fiscal Year: October 1 – September 30
Why Verifying Hearing Aid Benefits Too Early Can Create Workflow Problems
Medicare Advantage hearing benefits have created new challenges for audiology practices. A patient who contacts your clinic for a hearing evaluation may require a different workflow than a patient referred through a third-party administrator (TPA). Learn why verifying the right benefit at the right time helps protect diagnostic billing, documentation, and patient expectations.
Easily Explain Hearing Aid TPAs to Patients
Confusion around hearing aid TPAs can lead to frustrated patients, unclear expectations, and difficult conversations. Learn how to explain the relationship between insurance companies, third-party administrators, and hearing care providers while building trust through transparency.
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Switching Audiology OMS Platforms
Switching audiology software isn’t the hard part—getting it to actually work is. Learn the 3 most common mistakes practices make when transitioning OMS platforms and how to avoid workflow breakdowns, billing issues, and missed revenue.
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