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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Exclusive: Peter Justesen on Amplifon’s mega-deal and the future of GN Hearing
Source: Audiology World News Published: 2026-06-29
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Cilcare Updates License Agreement with Sanofi, Brings Pharma Giant on as Equity Holder
Source: The Hearing Review Published: 2026-06-29
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Free July 4 Cardiff session for lowdown on tinnitus
Source: Audiology World News Published: 2026-06-29
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The Follow-Up Gap: How Hearing Practices Lose Patients Without Realizing It
Source: The Hearing Review Published: 2026-06-26
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U.S. Department of Labor Seeks Input on Future Standards for Occupational Hearing Loss Testing
Source: Hearing Healthcare Matters Published: 2026-06-26
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InnoCaption Wins AI Breakthrough Award for Text-to-Speech Solution
Source: The Hearing Review Published: 2026-06-26
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Widex presents clarity solution for 100+ London audience of professionals
Source: Audiology World News Published: 2026-06-26
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Introducing the Career Pivot Speaker Series—Because the SLP Career Can Take Many Paths
Source: ASHA Published: 2026-06-26
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USC Researchers Secure $3.7M Award to Advance Cochleoscope Development, OCT-Based Inner Ear Imaging Device
Source: Hearing Healthcare Matters Published: 2026-06-26
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ASHA and CHSA Launch “Helping You Communicate” Campaign Targeting Caregiver Challenges
Source: The Hearing Review Published: 2026-06-26
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June 2026 NeuroAudiology Newsletter
Source: Hearing Healthcare Matters Published: 2026-06-25
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Continued “continued growth” – Is there a more intriguing story behind 2025 hearing aid sales data?
Source: Audiology World News Published: 2026-06-25
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Knowles Introduces Balanced Armature Hybrid Driver Architecture for Over-Ear Headphones
Source: Hearing Healthcare Matters Published: 2026-06-25
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Tinnitus and Traumatic Brain Injury
Source: Hearing Healthcare Matters Published: 2026-06-25
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Integrating Tinnitus Treatment into Your Clinic
Source: The Hearing Review Published: 2026-06-24
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Audiology and the RISE Rule: A Blessing in Disguise?
Source: The Hearing Review Published: 2026-06-24
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Survey: Cost Concerns Driving Years-Long Delays in Hearing Care Among Tennessee Seniors
Source: The Hearing Review Published: 2026-06-24
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Sanofi Takes Equity Stake in Cilcare as Hearing Therapeutics Partnership Expands
Source: Hearing Healthcare Matters Published: 2026-06-24
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Go Where the People with Hearing Loss Are
Source: Hearing Healthcare Matters Published: 2026-06-23
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Amplifon Signs €1.35B Senior Loan to Help Finance GN Hearing Acquisition
Source: Hearing Tracker Published: 2026-06-23

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Can Audiology OMS Setup Eliminate TPAs?
Is your Audiology Office Management System (OMS) holding your practice back? The right setup can transform data into actionable insights, empowering strategic decisions that enhance patient care and protect revenue. A well-structured OMS can uncover opportunities, streamline operations, and improve efficiency. Don’t let a generic setup dictate your clinic’s future. Learn to build an OMS that aligns with your goals, ensuring success in a competitive landscape.

How Evidence of Coverage Language Controls Access (2026)
Evidence of Coverage documents don’t just describe Medicare Advantage hearing benefits—they enforce them. The language used to define access often determines who can provide hearing aids, which devices are allowed, and when the real rules are revealed.
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