084 - OTC Hearing Aids: Consumer Perspective on the FDA Issuing Final Regulations

084 - OTC Hearing Aids: Consumer Perspective on the FDA Issuing Final Regulations

On August 17, 2022, the FDA issued its landmark 'final rule' to establish a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids in the United States. This will now enable consumers with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss to purchase hearing aids directly from stores or online retailers without the need for a medical exam, prescription or a fitting adjustment by a hearing professional.

In this special episode we bring the opinions of four hearing loss advocates on what OTC means for consumers and how they anticipate the new OTC hearing aid market will develop over time: *Barbara Kelley, HLAA *Shari Eberts *Gael Hannan *Andy Bellavia

We also sought out opinions from consumers and from the hearing device industry, which can be viewed here:

  • Professional Perspective on OTC: https://youtu.be/5IE0TwZ54kc
  • Industry Perspective on OTC: https://youtu.be/Dtk3gTT35PE

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325 - Giants of Audiology: Interview with Richard W. Danielson, PhD

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324 - Auracast in Action: Exploring Hearing Accessibility in a Busy Railway Station

324 - Auracast in Action: Exploring Hearing Accessibility in a Busy Railway Station

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323 - How Hearing Aid Innovation Happens: Jason Galster on Turning Research Into Real-World Technology

323 - How Hearing Aid Innovation Happens: Jason Galster on Turning Research Into Real-World Technology

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12 Des 202526min

322 - Widex Allure Expands With BTE, Rechargeable ITE, Portable Charging & Software Updates

322 - Widex Allure Expands With BTE, Rechargeable ITE, Portable Charging & Software Updates

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