276 - Hearing Aid Fittings Get Smarter: NAL Introduces NAL-NL3 and COSI 2.0

276 - Hearing Aid Fittings Get Smarter: NAL Introduces NAL-NL3 and COSI 2.0

Can hearing aids be personalized for specific environments or even people with no measurable hearing loss? In this episode, recorded at the National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL), host Andrew Bellavia sits down with Dr. Pádraig Kitterick to explore the groundbreaking advancements behind NAL-NL3 and COSI 2.0.Together, they dive into the major updates to the world’s most widely used hearing aid fitting formula. NAL-NL3 builds on its predecessor, NAL-NL2, with improved comfort, adaptability, and new modules designed for challenging hearing scenarios—including noisy environments and individuals with minimal or no audiometric hearing loss. The discussion also covers how real-world data, clinician feedback, and cutting-edge AI techniques like reinforcement learning helped shape this next-generation solution.The conversation closes with a look at COSI 2.0, a modernized approach to identifying patient needs using AI-enhanced self-reflection and goal-setting tools. These innovations represent a major leap toward more personalized, evidence-based hearing care.Learn more about the work NAL is doing at:


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288 - Improving Hearing Care Access in Underserved Regions Through Community-Based Training

288 - Improving Hearing Care Access in Underserved Regions Through Community-Based Training

What does it take to build sustainable hearing care infrastructure in underserved regions of the world? In this inspiring interview, Andrew Bellavia is joined by Richard Brown, Chairman and President ...

2 Jul 202543min

287 - Comparing Hearing Aid Performance in Real-World Settings: The Role of Advanced Processing

287 - Comparing Hearing Aid Performance in Real-World Settings: The Role of Advanced Processing

How well do hearing aids handle noisy, real-world environments? Dr. Bob Traynor sits down with Drs. Sheena Oliver and Eric Branda of WS Audiology to discuss a recent independent study conducted by Hör...

18 Jun 202520min

286 - HearChoice: A New Digital Tool to Educate, Engage & Empower Adults with Hearing Loss

286 - HearChoice: A New Digital Tool to Educate, Engage & Empower Adults with Hearing Loss

What if a digital tool could help bridge the gap between hearing loss and informed action?In this session from the 2025 Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference, Dr. Mel Ferguson of Curtin University i...

16 Jun 202530min

285 - From Telehealth to Brick-and-Mortar: Building a Tinnitus-Focused Audiology Practice

285 - From Telehealth to Brick-and-Mortar: Building a Tinnitus-Focused Audiology Practice

Tinnitus is one of audiology’s greatest challenges—and opportunities. In this episode, Dr. Ben Thompson of Treble Health joins host Bob Traynor to share how he built a successful telehealth practice f...

9 Jun 202521min

284 - How the Future of Auditory Implants Could Transform Patient Care and Expand Clinical Options

284 - How the Future of Auditory Implants Could Transform Patient Care and Expand Clinical Options

Advances in implantable technology are opening new possibilities for people living with hearing loss. In the third installment of our cochlear implant series, we welcome back Brent Lucas, CEO of Envoy...

2 Jun 202517min

283 - Exploring Innovations in Hearing Care: The Future of Devices, Delivery, and Demand. Live from FHH 2025

283 - Exploring Innovations in Hearing Care: The Future of Devices, Delivery, and Demand. Live from FHH 2025

Hearing care is evolving rapidly—are we ready for what’s next? In this conversation from the 2025 Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference, Andy Bellavia and Dave Kemp explore the trends reshaping hear...

30 Mai 202550min

282 - Hearing Loss and Stigma: Breaking Down Barriers to Care. Live Panel Discussion from FHH 2025

282 - Hearing Loss and Stigma: Breaking Down Barriers to Care. Live Panel Discussion from FHH 2025

Stigma remains one of the most enduring and complex barriers in hearing healthcare—shaping public perceptions of hearing loss, delaying help-seeking behaviors, and limiting the adoption of hearing tec...

23 Mai 202557min

281 - State Advocacy, National Impact: A Conversation on Audiology’s Future, Live from FHH 2025

281 - State Advocacy, National Impact: A Conversation on Audiology’s Future, Live from FHH 2025

Modernizing audiology practice isn’t just about professional progress—it’s about improving patient care. In this session, moderator Dave Kemp leads a timely discussion with Dr. Alicia Spoor (Maryland)...

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