213 - Hearing Aids and Health Policy: Medicare, Ally's Act, and More with Bridget Dobyan of HIA

213 - Hearing Aids and Health Policy: Medicare, Ally's Act, and More with Bridget Dobyan of HIA

Host Andrew Bellavia explores crucial aspects of hearing health policy and coverage with guest Bridget Dobyan, Executive Director of the Hearing Industries Association. The discussion begins with an introduction and a policy discussion on the Medicare Audiologist Access Improvement Act (MAAIA). The focus then shifts to the current state of Medicare coverage for hearing aids and the gaps in accessibility, especially within Medicare Advantage plans. Bridget highlights ongoing legislative efforts, such as Ally's Act, which aims to ensure private insurance coverage for bone anchored auditory implants and services. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) decision on hearing screenings by doctors is also examined, with an emphasis on the need for more research to develop effective hearing screeners. They also discuss the future of MarkeTrak, an ongoing and essential market research tool for the hearing industry, and the significant role of the Hearing Industries Association (HIA) in education and advocacy. The episode concludes with insights into the Hear Well campaign, aiming to raise awareness and promote hearing health across the community, and the collaborative efforts needed to bring about positive change in hearing health.

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341 - Giants of Audiology: Interview with Harvey Dillon, PhD

341 - Giants of Audiology: Interview with Harvey Dillon, PhD

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340 - NAL-NL3: What’s Changing in Hearing Aid Fitting—and Why It Matters

340 - NAL-NL3: What’s Changing in Hearing Aid Fitting—and Why It Matters

The NAL-NL3 fitting algorithm is now entering clinical practice, following GN’s recent global rollout—marking a significant evolution from the widely used NL2 standard. In this discussion, Pádraig Kit...

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339 - Hearing Loss and Media: Bridging the Gap Between Perception and Reality

339 - Hearing Loss and Media: Bridging the Gap Between Perception and Reality

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25 Mars 27min

338 - The Evolution of Cochlear Implants and the Cochlear Care Consensus

338 - The Evolution of Cochlear Implants and the Cochlear Care Consensus

How has cochlear implant care evolved—and are clinical practices keeping pace with today’s technology?Brian Taylor speaks with Dr. Terry Zwolan, Senior Director of Medical Affairs at Cochlear Americas...

23 Mars 22min

337 - MED-EL Remote Care: Supporting CI Patients Beyond the Clinic Visit

337 - MED-EL Remote Care: Supporting CI Patients Beyond the Clinic Visit

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18 Mars 19min

336 - Symposium Preview: Quest for the Best in CAPD and Neuroaudiology Returns for Its Third Year

336 - Symposium Preview: Quest for the Best in CAPD and Neuroaudiology Returns for Its Third Year

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335 - Holistic Hearing Care and the Tinnitus Patient

335 - Holistic Hearing Care and the Tinnitus Patient

Tinnitus care is no longer just about masking sound—it’s about treating the whole person.This week, Shari Eberts speaks with Dr. Maren Stropahl, Senior Director of Holistic Hearing Care and Head of Au...

12 Mars 24min

334 - ELEHEAR’s David Hogan Talks OTC Hearing Aids and the Future of Consumer Hearing Tech

334 - ELEHEAR’s David Hogan Talks OTC Hearing Aids and the Future of Consumer Hearing Tech

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