There has recently been a surge in Google searches of people asking questions about ‘non-prescription hearing aids’. It is a term that has never previously been used in the hearing care industry, and I felt compelled to share my thoughts and advice as a Doctor of...
On February 25, following years of rumors, months of discussions, and weeks of anticipation, the first over-the-counter device was launched following President Biden’s Executive Order to promote competition in the American economy on July 9, 2021. The first of what we...
The term “prescription hearing aids” is the new term for hearing aids that have been programmed by a professional to a prescribed hearing loss. This is to differentiate them from the hearing aids that have become more readily available online and over-the-counter...
With November upon us, we like to take this time of the month to appreciate our military. Those who have served this great country in the past and present. On November 11, we will join to thank our heroes. Veterans have sacrificed so much for us. Many have been...
More and more people are becoming aware of the ability to buy hearing aids online rather than through a local audiologist, with companies such as Jabra and other over-the-counter devices advertising them daily. We are thrilled, however, that the marketing dollars are...
Today (August 18, 2021) saw the launch of a brand-new category of hearing devices called “lifestyle devices,” championed by a brand-new product called the Jabra Enhance Plus. It’s not the first time that a big brand has entered the hearing care market to try to offer...