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Patient Factsheet: Addressing Hearing Loss With Your Doctor

Jun 19, 2017 | Best Practices |

It may be difficult for patients to broach the topic of hearing loss with their doctors. They don’t know how, or when, to bring it up. And maybe they’re afraid that the doctor won’t take them seriously. Given the concerns that many patients have, it’s imperative that practitioners are prepared for these difficult conversations. Because taking the first step is important. Being prepared to address your patient’s concerns is also important. The Better Hearing Institute (BHI), the educational arm of the Hearing Industries Association (HIA), has released a digital flipbook for patients who may be wondering how to bring up the topic of hearing loss with...

COMORBITITIES TO HEARING LOSS: OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADDITIONAL CARE

May 1, 2017 | Patient Management |

Age, genetics, and exposure to noise are still the most common threats to optimal hearing. But hearing loss also can be triggered or exacerbated by a heart attack or stroke, a range of chronic diseases and conditions, and some medications. As a hearing care provider, you have a unique opportunity to learn about the “comorbidities” to hearing loss.

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anjan muhury on ADDING HEARING IMPLANT SERVICES CAN GROW YOUR BUSINESSit is a fallacy that cochlear implants can replace hearing aids ! I have 4 patients who wear cochlear implants, and NONE of them have good prognosis with these devices. The latest micro chip powered hearing aids by Phona…
Christa Nuber on Ask an Expert: Do You Have Any Tips for How to Retain Patients?Hi Svetlana, Thank you for your question! At this time, CareCredit does not offer a hearing aid leasing program. They currently offer a healthcare credit card that allows enrolled cardholders to take advantage of payment…
Svetlana goldman on Ask an Expert: Do You Have Any Tips for How to Retain Patients?I was just wondering, if the CareCredit will be able to match or offer some kind of hearing aid leasing program like EPIC?
Elissa on Ask an Expert: How Can I Differentiate My Practice from Costco?Thanks so much for your kind words, Rachel! I love being your hearing care provider, and am also happy to help out the hearing care community as a contributor to this “Ask an Expert” column.

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Patient Factsheet: Addressing Hearing Loss With Your Doctor

COMORBITITIES TO HEARING LOSS: OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADDITIONAL CARE

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