Chicago Hearing Services logo featuring a stylized ear and sound waves, emphasizing audiology and hearing aid services, relevant to Widex Allure hearing aid insights.

Chicago Hearing Services

Category: Hearing Aids

Panel discussion featuring audiologists discussing Widex Allure hearing aid technology, with the phrase "THE DIFFERENCE IS CLEAR" displayed in the background.
Guest Bloggers

Chicago Audiologist Highlights Widex Allure’s Role in Making Listening Easier for Patients and Supporting Clinical Success

For Dr. Marie Vetter Toalson, audiologist and owner of Chicago Hearing Services and Northwest Speech and Hearing Center, Widex Allure represents more than just the next step in hearing technology – it’s a leap forward in patient care and clinical efficiency. “I’ve been an audiologist for almost 20 years, and I can honestly say Widex […]

Read More…from Chicago Audiologist Highlights Widex Allure’s Role in Making Listening Easier for Patients and Supporting Clinical Success

Smiling woman in professional attire engaged in a consultation with a man, discussing hearing health and treatment options in a comfortable setting.
Hearing Aids

Can I Use My Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending to Pay for Hearing Aids or Hearing Health Treatments?

For many people, paying for medical treatments, including hearing aids and tinnitus treatments, can be a significant concern. The rising costs of healthcare can make it challenging to afford necessary treatments, especially when they aren’t fully covered by insurance. Fortunately, there are options available that can make these expenses more manageable, such as Health Savings […]

Read More…from Can I Use My Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending to Pay for Hearing Aids or Hearing Health Treatments?

Image depicting a group of friends enjoying a meal together, with a focus on a woman with curly hair and glasses smiling as she receives food, surrounded by plates of salad and drinks on a wooden table.
Hearing Aids

Types of Hearing-Assisted Devices Other Than Hearing Aids

Hearing loss is a challenge faced by many people. While hearing aids are a common go-to solution, there are many other types of hearing-assisted devices on the market. An audiologist can help to narrow down and fine-tune the options, identifying the hearing-assisted devices that are best for you and your unique circumstances and needs. Types […]

Read More…from Types of Hearing-Assisted Devices Other Than Hearing Aids

Person holding a beige over-the-counter hearing aid, illustrating options for hearing loss solutions and accessibility in hearing health.
Hearing Aids

Should You Buy Over-The-Counter Hearings Aids Online After The FDA’s Ruling?

In 2017, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a proposal to allow certain hearing aids to be sold over-the-counter (OTC) without a prescription and without a hearing evaluation. The purpose of the bill was to increase access and lower the costs of getting hearing help. On August 16th, 2022, the FDA released their final […]

Read More…from Should You Buy Over-The-Counter Hearings Aids Online After The FDA’s Ruling?

Hearing aids and accessories scattered on a surface, including a storage case, batteries, and ear tips, highlighting hearing health and accessibility in relation to recent changes in hearing aid regulations.
Hearing Aids

Will New Biden Rules Make It Easier to Buy Hearing Aids?

On 9 July, President Joe Biden’s executive order instructed the Health and Human Services Secretary to expedite a rule that will allow Americans to purchase hearing aids over the counter rather than by prescription. The goal is to open up the industry to more competition and thus reduce prices. The President directed the U.S. Department […]

Read More…from Will New Biden Rules Make It Easier to Buy Hearing Aids?