For a long time, hearing aids have not been covered by the vast majority of insurance policies. This has presented a challenge for most people with hearing loss, as hearing aids are expensive and very much necessary for improved quality of life, but up until now needed to be paid for out of pocket. Now, […]
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Trouble distinguishing speech in a crowded room is one of the classic early signs of hearing loss. And, believe it or not, even with all the recent advancements in technology, helping those with hearing loss distinguish speech in a crowded room is still a challenge. Dubbed as the “cocktail party problem” (based on one of […]
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Hearing aid technology has certainly come a long way over the past few years. Hearing aids are smaller, more foolproof, and work significantly better than they did in the recent past. But there’s another very exciting development — the integration of hearing aids with the very powerful technologies available in the mobile devices we carry […]
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If you follow the hearing aid industry at all, you’ve probably heard that some changes are coming down the pike. In 2020, hearing devices that have previously been regulated will be available over-the-counter. The rule is meant to help patients with “mild to moderate” hearing loss, and the idea is that if these devices offer […]
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Isn’t it strange that we live at a time when medications and medical devices are advertised to the public? Hearing devices are definitely having a moment right now, and one can hardly flip through a newspaper or browse a health website without seeing multiple prominent ads for the newest hearing aid. The hearing devices in […]
In addition to helping patients in our day to day operations, one of our big missions at Chicago Hearing Services is to be an educator about hearing health for the general public. That’s why we’re so excited anytime there’s an initiative that draws attention to this very important topic. One of the events that do […]
This month Dr. Marie Vetter had the pleasure of speaking with online local publication Voyage Chicago, who often interviews local business owners throughout Chicago. Marie speaks on how she got started in audiology, becoming a business owner, the story of Chicago Hearing Services and more. **Click here to check out the full interview on the […]
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My own personal thoughts on this advice–to come! Get excited because it is pretty cool! […]
