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ELEHEAR Launches ElePro Plus, Tele-Audiology for OTC Hearing Care
ELEHEAR launches ElePro Plus, a $99 tele-audiology service connecting OTC hearing aid users with licensed professionals for remote fitting and support.
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Starkey Omega AI Honored with Healthcare Eagles Award for Best Use of Artificial Intelligence
Starkey’s Omega AI wins a 2026 Healthcare Eagles Award for Best Use of Artificial Intelligence, recognizing its AI-driven hearing technology.
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WSA Launches EMPOWERS U to Support the Next Generation of Audiologists
WSA launches EMPOWERS U to connect AuD students with mentorship, scholarships, externships, industry experience, and career support.
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Starkey Cares Hosts a Hearing Event for Individuals with Usher Syndrome
Starkey Cares provided hearing evaluations and hearing aids to 20 individuals with Usher syndrome during the coalition’s 2026 conference.
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FDA Expands Advanced Bionics Cochlear Implant Candidacy to SSD and AHL
FDA expands Advanced Bionics cochlear implant criteria for adults and children with single-sided deafness or asymmetric hearing loss.
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WSA and ADA Partner to Launch Listen Up Initiative
WSA and ADA are expanding the Listen Up campaign to encourage hearing screenings at age 50 and connect adults with local audiologists.
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Starkey University Workshop Empowers Hundreds of Future Audiologists
Starkey University welcomed hundreds of audiology students for hands-on learning in AI hearing technology, clinical care, and innovation.
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Action Group to Drive Universal Standards for Hearing Accessibility Established by IAHA
The International Association for Hearing Accessibility (IAHA) has established a new working group to assess global regulations, identify areas for improvement, and take action to make assistive listening technology universally available.
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Starkey Celebrates Tani Austin's 70th Birthday
Starkey honors Vice Chair Tani Austin on her 70th birthday, celebrating decades of leadership, philanthropy, and global impact in hearing healthcare.
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Cochlear Announces New Osia 3 Rechargeable Sound Processor
Cochlear’s FDA-cleared Osia 3 is the first fully rechargeable active bone conduction sound processor, offering up to 30 hours of battery life and Auracast.
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ATA Academy to Close Critical Gap in Tinnitus Provider Education
Grounded in evidence and guided by leading tinnitus experts, the ATA Academy will train current and future providers starting in early 2027.
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MED-EL Acquires Two Gene Therapy Programs from Rescue Hearing Inc.
MED-EL acquires Rescue Hearing’s MYO7A and STRC gene therapy programs targeting genetic causes of hearing loss and balance disorders.