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Leading experts establish best practice for treating single-sided deafness
Most adults with only one normal hearing ear report challenges in some environments. These reports vary from occasional difficulty listening in noise to significant struggles that impact relationships and employment. For many years, medical professionals believed that unilateral hearing loss (UHL)/single sided deafness (SSD) was a condition that did not require any intervention. Recent clinical studies demonstrate that treating single sided deafness […]
New Medicare Coverage Indications for Cochlear Implants: What changed and what does it mean for Medicare Beneficiaries?
On September 26, 2022, CMS published a Decision Memorandum detailing changes in cochlear implantation coverage for Medicare beneficiaries. The policy change reflects an expansion of coverage under National Coverage Determination (NCD) 50.3 by which Medicare beneficiaries will be eligible for coverage at a level of hearing loss more closely aligned with FDA indications than prior to the changes. The changes to the […]
FDA approves Cochlear’s Nucleus 8 Sound Processor, smaller, smarter, better connected cochlear implant technology
The Nucleus 8 Sound Processor is the world’s first cochlear implant sound processor ready for Bluetooth LE Audio technology Lone Tree, Colo. (November 1, 2022) — Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH), the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, receives U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the CochlearTM Nucleus® 8 Sound Processor. The Nucleus 8 Sound Processor is now the smallest and lightest […]
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Science Spotlight: Electrode Tip Area and Scala Tympani Shapes Impact on Cochlea Health
Morphometric Analysis and Linear Measurements of the Scala Tympani and Implications in Cochlear Implant Electrodes1 Fujiwara RJT, Ishiyama G, Lopez […]
We will be in Dallas at CI2023!
Cochlear Implants in Children and Adults June 7-10, 2023 in Dallas, TX Check out the schedule below to see what […]
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency – Expiration date May 11, 2023
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the expiration of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration for […]
Baha® Fitting Software 6.1 – Quality care, anywhere
By Wendy Potts, Product Manager for Software & Connected Care at Cochlear Americas Cochlear™ Remote Care is now available in Baha® […]
Q&A with Meredith Klingshirn, AuD: Integration of Cochlear’s candidate and recipient education programs into clinical protocol
With Meredith Klingshirn, AuD, Audiology Manager, Hillcrest Hearing and Balance Center (A division of Southwest Ohio ENT Specialists) This Q&A […]
Leading experts establish best practice for treating single-sided deafness
Most adults with only one normal hearing ear report challenges in some environments. These reports vary from occasional difficulty listening […]
We can’t wait to see you at AAA 2023!
We look forward to discussing how an implantable solution could help your patient. Visit us in the exhibit hall, we […]
New Medicare Coverage Indications for Cochlear Implants: What changed and what does it mean for Medicare Beneficiaries?
On September 26, 2022, CMS published a Decision Memorandum detailing changes in cochlear implantation coverage for Medicare beneficiaries. The policy […]
FDA approves Cochlear’s Nucleus 8 Sound Processor, smaller, smarter, better connected cochlear implant technology
The Nucleus 8 Sound Processor is the world’s first cochlear implant sound processor ready for Bluetooth LE Audio technology Lone […]
Dr. Teresa Zwolan joins Cochlear as the Director of Audiology Access & Standards of Care
Lone Tree, Colo. (October 10, 2022) – Cochlear is pleased to announce that Dr. Teresa “Terry” Zwolan, Ph.D., CCC-A, will join Cochlear […]
New Professional Resources to Support Sound Processor Upgrades
Cochlear is committed to innovation, and we know one of the most exciting things about the technology is that it continues […]
Why Upgrading a Sound Processor Matters: A Summary of Peer-Reviewed, Published Research
When new sound processors become available, professionals want to understand the benefits to them and their patients. Evidence-based medicine (EBM), […]