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Cochlear Implants

by Cochlear Guest Author

The benefits of upgrading to new technology

November 5, 2020

By Allison Biever, AuD, Rocky Mountain Ear Center Why upgrade to newer technology? Dr. Biever shares her experience working with […]

Cochlear Implants

by Patti Trautwein

What is Normal Hearing? Why a simple and consistent answer is needed

October 29, 2020

By Patti Trautwein, MA, AuD, Vice President, Product Management & Marketing, Cochlear Americas Less than 25% of people get their […]

Education & Events

by Cochlear Guest Author

New on-demand webinars: Otologic Management Services

October 26, 2020

By Nicole Craig, Senior Manager of Managed Care and Market Access, Cochlear Americas Cochlear’s Otologic Management Services (OMS) is now […]

Services & Support

by Kyle Longwell

The Impact of Remote Check

October 19, 2020

By Kyle Longwell, Product Manager of Software and Clinical Care at Cochlear Americas. Cochlear’s recent FDA approval of Remote Check […]

Cochlear Implants

by Cochlear Guest Author

Expert opinion: Kanso® 2 Sound Processor first impressions

October 15, 2020

By Allison M. Biever, AuD, CCC-A, Rocky Mountain Ear Center Background I have been involved in the cochlear implant field […]

Cochlear Implants

by Cochlear Guest Author

Journal Club – Standard of Care: International Consensus Paper

October 13, 2020

By Dr. Brian Kaplan, Senior Vice President of Clinical Strategy & Innovation at Cochlear Unilateral Cochlear Implants for Bilateral Severe, […]

Education & Events

by Cochlear Guest Author

Normal hearing is 20/20: Audiology Awareness Month

October 7, 2020

New public health campaign seeks to establish a simple health metric to define normal hearing to better monitor hearing loss, […]

Cochlear Implants

by Cochlear Guest Author

Supporting recipients’ success in today’s hybrid classroom and work environments

October 6, 2020

As adults and families navigate the landscape of today’s diverse classroom and work environments, recipients with hearing implants may still […]

Education & Events

by Wade Colburn

Webinar: Expanding the Reach of Pediatric Cochlear Implantation

September 29, 2020

This webinar is designed for professionals who desire to learn more about the implications of earlier implantation. Expanding the Reach […]

Education & Events

by Michaela Coon

7 handy on-demand webinars

September 22, 2020

Staying up-to-date on the latest hearing industry trends, research and innovations is key in the evolving healthcare landscape. Watch these […]

Services & Support

by Cochlear Guest Author

Action needed: Medicare 2021 proposed rule

September 21, 2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule on August […]

Bone Conduction

by Cochlear Guest Author

Science Spotlight: New Active Osseointegrated Steady-State Implant System

September 15, 2020

Multicenter Clinical Investigation of a New Active Osseointegrated Steady-State Implant System Emmanuel A. M. Mylanus, Håkan Hua, Stina Wigren, Susan […]

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Building Bridges: Developing Referrals Between Surgeons and Local Providers to Support Cochlear Implant Patients
Join us for an insightful webinar where we explore effective strategies for referring professionals to cultivate strong surgeon relationships to support patients who could benefit from a cochlear implant. Hear directly from an implanting surgeon, Dr. Scott Greene, on how these partnerships can enhance the care and support for patients, ensuring better outcomes and a […]
When the Time is Right to Consider Different Hearing Technology for Your Patients
This course will provide information regarding guidelines that can be used to identify patients who should be referred for a cochlear implant candidacy evaluation. It will include tools that clinicians can use to support their counseling of patients about cochlear implant evaluations and will include information regarding typical outcomes received by patients who receive a […]
What Happens During a Cochlear Implant Candidacy Evaluation?
This course will provide case examples of patients who have been evaluated for a cochlear implant with a summary of their outcomes. Examples will include testing of patients with Single Sided Deafness (SSD), traditional candidates, and patients who qualify for hearing preservation surgery, such as those with normal low frequency hearing and severe to profound […]
New Models of Cochlear Implant Care: Today and in the Future
Clinical models of care for adult cochlear implant recipients has changed little since implants were originally cleared by the FDA in the 1980’s. This course will discuss a new patient-centered and streamlined care model for adult cochlear implant patients and we will describe research that supports this new model.
Optimize Patient Outcomes Through Combinations of Acoustic and Electric Stimulation
Ongoing research indicates that patient satisfaction and speech perception improve when individualized treatment for hearing loss includes a plan for optimizing acoustic and electric technology when appropriate. This course will review treatment options, best practice guidelines, and current research outcomes in cases where patients experience both acoustic and electric stimulation.