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Cochlear Implants Services & Support

by Cochlear Guest Author

FDA expedites approval of Cochlear’s Remote Check solution for cochlear implants

April 7, 2020

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, remote healthcare solutions are a priority now more than ever Centennial, Colo. (April 7, 2020) — Cochlear Limited […]

Services & Support

by Cochlear Guest Author

Cochlear contracts with United Healthcare to expand coverage

April 3, 2020

As part of our commitment to Hear now. And always we continuously strive to provide new services. During this challenging […]

hand troubleshooting Nucleus sound processor

Services & Support

by Michaela Coon

6 Cochlear services you can use from anywhere

April 1, 2020

Troubleshooting website for patients Empower patients with convenient answers to device support questions and step-by-step troubleshooting with this new online […]

Services & Support

by Michaela Coon

5 online learnings for your clinical armamentarium

March 26, 2020

Whether at home or in the clinic, these online learnings can help you stay current on relevant topics: Cochlear webinars […]

Cochlear Implants New from Cochlear Nucleus

by Cochlear Guest Author

Cochlear receives FDA approval to lower the age of pediatric cochlear implantation to 9 months

March 19, 2020

Approval underscores necessity of earlier cochlear implantation for better hearing, speech and language outcomes in children born deaf By Renee […]

New from Cochlear Services & Support

by Cochlear Guest Author

A letter from Tony Manna, President of Cochlear Americas

March 17, 2020

Dear Clinical Partner, As the situation with coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, I would like to update you on what […]

Cochlear Implants

by Cochlear Guest Author

Journal Club – Use of Neural Response Telemetry for Pediatric Cochlear Implants: Current Practice

March 16, 2020

By Mary Beth O’Sullivan, Professional Education Manager, Cochlear Americas Use of Neural Response Telemetry for Pediatric Cochlear Implants: Current Practice […]

Bone Conduction

by Cochlear Guest Author

7 things you need to know about the Cochlear Osia System

March 12, 2020

The Osia® System is a first-of-its-kind hearing implant system for people with single-sided deafness (SSD), conductive or mixed hearing loss. […]

Bone Conduction Cochlear Implants

by Michaela Coon

Interview with Melissa Tumblin: Advocating for Ally’s Act

March 5, 2020

Introducing Ally’s Act, H.R. 5485 Interview with Melissa Tumblin, Founder and Executive Director of the Ear Community Organization Cochlear: Who […]

Cochlear Implants Hearing Loss Nucleus

by Michaela Coon

World Hearing Day 2020

March 3, 2020

March 3rd is World Hearing Day and we’re proud to partner with you to champion hearing health in your practice […]

Baha Bone Conduction

by Cochlear Guest Author

Key Considerations for use of Bone Conduction solutions in pediatric patients – An audiologist’s perspective

February 26, 2020

By Guest Author: Lisa Christensen, AuD Lisa Christensen, AuD, is the Audiology Program Manager at Cook Children’s Medical Center in […]

Cochlear Implants Nucleus

by Wade Colburn

Understanding reliability reporting and why it matters: setting a new standard with ANSI/AAMI CI86:2017

February 20, 2020

By Wade Colburn, Product Manager – Cochlear Implants As a company that is committed to quality both in our products […]

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The Power to Change Lives: Your Role in the Cochlear Implant Referral Process
In this 30-minute session, hearing care professionals will gain practical insights into recognizing when patients may benefit from cochlear implants and how to confidently initiate the referral process. We'll explore key indicators for candidacy, including the 60/60 guideline, provide communication strategies to help guide patients through the next steps in their hearing journey, and hear […]
Understanding Insurance Coverage of Replacement Processors
This course reviews Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance guidelines for replacement sound processor coverage. We will discuss required process changes for documentation of replacement sound processor orders as well as considerations for documenting recipient monitoring in chart notes, including activities of daily living.
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 […]