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Education & Events

by Rebecca Steinke

Audiology Online Course Series – Foundations of Baha® Implants

May 21, 2019

Cochlear is excited to offer a new Audiology Online course series: Foundations of Baha® Implants. This 3-part educational program is […]

Cochlear Implants

by Rebecca Steinke

TECH Talk: Beyond One Ear – A Case Study with Dr. Shapiro

May 15, 2019

In his latest TECH Talk, Bill Shapiro Au.D., Supervising Audiologist of the NYU Cochlear Implant Center, discusses the importance of […]

Services & Support

by Cochlear Guest Author

Introducing the Bring Back the Beat app – a new music hearing therapy tool

May 9, 2019

By Chris Wolfe, Product and Strategy Marketing Manager – Rehabilitation Services We are proud to introduce a new hearing therapy […]

Cochlear Implants

by Cochlear Guest Author

Survey reveals hearing loss can significantly affect relationships and families in the U.S.

May 1, 2019

State of Hearing Report highlights the physical, emotional and societal challenges of hearing loss Centennial, Colo. (May 1, 2019) — Three […]

Bone Conduction

by Rebecca Steinke

TECH Talk: Michelle Kraskin, Au.D., on the Cochlear™ Baha® SoundArc

April 18, 2019

Michelle Kraskin, Au.D., explains what she loves about the Cochlear™ Baha® SoundArc, a new non-surgical option for children with single-sided […]

Bone Conduction

by Kyle Longwell

Clinical Quick Tips: Introducing Baha® Active Bilateral Directionality

April 17, 2019

With the recent update of Baha® Fitting Software (BFS), Cochlear is pleased to introduce several new features and improvements to […]

Bone Conduction

by Cochlear Guest Author

Clinical Case Study: Hearing Loss Due to Bilateral Microtia and Atresia

April 12, 2019

Clinical History and Description Sam was born with bilateral atresia and microtia and was adopted at four years of age. […]

Services & Support

by Jamie Schwartz

Best practices for hearing implant surgical approvals, appeals and advocacy

April 11, 2019

By guest author: Nicole Craig Obtaining commercial insurance coverage for implantable hearing solutions can present unfamiliar challenges for your office […]

Bone Conduction

by Cochlear Guest Author

Design concept, technical verification and patient testing of the new Cochlear™ Baha® SoundArc (white paper)

March 26, 2019

Before the first implantable Cochlear™ Baha® System was launched, one of the only solutions available to those that could not […]

Services & Support

by Cochlear Guest Author

NCCI (National Correct Coding Initiative) edits: the purpose and impact on claims processing

March 21, 2019

By guest author: Anne Anthony Has this ever happened to you? You had a full day of clinic appointments performing […]

Cochlear Implants

by Jamie Schwartz

Don’t wait! Consider earlier implantation for your patients

March 7, 2019

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 5% of the world’s population, 466 million people, have a disabling hearing loss. […]

Services & Support

by Cochlear Guest Author

Upcoming Obsolescence

March 5, 2019

The Cochlear™ Baha® 4 Sound Processor will become obsolete on March 31, 2019 in both the US and Canada. The […]

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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.