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Cochlear Implants

by Cochlear Guest Author

CI532: The Perimodiolar Advantage

January 22, 2019

By guest author: Wade Colburn Cochlear introduced our first perimodiolar electrode array in 2000. Perimodiolar arrays reduce the […]

Bone Conduction Cochlear Implants

by Cochlear Guest Author

Staying Connected: Tips to help patients connect their Cochlear™ Nucleus® 7 and Baha® 5 Sound Processor(s) to their iPhone®

January 15, 2019

By Skylar Mason Thanks to the Made for iPhone connectivity of the Cochlear™ Nucleus® 7 and Baha® 5 Sound Processors, […]

Bone Conduction

by Jamie Schwartz

TECH Talk: Dr. Wazen explains ease of surgery for the Baha System

January 10, 2019

Neurotology specialist and surgeon Dr. Jack Wazen has been working with the Cochlear™ Baha® System for over 30 years. In […]

Bone Conduction

by Cochlear Guest Author

Baha Dermalock and Implant Stability

January 8, 2019

What is implant stability and why does it matter? By Shawn Enter Dating back to the 1950s, Swedish Professor P-I […]

Bone Conduction

by Jamie Schwartz

Close the Gap: Hear how the Cochlear™ Baha® System helped Michelle close her air-bone gap

December 11, 2018

The Cochlear™ Baha® System has the power to close the gap between the air and bone line for mixed and […]

Cochlear Implants

by Cochlear Guest Author

Artificial Intelligence – Use in Hearing Healthcare by Bill Shapiro, AuD

December 4, 2018

By guest author: William H. Shapiro, AuD, CCC-A – Lester S. Miller, Jr and Kathleen V. Miller Clinical Assistant Professor […]

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Cochlear Implants

by Cochlear Guest Author

Understanding reliability and why it matters

November 29, 2018

Guest author: Wade Colburn Of all the different factors in counseling your patient on a cochlear implant, the […]

Education & Events

by Jamie Schwartz

AAO Survey Results: Residual Hearing and Cognitive Decline

November 28, 2018

The AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting and OTO Experience is an educational and networking conference for the otolaryngology-head and neck surgery community. This […]

Cochlear Implants

by Cochlear Guest Author

Clinical Quick Tips: Inserting the CI532 Electrode

November 27, 2018

Guest author: Wade Colburn CochlearTM CI532 Slim Modiolar electrode is the latest offering from Cochlear. The CI532 electrode […]

Cochlear Implants

by Cochlear Guest Author

Tips and Tricks: How recipients can use the Mini Mic 2+ wireless accessory to stream in-flight entertainment straight to their sound processor

November 21, 2018

By guest author: Skylar Mason Many of your patients will be embarking on flights this holiday season—to visit family, attend […]

Cochlear Implants

by Jamie Schwartz

The Nearby Functionality on the Nucleus® Smart App helps patients find their missing sound processor(s)

November 13, 2018

The Nearby functionality on the Nucleus® Smart App is part of the new Nucleus 7 expanded features. The Nearby functionality […]

Services & Support

by Jamie Schwartz

Cochlear offers clinical support via services for professional partners

November 6, 2018

Cochlear is here for both you and your patients. That is why Cochlear offers a wide variety of services for […]

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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 […]