AuDacity Archive
Hosted by the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) since 2016, the AuDacity Conference is the premier annual event designed for audiologists seeking to lead, innovate, and connect. Held each fall, AuDacity draws practitioners, thought leaders, educators, and industry partners together for several days of dynamic programming, hands-on learning, and meaningful collaboration.
This page serves as the archival home of previously recorded AuDacity sessions, offering on-demand access to standout presentations from past conferences. Whether you’re revisiting a favorite talk or exploring sessions you missed, the archive ensures that the educational value of AuDacity extends well beyond the event dates.
To explore previously recorded sessions, refer to the table below. You can access recordings by clicking on the associated thumbnail image or the “Watch” button.
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Inner Ear Therapeutics: A Pharmacology Tutorial for Audiologists
Audiologists are likely to be familiar with medications that have ototoxic side effects but may be less familiar with investigational medicines being evaluated for possible prevention of hearing loss, or even hearing restoration. With increasing information available to the public, audiologists may receive questions from patients. This session will provide a tutorial on the regulatory process for…
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08 September 2024
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In and Out of Network Workshop
As managed care involvement in hearing care continues to grow, audiologists have to make decisions about their participation, as in-network providers, in these health plans. This course will weigh the pros and cons of participation in health and hearing benefit plans and outline how an audiologist can make a decision on participation for themselves and their practices.
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08 September 2024
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A New ERA in Hearing Care with Phonak
Join us as we introduce the next technological innovation to the world of hearing care by delivering a revolution in hearing aid technology, transcending one of the biggest challenges in hearing care with unprecedented speech from noise separation.
Explain the possible application and benefits of artificial intelligence in hearing care
List the new Phonak portfolio of products, features, and…
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08 September 2024
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The Inside Scoop: CCMC Benchmarking Study Results
Phonak's CCMC (Customer Care Measurement & Consulting) Benchmarking Surveys are conducted annually to gather comprehensive data on the performance of hearing care practices across the United States. These surveys, which Phonak has been commissioning since 2008, provide insights into various operational and financial metrics that help practices benchmark their performance against industry stan…
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07 September 2024
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Innovating Tinnitus Treatment
Tinnitus, a widespread global health issue affecting quality of life and mental well-being, now has an innovative solution: Lenire. This at-home device, the first to receive FDA approval for tinnitus treatment, employs bimodal neuromodulation to effectively reduce symptoms. Backed by a large-scale, FDA-compliant clinical trial where 83% of participants recommended it, Lenire has also shown positi…
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07 September 2024
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Insights on Imaging
Imaging technologies have revolutionized the field of audiology and otolaryngology by enhancing the accuracy of diagnosis and management of auditory disorders. This course Dr. Kutz will discuss the application of various imaging modalities, including computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and advanced imaging techniques in the differential diagnosis of otologic conditions. It…
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07 September 2024
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In-Depth Discussion on Managed Care
Third-party networks in audiology refer to organizations or companies that provide insurance and billing services for audiology practices. These networks often help manage claims, reimbursements, and contracts with insurance providers. In this course, panelists will explain the “why”, from the perspective of the health plan, employer or union and outline what they see as the future of third-party…
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07 September 2024
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Cultivating a Thriving Clinical Culture: Strategies for Motivation and Engageme…
A positive company culture is essential for fostering highly motivated and engaged employees. In the hearing industry, the creation of a clinical culture within private practices hinges on the actions and behaviors of management and leaders. Employees thrive in environments where they can make meaningful contributions, and building and maintaining a cohesive team is as crucial as delivering excep…
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07 September 2024
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Instruments of Change: Music Audiology can be Music to your Ears
Music audiology is a small specialized field, and until the 2020 clinical consensus document there wasn't much guidance for clinical practice. The speakers were authors on the document, and will review the key implications for clinical practice in the testing and management of Music industry professionals, as well as providing updates on research and technological advancements. One impactful adva…
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07 September 2024
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Webinar Title:
Early Intervention in Hearing Health: Moving Towards a Public Health Approach
List the biggest barriers to adoption of hearing treatment as outlined in the study commissioned by CareCredit
List key considerations for outreach to young adult consumers
Describe methods to overcome financial barriers to accessing hearing care
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07 September 2024
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Intelligence Remastered: Using AI in Your Practice
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing marketing strategies in audiology by enabling more targeted, data-driven approaches. AI-powered analytics help audiology practices understand patient demographics, preferences, and behaviors, allowing for highly personalized marketing campaigns. Machine learning algorithms analyze customer data to predict needs, tailor advertisements, and optimize o…
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07 September 2024
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Developing Your Brand in the Community. Pilot Results of Sound Marketing Strate…
A collaborative working group met to develop marketing strategy based on new research about the connection between better hearing and various health outcomes, including cognitive health. This group identified and developed several tools to facilitate both community and medical outreach. Responsible and thoughtful messaging was used to promote a more holistic understanding of the benefits of heari…
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07 September 2024
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Innovations in Speech in Noise
"Innovations in Speech in Noise" is an area of research that focuses on advancements in understanding and improving how people perceive and process speech in noisy environments. This course will focus on reimagining speech recognition testing and the rehabilitative value of speech in noise testing.
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07 September 2024
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Influencing and Engaging: Marketing Strategies
This course provides an in-depth exploration of marketing strategies tailored specifically for audiology practices. Participants will learn how to effectively promote their services, attract new patients, and retain existing ones through a combination of traditional and digital marketing techniques.
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07 September 2024
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Crafting Team Unity Without Losing Your Mind
This presentation will explore various aspects of team development tailored for audiologists. We will review the "See, Act, Embed" framework to enhance team collaboration and performance. Key topics include recognizing individual motivators and leveraging these to optimize team dynamics. Attendees will gain practical insights on discerning effective behaviors, sustaining long-term change, and fos…
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07 September 2024
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Webinar Title:
Soundtrack of Silence
In Matt Hay's "Soundtrack of Silence”, he chronicles his journey with hearing loss due to neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2). As a young man, Matt discovered he would go completely deaf, prompting him to create a mental soundtrack of the most meaningful songs and sounds from his life. This practice helped him cope with the impending silence and retain his connection to those cherished memories. Matt…
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06 September 2024
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In-Tune: Communicating Clearly and Ethically about Hearing Loss and Cognitive D…
We’ve seen many studies about the relationship between hearing loss and cognitive health. Study findings are often summarized with statistics such as “Hearing aids can slow the rate of cognitive decline by 48%.” However, there is a gap between what these statistics signify to epidemiologists, and what the public takes away from the messages. In this interactive workshop, we revisit what you learn…
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06 September 2024
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Webinar Title:
The Intra State: The State of State Advocacy in Audiology
Audiology state advocacy involves efforts to influence state legislation and policies that affect audiologists and hearing healthcare services. Panelists will share their experiences, the good, the bad and the ugly, in state advocacy initiatives.
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06 September 2024
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Into the Fray: Federal Advocacy Workshop
Federal audiology advocacy involves engaging with federal lawmakers and regulatory bodies to influence policies that impact audiologists and hearing healthcare. Panelists will share the current federal landscape and how it can impact audiology and hearing care.
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06 September 2024
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2024 President's Address
2024 President's Address
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06 September 2024
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5 Little Known Keys to Rapid Practice Growth (by Doing Less, not More)
A common misconception is that as your practice grows, your time shrinks. If you're doing it right, the reality becomes that as your business grows, your time improves and your freedom expands. This session will not only teach you how to experience rapid growth in your practice by doing less, not more, but will also provide five specific moves you can follow to accomplish it. Join me in this enga…
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05 September 2024
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Innovation Update in Hearing Care
In this course, panelists will share and discuss current innovations in hearing healthcare with a focus on artificial intelligence in both diagnostics and devices, care delivery, hearing devices and hearables, and hearing conservation tools.
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05 September 2024
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Auditory Wellness: How Audiologists and Persons with Hearing Loss Can Assess an…
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, recently released an advisory on the epidemic of loneliness, a pressing public health issue confronting our nation. Murthy emphasized that social connections are protective and are independent risk factors for conditions ranging from cardiovascular disease to dementia. He discussd the import of investing in health care provider education on the benefits of s…
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05 September 2024
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Navigating Cultural Sensitivity Around the World and at Home
Attendee will be able to explain how not practicing cultural sensitivity might interfere with our patient relationships around the world
Attendee will be able to identify our own unconscious bias when working with patients in our practices
Attendee will be able to discuss how the culture of poverty is different from the culture of middle class and upper class in the US and the effect this has…
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05 September 2024
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Business Financing Workshop Part II: Money, Money, Money
This course will help current and aspiring practice owners navigate the lending landscape and acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to make informed decisions about financing audiology practices. Expert panelists will discuss common capital needs and evaluate traditional and alternative lending options that can be employed to start or expand an audiology clinic. The loan determination proces…
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04 November 2023
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Business Financing Workshop Part I: I Need a Dollar
This course will help current and aspiring practice owners navigate the lending landscape and acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to make informed decisions about financing audiology practices. Expert panelists will discuss common capital needs and evaluate traditional and alternative lending options that can be employed to start or expand an audiology clinic. The loan determination proces…
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04 November 2023
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Webinar Title:
Serving the Underserved: We Could Be Heroes
Philanthropic and humanitarian audiologic care is offered in many places throughout the US. Unfortunately, there are still large numbers of hard of hearing individuals who do not have access to care. This presentation will illustrate two different audiology private practices who are providing audiologic care to underserved populations. They will share their tips in how these populations can be se…
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04 November 2023
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ENT/PT/SLP Audiology Practice Models: Ex's and Oh's!
Interdisciplinary care teams reduce time to treatment and provide convenience for patients. Incorporating non-audiologist providers can also be lucrative for practices seeking to expand the number and types of services offered to patients. This panel session explores different employment/contracting models and mechanisms for incorporating otolaryngologists, physical therapists, and speech languag…
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04 November 2023
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Attracting and Hiring the Right Clinical and Administrative Talent: Here's My N…
Recruiting and hiring clinical and administrative staff is among the greatest challenges facing practice owners. This course will explore obstacles to and real-world strategies for attracting talent into private practices. Panelists will share their personal experiences and offer candid perspectives on what has worked, what hasn’t worked, and why. Innovative approaches and tools that can be used…
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04 November 2023
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Media Training for Audiologists: Say What You Wanna Say
In the rapidly evolving digital age, the ability to navigate and harness the potential of various media channels is imperative for both individuals and organizations. This media training class offers a comprehensive overview of the modern media landscape, emphasizing best practices for effective communication, presentation techniques, and crisis management. Participants will be introduced to the…
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04 November 2023
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Hearing Healthcare: Where We Are, Where We Are Heading, and Where We Need to Be
To close out the convention, we will have a panel discussion amongst industry leaders who will discuss the current hearing healthcare landscape, the needs and desires of consumers within this landscape, and hearing healthcare providers successes and failures in meeting consumer needs. The panel plans to share ideas on what audiologists can do to serve the hard of hearing community while advancing…
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04 November 2023
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Challengers and Champions: Trials, Triumphs, and Lessons Learned Panel
This presentation will allow for a discussion, amongst colleagues from various facets of audiology, on the past, present and future of audiology and private, independent practice. They will provide insight on how to avoid pitfalls, embrace change and explore opportunities.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
Identify current challenges in audiology and private practice
Identify cu…
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04 November 2023
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Public Speaking Training: Here I Go It's My Shot, Feet Fail Me Not
This course will help individuals at all levels of proficiency enhance their oratory skills and command over verbal communication. From understanding the psychology of audiences to mastering the mechanics of delivery, participants will be guided through a transformative journey, enabling them to captivate listeners and convey their messages with precision and impact. Ideal for audiologists, stude…
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04 November 2023
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Audiology Managed Care Part II: Know When to Hold 'Em, Know When to Fold 'Em
Audiology participation in third-party networks (TPNs) has been controversial in audiology practices for decades. This panel discussion will discuss the pros and cons of TPN participation in audiology practice and how, it is possible, to make it a win-win for the hard of hearing and the provider.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
Define what a third-party network is
List example…
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04 November 2023
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Audiology Managed Care Part 1: Why'd You Have to Go and Make Things So Complica…
This panel discussion with focus on the role of third-party networks in today’s hearing healthcare landscape. Leaders from the three most prominent hearing care plans, Amplifon Hearing Care, Tru-Hearing, and UHC Hearing will share insights why these programs have been created, the influence of consumers, the parent health plan and hearing aid manufacturers on the plans, their processes and the fo…
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04 November 2023
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Using KPIs to Find Your Rhythm: We Got the Beat
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), measures of performance over time, provide owners and managers with critical information that they can use to evaluate practice operations and make important decisions to optimize clinical and business operations. This panel session will explore KPIs utilized in three different private practices, as well as the rationale, process, and measurement interval for ea…
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04 November 2023
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ACHIEVE Study: An Overview of Outcomes
This course will discuss preliminary findings from the Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders (ACHIEVE) study, a large-scale randomized, controlled trial designed to determine if treating hearing loss in older adults could reduce cognitive decline that can precede dementia. Dr. Lin will present key results from the study, discuss implications for clinicians, researchers, and the public-a…
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03 November 2023
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ACHIEVE Study: Practical Implications for Audiologists
This course will provide an overview of the clinical protocols used in the ACHIEVE research study and their practical application in the clinic. Panelists will summarize ACHIEVE trial outcomes, discuss relevance to clinical practice, and provide recommendations for audiologists.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
Attendees will be able to summarize the ACHIEVE study
Attendees wil…
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03 November 2023
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Public Health and Hearing Health Awareness: Highlighting the Importance and Val…
This session will focus on innovative initiatives in hearing and hearing loss awareness. Dr. Lin will provide an overview of the Hearing Number, a metric that can help consumers better understand their hearing and how it changes over time. Dr. Edwards will discuss the COM-B model, a public health framework that can be sued to understand factors that influence consumer behavior when purchasing hea…
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03 November 2023
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Falls Risk: Bedside Vestibular Assessments: Getting the Right Balance and Getti…
This panel discussion will focus on integrating vestibular screening and assessment into a private audiology practice. Panelists will discuss the potential scope and available options that can be provided both with and without extensive vestibular test equipment, including bedside evaluation, how to operationalize this within a practice, and the value of these service to your patients, referral s…
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03 November 2023
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Speech in Noise Inventories: In One Ear and…
This session will provide an overview of various speech in noise tests, the best populations served for each one, and how audiologists can use speech in noise test result to create an individualized treatment plan for patients. Outcome measures that can be used to supplement speech in noise testing to determine treatment devices.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
Identify the ava…
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03 November 2023
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Functional & Communication Needs Assessment (F&CNA) Panel: We’ll Have an Effin’…
A Functional & Communication Needs Assessment (F&CNA) is a procedure that has garnered recent interest in audiology circles. This service, which has roots as far back as the 1990s, can help an audiologist gain more information about the patient and their functional, communication, and auditory needs, desires, and goals. This panel discussion will discuss F&CNA, what they are, what the…
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03 November 2023
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Cognitive Screening: Somebody Check My Brain
Following on the heels of research from John’s Hopkins, dementia, cognition, and cognitive screenings are hot topics in audiology. Audiologists need guidance on our role in the cognitive screening process and how to best integrate this research into their daily clinical practice. This panel will discuss cognitive screening and how audiologists can ethically and successfully integrate tools and ap…
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03 November 2023
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Tinnitus Evaluation and Care Planning: For Whom the Bell Tolls
As we know, tinnitus effects approximately 25 million Americans, with 2 million experiencing debilitating tinnitus, yet there is still a need for audiologists to provide support to these individuals. This panel will discuss the patient centered delivery of evidence-based tinnitus evaluation, treatment, and counseling, both with and beyond a hearing aid, and how to expand access to care in a priva…
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03 November 2023
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Webinar Title:
Auditory Rehabilitation: Hello, Hello Again
The roots of the profession of audiology lie in auditory rehabilitation. In some ways though, we, as a profession, have lost sight of the need for the rehabilitation and counseling aspect of audiology. This panel will refocus on auditory rehabilitation and its invaluable role in patient satisfaction, outcomes, performance and patient/family centered care.
Upon completion, participants will be ab…
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03 November 2023
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Outcome Measures in Audiology: Keep'n It 'Real'
Outcome measurement. Verification. Validation. These are catchwords commonly bantered about in audiology. But what do these words really mean to daily clinical practice? This presentation will focus on the utility and practical benefits of validation, verification, and outcome measurements and how they help both audiologists and their patients.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
L…
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03 November 2023
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2023 President's Address: Go Beyond
President's Address: Go Beyond
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03 November 2023
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Webinar Title:
Auracast: Can I Get a Connection?
This session will discuss the role of connectivity in improving the lifestyles of hearing impaired people in different environments, outline the shortcomings of today’s patchwork of proprietary systems, showcase the differences between Bluetooth and LE Audio + Auracast, demonstrate how Auracast will greatly improve accessibility in public places, and provide audiologists with information that the…
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03 November 2023
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Cochlear Implant Evaluation: I've Got the Power
The indications for cochlear implantation have evolved significantly over the past decade. This panel discussion will discuss these cochlear implant candidacy changes, referral relationships, activation and programming considerations, and the long-term management of cochlear implants. Panelists will debunk the myths of cochlear implant programs in a private practice and share how others can succe…
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03 November 2023
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Industry CEO Panel: It's Your Tomorrow, Right Now
The hearing healthcare industry and profession of audiology stand at the crossroads of rapid technological advancement and an ever-increasing global demand, driven in part by aging populations and a heightened awareness of auditory health. This panel discussion brings together global industry innovators with expertise across the hearing sector to provide their forward-looking perspective on the i…
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02 November 2023
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Industry CEO Panel: Audiology Unstoppable
The hearing healthcare industry and profession of audiology stand at the crossroads of rapid technological advancement and an ever-increasing global demand, driven in part by aging populations and a heightened awareness of auditory health. This panel discussion brings together global industry innovators with expertise across the hearing sector to provide their forward-looking perspective on the i…
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02 November 2023
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Clinical Tinnitus Workshop
This course will present evidence-based strategies for tinnitus assessment and management. Specific tools and procedures will be demonstrated to assist audiologists in managing patients experiencing tinnitus.
Attendees will be able to describe the process for conducting an audiologic assessment of patient reporting tinnitus.
Attendees will be able list the steps in interpreting test results a…
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23 October 2022
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Webinar Title:
A Ringing Endorsement for Tinnitus Services
Expanding your service offerings to include tinnitus services is an ideal way to meet the needs of your patients and grow your practice. Seasoned professionals will share sound advice and best practices for incorporating tinnitus evaluation and treatment into your service portfolio.
Attendees will be able to list the benefits of implementing tinnitus services into an audiology practice
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22 October 2022
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Webinar Title:
Amplification Amplified
Audiologists interested in expanding their amplification services offerings won’t want to miss this session! Audiologists and practice owners will share their experiences, plans, and best business practices for extending amplification services and product offerings, to include OTC hearing aids, cochlear implants, and complementary auditory training tools and techniques.
Attendees will be able…
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22 October 2022
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Webinar Title:
The Business of Balance
Dizziness, Vertigo and Falls are among the most common acute and chronic complaints reported to physicians. It is estimated that 90 million Americans seek help for these conditions each year. In addition, co-morbidities of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, neurological conditions, and an aging population all contribute to a virtually limitless demographic of individuals seeking care.
The additio…
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22 October 2022
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Webinar Title:
Your Independent Practice: Creating Your Personal Road Map for Success
This interactive roundtable session will use guided questions and small group discussion to assist audiologists in creating a personal practice roadmap. Attendees will formulate and document their own personal success plan.
Attendees will be able to list three priorities for action in their practice
Attendees will be able to describe the process for implementing their plan of action
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22 October 2022
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Webinar Title:
Closing the Gap: Outsourcing for Improved Outcomes
The healthcare hierarchy of needs for audiology practices—sales, profit, and order are dependent on the ability of practice owners to most effectively align their intellectual, financial, and human resources and strengths to the needs of their practice.
Attendees will be able to describe the risks associated with a do-it-yourself approach for complex business issues such as legal and informati…
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22 October 2022
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Analysis and Models for Staffing, Scheduling, and Service Delivery
Order components of a “fix-this-next” strategy include systemization, role alignment, outcome delegation, redundancy, and problem solving. This session will provide attendees with detailed information about how to analyze and develop staffing models for your practice that maximize efficiencies and improve outcomes. Perspectives from a practice owner, a hearing instrument specialist, a practicing…
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21 October 2022
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Diversifying Services: Analyzing and Implementing New Opportunities
Elements of the sales component of the “fix-this-next” strategy include assessing and modifying your service mix to attract and retain patients and optimize the health of your practice. This session features audiologists and practice owners who have successfully analyzed opportunities for service expansion and integrated new services into their practices. They will offer candid perspectives and p…
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21 October 2022
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Price Modeling for Your Practice
The FDA has released the OTC Final rule. Hearing aid delivery models will change even more than they already have. How will audiologists remain relevant as big box retail becomes an even larger competitor and the internet will afford consumers an endless array of pricing and product. The audiology community must consider an update to the way we deliver patient care. This session will discuss the…
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21 October 2022
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Provider Referral Development and Promotional Strategies
Sales components of a “fix-this-next” framework for your practice will likely include provider referral development and promotional strategies. This session will deliver real-world guidance on developing and implementing a physician outreach strategy, staff buy-in and coaching, establishing timelines and methods for implementation, measuring success, and adapting to new opportunities and challeng…
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21 October 2022
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Fix This Next: Keynote
You’re very confident working with your clients. You are an excellent diagnostician, you create attainable goals, and you are able to implement interventions to ensure the most effective treatment plan. Right? Are you as confident running your business as you are treating your clients?
Most healthcare entrepreneurs aren’t, and I totally understand that. You probably never considered this, but yo…
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21 October 2022
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Fix This Next: Diagnose and Treat the Problems in Your Practice for Better Outc…
This session will apply the principles of Kacey Compton’s groundbreaking book, “Fix this Next for Healthcare Providers” specifically to help audiology practice owners prioritize and diagnose issues in their practice as it relates to sales, profit, and order. Audiology practice managers and industry experts will share specific strategies for identifying gaps in systemization, prospect and provider…
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21 October 2022
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Build Practice Success with Hearing Aid Verification
Hearing aid verification, including real-ear and test box measurement, is commonly viewed as a best practice procedure during the hearing aid fitting process. Given ongoing industry disruptions in product offerings, changes in service delivery models and increasing competition, the need to provide proven clinical services that support practice success has never been greater.
This session will il…
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20 October 2022
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Communicating in Noisy Social Situations: Putting Divergent Signal Processing S…
Virtually all hearing aid wearers judge the success of their devices by their ability to communicate in acoustically challenging social situations. The purpose of this course is to show how two distinctly differently signal processing strategies provide patient benefit in noisy situations. In addition to a discussion of how these signal platforms differ, the course provides guidance on how the Qu…
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20 October 2022
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Leading with Innovation: How to Future-Proof Yourself, Fearlessly Innovate, and…
Even the most successful organizations must continually reinvent their products, services and solutions to remain market leaders in an age of growing change, connectivity and globalization. In this eye-opening presentation, audiences will learn how to thrive in the new operating reality, create competitive advantage, and successfully leverage new leadership strategies to adapt to changing times…
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20 October 2022
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The ABC's of APD
If you have been considering starting a practice specializing in auditory processing disorders (APD) or adding an APD service line in your existing practice, but aren’t quite sure where to begin—this session is for you! Audiologists and practice owners will share their innovative business ideas and step-by-step how-tos, must dos, and don’t dos for planning, promoting, scheduling, staffing, and me…
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20 October 2022
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2022 President's Address
President's Address.
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20 October 2022
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Financial Management and Forecasting for Audiology Practices: The Must-Know Fig…
Financial management and forecasting are foundational for the success of audiology practices—and yet, can stir the most fear and frustration among practice owners and managers. This session will provide attendees with exceptional insight into best practices for the financial management of audiology practices and everything you need to know to figure, factor, and formulate plans for success.
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20 October 2022
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The Impact of “Chaotic Innovation” on Audiology - The Good News
Audiology is the subject of rapid change as we transition from Symmetrical, to Disruptive, and ultimately Chaotic Innovation. One major component of Chaotic Innovation, is the impact that Chaotic Innovation will play in the future of Audiology. These “near earth” global trends include the impact of Decentralization of Diagnostics, Patient Consumerism, Cost Transparency, and the need to create far…
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20 October 2022
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Audibility is Important, but More is Needed
The importance of speech audibility is well recognized in the literature for persons with hearing loss. What is less known are the physiological changes occurring in the upper auditory pathways associated with poor speech audibility in this population. This presentation will provide a step-by-step procedure for achieving and maintaining appropriate speech audibility and will describe further acti…
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27 October 2021
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Audiology and Autism: Providing Sensory Support
Disabling auditory features are inherent in autism. Evidence from audiology, neuroscience, and neuro-developmental research all highlight the differences in how autistic brains filter and interpret sensory input. It is no surprise that listening difficulties and sound sensitivities are among the most commonly experienced. Complex, interdependent processing of the dynamic qualities of running spee…
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27 October 2021
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Webinar Title:
The Management and Resolution of Ethics Issues
Many hours are spent studying the various aspects of ethical principles and practices, to understand codes, guidelines, and related regulations. Rarely, however are professionals apprised of the processes of resolving unethical behavior or mitigating ethics issues. What process model is recommended when a professional observes a fellow clinician engaging in unethical behavior? How should one resp…
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27 October 2021
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Defining a New Category of Hearing Aids: Learning Hearing Aids and the Software…
This session will address why hearing care needs this new category of learning hearing aids, what the learning cycle is, how a learning hearing aid transforms the way we think about hearing care, and how it can be integrated into your practice.
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27 October 2021
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Audiological-Medical Management of Patients with a Chronic Health Issue: Sensor…
Distribution channels in the hearing aid industry are changing. As more individuals purchase hearing devices through direct-to-consumer sites, retail dispensing channels and third-party hearing aid service providers, the medical community will continue to lose medical oversight of this population.
From a medical management perspective, getting a hearing aid does not provide a continuum of care n…
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27 October 2021
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Third-Party Programs: When to Join Them and When to Beat Them!
Hearing aids purchased with private funds, directly from medical professionals, is the fastest shrinking distribution channel in the hearing aid industry. Across the nation, participation in 3rd party plans for hearing aids under Medicare Advantage plans is rising, and reimbursement rates are flatlining or declining. In the face of these trends, clinics can feel stuck reacting to their 3rd party…
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27 October 2021
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Rural Healthcare Matters - Helping More, Doing it Right
There are a large and growing number of patients needing evidenced-based audiologic care in rural areas. According to the 2016 US Census, there were 46.2 million adults over the age of 65, with 10.6 million living in rural areas. Research indicates as many as half of adults over the age of 75 will experience a hearing loss, while vertigo and/or dizziness may affect 70% of adults aged 65 or older…
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27 October 2021
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Webinar Title:
Differential Diagnosis for the Dispensing Doctor
With disruptions to hearing aid dispensing, the need to integrate audiology into the medical model and provide more value with evidence-based care is critical. Audiology has a wide scope. While audiologists have vast expert knowledge, many dispensing audiologists focus on the ever-changing technology and business landscape and may feel disconnected from ongoing research limiting their ability to…
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27 October 2021
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Audiology Opportunities: A Workshop on Practicing to the Top of our License — P…
This interactive workshop will focus on illustrating the opportunities that exist, beyond hearing aids, for the profession of audiology. While many of these skills were taught in Au.D. programs, many audiologists have not integrated these services into their practices. Many of these services require little to no additional equipment, have a significant private pay component, can improve physician…
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27 October 2021
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Audiology Opportunities: A Workshop on Practicing to the Top of our License — P…
This interactive workshop will focus on illustrating the opportunities that exist, beyond hearing aids, for the profession of audiology. While many of these skills were taught in Au.D. programs, many audiologists have not integrated these services into their practices. Many of these services require little to no additional equipment, have a significant private pay component, can improve physician…
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27 October 2021
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Documentation for Doctors: A Workshop on Documentation in an AuD Practice
Documentation can serve many roles in healthcare. One is a means of communicating and coordinating care plans across many healthcare providers. Another is providing information to a patient and their family on their condition and how to best treat or manage their chief complaints. Yet another outlines medical necessity and provides evidence for third-party coverage. Documentation can protect heal…
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27 October 2021
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Webinar Title:
What Do I Do With My Tinnitus Patient?
Tinnitus is an unavoidable condition in an audiology practice. While every audiologist does not need to be an expert in tinnitus care, every audiology practice can benefit from recognizing tinnitus presentation and making appropriate referrals to help adult and pediatric patients with tinnitus. This course will provide participants with the necessary concepts and tools to recognize tinnitus, unco…
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27 October 2021
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Creating an Effective Physician Evidence-Based Practice: Music Training for Bet…
Dr. Davis has developed a music-based auditory training program to promote better hearing and cognitive health based on five key benefits:
Promotion of neuroplasticity
Improvement of cognitive abilities and speech processing in noise processing
Potential promotion of healthy aging in the brain
Benefits for overall health
Benefits of engaging in a rewarding activity
As the public has rec…
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27 October 2021
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Webinar Title:
Tinnitus Healing From Home
Tinnitus is experienced by 50 million Americans and can be problematic or debilitating for many. Mindfulness Based Tinnitus Stress Reduction (MBTSR), has shown promise as an effective tool in managing tinnitus. A recent study assessed the effectiveness of an 8-week online MBTSR program during a pandemic using the Tinnitus Functional Index and Perceived Stress Scale. Statistically significant diff…
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27 October 2021
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Webinar Title:
The Breaches Are Coming: What to Do Before and After a Breach
A data breach and its consequences seem abstract and unlikely until it happens to you. Yet, most people have heard “it’s not if it will happen, but when” an incident will occur. How can audiologists prevent breaches and prepare to respond quickly and effectively to recover with minimal impact if an incident occurs? Learn how to proactively minimize the chance of costly downtime before a breach wi…
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27 October 2021
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Panel Session: Understanding the Relationship Between Cognitive Decline and Hea…
Many studies have found an association between untreated hearing loss, Alzheimer’s disease and other types of cognitive issues. These studies determine that patients with hearing loss are more likely to develop cognitive problems than people who do not have hearing loss. This session will discuss the importance of audiologists to identify potential cognitive decline and how to implement this in a…
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26 October 2021
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Panel Session: Addressing Challenges in Patient Access to Hearing Health Care
Patient access to hearing healthcare sets the baseline for all patient encounters in pursuit of treatment. When a patient cannot access a clinician, it is impossible to receive care, build relationships with providers, and achieve proper treatments. Despite this importance, patient care access is not a reality for many patients across the country. This session will discuss the types of barriers t…
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26 October 2021
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Helping Your Patients Overcome Uncertainty Throughout Their Hearing Care Journey
This session will uncover insights from a recent research study and host a panel discussion on improving the patient journey. Uncertainty is a key emotion that can cause patients to forego, hesitate, or delay accepting hearing care. The provider panel will discuss ways they have successfully removed or minimized uncertainty, overcoming barriers, including the cost of care.
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26 October 2021
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The Keys to Successful Integration of Implantable Hearing Solutions in a Privat…
Adding any new service to an audiologist’s private practice offering requires extensive consideration of business growth and development requirements and opportunities while always focusing on obtaining the best possible patient outcomes. It is now well established that audiologists in a private practice setting can successfully integrate implantable hearing solutions, allowing providers to keep…
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25 October 2021
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Are You Frozen in Time? How an Audiology Assistant can Help You
This interactive seminar is for audiology practices interested in exploring the benefits of an audiology assistant as well as for those interested in structuring the role of their current audiology assistant to get maximum benefit. You will learn how to identify the need for an audiology assistant, how to hire or cultivate an audiology assistant from with in your practice, and how to realize thei…
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25 October 2021
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Webinar Title:
Seven Ways to Grow Your Practice
Since COVID-19 struck, many businesses shuttered and some were even forced to close down. Traditional marketing has become stagnant and money is being thrown away in poor ad campaigns. This presentation will focus on newer out-of-the-box ideas to help grow your practice, for not only the rest of 2021, but looking forward to 2022 as well.
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25 October 2021
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Cash Flow Management
There are certain aspects of private practice business ownership that may seem overwhelming or just too challenging to explore. From our experience working with many private practice hearing care clinics, cash flow management can be one of the more challenging topics for business owners and those interested in pursuing ownership. Even if you have some level of comfort with business finances, do y…
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25 October 2021
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Tips and Tricks for Submitting Claims to Optimize Your Cash Flow
Are there hiccups in your claim submission process? Are you having repeated denials for claims? What is a diagnosis pointer and where does it go? This session will illustrate the required information to complete a clean claim in order to optimize and maintain a healthy practice’s cash flow.
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25 October 2021
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Clinical Practice: Taking the Long Roads or the Shortcuts
In the clinic, balancing the technical tasks and the valuable services can be a challenge. It is well documented that real ear measurements not only ensure match to target and audibility, but also have a perceived value to the patient. The gain verification is clearly worth the effort, but the question is, ‘how much effort?’ Best practices around real ear have evolved with hearing aid technologie…
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18 October 2020
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Control Yourself! Hands-On Smartphone Security & Privacy for Audiologists
Audiologists who use a smartphone for work-related email, calls, scheduling, or social media introduce potential risks to their business and patients. To avoid patient privacy violations and HIPAA penalties, it is essential that providers understand and address mobile security risks. Attendees will see a demonstration of the personal data recoverable from a lost, stolen, or hacked smartphone. Thi…
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18 October 2020
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Webinar Title:
Falls, Balance Training, and Your Business
Accidental falls pose a significant health risk to older adults, often leading to a loss of independence, and can abruptly alter the course of one’s later years. About 40% of individuals who live at home after reaching the age of 65 will fall at least once each year. The risk of falling is even greater among those with hearing loss. Fortunately, breakthroughs in embedded sensors and artificial in…
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18 October 2020
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Five Things I Wished All Audiologists Knew About Internet Marketing
We all know that internet marketing is important, but how does it fit into my audiology practice? Practice owners understand more and more the importance of their digital exposure, while at the same time seeing how much more complicated digital marketing has become. Five broad concepts related to the audiology digital marketing landscape are explained and then broken down so that a practice owner…
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18 October 2020
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Getting it Right: Hiring for Culture and Employee Engagement
The creation of a great culture will encourage the highest levels of employee engagement. This starts with hiring the right people. We’ll show you how to attract, vet, select, and develop a team that will define the company culture you’ve always wanted to achieve.
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18 October 2020
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Incorporating Humanitarian Audiology in Your Practice
In an era of disruption, we can easily lose sight of why we became audiologists. Most of us got into this field because we want to help people hear, yet we find ourselves fighting third party payers, fretting over OTC, and worrying about big box stores. There are many opportunities to help people who otherwise wouldn’t have access to hearing healthcare. Humanitarian audiology can take place at ho…
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18 October 2020
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Merging Traditional Patient Acquisition with Advanced Online Marketing Techniqu…
Ever feel like your patients really know you? Ever wish you could communicate better with those who haven’t met you yet? This presentation will help you merge your tried and true marketing techniques with more cost-effective and efficient ways of keeping patients in your practice and bringing in new patients earlier in the discovery process. This presentation will cover marketing techniques that…
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18 October 2020
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Webinar Title:
Moving from HAEs to CNAs
With over-the-counter hearing aids coming to market soon and as insurance companies move to an outcome-based payment system, audiologists can differentiate their practice by providing a communication needs assessment to patients. By looking at the whole-person along with the entire scope of audiology, providers can recommend a comprehensive communication plan of care, which may include amplificat…
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18 October 2020
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Privacy and Protecting Your Practice
What is a practice required to do to protect patient information today? We’ll review some of the most prevalent security threats today, as well as the Office of Civil Rights’ focus areas on recent penalties. We’ll cover best practices for your HIPAA compliance program, including how to develop a culture of compliance (including a healthy paranoia) within your organization. Learn where to start, h…
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18 October 2020
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The Best Time to Plant a Tree was 20 Years Ago, the Second Best Time is Now. Pr…
The best time to prepare your business for your eventual exit is before you see your first patient. The second best time is now, regardless of whether you intend to exit later this year, or in 30 years. Preparing your business for your exit will allow you to run your business as it should be run now, regardless of when you plan on exiting.
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18 October 2020
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Current Crises, Future Opportunities: The Audiology Profession at the Crossroads
From his career spanning over 45 years, Dr. Harvey Abrams will lead attendees through this presentation exploring current and possible future approaches to the profession, including education and training, licensing, boarding and accreditation, inter-organizational relationships, emerging technologies as well as business practices and an expanded role for the audiologist—all to move forward to th…
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18 October 2020
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Cognitive Screening in the Audiology Practice: The Clinical and Business Opport…
Gain insights into the rationale, approaches and real practice observations of providing cognitive screening in the Audiology practice. Learn about clinical protocols that integrate patient cognitive assessment results in the fit flow process. Learn the business dynamics, experienced by your peers, on topics including revenue generation, patient engagement/workflow and the overall role of the Aud…
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17 October 2020
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The Third-Party Administrator Dilemma: To Participate or Not Participate? That…
Third-party administrators (TPAs) and networks are prolific in the hearing aid space and are having a significant impact on audiology practices. This course will address TPAs, their function, and their impact on patients and practices. We also will discuss different TPAs and their opportunities and limitations. We will provide attendees with the tools to evaluate each agreement so they can determ…
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17 October 2020
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Webinar Title:
Getting in ‘Sync’ With Your Patients via Telehealth
Telehealth is gaining momentum as a service delivery method around the world, and teleaudiology applications like teleconsulting, telediagnostics and remote hearing aid programming are becoming ever more present service delivery tools audiologists can use to assist and delight their patients. This course will focus on how teleaudiology services are augmenting traditional clinical service delivery…
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17 October 2020
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Ethical Considerations for Audiologists
This course provides the fundamental aspects of laws, statutes, codes of ethics and rules which guide and govern audiology. Details of licensure, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, Physician Payments Sunshine Act, False Claims Act, Codes of Ethics, and more are presented. Brief history and rationale on each is explored and a thorough understanding of each is provided in an engaging, discussion-ori…
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17 October 2020
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Webinar Title:
Accessible Care for Cochlear Implant Patients
Since the introduction of the first multi-channel cochlear implant over 30 years ago, we have watched the technology advance by leaps and bounds while hundreds of thousands of people around the world have benefited from the intervention. Changes in candidacy criteria and patient profile have evolved to the point that a cochlear implant is now considered to be the standard of care for treatment of…
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17 October 2020
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Student Education Workshop
The continued evolution of the hearing healthcare industry is providing tremendous opportunities for the profession of Audiology. Emerging technologies, such as embedded sensors and Artificial Intelligence in hearing aids, are changing the hearing health landscape and improving the ability to deliver exceptional patient care. This three-hour session will review why hearing is essential and the im…
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17 October 2020
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Amplify Your Impact: Personal Styles and Learning to Listen
Audiologists are particularly good at “content/cognitive counseling” where they deal with technical aspects of care that are information-based. The mistake audiologists make in most situations is that they see their task as just supplying cognitive data—cold hard facts and descriptions. They want to be Dr. Explanatory. There is a lack of comfort and experience in managing affect or feeling statem…
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17 October 2020
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Comparing the Cost-Effectiveness of Provider-Fit versus Self-Fit Hearing Aids
The purpose of this presentation is to highlight the cost-effectiveness of practitioner- versus self-hearing-aid fitting using a health economic model. Specifically, costs per quality-adjusted life year (QALY), for an itemized service delivery model, were determined and compared for (1) hearing aids fit by a practitioner using best practices, (2) hearing aids fit by a practitioner lacking best pr…
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16 October 2020
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Diagnosing Dizzy: How Patient Care Builds Your Business
Through the lens of a case study, this lecture will discuss the ever growing role of the audiologist in accurately evaluating, diagnosing, and managing dizzy patients, and the necessity for strong inter-professional communication in establishing a management strategy for dizzy patients.
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16 October 2020
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Design Thinking in Health Care
Dr. Bon Ku, Director of the Health Design Lab at Thomas Jefferson University, will discuss the identified need for design thinking in healthcare, methods to utilize design thinking and the need and process that led to the creation of the Health Design Lab.
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16 October 2020
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Design Thinking in the Clinic
This fast-paced session will reveal practical and proven approaches to integrate empathy, evidence, and evaluative outcome measures to improve patient outcomes (and satisfaction) across the continuum of audiology care. Panelists will discuss the foundational role that functional and communication needs assessments (F&CNA) play in patient-centered care, using telehealth to transform patient ex…
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16 October 2020
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Design Thinking and Digital Storytelling
Using digital media to connect with people locally and globally has never been easier—or more challenging. Posting, recording, tweeting, friending, following, publishing, and chatting can be exhausting—and without a consistent and compelling message, they alone will not motivate or inspire action. Digital storytelling, with its narrative structure, more readily promotes engagement across channels…
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16 October 2020
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Advocacy to Support a Design Thinking Approach to Care
Public policy initiatives that improve access to and coverage of audiology services are critical for patient-centered care and better outcomes. This session will provide an overview of the most pressing legislative and regulatory issues affecting audiologists and their patients at the state and federal levels, and a practical blueprint for action.
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16 October 2020
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Webinar Title:
Industry Leadership Panel - Part 1
This fast-paced 30-minute session will explore perspectives from leading industry thought leaders on the trends and technologies shaping hearing healthcare today. Panelists will also share their insights on the most important innovations on the horizon, and the opportunities they present for practice owners.
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16 October 2020
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Industry Leadership Panel - Part 2
There have never been so many challenges to the traditional way of running a private practice as there are today. This panel of experts will discuss threats posed by disruptive forces within hearing health care, and offer recommendations for flexible solutions to help practices grow and adapt in the face of change.
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16 October 2020
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Better Health Care through Design Thinking
Dr. Jose Colucci, renowned expert on design thinking in healthcare, will discuss how to apply design concepts, that are typically used to create physical products, to services and processes such as health care. He will define design thinking in a way that will help audiologists identify what their patients actually want, and differentiate between products and health care services.
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16 October 2020
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The Adoption of DTC Hearing Aids: Using the COM-B Model to Understand Why Acces…
Behavior change is central to medical and public health interventions, such as the use of hearing protection and the adoption of hearing aids. The COM-B Model provides a simple and useful framework to help us understand relationships among capability, opportunity, and motivation (COM), how they influence each other, and their effect on health behavior (B). This session will examine direct-to-cons…
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16 October 2020
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Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline: Can Hearing Aid Use Delay Cognitive Decline…
Hearing loss is associated with accelerated cognitive decline in older adults and has been identified as a modifiable risk factor for dementia. Hearing loss makes the largest single contribution to the identified potentially modifiable risk factors, yet is the factor that has received the least scientific attention. Whether treatment of hearing loss can delay the onset of cognitive decline is cur…
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16 October 2020
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Webinar Title:
Using Evidence in the Clinic
Evidence based practice has become a term that is loosely used in many policy and funding requirements. Audiologists are faced with evidence on a daily basis, but not all of it is used in decision making. Bias towards quantitative data and measurable benefit is a limiting factor in determining the type of evidence we use as well as restricting innovation in clinical practice. Three expert present…
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16 October 2020
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Paediatric Audiology
Paediatric audiology is delivered very differently in different countries, driven by funding models, rather than clinical need. In Australia, the current funding model is based on dated concepts that fitting hearing aids to children is risky. As a result, in the area of device fitting for children, little choice or control is available to families who rely on public funding. For some living in Au…
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16 October 2020
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