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Industry and consumer perspectives on the impact of OTC hearing aids on hearing healthcare.
What is it about?
Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids will change the playing field for hearing healthcare. This paper examines a variety of viewpoints on OTC hearing aids including that of an editor of a hearing industry trade publication, an audiologist and business owner, a hearing aid user and consumer advocate, and a researcher and professor.
Why is it important?
It is critical to consider a diverse set of perspectives when evaluating the potential impact of OTC hearing aids on hearing health care.