082 - Successfully Integrating OTC Hearing Aids into an Audiology Practice

After last week's discussion on the essential elements of running a successful practice, such as calculating cost/hour and how this can be used in a bundled or unbundled approach to hearing aid dispensing, Dr. Michael Valente returns to discuss how audiology clinics can integrate OTC devices into their clinic offering.   In Part 2 of his presentation, Dr. Valente covers:   Impact of OTC/PSAP/DTC on Audiology   Impact of Diminished reimbursement for clinical services  Adoption rate of hearing aids   Review of 2 studies on performance of PSAPs for mild to moderate hearing loss  Creating a strategy to integrate OTC devices by offering an entry level hearing aid using an unbundled approach  Importance of counseling on difference between bundled/unbundled approach to allow patients to decide best option for themselves   A discussion on how this actually 'played out' at the Washington University clinic   Part 1 can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/yLs3BSa5qG4  Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest episodes each week, and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn and Twitter:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-week-in-hearing/  https://twitter.com/WeekinHearing