211 - Cochlear Implant Utilization in the United States: How Are We Doing?

Dr. Kevin Zhan, Assistant Professor of Otology & Neurotology and Medical Director of the Northwestern Medicine Cochlear Implant program, explores the critical issue of cochlear implant underutilization in the United States. In this session, originally part of the 2024 Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference, Dr. Zhan delves into the current literature, highlighting the major public health implications of underutilization, and discusses the relationship between audiology services and cochlear implant usage across the country. For the full experience, we highly recommend watching the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FKrhHewj4LI