353 - Rethinking the Audiologic Evaluation: Is the Traditional Test Battery Outdated? Live from FHH 2026

Are today’s routine audiologic evaluations keeping pace with the rapidly evolving landscape of hearing healthcare?In this panel discussion from the 2026 Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference, moderator Dr. Bob Traynor is joined by Dr. Jay Hall, Dr. Frank Musiek, and Dr. De Wet Swanepoel to examine whether the traditional audiologic test battery is still sufficient for today's patients—or if it's time to rethink how hearing is assessed.The conversation explores the growing role of speech-in-noise testing, otoacoustic emissions (OAEs), central auditory screening, teleaudiology, and AI-driven diagnostic workflows, while discussing how these innovations could make hearing care more patient-centered, scalable, and globally accessible. The panel also challenges long-held clinical assumptions and considers how diagnostic evaluations may extend beyond the traditional sound booth to better reflect real-world listening needs.Whether you're an audiologist, hearing healthcare professional, student, or industry leader, this discussion offers valuable insights into the future of diagnostic hearing care.Be sure to subscribe to our channel for the latest episodes each week and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn, Instagram and X.- https://x.com/WeekinHearing- https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinhearing/- https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-week-in-hearingVisit us at: https://hearinghealthmatters.org/thisweek/