Audiology

Tuned Secures $3.2M Seed Extension to Scale Hearing Health Benefits for Modern Workforce

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Friday, February 23, 2024

Tuned , a digital hearing health company providing preventive and comprehensive hearing health for employers, today announced it secured an oversubscribed $3.2 million seed extension led by Unum Group, with participation from Distributed Ventures.

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  • Tuned , a digital hearing health company providing preventive and comprehensive hearing health for employers, today announced it secured an oversubscribed $3.2 million seed extension led by Unum Group, with participation from Distributed Ventures.
  • Undiagnosed hearing issues cost employers up to $9,100 per person annually , representing $133 billion in U.S. healthcare spending compared to those without hearing loss.
  • With 50 million Americans experiencing unaddressed hearing issues, and 60 percent of them in the workforce, Tuned addresses a critical gap in employee benefits and represents a key piece of talent attraction for employers.
  • “The only other options for hearing coverage today are discounted hearing aid programs, which cater only to those with severe hearing issues,” said Danny Aronson, CEO and co-founder of Tuned.

 Oticon Unveils Oticon Intent: The World’s First Hearing Aid with User-Intent Sensors

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

To address this issue, today Oticon, Inc. launches Oticon Intent ™, the world's first hearing aid equipped with user-intent sensors that understand and adapt to what individuals want to hear.

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  • To address this issue, today Oticon, Inc. launches Oticon Intent ™, the world's first hearing aid equipped with user-intent sensors that understand and adapt to what individuals want to hear.
  • Oticon Intent provides access to 360 degrees of sound while prioritizing each individual’s listening need — all in Oticon’s smallest, most discreet rechargeable hearing aid to date.
  • The hearing aid features up to 20 hours of battery life, as well as faster charging time than ever before.
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    Oticon Intent is compatible with the Oticon Companion app, allowing users to manage their hearing experience conveniently from their smartphone or Apple Watch®.

Practis Announces Acquisition of HearWorks, Adding AI Enhanced Marketing and Database Automation Services

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Practis, LLC, a leading healthcare marketing services provider, announced today the acquisition of HearWorks, a leader in AI enhanced marketing and database automation solutions for audiology practices. In addition to expanding capabilities at Practis, this acquisition strengthens the firm's position as a full-service healthcare marketing platform with deep specialization and focus on driving long-term sustainable growth for medical practices and healthcare organizations.

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  • Practis, LLC, a leading healthcare marketing services provider, announced today the acquisition of HearWorks, a leader in AI enhanced marketing and database automation solutions for audiology practices.
  • In addition to expanding capabilities at Practis, this acquisition strengthens the firm's position as a full-service healthcare marketing platform with deep specialization and focus on driving long-term sustainable growth for medical practices and healthcare organizations.
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Practis, LLC, a leading healthcare marketing services provider, announced today the acquisition of HearWorks, a leader in AI enhanced marketing and database automation solutions for audiology practices.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome HearWorks to our marketing platform," said Brock Fay, CEO, Practis.

TYMPAHEALTH CELEBRATES WORLD HEARING DAY WITH A CALL TO ACTION FOR EAR AND HEARING HEALTH: DON'T WAIT, HEAR CLEAR

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

But many factors can also affect ear and hearing health amongst younger demographics, including infections, wax build up, unsafe listening practices, amongst many others.

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  • But many factors can also affect ear and hearing health amongst younger demographics, including infections, wax build up, unsafe listening practices, amongst many others.
  • World Hearing Day (Sunday 3rd March), designated by the World Health Organization, serves as an annual reminder of the importance of hearing health and the need for early identification and intervention for hearing loss.
  • To celebrate World Hearing Day TympaHealth will be promoting their Don't Wait, Hear Clear message across social media and encouraging their ear and hearing health practitioner network to do the same.
  • TympaHealth has established partnerships with providers including Walgreen, Boots Alliance, Sonova Day Lewis Pharmacy, Demant (Hidden Hearing), Bupa and the NHS.

ASHA Joins World Hearing Day Call to Change Mindsets About Hearing Care

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Monday, February 26, 2024

ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Although untreated hearing loss is associated with an increased risk of depression, dementia, and even earlier death in some adults, Americans routinely ignore hearing difficulties for years or even decades before they seek help, if they ever do. This concerning reality is one that the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) aims to address this March 3rd, which is recognized globally as World Hearing Day—an observance established by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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  • This concerning reality is one that the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) aims to address this March 3rd, which is recognized globally as World Hearing Day —an observance established by the World Health Organization (WHO).
  • Past ASHA polling shows a major disconnect between how people regard their hearing and how they care for it.
  • "World Hearing Day presents an important opportunity to educate the public about ear and hearing care, and to erase common misconceptions about hearing health.
  • This year, the World Hearing Day theme of 'Changing Mindsets' couldn't be more appropriate.

Forging a Technological Powerhouse: Strategic Partnership Unveiled

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Friday, February 16, 2024

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Single Point Solutions (SPS) , a Digital Transformation and Technology provider, and WS Audiology's R&D hub in Hyderabad (WSA), have today announced a strategic partnership aimed at fortifying their operations in India. This collaboration signifies a milestone for both companies as they navigate growth and expansion on a global scale.

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  • Single Point Solutions (SPS), a Digital Transformation and Technology provider, and the R&D hub of WS Audiology (WSA) in Hyderabad announced a strategic partnership to fortify their operations in India.
  • IRVING, Texas, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Single Point Solutions (SPS) , a Digital Transformation and Technology provider, and WS Audiology 's R&D hub in Hyderabad (WSA), have today announced a strategic partnership aimed at fortifying their operations in India.
  • This collaboration signifies a milestone for both companies as they navigate growth and expansion on a global scale.
  • Within this strategic alliance, Single Point Solutions will provide WSA's R&D hub in Hyderabad with advanced technology solutions, including Mobile and Cloud App development, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data, and Cloud infrastructure.

Sensorion Announces a €50.5 Million Financing With Participation From New and Existing US and European Healthcare Specialist Investors

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Friday, February 9, 2024

The settlement-delivery of the Reserved Offering is expected to take place around February 13, 2024, subject to customary conditions.

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  • The settlement-delivery of the Reserved Offering is expected to take place around February 13, 2024, subject to customary conditions.
  • Nawal Ouzren, Chief Executive Officer of Sensorion, said: “We are delighted to announce today’s successful capital raise of EUR 50.5 million.
  • This strengthened shareholder base reinforces Sensorion’s ambition to advance its pipeline of innovative therapies intended to improve the quality of life of patients suffering from hearing disorders.
  • Leerink Partners LLC (“Leerink Partners”) and Stifel Europe AG (“Stifel”) are acting as lead agents in connection with the Reserved Offering.

Leading Northeast ENT Practices Partner to Form Align ENT + Allergy

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Northeast-based ENT practices – Pinnacle ENT, Providence ENT, BergerHenry ENT, and Greenwich ENT – have joined together to form Align ENT + Allergy ("Align").

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Northeast-based ENT practices – Pinnacle ENT, Providence ENT, BergerHenry ENT, and Greenwich ENT – have joined together to form Align ENT + Allergy ("Align").
  • The practices include 30 physicians, 28 audiologists, and 160 teammates across 8 divisions spanning PA and CT.
    Align's mission is to build and advance the leading community of physician-led ENT and Allergy practices in the U.S. – and ultimately preserve their clinical autonomy.
  • Backed by Zenyth Partners, Align ENT + Allergy provides practice management services through a true partnership model and believes that physician-led private practice is the best way to facilitate high quality, cost-effective, personalized care for patients.
  • Align is excited to connect with ENT physicians and practices in 2024 to share the benefits of partnership.

Lexie Hearing Launches the Lexie B2 Plus Hearing Aid Powered by Bose

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

BOSTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexie Hearing, a leader in over-the-counter hearing aids, today released its newest product, the Lexie B2 Plus Self-fitting OTC Hearing Aids Powered by Bose, which includes an enhanced in-app hearing test feature and a new charging carrying case that holds one, up to 18-hour charge to extend battery life for when users are on the go.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexie Hearing, a leader in over-the-counter hearing aids, today released its newest product, the Lexie B2 Plus Self-fitting OTC Hearing Aids Powered by Bose, which includes an enhanced in-app hearing test feature and a new charging carrying case that holds one, up to 18-hour charge to extend battery life for when users are on the go.
  • "With the launch of the Lexie B2 Plus, we're pleased to continue delivering an exceptional hearing experience backed by award-winning customer service."
  • The Lexie B2 Plus Hearing Aids Powered by Bose feature an optional in-app hearing test that provides wearers with recommended hearing aid settings tailored to their unique hearing profile, giving users an optimal initial setting that they can save as one of their presets.
  • Lexie B2 Hearing Aids were recently named the top OTC Hearing Aid in the U.S.1 by Circana, the nation's leading Retail Tracking Service.

The TD Charitable Foundation Awards Grant to Special Olympics Florida to Improve Hearing Health of Duval County Residents

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To improve and support the hearing health of Duval County residents with intellectual disabilities, TD Charitable Foundation has awarded Special Olympics Florida a grant of $25,000.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To improve and support the hearing health of Duval County residents with intellectual disabilities, TD Charitable Foundation has awarded Special Olympics Florida a grant of $25,000.
  • Healthy Hearing is just one of eight health discipline screenings offered to persons with intellectual disabilities through Special Olympics Florida’s Healthy Athletes initiative.
  • The TD Charitable Foundation grant will help Special Olympics Florida provide Healthy Hearing screenings to Duval County’s Special Olympics athletes and help recruit audiologists to serve as clinical directors.
  • "The TD Charitable Foundation is proud to be able to support Special Olympics Florida, by providing this much needed hearing program to Special Olympics athletes across Duval county," said Nick Miceli, Metro Florida Regional President.