How to Help Your Patients Who Struggle to Hear Better (and love your services) (TX-143-24-040) (approved in CA)-How to Help Your Patients Who Struggle to Hear Better (and love your services) (Recording)

How to Help Your Patients Who Struggle to Hear Better (and love your services) (Recording)

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The IHS webinar titled "How to Help Your Patients Who Struggle to Hear Better and Love Your Services" discussed the importance of treating hearing loss and the underutilization of devices such as cochlear implants. The webinar provided information on cochlear implants and their benefits, including improved speech understanding, cognition, and mental health. The speakers emphasized the need for early intervention and referred to the 60/60 rule, which states that patients with a pure tone average of 60 decibels or worse and speech understanding of 60% or worse should be referred for a cochlear implant evaluation. They also discussed the misconceptions and fears surrounding cochlear implants, such as the fear of surgery and the belief that cochlear implants are not covered by insurance. The speakers debunked these misconceptions and emphasized the positive outcomes and improvements in quality of life that cochlear implants can provide. They also provided resources for further information and support, including the American Cochlear Implant Alliance and manufacturer websites. Overall, the webinar highlighted the importance of providing comprehensive care for patients with hearing loss and encouraged hearing instrument specialists to play an active role in advocating for their patients' hearing health.

Keywords

IHS webinar

patients

hearing loss

cochlear implants

speech understanding

early intervention

60/60 rule

misconceptions

insurance coverage