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Episode: Dr. Thomas Powers - The Reality Behind Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
Description: Dr. Thomas Powers is a healthcare executive with over 35 years of experience in the hearing healthcare space. He has published over 40 articles and over 200 presentations on various audiological topics including technology, technique, and disruptive innovations. He is a Strategic Advisor for the Hearing Industry Association and has his own consultancy, Powers Consulting. 32 years of his career were spent with Siemens Hearing Instruments. In this episode… Over-the-counter hearing aids have presented a unique challenge to the audiology space. Having access to technology without corresponding treatment can be valuable for some patients but problematic for others. Many pr...