Through the years, society and how it sources information has changed. There was once a time when consumers didn’t take to the internet to get information on their conditions or symptoms. Now, that is not the case.
According to a 2013 PEW Research study, approximately 86 percent of patients will turn to the internet to conduct health-related research before booking an appointment with a health-care provider (Fox and Duggan, 2013). That number is ever growing.
That is why the American Academy of Audiology Foundation started the “Find an Audiologist” fundraising campaign to support Academy efforts to facilitate increased search engine optimization to connect you (our professional members) to consumers seeking help for their hearing and balance needs.
To continue our efforts, we need your input. Take the quick poll below to tell us if you find value in the Find an Audiologist Directory as a member benefit.
Take Quick Poll
- Yes 63%, 22 votes22 votes 63%22 votes - 63% of all votes
- No 29%, 10 votes10 votes 29%10 votes - 29% of all votes
- Not Sure 9%, 3 votes3 votes 9%3 votes - 9% of all votes
The Academy is always looking for feedback on the Find an Audiologist Directory. If you have additional comments, you can submit membership feedback below.
Update Your Member Dashboard
As a member, you can opt-in or out of the Find an Audiologist Directory. By opting in, the information you provide through your member dashboard will flow into our patient-centered Find an Audiologist Directory, helping build consumer awareness, patient census, and revenue. Moreover, our Academy team will also know your communication preferences and what content you want to see, giving you a better user experience.
If you’d like to update your member dashboard, but need help, check out the member dashboard instructions below.
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