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May 7, 2021

State Attorneys’ General Warn Public About Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids

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Several State Attorneys’ General (AG) recently issued statements warning consumers about unsubstantiated claims relative to over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. The statements issued from Georgia and Ohio specifically reference audiology; however, the others do not.

 If your state is not listed below, please reach out to your State AG’s Office and encourage them to weigh in. Please recommend that they include and emphasize the critical role of the audiologist!

  • AG Jeff Landry, Louisiana
  • AG Alan Wilson, South Carolina
  • AG Chris Carr, Georgia
  • Missouri AG/FTC Warning Letter Re: Stimulus Vouchers
  • AG David Yost, Ohio
  • AG Josh Stein, North Carolina
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