Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE | Where Is the Outrage?

On December 1, 2016, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2016. This bill would make certain types of hearing aids available on an over-the-counter (OTC) basis, would remove the requirement for a medical evaluation (or signed waiver), and would also allow personal sound amplification products (PSAPs) to be sold for the treatment of hearing loss.

Topic(s): Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act, personal sound amplification products (PSAPs), Advocacy

Author(s):

Ian M. Windmill

Publication Issue: Audiology Today January/February 2017

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AUDIOLOGY ADVOCATE | Congressional Recess Provides Opportunities to Get Involved

As we head into July, we anticipate the upcoming weeks will be busy as Congress works to tie up pressing legislative business before adjourning for the annual August congressional recess. The Academy will be on the Hill during this energetic time to push forward as many of our legislative priorities as possible before members of Congress return to their home districts for the month of August.

Topic(s): Advocacy, Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act, Access to Frontline Health Care Act, Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act

Author(s):

Adam Finkel

Publication Issue: Audiology Today July/August 2017