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Why did FDA Approval Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Take So Long?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Mull over the phrase from the KFF announcement (italics are mine), “Prices and features will vary for the new OTC hearing aids — much as they do for prescription aids. Some of the technology found in the pricier prescription aids will be available in the cheaper OTC aids.” category tags: hearing loss , hearables/hearing technology.

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The Future of Sensors and Older Adults -- and other October blogs

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Mull over the phrase from the KFF announcement (italics are mine), “Prices and features will vary for the new OTC hearing aids — much as they do for prescription aids. Some of the technology found in the pricier prescription aids will be available in the cheaper OTC aids.” Feedback is welcome.

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CES 2023: Ten New Technologies for Older Adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Jabra Enhance Plus OTC hearing aid. " As part of the new OTC hearing aid category and cleared by the FDA as a self-fitting hearing aid, Enhance Plus empowers millions of Americans with mild to moderate hearing loss to take the first step on their hearing health journey. Jesse Joonho Lim, the founder of Petnow Inc. Learn more.

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One last look at 2022's important changes before CES

Aging in Place Technology Watch

OTC (Over-the-Counter) Hearing Aids approved for sale direct to consumers. Meanwhile, the OTC hearing aids, starting at $199, can be purchased without an audiologist assisting, inside a retail store or online. If an older adult us impacted, the older device stops working. Was this an opportunity to switch to a smart(er) phone?

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The Evolution of Self-Care for Consumers – Learning and Sharing at CHPA

Health Populi

For the organization’s 2020 vision, there are three category pillars in sight: over-the-counter (OTC) drugs (the core mission for over a century), dietary supplements, and consumer medical devices (think: the CES digital health aisles, and beyond). CHPA released a new study this week into the value of OTC meds. health care system $94.8

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Five 2022 AgeTech Trends That Matter to Older Adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

HEAR BETTER WITH OTC HEARING AIDS: Sell directly to those in need. category tags: AI and machine learning , hearables/hearing technology , fall prevention, fall detection , Voice/AI/Voice Assistants. NOTE: Next week, a new report, "The Future of Sensors and Older Adults" will be posted. Stay tuned!].

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2023 Market Overview (4 of 4): Technology Augments, Does not Replace Care

Aging in Place Technology Watch

And the hearing technology market, first disrupted by hearables, saw its biggest disruption in 2022 – FDA approval of OTC hearing aids, driving the average price downward by as much as $3000 , driving sales online and into retail stores like Walmart. Older adults also are leaving a legacy of photos and stories for their loved ones.