Hearing Aid Awareness Week - September 28 - October 4, 2008
Started in 1995, Hearing Aid Awareness Week is celebrated throughout the United States.
IHS Welcomes New Membership Marketing Professional
Lee Martin has recently joined the IHS staff as its Manager of Marketing, Membership and Communications.
IHS Governor Election Results for 2008
The International Hearing Society is pleased to announce that Richard Giles, BC-HIS, has been elected to a three-year term of office as IHS’s governor for the Pacific territory, and Larry Farris, BC-HIS, ACA, and John Letts, BC-HIS, have been re-elected to additional three-year terms for the Southwest and Canadian territory respectively.IHS Byaws Updated – Minnesota Changes Territorial Governors
During the IHS 56th Annual Convention Membership Meeting, members voted to change the state of Minnesota from the Northwest Territory to the Central Territory.
Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act
The International Hearing Society urges you to support the bipartisan Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which was reintroduced in May, 2007.
HEAR Act 2007
On April 18, 2007, the Medicare Hearing Enhancement and Auditory Rehabilitation (HEAR) Act was introduced by U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL).
National Provider Identifier
Starting May 23, 2007, the Federal Health and Human Services (HHS) will require a unique NPI for every provider and every healthcare company.
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
IHS will raise public awareness of hearing health related issues.
Spotlight on Hearing Loss
The following 9.5 minute PBS documentary "Spotlight on Hearing Loss", which is introduced by Internet co-founder Dr. Vinton Cerf, discusses the value of hearing as well as the hearing healthcare process and the making of hearing aids....click here to view the video.
Organized Audiology Targeting State Legislation
The movement to achieve "gatekeeper" status for audiologists has resurfaced-this time on the state level.
The 56th IHS Convention - A Sound Bet
The IHS 56th Annual Convention was an industry extravaganza. Reno’s dazzling sights and sounds set a perfect stage for the exciting lineup of events that made it a sensational success.
New IHS President, James Ogurek, BC-HIS, Starts Term
Ogurek is a long-standing, active, and valued member of the Society and has been a licensed hearing instrument dispenser since 1977.
Super-Charged IHS Convention Generates Enthusiasm Galore
Four days of non-stop excitement, the 55th Annual IHS Convention & Exposition in San Antonio, Texas has been dubbed by many to be the best ever. Enthusiasm soared off the charts throughout the entire event, as both attendees and exhibitors got a delicious taste of the new IHS.
2005 IHS Convention Creates Excitement Galore
Four days of breathless excitement, the 54th Annual IHS Convention & Exposition in Quebec City, Canada has been dubbed by many to be the best ever. Enthusiasm soared off the charts throughout the entire event, as both attendees and exhibitors got a delicious taste of the new IHS.
HIPAA Update:
Security Deadline - April 20, 2005
The Final Rule adopting HIPAA standards for the security of electronic health
information was published in the Federal Register.
IHS
Welcomes New Executive Director
The
IHS Board of Governors is pleased to announce that Cindy J. Helms has accepted
the position of IHS executive director, effective January 1, 2005.
Extreme
Appreciation: IHS Style
Bill and Tani Austin’s philanthropic accomplishments are legendary, so
much so that many of us take their good works for granted—until it happens
in our own backyard.
IHS
Board Adopts Practice Profile for Dispensers
What does a hearing instrument specialist do? This is a common question not only
in the consumer marketplace, but also on licensing boards and in regulatory entities.
To formalize the answer for all, the IHS Board of Governors voted to adopt an
official practice profile.
Waingrow
Nominated President-Elect
The Nominating Committee has unanimously selected IHS Governor Neil Waingrow,
BC-HIS, as the next IHS president-elect. The office becomes available on
August 28, 2004 when current President-Elect Harlan Cato, BC-HIS, assumes
the presidency.
IHS
Convention 2004 in Orlando, Florida: Another Spectacular Success!
The Sounds Sunsational convention in Orlando truly was the hot spot of the year
for industry professionals. Professionals from around the world gathered in Orlando
August 25—29 for IHS’s 53rd Annual Convention and Exposition.
Patrolling
the Front Lines: Another Regulatory Victory for the Hearing Impaired
The FDA denied two Citizen Petitions that, if approved, would have allowed
over-the-counter sale of hearing aids. IHS and other industry associations
forcefully opposed the petitions and sent letters of protest to FDA.
Major Developments to Improve Hearing Health
Two major developments in treating hearing health disorders were reported as the nation recognized Hearing Aid Awareness Week at the annual IHS convention.
Introducing America's Hearing Healthcare Team
America's Hearing Healthcare Team was launched for the estimated 28 million Americans who currently do not seek care for their hearing loss. The patient is at the center of the team composed of primary care physicians, otolaryngologist head and neck surgeons, hearing aid specialists, audiologists, consulting specialists, allied health professionals and researchers.
Joint Statement of the International Hearing
Society and the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
In 2001, The International Hearing Society joined forces the American Academy
of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery to launch America 's Hearing
Healthcare Team Initiative. The purpose of this important public health and education
effort is to raise awareness of hearing loss, its causes, its prevention and
treatment options.
