Professor University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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We will put the advent of OTC Hearing Aids into historical context and review the FDA proposed rules. With this information in mind, models for integration of OTC HAs into an Audiology practice will be presented. Pros and cons of various approaches will be highlighted. Whether you choose to include OTC HAs as a device option in your practice or plan to support patients who have already purchased an OTC HA, there is an important role for the audiologist.
