Dr. David Akbari - Raising the Bar Across Hearing Technology

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Dr. David Akbari is an award-winning audiologist and public policy advocate, specializing in evidence-based best practices. He is the Senior Medical Science and Clinical Affairs Liaison for Intricon Corporation, where he has worked for over a decade. Dr. Akbari’s ideas have been published in the Star Tribune, MedCity News, The Hearing Review, Hearing Health & Technology Matters, and The Wall Street Journal. He also serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for The Hearing Review and the Academy of Doctors of Audiology Task Force on OTC Hearing Aids.

In this episode…

Over-the-counter hearing aids introduce a unique problem to the world of audiology. A complex issue such as hearing care is being given over to the general public, changing the subject from purely medical to financial as well. This raises questions for manufacturers and hearing professionals on how to best take care of patients. Dr. David Akbari has transitioned his career toward upholding better standards for hearing technology. He is on several committees and boards dedicated to best practices so patients won’t be left in the dark. Now you can learn how these changes will change the audiological landscape.

Dr. Mark Syms is joined by Dr. David Akbari, the Senior Medical Science and Clinical Affairs Liaison for Intricon Corporation, on this episode of the ListenUp! Podcast to discuss better standards for hearing technology. They talk about Dr. Akbari’s background in music and audiology treatment, what Intricon is doing to improve OTC hearing aids, treating comorbidities, and working with manufacturers.