Insurance coverage can be a confusing part of getting the proper healthcare. This is no different when it comes to your hearing. We face insurance questions every day in our office and have become very proficient in working with these companies. We take extra care in...
Dr. Kelsi Mangrem Wins Prestigious Industry “Entrepreneur of the Year” Award
We’re celebrating at Holland Hearing Center. Not just because it’s been an amazing year helping hundreds of local people to achieve better hearing but also because our very own Dr. Kelsi Mangrem has been recognized as the “Entrepreneur of the Year” at a prestigious...
How Are Prescription Hearing Aids Different To Over-The-Counter Devices?
We have long used the words “hearing aids” without the need for further explanation because there’s never been any other term to describe these hearing devices, but not anymore. Because in October 2021, the government finally released its proposed regulations for...
The Great OTC Experiment | The Jabra Enhance Plus Vs. Prescription Hearing Aids [6 People Conduct a Unique Trial]
When the Jabra Enhance Plus was launched on February 25th 2022, it made history as one of the first over-the-counter hearing devices that actively encouraged people to visit a hearing care professional ahead of purchase. This was the opposite stance to their main...
Tried And Tested – A Comprehensive Review Of The Jabra Enhance Plus
We’ve been following the development of low-cost hearing aids closely over the last 18 months to see what manufacturers come up with, so we’ve been excited to test the newly-released Jabra Enhance Plus and assess all it could mean for our patients. This lifestyle...
Thinking About Buying Hearing Aids Online? Here’s What You Should Consider Before You Do
I’m sure you’ve heard all about this option lately, with talk about the Jabra Enhance and other over-the-counter hearing aids. After all, the amount of money being poured into marketing them is astronomical. With 25% of people with a hearing loss delaying or avoiding...
Two Experienced Hearing Aid Wearers ‘Mystery Shop’ Listen Lively – Here’s What Happened [The Outcome]
If you search online for hearing aids, hearing care, or hearing loss, then there’s a strong chance that you’ll discover Listen Lively. Over the past few years, they’ve grown into the most visited hearing-related website on the internet with an average of 34,000 people...
Will The Jabra Enhance Plus Be A Breakthrough Or A Flop? | Dr. Kelsi Mangrem Shares Her Opinion
Although we have been caring for the hearing health of Abilene since 2004, it’s been mesmerizing to watch just how much has changed over the past few years. The technological advancements in hearing technology mean that devices are more discreet than ever before,...
What Does Biden’s Executive Order About Hearing Aids Mean?
In Biden’s recent executive order, he shared that “hearing aids are so expensive (greater than $5,000/pair) that only 14% of approximately 48 million Americans with hearing loss use them”. As a result, he will direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...
Is The Bose SoundControl A Good Investment? Abilene’s Most Trusted Audiologists Share Their Advice On Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids
You might have heard Bose has released their over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids – the Bose SoundControl. Available in a few states right now, including Massachusetts, Montana, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas, these new devices are available to purchase...