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How Bluetooth Technology Is Bolstering the New Era of Hearing Accessibility

December 20, 2022

In August, the Food and Drug Administration established a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, enabling consumers with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss to purchase hearing aids directly from stores or online retailers without the need for a medical exam, prescription, or a fitting adjustment by an audiologist. The move intends to help make hearing aids more accessible and affordable for some of the 30 million U.S. adults currently experiencing hearing loss. Historically, confusion, stigma and lack of access have prevented most people (especially older Americans and those living in rural areas) from addressing their hearing health. As we anticipate the rollout of OTC hearing aids, the role of Bluetooth audio is pivotal.

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