In the summer of 2016, a second-year medical student traveled to the Dominican Republic for six weeks to perform an independent hearing study funded by his university. Although the capital city has a newly established audiology-training program that has started to provide substantial improvements in resources for individuals with hearing loss, resources outside of the capital city for hearing health remain scarce.
Rogers Hearing Solutions -- with offices in Peabody, Marlborough, Tewksbury, and Winthrop MA as well as Portsmouth, NH – is an Audibel-affiliated hearing retail chain. They have been providing patients with high-quality hearing care for over 40 years, offering uniquely personalized services. Periodically, they expand their hearing testing services beyond the clinic, offering mobile testing where and when needed.
Both clinical staff and those who work as part of the Chime administrative team are currently using SHOEBOX Online as a convenient and easy to implement service for all existing and future patients.
Starting a hearing clinic was anything but easy. Dr. Blair faced the real challenge of balancing the desire to open quickly with the constant difficulty of keeping costs down. SHOEBOX ended up playing a vital role in achieving this goal with its affordability, ease of use, and adaptability.
In the fast-paced metropolis of New York City, audiologist Kathleen Wallace, Au.D., has established herself as a prominent mobile practitioner, extending audiological services to patients throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. As an independent contractor collaborating with a larger audiology clinic, Kathleen sought a portable audiometer that seamlessly aligns with her practice's unique needs.
As a distinguished leader in the Brazilian hearing aid market, Comunicare has spent 19 years providing top-tier audiological services across the country. This case study charts Comunicare's journey towards the integration of SHOEBOX’s digital hearing screener designed for both remote and in-person environments.
Like many countries, Mexico has a shortage of audiologists. According to data from WSA Mexcio, the nation has fewer than one audiologist per 130,000 citizens. Under the strategic leadership of Ulises Merino, GM of WSA Mexico, and Luana Rosa, LATAM Expansion Manager, the company has been successfully improving business efficiency and elevating their standard of care. Built on a foundation of engagement, connectivity, and, importantly, diagnostic quality, Comunicare is setting a new benchmark for excellence in hearing care services.