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Hearing aids in but still not understanding words
Hearing Loss | Last Active: Nov 4 4:08pm | Replies (135)Comment receiving replies
I want everyone to read about the Esteem implant by a company called Envoy.
We talk about hearing aids and Cochlear Implants but this Esteem implant is far superior to anything else on the market. It is categorized as a hearing aid and is therefore not covered by Medicare. If it would be reclassified as a prosthetic it would be covered by Medicare and Medicaid.
Bills have been introduced in the House and Senate to have it reclassified.
Read about it and let’s get active in writing to our representatives on the House and Senate to make this happen.
There is something better than Cochlear Implants and expensive hearing aids.
Do your research and write letters.
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It's really not appropriate to say that a device is "far superior to anything else on the market" or "better than cochlear implants and expensive hearing aids."
The Esteem implant is relatively new. According to most information I have been able to access on it, it is not for people with profound hearing loss. It may be appropriate for those who have moderate to moderately severe hearing loss, many of whom would not qualify for a cochlear implant.
When we care enough about an issue that needs to be regulated by law, it's important to let your legislators know of your concerns. Go for it. The bureaucratic system does not move quickly.
There are thousands of people who are ecstatic about cochlear implants. The success rate is very high. I feel fortunate to be living in times when this is possible. Should implanted hearing aids become successful I am sure people will feel that way about them too.
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Dave,
I find it suspicious that you are pumping this Small Cap company that has very little revenues and just went live with a Securities Registration this week. My background is as a CFO of a public company and have taken numerous companies public. There might be something here in the future but it is very early and has a very limited distribution network i.e. very few audiologists selling/implanting. I am not sure it is appropriate for what people are looking for on this site. Just my opinion.
Mike