Below are a number of different types of hearing aids available to you. There are always new innovations in hearing aids and their functions. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about any hearing aid models (not just the ones listed below).
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For patients who need to get hearing aids ASAP,
we do a 72 Hour Rush
Service.
Pittsburgh Audiology & Hearing Aid Center, Inc.
is proud to be an approved provider for most insurance plans including:
UPMC, Highmark, Security Blue, Aetna, Health America Health Assurance, Keystone, United Auto Workers, USX,National Ear Care Plan and others not listed. Frequently, insurance plans cover testing fees; select plans provide coverage of some or all of the cost of hearing aids (if needed).
FREQUENTLY ASKED
HEARING AID QUESTIONS
Do hearing aids use batteries? Yes, all hearing aids need batteries to work. Some use rechargeable
batteries and the hearing aids need to be placed in a box that charges
them overnight. Most hearing aids use small 'button-type' batteries that
need to be replaced every 1-3 weeks (depending on size, power, etc.). We
are pleased to offer our patients the highest quality hearing aid
batteries at no charge for the life of their hearing
aids!**Some exclusions may apply.
What are "digital" hearing aids? Digital means that a computer chip performs arithmetic
calculations to change the sound before it's amplified. Unfortunately, the
word 'digital' is often meaningless: many 'digital' hearing aids can have
poor sound quality. Many 'digitals' are not even computer adjustable! Good
digital hearing aids utilize high-fidelity components and offer features
that can reduce background noise, automatically adjust volume for
different sounds, and ultimately, help the patient get a high level of
hearing performance in speech understanding.
Do you have 'invisible', 'completely-in-the-ear-canal' hearing
aids? We dispense all types of hearing aids, including Completely-In-the-Canal
(CIC). Everyone's hearing is unique and, consequently, what may be an
appropriate hearing aid choice for one person is completely inappropriate
for another. Hearing aids should be chosen for how they will perform, not
just how they look. Most patients have many choices, including CICs and
the Audiologist will explain how they relate to your hearing loss and
which will give you the best results.
What hearing aid makes/brands do you have? As an independent practice, Pittsburgh Audiology & Hearing Aid Center,
Inc. is not exclusive to one brand of hearing aids. Unlike large
franchised chains that carry only one brand, we are proud to be able to
offer our patients a selection of over 10 of the best manufacturers. This
ensures that the best technology, style and features can be found at the
lowest cost.
Some of the manufacturers whose hearing aids we dispense include: Lyric, ReSound, Phonak, Starkey, Omni, Sonic Innovations, Oticon, Siemens, Rexton, AVR
Sonovations, Unitron, Bernafon and many others not listed. We only select
quality products at all price levels.
Do you make hearing aids at your offices? No. We strongly believe that patients are best served by quality products
manufactured by major hearing aid companies. Even though it would be easy
to assemble hearing aid parts in our lab (at a cost savings of $100 to
$400), the resulting quality of the hearing aid and shell is
compromised. Hearing aid manufacturers spend tens of millions of
dollars in constructing and maintaining state-of-the-art manufacturing
facilities; we simply can not match that!
For patients who need to get hearing aids ASAP, we do offer a 72 Hour Rush
Service.
Do you adjust the hearings aids for my hearing loss? Yes. All hearing aids we dispense are fully digital and are adjusted
to your exact hearing thresholds. Furthermore, since ear canal acoustics
change hearing aid performance, we confirm and fine-tune all of our
fittings with the most advanced methods utilizing calibration based on
tones and live speech (measured with a tiny microphone placed in the ear
together with the hearing aid). Even the best hearing aids will not give
you clear speech when not appropriately adjusted.
I've spent thousands of dollars but my hearing
aids still don't work for me. Why should I expect anything different from
your practice? Good quality hearing aids are often limited by poor or inadequate
programming and adjustments. The knowledge, experience and care that goes
into our hearing aid fittings is matched by state-of-the-art adjustment
capabilities with Live Speech Mapping and Real Ear Measures. We believe,
however, that the real difference comes from our highly skilled, licensed
& board certified Doctors of Audiology. Our Doctors of Audiology will work
with you from your initial hearing evaluation to the hearing aid
fitting and all subsequent follow-ups to ensure the best hearing
performance. We are so confident in our equipment and professional staff
that we offer extended Risk-Free Trials and a Clear Speech Guarantee.
