With an aging population and the growing evidence of the negative impacts of hearing loss, HIA will continue to emphasize the importance of hearing well. HIA is deeply engaged in the issues of the day, including the anticipated OTC regulation and the potential expansion of Medicare benefits to include hearing, dental and vision. The hearing industry is driving innovation in hearing technology, public policy and patient safety and education.

“Our organization is stronger today for his work, and I look forward to continuing our efforts to bring better hearing health to more people with our new Chair, Gary Rosenblum.” Starkey President and CEO, Brandon Sawalich, sits down with Dave to discuss why Covid erased any doubts that hearing is essential, how Starkey never stopped. In 2017, Brandon Sawalich was named President, a culmination of a lifes passion for helping. “I want to express my thanks to Brandon for his leadership and dedication to the complex issue of hearing health,” said Kate Carr, President, HIA. Brandon Sawalich is President of Starkey Hearing Technologies. Other board members include Mikkel Knudsen, President, ReSound Commercial US, and Daniel Liberman, President, WSAudiology US. Sawalich will remain on the Board of Directors. Sandy Brandmeier, Sonova President, has been elected to serve as Vice Chair. “I have humbly served as Chairman of HIA for four years, and now I proudly pass on the responsibility to another passionate industry leader, Gary Rosenblum.” “Through the hard work of a dedicated HIA Board, our members and focused leadership, we have educated federal, state and local government leaders, the hearing industry’s professional associations, and most importantly, we educated those with hearing loss who want to hear better and live better,” said Mr.

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