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IHS Convention Preview
A sneak peek at some of the products and services being featured at the 2013
International Hearing Society Convention on September 12-14 in Arlington, Va
ADCO Hearing Products Inc Booth #701
ADCO Hearing Products is a leading provider of clinical
supplies and ALDs to the hearing healthcare Industry.
For more than 50 years, our ADCO-mold, ADCO-build,
and ADCO-Addon products have been used worldwide
to provide on-the-spot solutions for earmolds and
modifications. We offer everything except hearing aids,
including a full line of products necessary for your
practice, as well as solutions for your patients. Stop by our booth to see the
new and exciting products and programs we have to offer, including our new
line of promotional products that can be customized for your practice. Our
friendly, knowledgeable staff will be anxious to meet you and answer any
questions. 800-726-0851 or 303-794-3928; www.adcopro.net
Amplivox Booth #604
The Amplivox 260 audiometer is the SMART CHOICE in diagnostics audiom-
eters, featuring air, bone, and speech audiometry in a small compact design.
Results can be saved to memory, printed with the optional printer, or trans-
ferred to PC with the optional NOAH interface. The 260 offers narrowband
and speech-weighted masking along with a
number of specialty tests. The talk forward/
backward function can be used in a static
environment or in an acoustic booth, mak-
ing this unit very flexible. 888-941-4208;
www.amplivox.us
Audioscan Booth #503
Win a FREE Axiom Fitting
System! Visit the Audioscan
booth to experience the real
control and productivity that the Axiom offers—and earn the opportunity
to win a free Axiom. With the Axiom you can help more patients, fit more
hearing instruments, achieve higher client satisfaction, and do it all without
breaking a sweat—or the bank. It’s the affordable way to take control of the
fitting process. 800-265-2093; www.audioscan.com
Beltone Booth #502
Beltone recently introduced the Beltone Prime™,
the only microphone-in-concha in-the-ear hear-
ing aid that offers the benefit of a one-visit fitting.
The Beltone Prime’s distinctive design fits entirely
inside the ear canal, using the natural contours
of the ear to maximize sound quality. This design
allows the hearing aid to fit comfortably, stay in
place, and appear virtually invisible. Visit Beltone at Booth #502 to learn
about this new, innovative hearing aid. 800-621-1275; www.beltone.com
Blueprint Solutions Booth #602
Blueprint OMS is clinic management made easy.
Come see the many new features in Blueprint
OMS including “in clinic” patient management,
signature pads, barcode reading, and smart
patient summary screen. Innovation never stops
at Blueprint Solutions. Blueprint OMS features an
easy graphical user interface, a fast effective mar-
keting module, real-time Noah and QuickBooks integration, free electronic
insurance billing, and much more. Stop by our booth and see for yourself
what Blueprint OMS can do for your practice. Contact Blueprint Solutions for
more information. 877-686-8410; www.blueprintsolutions.us
CaptionCall Booth #607
Visit CaptionCall Booth #607 to see a live
demo of this revolutionary phone, and learn
how to use the free CaptionCall offer as a
secondary message in your planned market-
ing activities to get noticed and drive traffic.
Bring existing patients back for follow-up
exams and/or service appointments. Get new
patients in for a hearing test and free phone.
(Professional certification of hearing loss is required to receive a free
CaptionCall phone.) 877-557-2227; www.CaptionCallProvider.com
Carecredit Booth #310
CareCredit has helped over
125,000 patients get the hearing
aids they needed to stay con-
nected to family and friends.
CareCredit provides special financing offers to help patients purchase
optimal instruments. CareCredit is easy to use and has fast approvals.
800-300-3046, ext 4519; www.carecredit.com
Discovery Warranties & Repair Booth #206
Discovery Warranties is the most compre-
hensive service warranty program in the
industry. We offer coverage on all makes
and models of hearing aids including tinnitus
devices. Dispensers have an opportunity
to place clients’ hearing instruments under
warranty protection while receiving a 20%
rebate on all warranties sold or renewed. Discovery Repair continues to
service practices throughout the nation as a rapid response all make repair
service center with unique guarantees. 800-525-7936 or 251-342-1144;
www.discoverywarranties.com or www.discoveryrepair.com
The following descriptions were provided by the individual companies. To find out more information, visit their booths at IHS or use
the websites and phone numbers to contact them directly.
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IHS Convention At-A-Glance
The schedule presented here is subject to change; please consult the IHS Convention Program for final changes or visit: http://ihsinfo.org
Ear Technology Corporation Booth #208
DryCaddy is here, bringing a new level of
effectiveness to the field of static drying kits.
(It’s the “next-best” thing to a Dry & Store®.)
Experience ClearTV Audio—the first truly
digital TV listening system. Check out the new
family of Clik® EZ, EZd, and EZd+T for success
with even the most price-conscious patients
without sacrificing quality. Ear Technology:
partnering with you to help people hear better, every day. 800-327-8547;
www.eartech.com
Frye Electronics Booth #302
Frye Electronics will be showing the upcoming release
of the revolutionary FONIX Colt Audiometer, a new breed
of audiometer, the FONIX 8000 Hearing Aid Test System,
now featuring built-in Real Speech testing as part of
Visible Speech, and the FONIX FP35 Touch Hearing
Aid Analyzer, with touchscreen and many new features. The FONIX Colt
is controlled completely by the touchscreen interface of an Android tablet
computer. 800-547-8209; www.frye.com
GN ReSound Booth #110
Visit Booth #110 to learn more about
how ReSound is leading the indus-
try with breakthroughs in wireless
technology that will help you fit more
patients with greater ease. A full fam-
ily of products suitable for all of your patients, Verso hearing aids offer nearly
limitless connectivity with Unite wireless accessories. Verso hearing aids can
even be connected and controlled by your patients’ smartphones or through
the use of the ReSound Control app. 800-248-4327; www.gnresound.com
Hal-Hen Booth #100
Please stop by for a demonstration of our new
products and a free sample of our new Hal-
Hen Environmental Wipes. Our one-stop shopping
offers over 4,000+ items, including: Assistive
Devices, Personal Communicators, FM Systems,
Bluetooth/Loop Systems, Impression Materials,
Infection Control, Batteries, Diagnostic Equipment,
Earlites, Earmold Supplies, Educational Materials,
and Cerumen Management. Our point of purchase
Hearing Healthcare Accessory Center features 14 of our most popular prod-
ucts. 800-242-5436; www.halhenpro.com (available 24/7)
Hamilton CapTel Booth #202
Since 2003, Hamilton CapTel® has made over
25 million captioned telephone conversations
possible for individuals with hearing loss. This
is the kind of trusted experience you and your
patients can count on—every day. Now, the
Hamilton CapTel Hearing Healthcare Program
makes it even easier to extend the value of
your patient relationships. It’s a simple program, a simple process, and it
simply works—for you and your patients at no cost. Find out more about the
Hamilton CapTel in-office demo phone and display stand. 800-826-7111;
HamiltonCapTel.com/hhc
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
12:00pm – 5:00pm Onsite Registration
6:00pm – 9:00pm Monuments by Moonlight Tour
Thursday, September 12, 2013
7:00am – 5:30pm Onsite Registration
8:00am – 5:00pm Chapter Leadership Conference
9:00am – 4:00pm Pre-Convention Workshop: Cerumen Management, by Luis M. Valdes,
BC-HIS
1:00pm – 4:00pm Pre-Convention Workshop: Pre-Licensing Training: The Hearing
Evaluation, by Patricia Connelly, PhD
5:30pm – 10:00pm Opening Keynote Presentation: Above All Else, by Jamie
Clarke; Dinner and Vegas Night Party
Friday, September 13, 2013
7:00am – 5:30pm Onsite Registration
7:30am – 9:00am Members-only Membership Meeting and Breakfast
9:30am – 10:30am Choice of Concurrent Seminars:
• Troubleshooting I: A Path to Resolving Patient Complaints, by Mary
Leisses, MS
• Effective Conflict Management Skills to Handle Difficult People, by
Bruce Mow
• Hearing Loops and Your Practice, by Richard McKinley & Juliëtte
Sterkens, AuD
9:30am – 12:00pm Licensing Board Conference
11:00am – 12:00pm Choice of Concurrent Seminars:
• Troubleshooting II: A Path to Resolving Patient Complaints, by Mary
Leisses, MS
• Ototoxicity and Hearing Loss, by Nabil Al-Muhtaseb, MD, MS
• Competitive Pricing Strategies, by Scot Frink, MS
12:30pm – 2:30pm General Session with Luncheon: Status Quo to Status Grow:
The 4 Marketing Secrets to Explosive Growth, by Kordell Norton
3:00pm – 4:00pm Choice of Concurrent Seminars:
• Translating Hearing Aid Benefits into Features the Consumer
Understands, by Carol Scott, ACA
• Mining the Basics of Testing and Fitting, by Scot Frink, MS
• Mind Your Own Business, by Scott Austin, BC-HIS
4:30pm – 5:30pm Choice of Concurrent Seminars:
• Disruptive Innovation and the Changing Hearing Healthcare
Landscape, by Jerry Yanz, PhD
• A Who’s Who of Wireless, by Dan Stover, AuD
• Making a Difference: The 4 Steps to Becoming a Trusted Provider
with Consultative Selling, by Kordell Norton, CSP
5:30pm – 7:30pm Networking Dinner and Silent Auction in the Expo Hall
Saturday, September 14, 2013
7:00am – 3:00pm Onsite Registration
8:00am – 10:00am Breakfast and Silent Auction in the Expo Hall
10:15am – 11:15am Choice of Concurrent Seminars:
• Current and Future Directions for Tinnitus Treatment, Part 1, by
Richard Tyler, MSc, PhD
• Train-the-Trainer Is Now Ready for Action! by Patricia Connelly, PhD
11:30am – 12:30pm Choice of Concurrent Seminars:
• Current and Future Directions for Tinnitus Treatment, Part 2, by
Richard Tyler, MSc, PhD
• How to Avoid Top Ethics Pitfalls for the Hearing Healthcare
Professional, by Chris Gustafson, ACA, BC-HIS
12:30pm – 2:30pm Lunch Buffet and Silent Auction Pick Up in the Expo Hall
3:00pm – 4:00pm Choice of Concurrent Seminars:
• Infection Control in the Hearing Aid Clinic, A.U. Bankaitis, PhD
• Adjust Your Marketing Message: Baby Boomers and the New
Seniors, by Christina Young
• Fit to Serve: IHS Leads the Way on Improved Hearing Healthcare for
Our Nation’s Veterans
6:00pm – 10:30pm IHS Awards Gala
For updated information, visit: http://ihsinfo.org
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Hansaton Acoustics Booth #511
HANSATON’s X-Mini RIC with its revolutionary
XearA digital platform features new, high-reli-
ability receivers; Bi-Com wireless connectivity;
Conversation Lift to optimize SNR even beyond
directional processing; Speech Beam to accen-
tuate off-axis talkers; Sound Restore frequency
compression; Feedback X, the new milestone in
feedback cancellation; new compression archi-
tecture to optimize the dynamic range; telecoil; 40 processing channels;
bandwidth up to 10 kHz for brilliant sound quality. Expect easy programming
and rave reviews from patients! 888-984-7432; www.hansaton-usa.com
Hearing Aid Marketing Booth #111
With over 25 years’ experience of
providing clients with consistent and
successful marketing campaigns,
trust Hearing Aid Marketing to gen-
erate leads for your database, book
more appointments, and increase sales. Hearing Aid Marketing’s rigorous
testing program ensures a consistent flow of new and proven direct mail
creative, available to view on our custom online Portal. With this technology,
clients can manage, view, pay, and complete direct mail orders all online.
Visit our booth to learn more about our services and direct mail programs.
518-477-2400; www.HearingAidMarketing.com
The Hearing Review Booth #109
Stop by to learn about our digital editions—digital versions of our print
magazines e-mailed to over 14,000 readers worldwide. The Hearing
Review focuses 100% on hearing healthcare and related technology, and
is delivered to a focused audience of 21,000 hearing care professionals. Our
website is perhaps the most extensively used site in the field, and has a
strong international audience (about one-third of all visitors). Hearing Review
Products, HR’s sister publication, is the only magazine in the field dedicated
100% to hearing care products,
providing the latest breaking news
on the latest offerings. 913-894-
6923; www.hearingreview.com
Interacoustics Booth #604
Interacoustics will be showcas-
ing three new products at the
IHS conference. AD629, “True
Hybrid” air•bone•speech audi-
ometer, small and portable yet very powerful, can be used as a stand-alone
or with a PC. Callisto, portable fitting solution: audiometry, REM, and VSP
delivered in a compact plug and play box design, and the new MT10 auto-
matic tympanometer. 800-947-6334; www.interacoustics-us.com
Maico Diagnostics Booth #205
Maico introduces the next generation of
the classic MA 41 portable audiometer.
With lightweight portability, and packed
with features, this air/bone/speech
audiometer is perfect for your hearing
healthcare needs. Integrated wavefiles
eliminate the need for a separate CD player, while on-board data file and
PDF storage makes this a true on-the-go audiometer. NOAH compatibility
allows thresholds to be stored directly into your NOAH database for seam-
less hearing aid fittings. Modern design blends with classic Maico features!
888-941-4201; www.maico-diagnostics.com
MedRx Booth #403
MedRx manufactures advanced
PC-based diagnostic and testing
instrumentation and will be demon-
strating their full line of clinical and
fitting instrumentation, including its
exciting new design for the AVANT Stealth Clinical Audiometer with high
frequency option. Stop by Booth #403 to see this new addition to the family
of advanced instrumentation from MedRx, including the remarkable AVANT
REMsp Real Ear and Live Speech Mapping system. Contact MedRx for
further information on the most advanced hearing diagnostic systems in the
industry. 888-392-1234; www.medrx-usa.com
NBC-HIS Booth #210
The National Board for
Certification is an indepen-
dent, non-profit, credential-
ing organization. It is the only
board certification program in the hearing healthcare industry accredited by
the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The NBC-HIS Board
Certification Exam is available during the IHS convention in Washington,
DC, September 11, 2013 at 2 pm. Must pre-register by September 3, 2013.
Drop by our booth for information, giveaways, and NBC merchandise.
734-522-2900; www.nbc-his.com
Oaktree Products Booth #611
Come see the new products offered by Oaktree
Products! Try out the Firefly wireless Video
Otoscope, the must-have tool for every dispens-
ing professional. Check out how the Dry Caddy
provides 1 year of hearing instrument moisture
protection and how the Dry-ALL can save you
money. Get up-to-date on infection control at our
booth or during the seminar scheduled Saturday,
September 14 at 3 pm by Oaktree’s own Dr A.U. Bankaitis. 800-347-1960;
www.oaktreeproducts.com
Oticon Booth #408
Oticon Alta—Unlock the Power of
Personalization. Premium technol-
ogy Alta and innovative fitting tools
empower practitioners to factor
more personal dimensions into
each fitting for a highly customized solution and a higher level of patient
satisfaction. Built on Oticon’s new Inium wireless processing platform, Alta
delivers exceptional performance, more natural sound quality, small size,
and ultra-low power consumption. The simple Alta Personalization Process
involves patients at every stage of the fitting and utilizes their sound qual-
ity preferences for our best instrument performance ever. 800-526-3921;
www.pro.oticonusa.com
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Otometrics Booth #610
Improve your fitting success! The new AURICAL is a
complete, modular fitting solution in a stunning new
design. It has everything you need: a true fitting audi-
ometer. A wireless and binaural Probe Microphone
Measurements (PMM) unit. Effective counseling tools.
And a HIT box that works independently—or with the
other components. The intuitive OTOsuite software integrates it all and supports
the entire fitting process. 800-289-2150; www.otometrics.com
Phonak Booth #409/508
Visit Phonak at Booths #409/508 to learn
about the new Audéo Q and Naída Q prod-
ucts, both available in four performance
levels and three styles. All Audéo Q RIC
instruments include the new Tinnitus Balance noise generator. Naída Q
is a complete, Water Resistant power portfolio. Speech understanding in
challenging listening environments is improved with Binaural VoiceStream
Technology™ features, including Speech in Wind, auto StereoZoom, and
DuoPhone. 800-777-7333; www.phonak-us.com
Rayovac
Rayovac is the world’s largest
manufacturer of hearing aid batter-
ies. ProLine is available direct from
Rayovac exclusively through hearing
health care professionals in the United States and Europe. Extra Brand is avail-
able only through select hearing aid distributors in North America and Europe.
800-323-1993; www.thepowerofhearing.com
Rexton Booth #603
Real People. Real Products. Real
Service. A company built on
serving its customers, Rexton
is taking things to the next level
with TwinCore Technology. It provides a more advanced signal processing
that gives you the best speech understanding, fastest and most precise fit-
ting process, and highest comfort possible for your patients. Visit us at booth
#603 to learn more! 800-876-1141; www.rexton.com
Siemens Hearing Instruments Booth #C304
Siemens’ micon™ chip delivers all the best-
in-class industry features in one platform,
including a tinnitus therapy feature. Available
in a full line of BTEs and ITEs, this feature
includes a separate therapy signal generator,
four pre-programmed therapy signals, indi-
vidual fine-tuning of tinnitus therapy signals, and three operating modes.
All Siemens micon hearing aids can be used as hearing instruments
alone or in combination with the tinnitus therapy signal. 800-766-4500;
www.usa.siemens.com/hearing
Sonic Booth #C211
Come visit Sonic at Booth #C211 to learn about
Bliss, our newest hearing instrument. Bliss offers
simple connectivity to wireless devices, speech
variable processing that delivers the natural sound Sonic is known for, and
speech priority noise reduction specifically designed to make everyday conver-
sations every bit enjoyable. With all of these features, you have a host of bliss-
ful benefits that are sure to delight patients. 888-423-7834; www.sonici.com
Soundcure Booth #704
Serenade® is a customized
sound therapy solution for the
relief of tinnitus. It consists of
proprietary software for the
hearing healthcare professional, and the handheld Serenade device for
the patient. Serenade offers 3 types of soft treatment sounds including
S-Tones®—proprietary, temporally patterned sounds customized to each
patient. Serenade is appropriate for every type of tinnitus practice, offer-
ing short and/or long term relief. 855-77-SERENADE or 408-938-5745;
www.Soundcure.com
TIMS Software Booth #509
EHR developed specifically
for hearing professionals.
TIMS consolidates scheduling,
patient communication, NOAH
data, point of sale, electronic claims processing, hearing aid tracking, and
QuickBooks integration for financial management. Check out TIMS Software
at IHS Booth #509. 800-763-0308; www.timssoftware.com/audiology
Unitron Booth #505
A unique solution for your clinic
success. With Flex:trial™, your
patients receive the benefits of
hearing instruments at the right technology on Day 1 to try out in their own
environments. When the trial period is over, you can reprogram the Flex:trial
hearing instruments to 1 of 5 technology levels for the next patient. It’s easy,
100% risk free, and it’s only from Unitron. Let us introduce you to Flex:trial.
Visit us at our Booth #505. 800-888-8882; www.unitron.com/us
Westone Laboratories Booth #203
Westone is known worldwide for providing quality products,
contributing to the success of hearing healthcare profession-
als, and furthering innovation in the hearing healthcare indus-
try. Westone is introducing the new, sterile Oto-Ease earpiece
lubricant as well as the new X-act impression material and an
enhanced selection of audiological supplies to help you grow
your practice. 800-525-5071; www.westone.com
Widex Booth #102
Widex is committed to cutting-edge
technology, innovative design, and
environmental responsibility. We
are proud to feature the remarkable
DREAM family of hearing aids driven by the groundbreaking platform, TRUE
Integrated Signal Processing (TRUE ISP). DREAM offers more sound, more
words, and a more personal listening experience. With four technology
levels, each with six different models including the stylish new FASHION,
there’s a DREAM for everyone. Please visit us at Booth #102 to learn more.
800-221-0188; www.pro.com
