Hearing loss in children is a significant health concern, with approximately 5,000 children born profoundly deaf in the United States each year, and an additional 10 to 15 percent experiencing partial hearing loss at birth.
Recent studies underscore the critical importance of addressing hearing loss promptly, emphasizing the necessity of regular checkups and appropriate treatment for maintaining cognitive function.
The recently signed US Inflation Reduction Act creates an over-the-counter hearing aid category which should provide reasonable assurance of safety and improved access for patients - and that’s a good thing!
