Health Care Rights and Responsibilities

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Patients who are hard of hearing or deaf are protected by federal, state, and local laws that ensure they receive information in an understandable manner, known as effective communication. While medical staff make final decisions about services, they must include patients in discussions to address their communication needs, and patients, their families, and caregivers have the right to file complaints if these needs are not met.

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Hospital Safety and Hearing Loss: A Hospital Panel Discussion

Discover how some hospitals are making health care safer and more accessible for patients with hearing loss—and how you can advocate for yourself or your loved ones.

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HLAA Research Symposium 2025: Hearing Loss Stigma: Making the Invisible Actionable

A panel of top researchers at the HLAA 2025 Research Symposium explores the impact of stigma on hearing loss treatment and public perception.

HLAA Research Symposium 2024: The Emotional Side of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss can impact connections and emotions. Experts at the HLAA 2024 convention research symposium discuss its effects and ways to navigate a successful hearing loss journey.

Beyond Your Ears: The Wider Impact of Hearing Loss

A panel of mental health experts discusses the emotional effects of hearing loss and how to navigate a successful hearing loss journey.

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WEBINAR—OTC 101: Ask the Experts – Explore the Options for Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

Learn about top over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid brands and hear about the latest advances from leading industry experts at Sony, Sonova and HearAdvisor.

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WEBINAR—OTC 101: Ask the Experts Series #4 – Meet the Manufacturers of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Part 2

Audiology professionals from Sonova and Jabra Hearing answer questions about over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, which may provide another pathway to treatment for some adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss.

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WEBINAR—OTC 101: Ask the Experts Series #3 – Meet the Manufacturers of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Part 1

Professionals from EssilorLuxottica and Sony answer consumer questions about over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, which may provide another pathway to treatment for some adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. Our OTC 101: […]

HLAA National Conversation: Should we worry that our hearing loss will cause us to develop dementia?

Many of us have seen news stories saying that hearing loss is a risk factor for dementia. In this online presentation, professor, medical researcher and HLAA Board Member Jan Blustein, […]

Over-the-counter webinar series episode 2

WEBINAR—OTC 101: Ask the Experts Series #2 – How Can Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Help?

The second OTC 101: Ask the Experts webinar on February 20, 2024, featured Charlotte S. Yeh, M.D., chief medical officer for AARP Services, Inc. and Kelly King, Au.D., Ph.D., audiologist and program […]

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