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TruHearing Survey Reveals Untreated Hearing Loss Contributes to Mental Health Crisis
DRAPER, UT – May 11, 2023 — Hearing loss can negatively impact mental health, but according to a new survey[1] from TruHearing, the market leader in hearing healthcare benefits, the use of hearing aids can help reduce experiences and behaviors linked to poor mental health. In
TruHearing® Gets a New CEO
After nearly 10 years of dedicated service to TruHearing, Tommy Macdonald will transition from his role as CEO for TruHearing, effective January 9, 2023, and move into an advisor role on the WS Audiology Board of Directors, TruHearing’s parent company. Tommy has been succeeded as CEO by Trent Sterling,
TruHearing® Survey Reveals US Employees Fail to Prioritize Hearing Health Due to Fear of Shame and Stigma
Despite the life-changing benefits that hearing aids can bring to those with hearing loss, many remain hesitant when it comes to pursuing them. That hesitancy can come from a variety of factors, most notably the unfair shame and stigma that often surround hearing aids, and the
Employees note the disparity: Hearing benefits lag behind dental, vision
Health benefits are one of the most attractive offerings an employer can provide, but they often fail to provide enough coverage to meet employee needs and expectations. Dental and vision benefits are typically considered table stakes by employees, with newer health offerings growing in popularity, but
Despite increase in DE&I initiatives, many employees are still left behind
While corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) efforts may be on the rise, those with hearing loss are a population that continues to be left behind by companies when it comes to providing inclusive healthcare opportunities.
TruHearing® announces alliance with VFW
TruHearing, the market leader in hearing healthcare benefits, continues to expand access to hearing healthcare through its recent alliance with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), a nonprofit combat veterans’ service organization. This new relationship will help provide hearing healthcare to over a million veterans and
TruHearing® survey reveals that few employers offer hearing benefits, despite high demand among employees
According to a recent survey from TruHearing, the market leader in hearing benefits, almost all of the general population of employees surveyed (94%) agree that it is at least somewhat important for employers to offer hearing benefits as part of their overall employee benefits package, and
TruHearing® moves to make hearing benefits as prevalent as vision and dental coverage
TruHearing has partnered with Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company® to introduce a hearing health insurance plan, giving benefits professionals the opportunity to offer hearing benefits as an ancillary offering, similar to vision or dental. With this strategic move, TruHearing is boosting access to hearing health benefits for
TruHearing® survey reveals struggles of those with hearing loss during phone and video calls are underestimated.
As remote working continues to be a widespread norm, challenges communicating over the phone and during video calls has taken on new importance, yet many employees may be underestimating the difficulty that untreated hearing loss may be creating in these situations. According to a new research
TruHearing® supports employee volunteer efforts through paid time off program
TruHearing, the market leader in hearing benefits, has launched a companywide program to encourage employees to give back to their communities. The new TruTime initiative provides two paid days annually to support participation in charitable or community-based causes.
Asking co-workers to repeat themselves is a top productivity issue among employees with untreated hearing loss
As signs of hearing loss build over time, frequent misses and mistakes can take a toll on workers and their employers in the form of reduced productivity. In its first annual “Hearing in the Workplace” survey, TruHearing, the market leader in hearing benefits, surveyed working individuals
TruHearing partners with Amalgamated Life Insurance Company
TruHearing, the market leader in hearing products and solutions, is expanding access to hearing benefits through its recent partnership with Amalgamated Life Insurance Company, one of the nation’s leading providers of comprehensive insurance solutions. Amalgamated Life Insurance Company currently offers a wide range of group and
TruHearing® achieves HITRUST® CSF certification
TruHearing, the market leader in hearing benefits, is proud to announce its Echo platform and supporting infrastructure, as well as its headquarters in Draper, Utah and colocation facility in Bluffdale, Utah, have achieved the HITRUST CSF Certification from HITRUST, an organization that champions programs that safeguard
5 heartwarming hearing aid success stories
Thanks to everyone who entered our Love to Hear Sweepstakes. We enjoyed reading all your beautiful, heartwarming, and sometimes humorous stories about all the sounds you love to hear with your hearing aids.
Hearing aid savings for Highmark members
Starting in January, 2016, Highmark’s Medicare Advantage members with Freedom Blue PPO plans will be eligible for hearing aid coverage through TruHearing. Members will be eligible for coverage for a routine hearing exam, hearing aid fitting and evaluation, and two hearings aids per calendar year at significant
Humana delivers affordable hearing aid benefit thanks to TruHearing® partnership
Medicare beneficiaries in select states will soon have better access to hearing examinations and affordable hearing aids thanks to Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), a leading health and well-being company, teaming up with TruHearing, a hearing health care services and hearing aids company.
TruHearing Announces Addition of Cindy Dellecker to Advisory Board
Cindy Dellecker, former Senior Vice President of Senior Market and Health Plan Operations at Highmark Inc., has accepted a position on the TruHearing Advisory Board. Dellecker brings over 25 years of experience in managed care to TruHearing and will act as an advisor and consultant through
TruHearing Announces Addition of Jack Friedman to Board of Directors
Jack Friedman, CEO of Providence Health Plan, has accepted a position on the TruHearing Board of Directors. Friedman brings to the position over 20 years of experience in managed care and will advise and consult on strategic business initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of
Blue365 Hear to Help Sweepstakes Winner!
“This has been an answer to our prayers,” says Kathy, who entered the Hear to Help Sweepstakes in the hope of winning a pair of hearing aids for her mother, Thelma. Thelma was diagnosed with hearing loss a number of years ago, but at the time
Hearing Benefit Solutions – I Heard a Bird Yesterday
“It’s actually two lives you’ve saved; his and mine!” Truhearing’s hearing benefit solutions keep you fully engaged in life by making hearing healthcare affordable and accessible. We love to be able to change lives and hear how our hearing benefits have helped those in need. The
