Have I Got a Hearing Aid For You

Discussion in 'Support' started by Carm, Apr 26, 2015.

    1. Carm

      Carm Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      04/01/2011
      Article here:
      http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/backgroundbriefing/2015-04-26/6407390

      He went to get a test at a Sydney-based clinic, where an audiologist very quickly urged him to buy a set of hearing aids priced at nearly $12,000.

      Audiologists are outrageous!

      A Background Briefing investigation has found that even audiologists who don’t directly work for manufacturers often receive commissions and other incentives to sell hearing aids to their patients.

      One company offered a trip to Las Vegas for the audiologist that sold the largest number of high-end devices.

      None of this is disclosed to patients.
       
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