Being a successful hearing care professional requires balancing a passion for helping people hear with the day-to-day needs of running a small business. In every episode of Starkey Sound Bites, Dr. Dave Fabry — Starkey’s Chief Health Officer and an audiologist with 40-years of experience in the hearing industry — talks to industry insiders, business experts and hearing aid wearers to dig into the latest trends, technology and insights hearing care professionals need to keep their clinics thriving and patients hearing their best. If better hearing is your passion and profession, you won’t want to miss Starkey Sound Bites.
Episodes
24 hours ago
Introducing Edge AI with Dr. Achin Bhowmik
24 hours ago
24 hours ago
Starkey’s latest hearing technology has arrived! Chief Technology Officer and EVP of Engineering Achin Bhowmik, Ph.D., sits down with Dave to share what excites him most about Edge AI. The highlights include: 30% more accuracy at identifying speech, 6 dB additional reduction in low-level noise, and 100 times the processing power, all while maintaining Starkey’s industry-leading 51 hours of battery life. Tune in for a deep dive that explains why this technology gives patients and professionals the edge they've been looking for.
To learn more about Edge AI, visit StarkeyPro.com
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Falls
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Research shows people with mild hearing loss are three times more likely to have a history of falling than peers with normal hearing. In this episode, during National Falls Prevention Awareness Week, Dave chats with Dr. Patricia Gaffney, an audiologist with a specialty in vestibular diagnostics and treatment. They talk about emerging research, as well as the important role hearing professionals can play in helping their patients prevent falls.
As the only hearing aid manufacturer with fall detection and alerts built into our hearing aids, this is a topic we are passionate about. To learn more about these features in Starkey hearing aids, watch this video on the Starkey YouTube page.
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Prioritizing Hearing Protection for Police Officers
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Loud noises are part of the job for first responders, but protecting their hearing is tricky because they must always maintain situational awareness. In this episode, a 40-year law enforcement veteran talks about the importance of hearing protection, and how SoundGear has been a game changer for the Arizona State University police department.
To learn more about SoundGear, visit www.SoundGear.com.
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
How Starkey Became the AI Leader of the Hearing Industry
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
As Starkey’s R&D team celebrates nearly 300 years of collective work experience in the field of artificial intelligence, Dave sits down with Starkey’s Vice President of Advanced Development, Amit Shahar. They talk about Starkey’s journey to becoming the industry-leader in AI and DNN, including the strategic decision to establish a global R&D presence, with key operations in Tel Aviv, Israel. They also chat about their visions and predictions for the future of hearing aids. If you love a conversation that goes deep into the weeds on technology and how it’s developed, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
To learn more about the latest in Starkey’s hearing technology, visit StarkeyPro.com.
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
A Deep Dive into Starkey’s Industry-leading AI Hearing Technology
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
In this episode, we turn the tables on our host, Dave Fabry. For the first time, Dr. Fabry finds himself on the other side of the Sound Bites microphone, to take our listeners on a deep dive into Starkey’s industry-leading hearing technology. From artificial intelligence (AI) to deep neural networks (DNN), learn how this technology is making life better for patients and how hearing professionals can take small steps toward implementing it into their practices. Hearing Matters host Doug Beck guest hosts this special episode of Sound Bites.
To learn more about the latest in Starkey’s hearing technology, visit starkeypro.com
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Starkey University and the Next Generation of Hearing Care Professionals
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Three up-and-coming hearing healthcare professionals share their thoughts on the future of the industry and what excites them the most about it. Recorded during Starkey University week on the Starkey campus, Dave talks with Andrew Setrum, Janna Hines Orr, Hailey Kingsbury and Starkey’s own Cassie Billiet. We encourage hearing healthcare professionals of any age to take a listen and be reminded about what inspired you to get involved in this industry. You can also learn about more Starkey learning opportunities at StarkeyPro.com.
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Improving the Patient Experience with Dr. Sheryl Figliano
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Dr. Sheryl Figliano shares easy, yet powerful, ways for hearing health providers to improve patient experiences and drive better business outcomes. One of her tips was a lightbulb moment for many private practitioners attending Starkey’s CEO Circle earlier this year. In this episode, Dave gets the inside scoop, as well as her thoughts on helping patients get on board with new technology, including artificial intelligence in hearing aids.
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
AI in Hearing Aids with Dr. Seth Dobrin
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
In this summer rerun of one of our more popular episodes, Dave interviews Dr. Seth Dobrin, an expert in artificial intelligence (AI) and a hearing aid user. They discuss Dr. Dobrin's journey to getting hearing aids, the stigma associated with hearing loss, and the positive impact that hearing aids have had on his life. They also delve into the topic of AI, including the potential benefits and challenges it presents.
Dr. Dobrin emphasizes the importance of responsible AI and human-centric design, particularly in the context of healthcare and the workforce. He predicts that AI will create more jobs in the future. Dr. Dobrin also shares his wishes for the future of hearing aids, including seamless translation capabilities and the integration of health monitoring features.
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
30 Questions with Brandon Sawalich: Celebrating 30 Years in the Hearing Industry
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
In this special episode, we're celebrating a big milestone. Starkey President and CEO Brandon Sawalich is marking 30 years in the hearing industry this month. To commemorate the anniversary, Dave asked Brandon 30 questions—one for each year he's dedicated to this field. Brandon shares insights from his experience across various roles within Starkey, all of which have given him a comprehensive understanding of the industry.
They also chat about some groundbreaking Starkey moments. Under Brandon’s leadership, Starkey pioneered the incorporation of integrated sensors and was the first to utilize artificial intelligence and health and wellness technology in hearing health products. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss!
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Understanding Tinnitus with Dr. James Henry
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
World-renowned tinnitus research scientist Dr. James Henry shares key insights from decades of testing and validating methods for evaluation and management. His work at the Veterans Health Administration has played a pivotal role in identifying tinnitus relief for veterans, which is the number one service-related disability. Listen in as Dr. Henry offers practical tips for anyone suffering from tinnitus and his thoughts on what the future of treatment may hold.
To learn more about Starkey’s tinnitus treatment options, go to www.StarkeyPro.com
Link to full episode transcript here.