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Mid-AmericaConference on Hearing

Mid-AmericaConference on Hearing

Spring 2012 OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER Vol. 9 No. 1

In This Issue. . .

• Important 2012 Conference information - A Must Read!

• Photo highlights from last year’s conference

• Indiana, Ohio groups take up issue of Internet hearing aid sales

• MACH celebrates it’s 20th anniversary!

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INDEX

PAGES 16-20

PAGES 10, 21

MUST READ!2012 Conference InfoIndiana, Ohio Working

To Regulate Internet Sales Of Hearing Aids

PAGE 21

PAGES 6, 7,

12,13, 23

2011 MACH Photo Pages

It’s Our 20th Anniversary!

MID-AMERICA CONFERENCE ON HEARINGCONFERENCE COMMITTEE

PAT COOKCHIEF EXECUTIVE

OFFICER

PETER PEARLMANDIRECTOR OFEDUCATION

FARON BLAKEMANMACH

NEWSLETTER

ALLEN MASSIE(OH)

MACH COMMITTEE

BECKY HENSLEYSECRETARY/

REGISTRATION ASST.

SUSAN TURANO(OH)

MACH COMMITTEE

JANE BOWMAN(IN)

MACH COMMITTEE

RICK BENSENVOLUNTEER

COORDINATOR

KAREN BUTCHARTSILENT AUCTIONCOORDINATOR

DEBBY DREWRYREGISTRATIONCOORDINATOR

OFFICIAL CONTACTS:

MACHP.O. Box 1164

Danville, KY 40423-1164Phone: 859-283-5422 •• Fax: 859-236-1690

Email: [email protected] Cook: [email protected]

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Ms. Vickery is nationally board certified in hear-ing instrument science and is a graduate of Murray State University. She is Hearing Services Director for Stone-Lang Hearing Rehabilitation with offices in Paducah, Murray, Fulton and Marion, Ky.

Michael StonePaducah (Ky.) resident,

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Kentucky colleagues recognized

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2011 MACH Photo Essay

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We all have heard of the electronics of a hear-ing aid; the processors, chips, receivers and the microphones. But how many have heard about the heart of a hearing aid? I believe the heart of a hearing aid starts beating the moment a patient says “Yes, I need to do something about my hear-ing.” It beats stronger when they call your office and schedule a hearing evaluation. Once every-thing is ordered and the day of the fitting arrives the heart is beating very strong. The first time the patient hears their spouse and is able to join in family conversations the heart beat continues.

But what happens when the heartbeat grows weaker and the hearing aids need to be replaced with new technology. A new heartbeat starts but what happens to the old aids. Some are put away in case they’re needed as loaners in the future, which is a good idea. Some will be thrown away, which results in a heart that will

never beat again. If you look around you will find someone

who has a use for those old aids. You or one of your peers may have the opportunity to go on a mission trip. This can be a trip to another country or to an area hard hit by our economy. These aids can let someone hear that heartbeat for the first time. There is not a better feeling than to be a part of that experience.

I urge you to either become involved in a mission project or to sup-port a mission project with your old aids. Keep those heartbeats going around the world.

Allen Massie PresidentHearing Healthcare

Alliance of Ohio

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From the Executive Director…

As you know, addressing internet and over-the-coun-ter hearing aid sales has been a priority for IHS this year. The October announce-ment by UnitedHealthcare, through its subsidiary hi HealthInnovations, that it would be testing hearing online and selling hearing aids direct to con-sumers over the Internet has pushed our efforts into high-gear. Your IHS leaders and staff have been spending countless hours researching this issue, developing and implementing plans of action, and responding to member inquiries. I can say I am overwhelmed by the support we have received in response to our actions.

Some of the key action steps IHS has taken to date include but are not limited to:

• October 10, 2011: IHS con-tacted the FDA to raise concerns about Best Buy selling hearing aids over the Internet, marketed as sound amplifi-ers. Best Buy then added disclaimers on their product pages to clarify that the products were sound amplifiers and not hearing aids. As of the week of October 31st, Best Buy removed all Focus Ear products from the Internet.

• October 27, 2011: IHS sent a letter to United Healthcare subsidiary hi HealthInnovations directing it to cease and desist what we assert are illegal practices based on federal and

state law.• N o v e m b e r

1, 2011: IHS initiat-ed and led a confer-ence call of the allied organizations, AAA, ADA, AAO-HNS, and ASHA, to bring each other up to speed on what we each know, and agree to keep the

lines of communication open. At IHS’ request, the allied groups agreed to the development of a joint statement to members that highlight our commit-ment to working together.

• November 9, 2011: IHS sent an email communication to chapter leaders which included key informa-tion and various tools to assist them in creating a strategic plan at the state level. Now is the time for our profes-sion to band together and present a unified front in order to reach a uni-fied goal.

• IHS has placed full page ads in Advance for Hearing Practice Management, The Hearing Review and The Hearing Journal declar-ing our dedication to preventing sales direct to consumers.

• December 21, 2011: IHS sent an email update to all members with information on the most recent activ-ity surrounding the issue and also launched a dedicated web page on the IHS web site to keep members informed.

• January 2012: HIA requests a formal meeting with the FDA and IHS

CONGRATS TO2011 WINNERS

MFG

Care CreditOaktree

Dart Alliance

Winners during Exhibits

Linda SchmidtTom ValashinasTom LogsdonRicky Morris

Glenn CossettTerry LauretSusan WaiteCarrie Barett

Aviv NaamaniJenell Winchester

Donna PriceCraig Rawson

Guy TiekeVicki Dillow

Edward HefessWalt WhitneyJessica AllenMike Stone

John SamuelsonIvan Siler

Richard ConleyJerry Clark

Cheryl HilzlySteve BarlowErin Wharton

Winners during

Dinner give away

Susan Turano - Vizio TVJane Bowman - gas card

Julie Peters - gas cardElizabeth Vickery - KindleJ. Rosengarten - Keurig

coffee maker

IHS lends voice to hearing aid specialists

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prepares to support HIA with back up material and support for the meeting.

It is IMPERATIVE that IHS be dili-gent in its efforts particularly since we are the ONLY group coming to the table representing Hearing Aid Specialists. It is clear from the multi-ple meetings we’ve attended, just how easy it is for the pen of the decision maker to leave out the professional job title “Hearing Aid Specialist” when referring to hearing healthcare professionals and it is our job to make it is not overseen any further. In all of our discussions it is evident to me that we need to increase our membership to make sure decision makers, such as legislators, insurance companies, allied organizations, and manufactur-ers listen to us. If you are an IHS member reading this message then please pass it along to a peer and encourage them to join! If you are reading this and are not an IHS mem-ber – yet you enjoy and benefit from your profession – than I urge you to join IHS today.

We are the only society working to secure your future AND WE NEED YOU!

Sincerely,Kathleen Mennillo, MBA

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Kim’s husband Bill Poncer, has been MACH’s accountant for 15 years.

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20th AnnuAl 2012 Mid-America Conference on Hearing(REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.MIDAMERICACONFERENCEONHEARING.ORG)

Educational Seminar Approved by the Internation-al Institute for Hearing Instrument Studies, and the Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana Boards for Licensing Hearing Aid Specialists and AAA.

Seminar Objectives: The purpose of this three-day seminar is to advance skills and knowledge related to hearing aid fitting and to advance a spirit of co-operation among Hearing Health Professionals.

2012 ITINERARY

10 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

IMPORTANT:If you do not wish to register on-line, then complete

appropriate registration form and mail it to:

Mid-America Conference on Hearing7410 U.S. Hwy. 42, #100

Florence, KY 41042

REMEMBER:REGISTER ONLY ONE ATTENDEE PER FORM

(form copies accepted)

ASHA CEU CREDITSIIHIS is approved by theContinuing Education Boardof the American Speech-Hearing Association (ASHA)to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This program is offeredfor 1.0 CEUs (Advanced). ASHA approval of continuingeducation sponsorship does not imply endorsement of

.serudecorplacinilcrostcudorpcfiiceps,tnetnocesruocYou must fill out a form for ASHA CEU credits. Formswill be available at the Mid-America registration desk. Afee of $5 will be collected by Mid-America at the conventionwhen application for CEUs is made.

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF AUDIOLOGYMid-America Conferenceon Hearing is approved byThe American Academy ofAudiology to offer AAA CEUsfor this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 1.0CEUs. AAA approval of this continuing education activitydoes not imply endorsement of course content, specificproducts, or clinical procedures.

CANCELLATIONSAll cancellations received prior to May 22, 2010 aresubject to a $50 processing fee. After May 22, 2010there is a $100 cancellation fee, no exceptions! Allrequests for refunds due to cancellation must be inwriting to Mid-America Conference on Hearing byJune 15, 2010. No phone calls.

10 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATIONEducational Seminar Approved by the International Institute for Hearing Instrument Studies, and the Kentucky, Ohio,and Indiana Boards for Licensing Hearing Aid Specialists, ASHA and AAA.

Seminar Objectives: The purpose of this three-day seminar is to advance skills and knowledge related to hearing aidfitting and to advance a spirit of cooperation among Hearing Health Professionals.

IMPORTANT:If you do not wish to register on-line, then

complete appropriate registration form and mail it to:

Mid-America Conference on Hearing7410 U.S. Hwy. 42, #100

Florence, KY 41042

REMEMBER:REGISTER ONLY ONE ATTENDEE PER FORM

(form copies accepted)

CANCELLATIONS:All cancellations received prior to May 2, 2012 are subject to a $50 processing fee. After May 2, 2012 there is a $100 cancellation fee, no exceptions! All requests for refunds due to cancellation must be in writing to Mid-America Conference on Hearing by May 25, 2012. No phone calls. No refunds after May 31, 2012.

Register Online at: www.midamericaconferenceonhearing.org

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THURSDAY, MAY 10 2:00 pm -- 4:00 pm NBC - EXAM (off property) 6:30 pm -- 8:00 pm Registration 6:30 pm -- 9:30 pm Exhibits open, Silent Auction opens 7:00 pm -- 8:30 pm Reception; open bar wine only / cash bar other FRIDAY, MAY 11 7:00 am -- 11:00 am Registration 6:45 am -- 7:45 am Breakfast Continental 8:00 am -- 5:00 pm Pre-license review class 8:00 am -- 10:00 am 2 Hr. Session 10:00 am -- 11:30 am Exhibits / Silent Auction 11:30 am -- 12:30 pm 1 Hr. Session 12:45 pm -- 1:45 pm Lunch 2:00 pm -- 4:00 pm 2 Hr. Session 4:00 pm -- 5:30 pm Exhibits with refreshments / Exhibits Closing / Silent Auction Closing 5:30 pm -- 6:30 pm 1 Hr. Session 7:15 pm Dinner / Live Auction / Give-Aways

SATURDAY, MAY 21 7:00 am Registration 6:30 am -- 8:00 am Breakfast Buffet 8:30 am -- 10:30 am 2 Hr. Session 8:30 am -- Noon Pre Licensing Review Class 8:30 am -- Noon Front Office Review Class 10:45 am -- 12:45 pm 2 Hr. Session

1:00 pm Conference closing with grand prize drawings

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Advanced Registration to the 18th AnnualMid-America Conference on Hearing

Please read the following important information:

YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:Manufacturers exhibits, seminars, receptions, coffeebreaks, meals, entertainment.

I.D. BADGES MUST BE WORN TO ALL EVENTS!(Attendee, Spouse/Guest)

ROOM REGISTRATION / DIRECTIONSROOM REGISTRATIONRate: $123 + tax per night. Free Parking. Ask for Mid-America Conference block of rooms. First night mustbe guaranteed by check, money order or credit card.Check in time is 3 p.m.; check out time is noon.

Hyatt Regency Lexington401 West High StreetLexington, KY 405071- 800 -233 -1234

Secure your room before May 4, 2010 to receiveMid-America Discount and room availability guarantee.

All rates increase after May 4, NO EXCEPTIONS.

PRE-LICENSINGEXAM REVIEW COURSE

The Mid-America Conference on Hearing will offera pre-licensing exam review course on June 4-5,2010 at the Hyatt Regency in Louisville, Kentucky.All trainees and anyone preparing to take a statehearing instrument licensing exam are encouragedto participate, especially those from Michigan,Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana.

Prepare yourself to take state hearing instrumentlicensing exams by attending the Mid-AmericaConference on Hearing. A pre-exam review coursewill be taught by a team of distinguished and highly-skilled hearing instrument professionals.

Course Offerings Will Include:• Earmold Impression Techniques• Hearing Aid Troubleshooting• Audiometric Overview and Masking Principles• State Law Review (we plan to have an expert

from each state instructing at the Mid-America Conference)

• Question and Answer Session Covering General Knowledge

DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITYTO PREPARE YOURSELF AND GAIN

INSIGHT ON YOUR UPCOMINGSTATE EXAMS!

For additional Pre-Licensing Courseinformation contact:Email [email protected] Peter Pearlman, Course Director,or Register online at www.midamericaconferenceonhearing.org

(Registration is $125 in addition to conferenceregistration, value of course is $400, no CEU

credit, Student Pass Only)

Trainees must provide their own stethoscope,earlight, impression material, and otoscope.

Non-Members check out way to save on registration fee, see registration form.

DIRECTIONS TO THEHYATT REGENCY LEXINGTON

From Frankfort, Bluegrass Parkway, or the Airport1. Follow signs to US 60 East (Versailles Rd) into

downtown Lexington2. Versailles Road Will Turn into Maxwell Street3. From Maxwell Street, turn left onto South

Broadway (at first stop light)4. The Hyatt is located on the corner of High Street

and South Broadway

From Interstate I-75 and I-641. Take exit 113 (Paris/Lexington exit). Take a right

on Paris Pike.2. Paris Pike turns into North Broadway. Take this 3

miles into downtown.3. Take a right on High Street. Turn right into our

driveway.

From US 27 (Nicholasville Road) or US 68(Harrodsburg Road)

1. Follow your route into downtown. Turn left ontoHigh Street

2. Go 4 blocks and turn right into our driveway.

ROOM REGISTRATION / DIRECTIONSROOM REGISTRATIONRate: $109 + tax per night. Ask for Mid-America Conference block of rooms. First night must be guaranteed by check, money order or credit card.Check in time is 3 p.m.; check out time is noon.

Indianapolis Marriott East7202 East 21st St.

Indianapolis, IN 46219317-352-1231

Secure your room before April 9, 2012 to receive Mid-America Discount and room availability guarantee.All rates increase after April 9, 2012. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Directions to the Indianapolis Marriott East:

I-74 WEST: FROM OHIO - 74 TO 465 N TO 70 W (ExIT 44A), TO SHADELAND A vENUE (ExIT 89), TURN RIGHT ON SHADELAND, & LEFT AT 1ST INTERSECTION (21ST - 2ND LIGHT, WE ARE ON THE LEFT.

1-74 EAST: FROM ILLINOIS - 74 TO 465 S. TO 70 E., TO SHADELAND AvENUE ExIT (89), TURN RIGHT ON SHADELAND, & LEFT AT THE 1ST INTERSECTION (21ST

STREET). WE ARE ON THE LEFT.

I-65: EITHER NORTH OR SOUTH - TAKE 70E TO SHADELAND AvENUE (ExIT 89), TURN RIGHT ON SHADELAND, & LEFT AT THE 1ST INTERSECTION (21ST

STREET). WE ARE ON THE LEFT.

I-70: EITHER WAY - GET OFF AT SHADELAND AvENUE (ExIT 89), TURN RIGHT ONTO SHADELAND & LEFT AT THE FIRST INTERSECTION (21ST). WE ARE ON THE LEFT.

AIRPORT: 70 E ACROSS CITY TO SHADELAND AvENUE (ExIT 89) TURN RIGHT ONTO SHADELAND & LEFT AT 1ST INTERSECTION (21ST - 2ND LIGHT) WE ARE ON THE LEFT.

CHICAGO/LAFAYETTE: 65 S TO 70 E TO SHADELAND AvENUE (ExIT 89) TURN RIGHT ONTO SHADELAND & LEFT AT 1ST INTERSECTION (21ST - 1ST LIGHT) WE ARE ON THE LEFT.

PRE-LICENSINGEXAM REVIEW COURSE

The Mid-America Conference on Hearing will offer a pre-licensing exam review course on May 11-12, 2012. All trainees and anyone preparing to take a state hearing instrument licensing exam are encouraged to participate, especially those from Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. This is a great refresher course also.

Prepare yourself to take state hearing instrument licensing exams by attending the Mid-America Conference on Hearing. A pre-exam review course will be taught by a team of distinguished and highly-skilled hearing instrument professionals.

Course Offerings Will Include:• Earmold Impression Techniques• Hearing Aid Troubleshooting• Audiometric Overview and Masking Principles• State Law Review (we plan to have an expert from each state instructing at the Mid-America Conference)• Question and Answer Session Covering General Knowledge

DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITYTO PREPARE YOURSELF AND GAIN

INSIGHT ON YOUR UPCOMINGSTATE ExAMS!

For additional Pre-Licensing Course information contact:

Email: [email protected] (course info only)Peter Pearlman, Course Director,

or Register online atwww.midamericanconferenceonhearing.org

Registration is $125 in addition to conference registration, value of course is $400, no CEU

credit, Student Pass Only)

Trainees must provide their own stethoscope,earlight, impression material, and otoscope.

Non-Members check out way to save BIG on registration fee, see registration form.

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MEMBERS (Each Attendee MUST Complete a Form)2010 Mid-America Conference on Hearing

Register only one ATTENDEE per form. Guest/Spouse can be combined on attendees form.One check will be accepted as long as individual forms are completed for each attendee.

Registration Fee Early Discount Registration PostmarkFor Mail and Online Pay by May 4, 2010 By May 22, 2010

$285.00 $385.00 $ ___________________

Online Registration Will Shut Down At Midnight May 22, 2010.

Spouse/Guest tickets, includes exhibits & meals $135.00 x_____ $ ___________________Children under 15, no fee required

Non-licensed/Non-dispensing Apprentice/Academic Student (copy of student ID card required)Includes seminars/exhibits/meals; no CEUs granted $135.00 x_____ $ ___________________

2 Day, 10 Hr, Pre-License Exam Review Class, Fri/Sat(Must have conference $135 registration also) $125.00 x_____ $ ___________________

Special Dietary Needs ____________________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE PRINT - ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETEDName on Badge __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Title: BC-HIS CCC/A ACA MD PHD AUD DISPENSER (mandatory if applicable).Home Mailing Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________

City ____________________________________________________________________State _____________ Zip___________________

Home Phone ______________________________________ Email ______________________________________________________________

Company Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________

2010 Member of KY IN OH MI ___ OTHER (Please provide copy of membership card at Registration Desk)On Site and Late Registration Fee $535.00

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL BE RETURNED. ALL INFORMATION CONFIDENTIAL.DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ADDITION BEFORE SENDING CHECK. MAIL ALL FORMS AND CHECKS TO:

Mid-America Conference on Hearing7410 U.S. Highway 42, #100, Florence, KY 41042

Total Amount Authorized $__________________________________

Credit Card: MC Visa Discover (Choose One)

Credit Card Number:______________________________________

Name on Card:__________________________________________

Street Number____________________________ Zip Code_______

Exp Date: Month (MM)_____ Year (YY)_____

(MUST match credit card billing address)

Your convention pack will be available at the convention registration desk.

Your signature gives Mid-America Conference on Hearingpermission to charge your credit card in the amount listed above.

PLEASE PRINT AND COMPLETE WHEN PAYING BY PERSONAL CHECK

Name:_________________________________________________

Home Address:__________________________________________

City: __________________________ State:_____ Zip:__________

Home Telephone: _________________________________________

Check Number Enclosed:___________________________________

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(for con�rmation enclose a SASE)

In addition to previous information requested


Register only one ATTENDEE per form. Guest/Spouse can be combined on attendee form.One check will be accepted as long as individual forms are completed for each attendee.

May 10 - 12, 2012

Company Phone

1 Day, 3 Hr, Front Office Personnel - Sat. (Review Class) $75.00 x _____ $ ___________________



Registration Fee Early Discount Registration PostmarkFor Mail and Online Pay by May 4, 2010 By May 22, 2010

$285.00 $385.00 $ ___________________

Online Registration Will Shut Down At Midnight May 22, 2010.

Spouse/Guest tickets, includes exhibits & meals $135.00 x_____ $ ___________________Children under 15, no fee required

Non-licensed/Non-dispensing Apprentice/Academic Student (copy of student ID card required)Includes seminars/exhibits/meals; no CEUs granted $135.00 x_____ $ ___________________

2 Day, 10 Hr, Pre-License Exam Review Class, Fri/Sat(Must have conference $135 registration also) $125.00 x_____ $ ___________________


PLEASE PRINT - ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETEDName on Badge __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Title: BC-HIS CCC/A ACA MD PHD AUD DISPENSER (mandatory if applicable).Home Mailing Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________

City ____________________________________________________________________State _____________ Zip___________________

Home Phone ______________________________________ Email ______________________________________________________________

Company Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________

2010 Member of KY IN OH MI ___ OTHER (Please provide copy of membership card at Registration Desk)On Site and Late Registration Fee $535.00





Credit Card Number:______________________________________

Name on Card:__________________________________________


Exp Date: Month (MM)_____ Year (YY)_____



Your signature gives Mid-America Conference on Hearingpermission to charge your credit card in the amount listed above.


Name:_________________________________________________

Home Address:__________________________________________

City: __________________________ State:_____ Zip:__________

Home Telephone: _________________________________________

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Personal Email: __________________________________________



Pay by April 9, 2012LATE Registration PostmarkPay by April 30, 2012

Online Registration Will Shut Down At Midnight April 30, 2012

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NON-MEMBERS (Each Attendee MUST Complete a Form)2010 Mid-America Conference on Hearing


Special Discount - All attendees from other states will be given the Member Discount rate if they present a copy of theircurrent state chapter membership card and register by mail.

Registration Fee Early Discount Registration Postmark Non-Member RateWithout CardFor Mail and Online Pay by May 4, 2010 After May 22, 2010

$385.00 $535.00 $ ____________________Online Registration Will Shut Down At Midnight May 22, 2010

Spouse/Guest tickets, includes exhibits & meals $135.00 x _______ $ ____________________Children under 15, no fee required

Non-licensed/Non-dispensing Apprentice/Academic Student (copy of student ID card required)Includes seminars/exhibits/meals; no CEUs granted $135.00 x _______ $ ____________________

2 Day, 10 Hr, Pre-License Exam Review Class, Fri/Sat(Must have conference $135 registration also) $125.00 x _______ $ ____________________


PLEASE PRINT - ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED

Name on Badge _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Title: BC-HIS CCC/A ACA MD PHD AUD DISPENSER (mandatory if applicable)

Home Mailing Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________

City ____________________________________________________________________State _____________ Zip___________________

Home Phone ______________________________________ Email ______________________________________________________________

Company Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Company Telephone __________________________________________________________________________________________________On Site and Late Registration Fee $535.00





Credit Card Number: ______________________________________

Name on Card: __________________________________________


Exp Date: Month (MM)_____ Year (YY) _____



Your signature gives Mid-America Conference on Hearing

permission to charge your credit card in the amount listed above.


Name: _________________________________________________

Home Address:__________________________________________

City: __________________________ State:_____ Zip:__________

Home Telephone: _________________________________________

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City ____________________________________________________________________State _____________ Zip___________________

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SPECIAL DISCOUNT - All attendees from other states will be given the Member Discount rate if they present a copy of their current state chapter membership card at registration desk. Non-member rate applies without card.

1 Day, 3 Hr, Front Office Personnel - Sat. (Review Class) $75.00 x _____ $ ___________________

NON- MEMBERS (Each Attendee MUST Complete a Form)2012 Mid-America Conference on Hearing

Register only one ATTENDEE per form. Guest/Spouse can be combined on attendee form.One check will be accepted as long as individual forms are completed for each attendee.

May 10-12, 2012

Pay by April 9, 2012LATE Registration PostmarkPay by April 30, 2012

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City ____________________________________________________________________State _____________ Zip___________________

Home Phone ______________________________________ Email ______________________________________________________________

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For Your Information...

ACTIVITIES

Live and silent auctions. Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover will be accepted.

Look in attendees’ convention packet for your chance to win $100. During the exhibit hours look for the Ohio, Kentucky,Michigan and Indiana Bears. They will be in three different locations during each day of exhibits. Mark on your card the location for each day and drop off at the convention office.

Once again, Gordon N. Stowe and Associates will be offering calibration of Audiometric equipment. Theprice is $80 per unit with one transducer. There will be an additional charge of $45 for calibration of asecond transducer. Plus applicable labor tax. Payment may be made in the form of credit card (Visa orMastercard), company check, or cash.

National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument SciencesBoard Certification Exam (National Competency Exam)2:30 - 4:30 Wednesday June 2, 2010Must be preregistered by May 31, 2010Register early - Limited space availableCall 734-522-2900 or go to www.nbc-his.com for registration information

AUCTIONS:

SPOUSES/GUESTS:

AUDIOMETER CALIBRATIONSOnce again, Gordon N. Stowe and Associates will be offering calibration of Audiometric equipment. The price is $80 per unit with one transducer. There will be an additional charge of $25 for calibration of a second transducer. Plus applicable labor tax. Payment may be made in the form of credit card (Visa or MasterCard), company check, or cash.

National Board of Certifi cation in Hearing Instrument SciencesBoard Certifi cation Exam (National Competency Exam)

2:00 - 4:00 Thursday, May 10, 2012Must be preregistered by May 8, 2012

Register early - Limited space availableCall 734-522-2900 or go to www.nbc-his.com for registration information

Look in attendees’ convention packet for your chance to win $100. During the exhibit hours look for the Ohio, Kentuckywin $100. During the exhibit hours look for the Ohio, Kentuckywin $100. During the exhibit hours look for the Ohio, Kentuck ,y,yMichigan and Indiana Bears. They will be in three different locations during each day of exhibits.

Cash Drawings during all exhibit hours; must be present to win.

Door Prizes

Place envelope with your check and business card with your audiometer. Write cell phone number on card if applicable.

Kentucky CEUs secured through Mid-America Conference on Hearing, held in Indiana 2012, are approved by Kentucky License Board.

Additional Hotel Properties AvailableFAIRFIELD INN

$99.00 + tax317-322-0101 Reservations

LAQUINTA INN EAST$79.00 + tax

317-359-1021 Reservations

Secure your room before April 8, 2012 to receiveMid-America Discount and room availability guarantee.

ALL RATES INCREASE AFTER THIS DATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!www.midamericaconferenceonhearing.org

For Your Information...

ACTIVITIES

Live and silent auctions. Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover will be accepted.

Look in attendees’ convention packet for your chance to win $100. During the exhibit hours look for the Ohio, Kentucky,Michigan and Indiana Bears. They will be in three different locations during each day of exhibits. Mark on your card the location for each day and drop off at the convention office.

Once again, Gordon N. Stowe and Associates will be offering calibration of Audiometric equipment. Theprice is $80 per unit with one transducer. There will be an additional charge of $45 for calibration of asecond transducer. Plus applicable labor tax. Payment may be made in the form of credit card (Visa orMastercard), company check, or cash.

National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument SciencesBoard Certification Exam (National Competency Exam)2:30 - 4:30 Wednesday June 2, 2010Must be preregistered by May 31, 2010Register early - Limited space availableCall 734-522-2900 or go to www.nbc-his.com for registration information

AUCTIONS:

SPOUSES/GUESTS:

AUDIOMETER CALIBRATIONSOnce again, Gordon N. Stowe and Associates will be offering calibration of Audiometric equipment. The price is $80 per unit with one transducer. There will be an additional charge of $25 for calibration of a second transducer. Plus applicable labor tax. Payment may be made in the form of credit card (Visa or MasterCard), company check, or cash.

National Board of Certifi cation in Hearing Instrument SciencesBoard Certifi cation Exam (National Competency Exam)

2:00 - 4:00 Thursday, May 10, 2012Must be preregistered by May 8, 2012

Register early - Limited space availableCall 734-522-2900 or go to www.nbc-his.com for registration information

Look in attendees’ convention packet for your chance to win $100. During the exhibit hours look for the Ohio, Kentuckywin $100. During the exhibit hours look for the Ohio, Kentuckywin $100. During the exhibit hours look for the Ohio, Kentuck ,y,yMichigan and Indiana Bears. They will be in three different locations during each day of exhibits.

Cash Drawings during all exhibit hours; must be present to win.

Door Prizes

Place envelope with your check and business card with your audiometer. Write cell phone number on card if applicable.

Kentucky CEUs secured through Mid-America Conference on Hearing, held in Indiana 2012, are approved by Kentucky License Board.

Additional Hotel Properties AvailableFAIRFIELD INN

$99.00 + tax317-322-0101 Reservations

LAQUINTA INN EAST$79.00 + tax

317-359-1021 Reservations

Secure your room before April 8, 2012 to receiveMid-America Discount and room availability guarantee.

ALL RATES INCREASE AFTER THIS DATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!www.midamericaconferenceonhearing.org

Things to do at theMACH Conference:

Indiana Live! Casino4200 N Michigan Road

Shelbyville, INapprox 45 mins from hotel

Indy 500 Speedway

Practice DaysMay 12-15, 2012

tickets $10.00 per daycheck out “ Indy 500 2012” online for more information

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It is time for a cele-bration! Mid-America Conference on Hearing is celebrating its 20th year. I hope you are ready to take advantage of this great opportunity MACH has to offer in 2012.

Your MACH board members are a dedicated team. Their commit-ment to you by provid-ing continuing education and the highest quality of vendors at the confer-ence not only improves you, but the quality of life to the patients you help each day.

Isn’t it amazing how MACH can make you see things in a whole new

light? Taking time away from the office to learn…reflect…and enjoy for today, tomorrow and beyond gives us confidence for the future of our business.

Let’s be honest, we all love to be members of an exclusive club, especially one which helps us be proac-tive in improving our own business. Everything about MACH revolves around enhancing our individual prac-tices, teaching us a variety of skill sets and giving us key insights to fulfill all of our professional goals.

I find myself reflecting on the wonderful memo-ries of the past 20 years and look forward to the next 20! Meeting new people and reminiscing with friends we have known over the years is always enjoyable. Come join us and help celebrate the 20th year of Mid America Conference on Hearing in Indiana 2012!

Jane A. Bowman, BC-HISPresident of

Indiana Hearing Aid Alliance

Time for celebration in 2012Mid AmericaConferenceon Hearing

Y E A R S

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As in most other states, hearing aid dealers and fitters in Ohio have been struggling with the issue of patients buying their hearing aids directly from the Internet. The Hearing Healthcare Alliance of Ohio is dedicated to work-ing towards a solution to this prob-lem. The sale of hearing aids over the internet has two very drastic negative consequences. It erodes patient care and it hurts small businesses in Ohio. Hearing instruments are a critical piece of medical equipment to the hearing impaired and Ohio licensees have a responsibility to provide their patients with the most responsible and highest quality care.

Other states, such as Florida, Missouri, and several other, have been successful in getting laws enacted intended to help stop this problem. Ohio is anxious to join them!

Ohio would like to require that only appropriately license professionals can recommend and fit a hearing aid. To be licensed in Ohio, hearing aid deal-ers are required to pass an examina-tion for licensure, they must complete continuing education, and they must adhere to ethical standards set by the licensure boards. Out-of-state internet companies are not held to this same high standard. If an internet based company practices unethically, they may not be disciplined by the state of Ohio, since they are not licensed in the state.

The Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters Board teamed up with the Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to conduct a survey of licensee throughout Ohio. 353 indi-viduals responded to the survey: 267 audiologist, 72 hearing instrument spe-

cialists, and 14 dual licensees. 90.5% of responders indicated that prohibiting the direct sale of hearing aids over the internet would have a positive impact on their business. 58.5% said they have experienced a patient who received an inappropriate hearing aid after a direct purchase over the internet. These results will be helpful in proving our case to the Ohio Legislature.

Interested parties have completed a draft piece of legislation. We continue to work to identify the most appro-priate bill sponsor to champion the measure and get the bill introduced. Once introduced, Ohio licensees will be called to action to reach out to their individual Representative to ask for their support. This will be a team effort and an opportunity for licensed hearing aid dealers for fight on behalf of their patients.

Ohio working to get legislation introduced to help combat Internet sales of hearing aids

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OhiO BOard MeMBersOfficers

PresidentAllen MassieHillcrest Hearing Aids & Balance Center9000 N. Main St., Ste. 319Dayton, OH 45415937-832-3582 (office)937-339-0472 (home)937-216-2264 (cell)[email protected]

vice President - treasurerJoseph S. Rosengarten, BC-HISHearing Services LLC6601 taywood roadenglewood, Ohio [email protected]

secretaryJane Rosengarten, BC-HISFindlay Hearing Aid Center930 Plaza streetFindlay, Ohio [email protected]

Past PresidentSherri Hughes, BC-HISHughes Family Hearing Aid Center50 Troy Road Shopping CenterDelaware, Ohio [email protected]

Trustees

Catie Washburn51A South Main St.Centerville, OH 45458937-433-8080

Portia Wolfe, BC-HISVista Hearing Instruments7506 tyler Blvd.Mentor, Ohio 44060-5450440-953-8168 [email protected]

Edward A. Sheppard, BC-HIS, ACAAvada Audiology & Hearing Care1905 West north streetspringfield, Ohio [email protected]

Kelly A. Mass1895 sugar run trailBellbrook, OH [email protected]

Richard ConleyMiracle Ear Hearing Center 9771 ravenna ave. ne Louisville, OH 44641-9778 330-875-8735

Susan Turano, HISVista Hearing And Audiology3032 W. ProspectAshtabula. OH 44004440 992 4327 (office)440 992 0437 (fax)

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Pat CookCaldwell & CookP.O. Box 1164danville, Ky [email protected]

Brian SchreinerBetter Hearing Center105 East MainGlasgow, KY [email protected]

Peter Pearlman Louisville Hearing Aid1169 east Parkway, ste G-9Louisville, Ky [email protected]

Allison Cummins-CarusoSouthern Hearing Aid, Inc.370 s. Hwy 27, ste. 5 somerset, Ky 42501 [email protected]

Faron Blakeman Better Hearing Center728 e Broadwaycampbellsville, Ky [email protected]

Gregory Brotzge, Lobbyist 1610 Parkridge Parkway Louisville, Ky 40214 502-363-1050 [email protected]

Debra L Drewry, Executive Director Bluegrass Beltone Audiology & Hearing Center7410 us 42, ste 100 Florence, Ky 41042 859-283-5404 [email protected]

KentucKy BOard MeMBersOfficers

PresidentElizabeth VickeryStone Lang Hearing 2620 BroadwayPaducah, Ky [email protected]

vice PresidentDavid KimbelBetter Hearing Centers829 State St.Bowling Green, KY [email protected]

secretaryRebecca HensleyHensley Hearing AidP. O. Box 1776Glasgow, Ky [email protected]

treasurerCharlie Robinette Bluegrass Beltone Audiology & Hearing Center7410 us 42, ste 100Florence, Ky [email protected]

Board of Directors

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PresidentJane Bowman, BC-HISJ Bowman Hearing Service15148 north Bluff roadedinburgh, in 46124Phone (812) [email protected]

vice-PresidentBruce Campagna, BC-HISHearing Enhancement510 s. Green river roadevansville, in 47715Phone (812) [email protected]

treasurerMike Schantz, BC-HISHearing Aid Services30 south Main streetLinton, in 47441Phone (812) [email protected]

secretaryCindy O’Brien, BC-HISO’Brien Hearing Center410 e. Main streetWashington, in 47501Phone (812) [email protected]

indiana BOard MeMBersOfficers

Board of Directors

Vicki Fisher, BC-HIScustom style Hearing aids3165 east center streetWarsaw, in 46582Phone (574) [email protected]

Daniece Land, BC-HISa Hearing service seymour113 W. 2nd streetseymour, in 47274Phone (812) [email protected]

Duane Wass, BC-HIS240 Jefferson valleycoatesville, in 46121Phone (765) [email protected]

Michigan BOard MeMBersOfficers President: Susan Waite, BC-HISBelton Hearing aid center2404 Wildwood ave.Jackson, Mi 49202517-788-7677; 517-206-9063 (cell)[email protected]: Linda Sage, B.A.Hearing solutions of america6445 citation dr. ste G&Hclarkson, Mi [email protected]

Secretary: Jeff Kik, BC-HISLifespan Hearing services186 e. Goodale ave.Battle creek, Mi 49002269-342-0818Treasurer: Peggy Frank, MA CCC-Aaudibel Hearing service1323 Michigan neGrand rapids, Mi 49503616-459-9517; 616-459-9473 [email protected]

DirectorsNiki BeckordBeckord Hearing inc.2922 Wildwood ave.Jackson, Mi 49202517-782-5724, 517-782-2057 [email protected] Butchart, BC-HISadvanced Hearing care8023 W. Grand river #400Brighton, Mi 48114810-494-4327, 810-494-4329 [email protected] Keenan, BC-HISMiracle ear4900 Fashion sq. Mall

saginaw, Mi 49603989-799-0663Lorraine ProvostPro-Hearing center1063 s. state rd. (M-15) davidson, Mi 48423810-653-4327David Rich, Ph.D.Hearing solutions of america6445 citation dr. ste G&Hclarkson, Mi 48346248-620-3525Aaron TothMiracle ear312 christy Way, saginaw, Mi [email protected]

Barbara Sandersaccurate Hearing services551 e. 4th st.Hobart, in 46342(219) 942-8881rickand [email protected]

Karin SchmidtO’Brien Hearing center2003 Hart st.vincennes, in 47591(812) [email protected]

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20 JOHN S GREENUP ESQTopic: Legal vs Ethical: Is There a Difference?

BRIAN TAYLOR AUD Topic: Improving Productivity and Quality in Your PracticeLearner Objectives: • To illuminate the similarities and differences of an individual’s prac-tice compared to a national average across a wide assortment of key performing indicators. • To obtain a working knowledge of how to measure quality and produc-tivity in your practice. • To utilize various measures of qual-ity to improve key business objec-tives in a clinical setting.

TAMMARA STENDER AUD Topic: Better User Satisfaction Through Validation and Verification

MICHAEL VALENTE PHD Topic: Evidenced Based Hearing Decisions and Some Thoughts on Hearing Aid Counseling and Selection Your Professor May Not Have Mentioned

WILLIAM WOODS Topic: Listening and Auditory Communication Enhancement

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