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What are cochlear implants?
Generally speaking, cochlear implants are for patients with severe-to-profound, sensorineural hearing loss. There are approximately 500,000 patients in the ... » more
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What does the future hold for cochlear implants?
Although no one can predict the future, we believe in the next year or two, completely implanted cochlear implants ... » more
Are cochlear implants covered by insurance?
Yes. In many/most situations, cochlear implants are covered by Medicare/Medicaid and by the majority of private and commercial insurers. ... » more
Who gets cochlear implants?
In general, cochlear implants are used to allow deaf people to hear. Although many people who are "hearing impaired" ... » more
How does a cochlear implant work?
A cochlear implant works by electrically stimulating the hearing nerves. When a patient receives a cochlear implant, it ... » more

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