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Aug 17, 2022

A more affordable future could be in store for the hearing aid business

Later this year, it’ll be possible to acquire hearing aids without a prescription. We attempt to read the tea leaves on retail data and consumer behavior. The BBC reports on how Cuba will allow foreign investment in local wholesale and retail trade for the first time since 1959.

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Many people who need hearing aids don't have them because of the high cost — about $5,000, which insurance often doesn't cover.
Many people who need hearing aids don't have them because of the high cost — about $5,000, which insurance often doesn't cover.
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