Abram Bailey, Au.D.

Advisory Board Member

2022

Audiology

Forbes Health Advisory Board Member

Abram Bailey is a leading expert on consumer technology in the hearing care industry. He’s a staunch advocate for person-centered hearing care and audiological best practices, and he welcomes any technological innovation that improves access to quality hearing outcomes. Bailey holds a doctoral degree in audiology from Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Bailey is the chief executive officer of Hearing Tracker, Inc., an independent shopping resource that helps consumers find better hearing aids and better hearing professionals.

Abram Bailey is a leading expert on consumer technology in the hearing care industry. He’s a staunch advocate for person-centered hearing care and audiological best practices, and he welcomes any technological innovation that improves access to quality hearing outcomes. Bailey holds a doctoral degree in audiology from Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Bailey is the ....Read More

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Board Certifications and Training

  • Completed audiology training at Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center and Nashville VA Medical Center

Education

  • The University of Texas at Austin (B.A. Psychology & Biology)
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (Doctor of Audiology)

Achievements

  • Founded Hearing Tracker, Inc., in 2013

  • Best Hearing Aids Of 2022, According To Audiologists

    Hearing loss is a condition that impacts over two-thirds of U.S. adults who are age 70 and older, as reported by researchers at Johns Hopkins University. And hearing aids can revitalize the lives of those with this condition. The Forbes...

  • ReSound Hearing Aids Review: Costs, Features And More

    ReSound develops and manufactures hearing aids that address a wide spectrum of hearing loss. Its mission is to advance technology to provide hearing solutions that mimic organic, natural hearing. Read on to learn more about ReSound and the hearing solutions...

  • The Actual Cost Of Hearing Aids In 2022

    Healthy hearing is an important part of your overall well-being; in fact, it may help reduce the risk of cognitive decline as you age, including the development of dementia. Yet, fewer than 30% of adults aged 70 and older with...

  • Widex Hearing Aids Review: Costs, Features And More

    Many in the hearing health industry believe Widex makes hearing aids with superior sound quality. Its latest model, the Widex Moment hearing aid, uses PureSound technology to provide sound that is clear and natural, according to the company. Innovation in...

  • Oticon Hearing Aids Review: Costs, Features And More

    Oticon is part of Demant A/S, one of the largest hearing aid manufacturers in the world. The Oticon brand is known for leading-edge technology backed by extensive research from its Centre for Applied Audiology Research. BrainHearing, Oticon’s sound processing platform,...

  • Starkey Hearing Aids Review: Costs, Features And More

    How do you know when it’s time to start exploring the idea that you may need hearing aids? “You ask people to repeat what they’re saying often—you hear them but you can’t understand them,” says Julie Glick, an audiologist based...

  • Eargo Hearing Aids Review: Costs, Features And More

    On the market since 2015, Eargo hearing aids are fairly new to the hearing health technology space. The direct-to-consumer, self-fitting hearing aids don’t require an audiologist visit and cost about half the price of premium-level prescription hearing aids. Eargo hearing...

  • Phonak Hearing Aids Review: Costs, Features And More

    Sonova, the parent company of Phonak, is one of the top five largest global providers of hearing aids. Phonak offers the only completely invisible hearing aid (called the Lyric) and is known for its innovative hearing aid technologies for better...

  • Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids: Everything You Need To Know

    Some people avoid purchasing hearing aids because of their hefty price tags: Costs for a single hearing aid range from hundreds of dollars to more than $4,000, and Medicare and most private insurers often don’t cover the expense. Not surprisingly,...

  • Different Types And Styles Of Hearing Aids

    About 48 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss, but only one in five people who would benefit from a hearing aid actually uses one, according to the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA). Some people may worry about...

Health Philosophy

"While hearing aids are a core treatment for hearing loss, I believe in holistically treating the hearing health needs of my patients, including identifying and addressing barriers to care and inclusion."