Hearing Health Care Belongs to Primary Care

Tex Med. 2020 Aug 1;116(8):4-5.

Abstract

Like many areas of health care, hearing loss is best managed when hearing professionals collaborate closely with physicians. Primary care physicians (PCPs) are uniquely suited to manage hearing loss because 1) patients trust their PCP; 2) PCPs have insight into the overall health and well-being of their patients; and 3) the PCP workforce is large enough to make a meaningful impact. Accountable care organizations, clinically integrated networks, and patient-centered medical homes are perfectly suited to be a positive force in the hearing health of their patients.

MeSH terms

  • Accountable Care Organizations
  • Dementia / etiology
  • Female
  • Hearing Aids / economics
  • Hearing Loss / diagnosis
  • Hearing Loss / economics*
  • Hearing Loss / epidemiology*
  • Hearing Loss / rehabilitation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Primary Health Care*
  • Risk Factors
  • Texas