SAN ANTONIO, June 27, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Physicians Hearing Network (PHN), the largest provider of hearing testing and hearing aid services exclusive to independent primary care physicians, will offer complimentary cognitive screenings for all hearing care patients with BrainCheck Screen™, empowering clinicians to quickly and easily check cognitive health and determine if further testing may be needed, regardless of device or location – in as little as three minutes.
According to a recent Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health study, dementia and hearing loss are closely tied, but for adults at increased risk for cognitive decline, hearing loss intervention slowed down loss of thinking and memory abilities by 48% over 3 years.
“I’m excited for our patients and the physicians we partner with because we’re solving an unmet need by providing screening for both hearing and cognition in the convenient setting of their physician’s office. Providing these related screening tools is more convenient for patients, more efficient for physicians, and is consistent with PHN physicians’ focus on proactive care for their patients,” said William McCrae, CEO of Physicians Hearing Network. “BrainCheck’s cognitive testing platform is the gold standard in cognitive screenings, assessments and recommended care plans and we’re pleased to bring it to our patients in a convenient setting.”
“We’re pleased to partner with PHN, a network that truly understands the importance of holistic health for the aging population,” said Kim Rodriguez, CEO of BrainCheck. “Up to 40% of dementia is preventable by addressing modifiable risk factors, such as hearing loss. BrainCheck’s technology not only supports early detection and ongoing monitoring of cognitive impairment for patients, but also enhances clinical efficiency and simplified workflow for providers and their staff.”
BrainCheck’s innovative platform provides a full suite of tools that streamline the screening, assessment, care planning, and monitoring of cognitive health. BrainCheck Screen helps providers accurately and efficiently determine whether further cognitive testing may be needed with BrainCheck’s standard battery, Assess™ – in as little as three minutes. BrainCheck’s standard battery, Assess, is a FDA Class II medical device that easily and objectively detects signs of cognitive impairment, which may have association with dementias including Alzheimer’s. BrainCheck Plan™ helps clinicians build, document, and deliver a comprehensive care plan for patients with cognitive decline, post-diagnosis.
About Physicians Hearing Network
Physicians Hearing Network is the fastest-growing hearing care network of physicians, with over 270 member providers across twelve states. To fully support overall health for their patients, our member physicians provide audiology and hearing services. With a mission to improve outcomes with holistic patient-centered care, Physician’s Hearing Network provides hearing care, cognition screening and related services for early detection and treatment so patients can live healthier lives.
Learn more at https://phnusa.com/.
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