Dr. Emily McMahan - Providing Better, Consistent Hearing Care

Dr. Emily McMahan is a clinical audiologist and the Founder of the Alaska Hearing & Tinnitus Center in Anchorage, Alaska. Her clinic works with the entire state of Alaska, often utilizing telehealth appointments. She works as a consultant with other providers, specializing in tinnitus and hearing damage management. She is also currently the President of the Audiology Practice Standards Organization.

There are a lot of inconsistencies across the audiology space. Differences between clinics, states, and even patients can make proper care harder than it should be. Many organizations are attempting to regulate and standardize the process, but there is plenty of work left to be done. The Audiology Practice Standards Organization is at the forefront of this work, and with a new president, they are making important changes that audiologists should know.

In this episode of the ListenUp! Podcast, Dr. Mark Syms talks to Dr. Emily McMahan, the President of the APSO, to discuss the new developments for hearing treatment standardization. They talk about her practice in Alaska and the unique challenges it brings. The two then dive in-depth on best practices, priorities for new changes, and protecting patients through better communication.