American Cochlear Implant Alliance

01/22/2026

🎤 Keynote Announcement – CI2026 Chicago
Dr. James A. Robinson, 2024 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, will deliver a keynote lecture titled “Why proven technologies fail to spread: institutions, incentives, and the case of hearing health.”

📍 CI2026 Chicago
🗓 May 6–9, 2026
🏨 Hyatt Regency Hotel, Chicago, IL

👉 Register now: https://ci2026chicago.org/registration/

01/12/2026

American Cochlear Implant Alliance now has its own article on Wikipedia highlighting the organization's efforts to expand access to cochlear implants. Find it here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Cochlear_Implant_Alliance

01/05/2026

Veterans and Hearing Loss: Access Matters

A recent CBS News story shared the experience of a Vietnam veteran whose life was transformed by a cochlear implant after decades of service-related hearing loss. His story is a powerful reminder that hearing loss among veterans is common and that effective treatment options exist.

The American Cochlear Implant Alliance advocates for greater awareness, timely referrals, and equitable access to the full range of hearing care options for veterans.

Watch the story:
https://lnkd.in/e4pJEEWk

Read personal stories from veterans living with hearing loss here: https://www.acialliance.org/page/VeteranStories

12/23/2025

12/22/2025

Solutions for Adults with Hearing Loss:
Hearing loss affects millions of adults, and there are effective options available today. This new USA Today-featured article from Future of Personal Health highlights current solutions, including professionally fitted hearing aids and cochlear implants for adults who need more than hearing aids can provide. The piece underscores how timely evaluation and access to the right technology can improve communication, connection, and quality of life.

👉 Read the full article here:
https://www.futureofpersonalhealth.com/vision-and-hearing/hearing-loss-in-adults-what-solutions-are-available-now/

A surgical option beyond hearing aids, cochlear implants (CI) offer people the ability to dramatically expand their range of hearing — enhancing quality of life with broader access to sound.

12/19/2025

Important news for newborn screening and early detection. As this work moves forward, adding congenital CMV to the RUSP remains a critical next step. Early cCMV screening helps ensure children are identified early and can access hearing aids or cochlear implants when needed. See link in the comments.

12/17/2025

Early bird registration is open for !

Check one more thing off your to do list before the holiday break and plan to join us this spring!

New this year: ACI Alliance members should make sure to register with the email associated with their individual or organizational membership to receive the appropriate member discount.

https://ci2026chicago.org/registration/

12/12/2025

Submit your idea by January 17th!
https://ideasforears.medel.com/

12/09/2025

The December issue of Listening is out!

Check out this issue or sign up for free our monthly newsletter!
https://www.acialliance.org/page/ListeningACIAlliance

12/04/2025

NEW: The FDA has approved an expanded indication for MED-EL cochlear implants for children seven months and older with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. This approval also includes expansion of audiologic and speech indications for children aged 12 months and older.

Read more:

December 4, 2025 – DURHAM, NC – MED-EL USA announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an expanded indication for MED-EL cochlear implants for children seven months and older with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). This makes MED-EL’s cochlear implan...

12/02/2025

Plan ahead for Listen CI Camp registration in January!

Registration fills up fast, so take a look at the dates and create a camp account before registration opens: www.listenfoundation.org/campinformation/