Access to Care: Access to cochlear implantation can be impeded by proximity to a cochlear implant center, awareness regarding candidacy and outcomes (relative to hearing aids), and sometimes insurance coverage. Utilization rates are low relative to other medical interventions.

The following presentations were given during CI2016, Toronto and include the following topics: remote programming, rural location and telepractice

• Rehabilitation Barriers for Rural Pediatric Cochlear Implant Recipients: Matthew Bush MD, United States
• Remote Programming of Cochlear Implants: Allison Biever AuD, United States
• Impact of Hearing Loss and Access to Hearing Healthcare for Rural Adult Cochlear Implant Recipients: Brian Hixon MD, United States
• Cochlear Implant Access: Barriers in Developed Countries: Donna Sorkin MA, United States
• Supporting Access to New Indications for Cochlear Implants: Health Technology Assessment Challenges and Insights: Tom Walsh MBA, United States
• An “APP” for Measuring Speech Perception Through Telepractice: Considerations and Preliminary Results: Colleen Psarros Masters of Audiology, Australia