Guest guest Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Hi All, Wanted to share this information with you all on bilateral implants. Yesterday I saw my CI surgeon, Dr. Haynes at Vanderbilt in Nashville for my 6 month appt. We were discussing bilateral implants and what is being done for all who wish to have this procedure. He told me the Board of Implant Surgeons in the USA will be meeting this weekend in Denver, CO with insurance company representatives and the three implant companies to discuss dual packaging and surgery as an option for bilateral surgery. Vanderbilt was one of six CI hospitals chosen to do trials on bilateral implants a couple of years ago and found great success with the procedure (both ears at the same time) and Dr. Haynes is working so very hard to see this put into effect. I hope this conference he's attending will be well met with insurance companies for bilateral implantation. I'm sure it will be a long way down the road for bilateral surgery, but it's great to know that surgeons are trying to make this possible for all who wish to have dual hearing. Hopefully, we'll see news on what is happening with this conference and decisions made by all groups (insurance, implant companies and surgeons) to come to an agreement it would be benefical for all who are seeking hearing again bilaterally. Bob, maybe you'll see some information come through your sources in the following weeks and months. Dixie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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