Racial and Ethnic Disparities Among Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant Patients at a Tertiary-Level Academic Otology Practice.

Objective: Utilization of hearing aids (HAs) and cochlear implants (CIs) is limited, with our group previously demonstrating that non-White patients pursue CI less than White patients. The aim of this study was to compare the demographic makeup of patients more recently evaluated for both interventions in our clinic, exploring the influence of insurance on pursuit of HA, and whether changes have occurred in CI uptake.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.