About hearbetter

Our Vision

The hearbetter platform by MED-EL supports you as a trustworthy partner in successfully integrating hearing implants into your daily work. Hearbetter is THE platform where hearing specialists inform about topics related to hearing and hearing implants.

The hearbetter promise

News

Keep up to date and don't miss updates from the world of hearing (again).

Events

Get access to exclusive events with hearing implant experts.

Indications

Get an overview of different implantable and non-implantable hearing solutions for your patients.

Trainings

MED-EL is offering regular interactive trainings with hearing implant experts.

Dr. Ingeborg Hochmair

Founder & CEO

Ingeborg Hochmair is CEO of MED-EL, an industry leader in implantable hearing solutions. She co-founded the company with her husband Erwin and hired the first employees in 1990. The privately owned business is headquartered in Innsbruck, Austria. While studying at the Technical University of Vienna, Ingeborg became the first woman at the institution to receive a doctorate in electrical engineering in 1979.

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MED-EL's philosophy

Our ears are unique, like our fingerprints: Shape and size vary from person to person. This is why hearing loss is individually different. There is not one universal solution that fits all. We at MED-EL are aware of this. This is why we trust in tailored hearing solutions that suit the individual needs of every single user.

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Practical hearing‑implant insights for your ENT or Audiology practice.

Stay up to date with clear information on candidacy basics, real‑world patient stories, and relevant updates from the field of cochlear and other hearing implants.

Our newsletter keeps you informed about trends in hearing implantology that are relevant for your daily work.

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