For decades, hearing aids meant a $4,000–$7,000 prescription device sold through audiologists. Since the FDA's OTC ruling, quality options now start under $500 — but the market has also filled up with junk.
Hearing Aids Are Now Over-the-Counter: What to Buy
News Dispatch Weekly Editorial·May 26, 2026
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