Hearing Aids and Ear Care

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What percentage of the hearing aid market is controlled by five suppliers?

Less than 60%

Around 70%

Over 80%

More than 90% (correct)

What is a key factor in the lack of interest from global suppliers in LMIC markets?

High cost of product and services to the end users (correct)

Insufficient marketing efforts

Limited availability of raw materials

Lack of government subsidies

What is required for a product or service to be considered 'optimal' in the context of hearing aids in LMICs?

It is manufactured by a local company

It meets a target product profile and is affordable

It meets the needs of the end user and is of suitable quality

It meets a target product profile, meets the needs of the end user, and is of suitable quality (correct)

What is the primary reason for the low procurement of hearing aids in LMICs?

Prioritization of other healthcare services over hearing aids Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential opportunity to address the barriers to accessing hearing aids in LMICs?

Innovations in service delivery, diagnostic devices, and hearing aids themselves Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant weakness in tendering practices related to hearing aids in LMICs?

Insufficient specifications on the types of products required Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the current market for hearing aids in LMICs?

A consolidated market with high barriers to entry Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of an Ear and Hearing Care (EHC) programme within the health system?

Screening for, diagnosing, and resolving the causes of hearing loss Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of inadequate procurement of hearing aids in LMICs?

Growing waiting lists and unmet need Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge in LMICs that hinders access to quality hearing aids?

Inadequate public procurement of hearing aids Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of WHO PPP in shaping the procurement of hearing aids in LMICs?

To provide specifications for hearing aids Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary driver of the current lack of effective public procurement in LMICs?

Limited budget envelopes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the difficulty in differentiating between high and low quality hearing aids from smaller manufacturers?

Lack of global quality certifying mechanisms Signup and view all the answers

How do national health insurance systems in HICs increase adoption rates and reduce prices of hearing aids?

Through volume-based negotiation with suppliers Signup and view all the answers

What is the average penetration rate of hearing aids in many HICs?

20% Signup and view all the answers

What role do governments play in countries like Norway and the UK in increasing the adoption of hearing aids?

Providing funding for ~45% market coverage Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of smaller manufacturers of hearing aids, primarily from China?

Unknown quality of products Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of centralised procurement and volume-based negotiation in public systems?

Increased adoption rates and reduced prices of hearing aids Signup and view all the answers