Modern hearing care, digital and on site

The integrated care model
of Mr. Hear.

Briefly explained:

Mr. Hear is a licensed German hearing care provider staffed with certified master hearing aid acousticians (Hörakustikermeister) and qualified professionals. The company operates digitally and is structurally integrated into partner ENT practices in Germany.
The traditional hearing aid acoustician is not replaced. Instead, the service is embedded into a medically structured, digitally organized care system.

What does “hearing care as a system” mean?

Traditionally, hearing care in Germany is tied to a physical location: the hearing aid store.
At Mr. Hear, the acoustician is not a place, but a digitally organized care system that restructures and integrates medical, professional, and administrative processes.

This means:
  • Professional responsibility lies with Mr. Hear’s certified master hearing aid acousticians (Hörakustikermeister)
  • Medical assessment continues to be performed by ENT specialists in Germany
  • Consultation, device selection, and fine-tuning are organized digitally
  • The care model is integrated into ENT practices, not outsourced

The role of Mr. Hear in the care process

Mr. Hear is not a marketplace, not a brokerage platform, and not a comparison portal. Mr. Hear acts as the responsible hearing care provider.

Specifically:
  • Hearing aids are selected and fitted by hearing care professionals at Mr. Hear
  • Fine-tuning is carried out via video appointments by qualified specialists
  • The entire process is documented and medically traceable
Erik Foth,  Master Hearing Aid Acousticican and digital fitting expert at Mr. Hear

“Digital organization does not replace professional expertise, it replaces the need for a fixed physical location.” Erik Foth | Master Hearing Aid Acoustician & Founder

Integration into ENT practices

Mr. Hear operates its own hearing care studios within partner ENT practices in Germany.
This spatial integration enables direct coordination between medical diagnostics and acoustic fitting — without media disruption or administrative detours.
Through a specialized physician portal, hearing aids can be selected together with patients and ordered directly.

Process within the practice:
1

Medical examination by the ENT specialist and medical prescription

2

Selection of suitable hearing aids together with the patient in the practice

3

Delivery of the jointly selected devices directly to the ENT practice

4

Fine-tuning via video session by a master hearing aid acoustician from Mr. Hear, directly from within the practice

The medical environment remains an integral and seamlessly connected part of the care process.

Two entries.
One system.

The Mr. Hear system allows different starting points without altering the medical standard of care.

Both paths lead into the same structured care process.

What “hearing aids online without an appointment” means, and what it does not mean, is explained here in a factual and transparent manner

Start online with Mr. Hear

  • Online pre-selection and consultation
  • Selection of a partner ENT specialist in Germany
  • Order of pre-configured hearing aids
  • Medical assessment at the ENT practice
  • Digital fine-tuning by Mr. Hear
Start online with Mr. Hear Go to hearing aid selection

Start at an ENT practice

  • Selection and ordering directly within the practice
  • Delivery of the hearing aids to the practice
  • Digital fine-tuning by Mr. Hear
  • Billing according to the patient’s health insurance coverage
Start at an ENT practice Go to doctor selection
AOK health insurance logo – Partner for hearing aid subsidies at Mr. Hear Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) logo – Hearing aid care provided by Mr. Hear DAK-Gesundheit logo – Partner for digital hearing aid fitting IKK classic logo – Statutory health insurance benefits for hearing aids KKH health insurance logo – Hearing aid care without onsite visits HEK health insurance logo – Partner for modern audiology at Mr. Hear Barmer health insurance logo – Hearing aid cost coverage via Mr. Hear Knappschaft logo – Health insurance billing for hearing systems

Digital hearing aid fitting by hearing care professionals

Hearing aid fine-tuning is not automated, it is conducted personally and live.

  • Hearing aid fitting via video call
  • Performed by qualified specialists
  • Consideration of medical findings from the ENT
  • Iterative fine adjustments during everyday use
Hearing aid trial in daily life: possibilities and limitations explained
Digital hearing aid fitting by hearing care professionals
Marcel, Hearing Aid Specialist and Head of Consultation at Mr. Hear

“A little humor is always welcome. After all, better hearing should bring quality of life.” Marcel | Hearing Care Professional and Head of Consultation

Medical and legal framework

At Mr. Hear, the same requirements apply as in traditional hearing aid care in Germany:
  • Medical assessment of the hearing loss
  • Medical prescription (for patients with statutory health insurance)
  • Professional fitting and documentation
  • Billing including statutory health insurance subsidy

Digital organization does not alter medical responsibility.

Cost coverage and requirements for patients with statutory health insurance are explained in detail

Who is this care model suitable for?

Mr. Hear is particularly suitable for people who:
  • Prefer medically guided hearing care
  • Require flexibility in scheduling
  • Wish to reduce travel and in-person visits
  • Prefer straightforward billing with their statutory health insurance
  • Appreciate digital support without compromising professional expertise
  • Are looking for solutions covered at the statutory insurance rate

Whether the system is suitable in an individual case depends on the medical condition and the insurance situation.

Hearing care providers compared

The Mr. Hear principle: Full statutory health insurance coverage.
No branch visit required.
PROVIDER
CLASSIFICATION
Traditional hearing aid store
Location-bound and limited selection; often higher prices due to physical store overhead.
Pure online shop
Lower prices, but no billing with statutory health insurance possible (private purchase only).
Online hearing care provider
Promotional entry prices, but statutory insurance coverage often tied to mandatory in-branch visits.
Mr. Hear
Competitive pricing with full statutory insurance subsidy; integration with ENT practices
The differences between online hearing care providers and traditional hearing aid stores are outlined here

Frequently asked questions about statutory health insurance coverage

Is Mr. Hear an online shop for hearing aids?

Hearing aids can be selected and ordered online at Mr. Hear. At the same time, Mr. Hear is a licensed German hearing care provider staffed with certified master hearing aid acousticians.
The order is therefore not a simple product purchase, but part of a professionally supervised hearing care process.
Depending on the individual situation, the care pathway is either fully organized digitally or integrated into a partner ENT practice in Germany. The appropriate model depends on the medical and insurance context.

Who fits the hearing aids at Mr. Hear?

The fitting is carried out by certified master hearing aid acousticians (Hörakustikermeister) and qualified professionals at Mr. Hear. Fine-tuning is conducted via video consultation and is based on both the medical diagnosis and individual feedback from everyday use.
Digital organization does not replace professional expertise,it replaces only the fixed physical location of the fitting. Whether digital fine-tuning is suitable in an individual case is assessed on a professional basis.

Is the ENT specialist omitted in a digital care model?

No. The medical assessment of hearing loss continues to be carried out by an ENT specialist. For patients covered by statutory health insurance in Germany, a medical prescription is required for cost coverage.
Digital organization changes administrative processes, not the medical foundations of care.

Who is the Mr. Hear care model suitable for?

The system is suitable for individuals who seek medically supervised hearing aid care while also valuing organizational flexibility.
Whether this form of care is appropriate depends on the medical condition, insurance status, and personal requirements. An individual assessment generally provides more clarity than general information.