The Invisible Hearing Implants Changing Lives | Brent Lucas CEO (Envoy Medical) on Acclaim & Esteem

In this episode of The Dr. Cliff Show, Dr. Cliff Olson speaks with Brent Lucas, CEO of Envoy Medical, about groundbreaking advances in implantable hearing technology. From the Esteem middle ear implant—a fully implanted hearing aid with no microphone or speaker—to the upcoming Acclaim cochlear implant, Brent explains how these devices offer truly invisible solutions to hearing loss. Discover the engineering, the outcomes, and the patient impact behind these revolutionary technologies. If you’ve ever wondered what the next leap in hearing care looks like, this conversation is your front-row seat. If you're a hearing care professional, tech enthusiast, or someone passionate about helping people hear better, this is a must-watch conversation. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to support patient-centered hearing care! ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 - Welcome to The Dr. Cliff Show 00:38 - Introducing Brent Lucas, CEO of Envoy Medical 01:35 - The Esteem middle ear implant: how it works 04:10 - Why no speaker or microphone is a breakthrough 06:47 - The science behind “fully implanted” hearing 08:55 - Who qualifies for the Esteem implant? 11:20 - How the Acclaim cochlear implant changes everything 14:03 - FDA progress and what’s next for Acclaim 17:50 - Brent's personal mission in hearing care 20:35 - Industry resistance vs. innovation 23:45 - Empowering patients through invisible solutions 27:15 - Final thoughts on the future of audiology 📌 Stay Connected Learn more about best practices in audiology → https://hearingup.com Visit my website: https://drcliffaud.com Visit my clinic: https://appliedhearingaz.com #DrCliffShow #BrentLucas #EarLens #HearingAids #HearingCare #Audiology #Innovation #TechForGood #PatientCenteredCare #BetterHearing