The Anker Effect: How a Tech Giant's Foray into Hearing Aids Reflects Deeper Industry Shifts Anker's entry into the over the counter (OTC) hearing aid market may seem like an opportunistic move, but it is actually a symptom of a larger issue: the commodification of healthcare.
This trend has been underway for years, with high prices and limited accessibility making it difficult for people to get the help they need.
The OTC devices were initially touted as more affordable alternatives to traditional prescription based hearing aids.