HearUSA, Inc. (HearUSA) provides a range of hearing aids, with emphasis on digital technology along with assessment and evaluation of hearing. The Company operates in three segments: the Company-owned centers, the network of independent providers and an e-commerce business line. As of December 26, 2009, HearUSA had 180 Company-owned hearing care centers in 11 states. The Company also sponsors a network of approximately 1,900 credentialed audiology providers that participate in selected hearing benefit programs contracted by the Company with employer groups, health insurers and benefit sponsors in 49 states. The center professionals and the network providers provide audiological testing, products and services for the hearing impaired. On April 27, 2009, the Company sold the assets of Helix Hearing Care of America Corp. and 3371727 Canada Inc., both indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company.