This is a low quality comment, that was already debunked by a google search in a comment below.
You mean the specific hearing aid searches?
It was a general comment on the state of health care in the US (not just hearing aids).
Before the new legislation, we couldn't just go to the corner drug store, and buy a hearing aid off the shelf. It needed to come as part of a package, including many tests and appointments with ENT folks.
But I cede the point. It was a low-quality comment that is likely to trigger folks with certain political views, and I apologize. Won't happen again.
Costco has sold them for at least 10 years. You just need to make an appointment and they take care of the rest.