House Committee Holds Hearing on Medicare Physician Payment Reform
May 20, 2026The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a hearing on May 20 to examine the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), and potential opportunities for physician payment reforms. The hearing marked the third installment in…
Annual Meeting Registration Rates
May 20, 2026Registration Descriptions Full Conference Registration Provides access to the entire education program, OTO EXPO, the opportunity to review the latest research in the poster area, entrance to the Opening Ceremony, Presidents’ Reception (Saturday only), networking opportunities, and lunch in the OTO EXPO. Daily Registration…
Annual Meeting Schedule at a Glance
May 20, 2026Your complete guide to sessions, assemblies, receptions, and special events across all four days of the meeting. Browse by day using the tabs below, or scroll down for on-site venue hours. Schedule is subject to change. SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE 8:00 - 9…
The ENT Advocate
May 20, 20262026 Editions 2025 Editions Sign Up to Receive The ENT Advocate! Look back at previous editions of the ENT Advocate …
FLEX - Focused Lifelong Education Xperience
May 20, 20262025-2026 FLEX Registration Is Now Open! One of AAO-HNSF’s flagship education products, FLEX—Focused Lifelong Education Xperience, provides the knowledge, education, clinical tools, and professional support to help you meet the challenges of your otolaryngology practice and build mastery throughout your…
Private Payer and Medicaid Letters
May 19, 2026In this resource, you will find a comprehensive list of letters sent to private insurers and state Medicaid plans on behalf of the AAO-HNS. By leveraging these letters, we aim to unite our voices, amplify our message, and ensure that otolaryngology remains at…
Test SAAG -KP
May 19, 2026Your complete guide to sessions, assemblies, receptions, and special events across all four days of the meeting. Browse by day using the tabs below, or scroll down for on-site venue hours. Schedule is subject to change. SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE 8:00 - 9…
Staff Directory
May 19, 2026AAO-HNSF Staff Directory iMIS Specialist [email protected] 703-535-3691 Senior Program Manager, Guidelines [email protected] 1-703-535-3713 Senior, AMS – Business Intel [email protected] 1-703-535-3703 HR Consultant [email protected] Program Manager, Marketing cbrooks@entnet…
Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO
May 19, 2026The Countdown to #OTOMTG26 Begins! Planning is underway for the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, coming to Los Angeles, California. Join thousands of otolaryngology professionals at the Los Angeles Convention Center for world-class education, hands-on learning, and opportunities to connect…
Late-Breaking Science Submission Guidelines
May 19, 2026Important Information The 2026 Annual Meeting Program Committee (AMPC) recognizes that the results of some exciting research may not have been available in time to meet the general abstract submission deadline. To further enrich the Annual Meeting scientific program, the committee has opened a…
Late-Breaking Science
May 19, 2026Call for Late-Breaking Science The 2026 Annual Meeting Program Committee (AMPC) recognizes that the results of some exciting research may not have been available in time to meet the general abstract submission deadline. To further enrich the Annual Meeting scientific program, the committee…
AAO-HNS/F Position Statements
May 15, 2026A Position Statement from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) is used to designate a statement, policy, or a consensus recommendation on a particular topic or topics. An AAO-HNS/F Position Statement is generally evidence…
Position Statement: Nasal Valve Repair
May 15, 2026The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery recognizes surgical repair of the nasal valve as a distinct surgical procedure that can improve nasal obstruction symptoms for appropriately selected patients with nasal valve collapse. Overview Nasal valve dysfunction is a common clinical cause of…
Position Statement: Vaccination for Prevention of HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer and Recurrent Respiratory Papilloma
May 15, 2026In 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a 9-valent human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine for the prevention of oropharyngeal and other head and neck cancers caused by certain HPV types (16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58) in pediatric and…
Position Statement: Genetic Testing for Sensorineural Hearing Loss
May 15, 2026The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery considers genetic testing to be indicated and medically necessary for the evaluation and management of unilateral and bilateral sensorineural and mixed hearing loss in children and select adults. Comprehensive hearing-loss gene panel testing is now…
AAO-HNS/F OTO Forum
May 14, 2026Conversations Shaping Otolaryngology's Future The AAO-HNS/F 2027 OTO Forum will take place April 2-3, 2027, in Arlington, Virginia. The event will provide a focused forum for leadership discussions and practice management tools, highlighting the current and future needs of physicians…
