Board of Governors
The Board of Governors (BOG) is made up of local, state, regional, and national otolaryngology-head and neck surgery societies from around the United States and Canada. The BOG was established in 1982 as a grassroots member network within the AAO-HNS. The BOG…
International Member Rates
Special Member Rates for International Physicians The international physician member rate at the Academy is typically $625, but many international physicians are eligible for a reduced rate based on their country’s World Bank designation. Please view the lists below to see the reduced…
Global Grand Rounds
The AAO-HNSF Global Grand Rounds series is an initiative of the Academy’s International Advisory Board (IAB) to improve care of patients and physician education around the globe. It is a virtual event, held quarterly, that is open to all otolaryngologists around the…
Congress Passes Legislation to Partially Mitigate the 3.4% Medicare Physician Payment Cut
Advocacy, Physician Payment Reform, ReimbursementLast week, in a federal budget deal struck to avoid a government shutdown, Congress passed legislation to reduce the 3.4% Medicare physician payment cut by 1.68%. The new payment is not retroactive, and it goes into effect on March 9, 2024. The updated…
AAO-HNS/F Grants
SRF Grants Harry W. McCurdy, MD Resident Leadership Grant Lee Eisenberg, MD, MPH Health Policy Grants Humanitarian Resident Travel Grant SRF Travel Grants WIO Grants WIO Endowment Grants YPS Grants YPS Travel Grants Research Grants CORE Grants G-I-N Scholars Program Cochrane Scholars…
Sleep Awareness Week
This annual event, created by the National Sleep Foundation, seeks to promote better sleep as a way to increase overall health and well-being. Sleep Awareness Week is March 10-16, 2024 Participate in Sleep Awareness Week and spread awareness on social media by…
Reg-ent℠ and Public Reporting
Learn More about Reg-ent's Public Reporting, Information Regarding Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Our Quality Measures Available for Each Individual Reporting Year: …
AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO
-When you attend the Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, you have the opportunity to stay up to date with groundbreaking research and best practices, participate in dynamic networking events, and discover the latest advancements in the exhibit hall. …
MIPS Value Pathways (MVP)
About Otolaryngology MVP (MIPS Value Pathways) MVPs are the newest MIPS reporting option (an alternative to traditional MIPS and APM Performance Pathway (APP)) that you can use to meet your MIPS reporting requirements. Each MVP includes a subset of measures and activities that are…
February 2024 Change Healthcare Outage Potentially Impacted Plans and Updates
Academy staff participated in calls with United Healthcare (UHC) on March 1 and March 5 to discuss the company’s ongoing response to the breach. At this time the outage still persists, however UHC is making available payments (loans) to certain providers whose payments are…
International Corresponding Societies (ICS)
Past Coordinator for International Affairs, Eugene N. Myers, MD, developed a unique program of International Corresponding Societies that affiliate with the Academy on a peer-to-peer level. ICS leaders meet informally with Academy leaders for discussions on issues of mutual interest. Starting with…
OTO Journal
The Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery podcast series highlights research published in the official peer-reviewed publication of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. Each podcast, which is moderated by the Editor in Chief and includes the Associate Editor and…
AAO-HNSF Seeks Coordinator for Research and Quality
AAO-HNSF Seeks Coordinator for Research and Quality The incoming Coordinator for Research and Quality would serve from October 14, 2025, for four years. Prior to assuming the role of Coordinator, they would serve one year as Coordinator-elect. This position coordinates the research…
Harry Barnes Endowment Travel Grant
Grant, Diversity Equity and InclusionThe American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, in collaboration with the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, provides two $1,000 Travel Grants to assist with needed funding for meritorious, young residents of African descent from the United States, Caribbean, or Canada to participate…
Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund
To honor Eugene N. Myers, MD, FRCS Edin (Hon), and his dedication to advancing otolaryngology and patient care worldwide, the AAO-HNSF is pleased to announce the Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund to benefit the continuing education needs of otolaryngologists practicing in…
Position Description: AAO-HNSF Coordinator for Research and Quality
Election and Term of Office: To serve a single four (4)-year term of office. The coordinator may be re-elected to a second term only after the passage of at least four years from the end of their term. (Sections 4.02 and…