AAO12: Tympanostomy Tubes: Topical Ear Drop Monotherapy for Acute Otorrhea+
September 2, 2022Download PDF High Priority Status: Yes; Appropriate Use NQF Number: N/A Percentage of patients age 6 months to 12 years of age at the time of the visit with a current diagnosis of an uncomplicated acute tympanostomy tube otorrhea (TTO) who were prescribed or…
AAO21: Otitis Media with Effusion (OME): Hearing Test for Chronic OME ≥ 3 months
September 2, 2022Download PDF High Priority Status: No; N/A NQF Number: N/A Percentage of patients age 6 months to 12 years of age at the time of the visit with a diagnosis of otitis media with effusion (OME) including chronic serous, mucoid, or nonsuppurative OME…
AAO34: Dysphonia: Postoperative Laryngeal Examination
September 2, 2022Download PDF High Priority Status: No; N/A NQF Number: N/A Percentage of patients age 18 years and older who were diagnosed with new onset dysphonia within 2 months after a thyroidectomy who received or were referred for a laryngeal examination to examine vocal…
AAO13: Bell's Palsy: Inappropriate Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Computed Tomography Scan (Inverse Measure)+
September 2, 2022Download PDF High Priority Status: Yes; Appropriate Use NQF Number: N/A Percentage of patients age 16 years and older with a new onset diagnosis of Bell’s palsy within the past 3 months who had a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or a computed tomography…
AAO24: Allergic Rhinitis: Avoidance of Leukotriene Inhibitors+
September 2, 2022Download PDF High Priority Status: Yes; Appropriate Use NQF Number: N/A Percentage of patients age 2 years and older with allergic rhinitis who do not receive leukotriene inhibitors. Denominator: All patients age 2 years and older with a diagnosis of allergic rhinitis who do…
AAO23: Allergic Rhinitis: Intranasal Corticosteroids or Oral Antihistamines
September 2, 2022Download PDF High Priority Status: No; N/A NQF Number: N/A Percentage of patients age 2 years and older with allergic rhinitis who are offered intranasal corticosteroids (INS) or non-sedating oral antihistamines. Denominator: All patients age 2 years and older with a diagnosis…
AAO16: Age-Related Hearing Loss: Audiometric Evaluation+
September 2, 2022Download PDF High Priority Status: Yes Care Coordination NQF Number: N/A Percentage of patients age 60 years and older who failed a hearing screening and/or who report suspected hearing loss who received, were ordered, or were referred for comprehensive audiometric evaluation within 4…
Research Outcome Tools
August 26, 2022The focus on quality of life in patients has led to an increase in production of formal outcome evaluations in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery. Outcome instruments in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery were compiled into a database from reviews 1-3 and recommendations…
History of AAO-HNS/F
August 26, 2022The AAO-HNS is the world’s largest organization representing otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons – physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. In 2021 the Academy celebrates 125…
Resident Representatives
August 26, 2022The AAO-HNS and the SRF leadership would like to thank the Resident Representatives listed below: Albany Medical Center Program – Ethan Moritz Albany Medical Center Program – Tam Ramsey Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital Program – Anya Costeloe Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital Program – Bo Pang Baylor College…
eBooks
August 24, 2022The Foundation offers a number of eBooks in a versatile eReader format as education resources for otolaryngologists, residents, medical students, and other healthcare professionals. Through a partnership with Thieme Publishers, a variety of text books are also available at a special rate to members…
YPS Resources
August 24, 2022YPS Toolkit Curated by young physicians for young physicians, this members-only resource is your one-stop shop for Academy articles, guidance, webinars, podcasts, and more relevant to those with less than eight years in the profession. Future of MOC in Otolaryngology: Why, What…
View Transcripts
August 24, 2022To Access Your Official CME Transcript Log in to OTOLogic.org (AAO-HNS account required) Locate the “My Transcript” Tab under the left-navigation tab Your “My Transcript” contains an up-to-date listing of all activities you have started and completed in OTO…
Choosing Wisely®
August 23, 2022Last updated: June 2019 The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) is proud to have joined with other specialty groups in releasing lists of "Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question." The Foundation's newest recommendations are items six…
Research
August 23, 2022CORE Grants The Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) grants program is a collaboration of several societies, foundations, and industry supporters focused on providing support for research in the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Research Outcome Tools The focus on quality of life…
OTO Source
August 23, 2022OTOSource is a single source online repository for otolaryngology education. Whether you are a resident, program director, faculty, or practicing otolaryngologist—this standard study guide provides you with teaching tools to assist with board certification, recertification, and lifelong learning. Each module outline serves as…
