Position Statement: CDC Immunization Recommendations for Cochlear Implant Patients
April 18, 2022The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery endorses the guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommending the importance of age-appropriate immunizations against specific organisms that cause meningitis in patients who have, or will receive a cochlear implant…
Position Statement: Bone Conduction Hearing Devices
April 18, 2022The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery considers bone conduction hearing devices (BCHD) as appropriate, and in some cases preferred, for the treatment of conductive and mixed hearing loss. BCHD may also be indicated in select patients with single-sided deafness. BCHD include…
Position Statement: Allergy
April 18, 2022The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery states that the management of allergic disorders is an integral part of the specialty of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Adopted 10/20/1982 Revised 2/4/1989 Reviewed 2/27/1993 Submitted for Review 4…
Position Statement: Active Middle Ear Implants
April 18, 2022The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery considers active middle ear implants as appropriate treatment for adults with moderate to severe hearing loss when performed by a qualified otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon. Based on available literature demonstrating that clinically selected adults receive…
In-Office Placement of Tubes in Pediatric Patients While Awake
April 18, 2022The position of the AAO-HNS is that tympanostomy tubes are safe and effective for managing otitis media in children who meet current guidelines for tube insertion . Although insertion of tympanostomy tubes in children is generally accomplished in the operating room under general anesthesia, insertion…
HRSA Details New Requirements for Late PRF Reporting
April 12, 2022Last week, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced that it would reopen the reporting portal for recipients of Period 1 Provider Relief Funds. Between Monday, April 11, and Friday, April 22, at 11:59 pm (ET), providers who have not submitted their Period…
CME for MOC
April 4, 2022The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology are strongly committed to the promotion of professionalism and safe, high-quality care through professional self-regulation. We feel this is best accomplished through ongoing lifelong participation in high…
2022 Global Grand Round Webinar Series
March 31, 2022The AAO-HNS 2022 Global Grand Rounds webinar series launches on Saturday, February 12, 9:00am (ET). The first topic of our 2022 series focuses on Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps and Biologics, and includes presentations led by thought leaders from around the world. The…
The AAO-HNSF, as Part of the Choosing Wisely® Campaign, Identifies Five Commonly Used Tests and Treatments to Question
March 30, 2022ALEXANDRIA, VA — The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) released a list of specific tests and treatments that are commonly ordered, but not always necessary in the care of disorders of the ear, nose, throat and related structures of the…
Humanitarian Donations
March 29, 2022Financial Support for Humanitarian Efforts Visit the Foundation’s donation page to donate to the Annual Fund. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization Tax ID 521219434; as such gifts to the AAOHNS/F are fully tax-deductible to the…
Ethics Resource Center
March 23, 2022About the AAO-HNS/F Ethics Committee The Ethics Committee is a standing committee of both the Academy and the Foundation. The Ethics Committee charge is upholding the procedural guidelines for all AAO-HNS/F disciplinary proceedings and reviewing all Academy and Foundation activities…
Registration Open for May Global Grand Rounds Webinar: Artificial Intelligence in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
March 22, 2022Don’t miss the AAO-HNS Global Grand Rounds webinar, “Artificial Intelligence in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery” on Saturday, May 14 at 9:00 AM EST! Sign up today, free of charge, to join global thought leaders for a discussion on AI applications within the…
WIO Acknowledgments
March 10, 2022WIO Day is held on March 8 in conjunction with International Women's Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is an honor to recognize the remarkable achievements of women in otolaryngology around the world. We…
2022 Health Policy Scholarship
February 23, 2022The AAO-HNS and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) are offering an annual scholarship to subsidize attendance and participation in the Health Leadership Program in Health Policy and Management at Brandeis University. The course takes place June 5-11 in Wellesley, MA. The award…
