Call for IAB Chair-Elect Nominees
February 8, 2022Are you interested in holding a global leadership position within the Academy, or can you recommend a colleague? The AAO-HNS is seeking nominees to serve as Chair-elect of the International Advisory Board (IAB) starting on October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023, and…
World Hearing Day: To Hear for Life, Listen with Care!
February 8, 2022The World Health Organization founded World Hearing Day to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care throughout the world. World Hearing Day is observed annually on March 3. Looking for materials to share with your patients…
Top 100 CPT Codes
February 8, 2022The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery has prepared new resources for members outlining the Top 100 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes reported by providers with the subspecialty designation of “4-Otolaryngology” within the Medicare enrollment database. Two charts are now available:2022…
AAO-HNS/F HONORARY AWARDS
February 8, 2022Online applications are being accepted for the Academy’s various recognitions of outstanding physicians, committees, and societies that have gone above and beyond this past year. Visit www.entnet.org/awards for additional information on each award, including past recipients and submission criteria and to…
Call for Simulation Abstracts Coming Soon!
February 8, 2022Do you have an innovative simulator model or simulation activity that you would like to share with the otolaryngology community? The Academy is now accepting proposals to be considered for presentation at the Simulation Reception & Showcase held during the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO…
#BOGMTG22 Features Keynote Presentation by Kate Stewart Raise Your Voice: Paving the Path for an Equitable Future
February 8, 2022Kate StewartVice President and General Manager, ENT, StrykerThe AAO-HNS/F Leadership Forum & BOG Spring Meeting is featuring a keynote presentation by Kate Stewart, Vice President and General Manager, ENT for Stryker, on the topic of pay parity in healthcare. In an interview with the…
CPG: Tympanostomy Tubes in Children (Update) Key Action Statements (KASs)
February 8, 2022KAS 1: OME OF SHORT DURATION: (recommendation against)Clinicians should not perform tympanostomy tube insertion in children with a single episode of OME of less than 3 months’ duration, from the date of onset (if known) or from the date of diagnosis (if onset is…
FEBRUARY IS KIDS ENT HEALTH MONTH | COVID-19 in Children: Severity, Sequelae, and Vaccine Update
February 7, 2022James M. Ruda, MD, Committee Chair-electMathieu Bergeron, MD, Committee memberHeather C. Herrington, MD, Committee ChairNote: This article includes data current at the date of publication. Since early 2019, the world has witnessed the rise of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that has culminated into…
UPDATE! Tympanostomy Tubes in Children
February 7, 2022Adapted from the February 2022 Supplement to Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Read the CPG update at otojournal.org and find all supplemental materials at www.entnet.org/CPGtymp-tubes-update.Insertion of tympanostomy tubes is the most common ambulatory surgery performed on children in…
From the Education Committees: Management of Pediatric Thyroid Nodules
February 7, 2022Meredith Merz Lind, MD, Chair, Pediatric Otolaryngology Education CommitteeWhile less common in children than adults, thyroid nodules are present in 1%-5% of people under 18 years of age. Additionally, pediatric thyroid nodules are more likely to be malignant, with 22%-26% of them cancerous…
#BOGMTG22 - Keeping You Connected
February 4, 2022Troy D. Woodard, MDChair, Board of GovernorsTroy D. Woodard, MDChair, Board of GovernorsWe will gather together virtually for a second year in a row on April 9 for the AAO-HNS/F 2022 Leadership Forum & BOG Spring Meeting. Whether you participate from your home or…
Going (or Going Back) into Practice: What to Expect
February 4, 2022Starting a practice, taking a new position, or transitioning to a different practice type or location is a daunting proposition, and one that our professional training doesn’t necessarily prepare us for. Many practice management decisions we have to make are outside our expertise and…
From the Education Committees: How Is Your Time Valued?
February 4, 2022Your time is precious, and many would agree that time is your most valuable asset. There are many lenses through which to view the value of your time. Some view this valuation purely economically and use a variety of methodologies to calculate the value—examples…
Mentorship
February 4, 2022Ken Yanagisawa, MDAAO-HNS/F President“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” - Winston ChurchillIn our personal and particularly our professional lives, we all seek a champion to help us discover, germinate, and grow our…
Tech-Talk: Desktop-as-a-Service
February 4, 2022Mike Robey, MS, AAO-HNS/F Senior Director, Information TechnologyCloud computing has ushered in the era of Anything-as-a-Service. Whether you are looking for application software, an integrated platform, or infrastructure solutions, chances are you can find it in the cloud. With the…
Spotlight: Humanitarian Efforts
February 2, 2022H. Charlie Lin, MSN, APRN, NP-C, CNOR, CNAMB, RNFA, FCNNurse Practitioner, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital / Stanford Children's HealthClinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Master of Science in PA Studies Program, Stanford School of MedicineAdjunct Faculty, Delaware County Community College…
Never-ending Puzzle of the Perfect Surgery
February 1, 2022How does a practice evolve over time and through self-reflection? The “time off” forced upon us during the initial phase of the pandemic provided an important pause in our lives permitting some self-reflection. As surgeons we continually strive to be the best for…
2020-2021 AAO-HNS/F Committee Highlights
December 8, 2021Working through the continuing COVID-19 Pandemic, AAO-HNS Committees continued to advance the otolaryngology specialty. They are the lifeblood of the AAO-HNS/F and a great way for members to contribute meaningfully to the organization and the specialty. Prior to the AAO-HNSF…
