MACRA/MIPS
Key Dates for MIPS 2021 Reporting COVID-19 and 2021 MIPS Participation The 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency continues to impact all clinicians across the United States and territories. However, CMS recognizes that not all practices have been impacted by COVID-19…
Alternative Payment Models
Alternative Payment Models (APMs) are a form of payment reform that incorporate quality and total cost of care into reimbursement rather than a traditional fee-for-service structure. APMs can apply to a specific clinical condition, a care episode, or a population. Advanced APMs…
TALC (Treatment of Advanced Laryngeal Cancer) Study
The TALC study has been developed to improve the understanding and care of patients with laryngeal cancer. For many patients with cancer of the voice box, chemotherapy and radiation therapy frequently allow doctors to save voice boxes without sacrificing survival. However, we do not have…
TO TREAT Study
Tonsillitis Outcomes: Towards Reaching Evidence in Adults and Tots (closed to enrollment) As part of its commitment to evidence-based medicine, the AAO-HNS Foundation's National Center for the Promotion of Research in Otolaryngology has launched a new treatment effectiveness and patient outcome study…
SLEEP Study
S.L.E.E.P.: Studying Life Effects and Effectiveness of Palatopharyngoplasty (closed to enrollment) Why the "SLEEP" Study? UPPP, the most common surgical treatment for sleep apnea, significantly improves physiologic abnormalities in selected patients. The procedure often does not, however, cure sleep apnea. Consequently…
SMILE Study
The American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery foundation ventured into Head and Neck Research with SMILE, An Investigator-Initiated, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo- Controlled Design study to Assess the Effectiveness of CeviMeline to improve Oral Health in Patients with Xerostomia Secondary to…
PREDICT Quality of Life Study
Parent Response to Ear Disease in Children with and without Tubes (PREDICT) Quality of Life Research Study This multi-institutional study has explored the impact that ear disease, in children ages 6 to 24 months, has on the child and their family in terms of…
AAO-HNS COVID-19 Podcast Series
AAO-HNS has launched a new podcast series that is specific to COVID-19. The series provides peer-to-peer connection on COVID-19 pandemic related topics. See links below to download the FrequENTcy app to get immediate notification when new podcasts are published. …
Humanitarian Travel Grant Recipients
Arvind K. Badhey, MD Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai University of Santos Tomas Manila, Philippines Sabrina Brody-Camp, MD Tulane University India Project Inc Indore & Jaipur, India Brian Cervenka, MD Vanderbilt University Samaritan's Purse Kijabe, Kenya C. Alesandra Colaianni, MD Harvard…
Harry W. McCurdy Resident Leadership Grant
GrantAbout the Harry W. McCurdy, MD Resident Leadership Grant This leadership grant is awarded to residents in their fifth year and/or those in military settings. The grant serves as a tribute to the innovation and leadership demonstrated throughout Dr. McCurdy’s career in military…
Rebuilding Your Practice
Guidance for Return to Practice for Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery As the United States transitions back toward more widespread delivery of healthcare and otolaryngologists expand their practice to include non-emergent and time-sensitive patients, they are seeking consistent guidance and principles to…
Reg-ent℠ and Epic
Epic-Approved Data-Sharing Solution Now Available The FIGmd Enterprise Connector (FEC) for Epic app is a verified solution that allows registry sites to quickly and seamlessly share data with Reg-ent. Available via the Epic App Orchard, the FIGmd FEC for Epic app…
Foundation Education Committees
Volunteerism is the key to the Foundation's core function of educating our fellow otolaryngologist - head and neck surgeons and primary care colleagues, residents in training, and non-physician clinicians. Membership on an Education Committee is a renewable 2-year term and a member…
Eisenberg Health Policy Grants
EventThe Eisenberg Health Policy Resident Leadership Grant, established by Lee Eisenberg, MD, MPH, provides four $550 resident leadership grants to attend the AAO-HNS/F Leadership Forum & BOG Spring Meeting. Applications to apply for grants will again be accepted between November 1, 2021 and January…
Reg-ent Advocacy Efforts
Reg-ent℠ Advocacy Efforts In addition to serving as the first and only national repository of otolaryngology specific data, Reg-ent also actively advocates for our members on issues related to quality data reporting, data access, and interoperability. In collaboration with the AAO-HNS…
Humanitarian Efforts Committee
The AAO-HNS/F Humanitarian Efforts Committee's mission is to foster and encourage participation of members in global humanitarian efforts in order to improve the prevention and treatment of otolaryngologic disorders within the United States and abroad by: Publicizing opportunities for involvement including…
Ways to Get Involved in Humanitarian Efforts
Humanitarian Efforts Database The Humanitarian Efforts committee has created a Humanitarian Efforts database of current global initiatives available for otolaryngologists. You can browse this geographical database or submit your own initiative here. Distinguished Award for Humanitarian Service The President presents this award at the…