Events
The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation has stood at the forefront in developing innovative, evidence-based education programming for otolaryngologists and otolaryngic health professionals worldwide for over a century. The Academy offers year-round live conferences and events with focused…
WIO Endowment Grants
GrantThe Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Endowment was established in 2010 to provide a perpetual stream of funding, via grants, for projects that support actionable research and/or projects that are designed to benefit the professional development of women in otolaryngology. A grant budget of approximately…
Slate of Candidates
Official Slate of Candidates for the 2024 AAO-HNS Annual Election Please review the official slate of candidates. Check back in April when the candidate statements are available ahead of the ballot that opens in May for you to cast your vote for the…
Committee FAQs
How do I join a committee? The online committee application process opens on November 1 and close on December 31 each year. During this time, please visit our website to access the online form. Who can join a committee? All applicants must be members…
Committees
Join an Academy/Foundation Committee! The Academy’s collective community of 60-plus committees help our specialty flourish and succeed from the contributions of its members. Committees are the lifeblood of the Academy and foster collaboration which produces so many vital contributions across the…
Annual Meeting Call for Science
2024 Call for Science The 2024 Call for Science offered the opportunity to showcase your groundbreaking science and support advances in the field. The Call for Science submission site closed on January 29. View the key dates below to learn more about the review…
2024 Call for Science: Promoted Gaps
Several topics were identified in a comprehensive gap analysis, and clear learning needs have been identified for each of these topics. Abstracts addressing one or more of these topics will be given special consideration during the review and selection process. Facial Plastic and Reconstructive…
Add-on Code G2211 Implementation Effective Jan 1, 2024
CPT for ENTsQ: What is G2211? The CY24 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule finalized the implementation of the E/M add-on HCPCS code G2211, which took effect on January 1, 2024. This new add-on code was created to better account for the resource costs…
CPT for ENT
The intent of these articles is to provide clear and concise ENT coding scenarios and to provide correct coding principles and guidance for frequently reported ENT procedures. CPT for ENT articles are not intended to be used as legal, medical, or business advice and…
AAO-HNS Summary of CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule
Advocacy, Regulatory ReliefOn January 17, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule. The rule includes important reforms to prior authorization to cut patient care delays and electronically streamline the process for physicians. This rule was initially proposed in December…
2024 Medicare Claims – What We Know Now
Advocacy, Regulatory ReliefThe CY 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule implemented a 3.4% cut to physician reimbursement. This cut went into effect on January 1, 2024. While there is still an opportunity for Congress to pass legislation to mitigate this cut, nothing has materialized at this point…
Otolaryngology Private Practice Section
About OPPS Established in 2023, the Otolaryngology Private Practice Section works to serve the unique needs of private practitioners in practice management and patient care as well as facilitates essential communication with Academy leadership regarding wide-ranging issues of interest impacting otolaryngology-head and…
Corporate Champions
The Corporate Champions program allows our vital strategic partners a chance to engage with the Academy in new and meaningful ways. This comprehensive, year-round partnership demonstrates our commitment to fostering a mutually beneficial dialogue. Both the ENTerprise Circle and the OTO Partners Circle…
State Trackers
State Legislative Tracker is a volunteer role designed to support AAO-HNS advocacy efforts at the state level. State Legislative Trackers take an active part in monitoring and analyzing pending state legislation that will affect the medical profession and otolaryngology specialty. We ask that…