Study Looks at Nasal Spray as a Prevention of COVID-19 Transmission
The authors of a recently published report designed lipopeptide fusion inhibitors that aim to block the first critical step of infection of SARS-CoV-2‒membrane…
Business of Medicine
AAO-HNS Position StatementsPosition statements are approved by the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery or Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) Boards of…
Accessibility Policy
American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery (AAO) is committed to ensuring that all individuals, including but not limited to those who are visu…
Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for enforcing certain regulations issued under the Health…
Federal Legislative Advocacy
Legislative, political, and health policy activity directly affects our practices and our patients. Read below to stay up-to-date on the current issues affecti…
Allergic Reactions Related to COVID-19 Vaccinations in Allergic Patients
Joint Statement by the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO–HNS) and the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA)Allergic reacti…
AAO-HNS Statement on Bell’s Palsy Related to Approved COVID-19 Vaccines
Note: an update to this statement is available HERE.The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) has reviewed the data submitted to t…
AAO-HNS and ENThealth.org Highlight Proper COVID-19 Testing Procedures
Spencer C. Payne, MD, Chair of the Board of Governors, recorded an informational video that provides an overview of proper testing techniques for COVID-19.This…
H. Bryan Neel III, MD, PhD Distinguished Research Lecture
About the H. Bryan Neel III, MD, PhD Distinguished Research LectureFunded by the Neel family and friends, the H. Bryan Neel III, MD, PhD Distinguished Research…
Reg-ent℠ and Public Reporting
Learn More about Reg-ent's Public Reporting, Information Regarding Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Our Quality Measures Available for Each Indi…
AMA Telehealth quick guide
The use of telemedicine and remote care services are critical to the safe management of the COVID-19 pandemic, while also ensuring uninterrupted care for 100 m…
OTO Store
Discover Official AAO-HNS/F Merchandise FeaturedENThealth+Trusted Patient Information on Demand and OnlineLooking for ways to share information with your…
Calendar
#OTOMTG25We look forward to seeing you at the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO℠. Join us Saturday, October 11 – Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Indian…
Member Benefits
Member CategoriesThe AAO-HNS offers several membership categories, each designed to meet the needs of physicians and those working in the specialty. Each membe…