Position Statement: Cochlear Implants
Position StatementThe American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery considers unilateral and bilateral cochlear implantation as appropriate treatment for adults and c…
Position Statement: Scope of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Position StatementThe American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery agrees with the policy of the American Medical Association that surgeons should be allowed to do…
Position Statement: Head and Neck Surgery
Position StatementTo become board certified, an otolaryngologist has to complete a rigorous training program. Five years residency training in otolaryngology-head and neck surge…
AMA Telehealth quick guide
TelemedicineThe 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…
Center for Connected Health Policy: Current State Laws & Reimbursement Policies
TelemedicineThe Center for Connected Health Policy is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to maximize telehealth’s ability to improve health outcomes, care deliv…
Scope of Radiologic Training and Interpretation of Paranasal Imaging by Otolaryngologists
Position StatementThe American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery endorses the ability of otolaryngologists to review and provide their expert interpretation of rad…
CPG: Ménière’s Disease – Research Needs
Clinical Practice GuidelineResearch Needs section from Ménière’s Disease CPG Clinical epidemiologic studies to standardize categories of disease stage, severity, and treatment response,…
Clinical Practice Guideline: Ménière’s Disease
Clinical Practice GuidelineThis guideline was published in the April 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.Clinical Practice Guideline: Ménière’s Disease published in Otolar…
CMS Telehealth Tool Kit
TelemedicineIntent of Toolkit: Under President Trump’s leadership to respond to the need to limit the spread of community COVID-19, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…
Otolaryngologists and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Position StatementCitizens around the world are experiencing a rapidly spreading pandemic infection due to the coronavirus, SARS-CoV2. The propensity to spread through human-to-…
CMS: Medicare Telemedicine Health Care Provider Fact Sheet
TelemedicineUnder President Trump’s leadership, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has broadened access to Medicare telehealth services so that benefic…
Position Statement: Global Humanitarian Outreach
Position StatementThe American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) recognizes that many of its members voluntarily engage in global humanitarian outreach e…
Clinical Practice Guideline: Nosebleed (Epistaxis)
Clinical Practice GuidelineThis guideline was published in the January 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.Clinical Practice Guideline: Nosebleed (Epistaxis) published in …
Nosebleed (Epistaxis): New Clinical Practice Guideline to Promote Consistent Care across Clinical Settings
Press Release, Clinical Practice GuidelineALEXANDRIA, VA — The American Academy of Otolaryngology‒Head and Neck Surgery Foundation published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Nosebleed (Epistaxis) today…
Position Statements on e-cigarettes
Position StatementRecommendations for Teens and Their Parents:Nicotine addiction during teen years correlates with greater risk of subsequent addictions, such as opioids. It als…
Position Statement: Use of Oral Appliances for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Position StatementThe American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is committed to the highest standards of care and ensuring patients receive quality care…
Position Statement: Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Position StatementThe American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery considers upper airway stimulation (UAS) via the hypoglossal nerve for the treatment of adult obst…
Clinical Practice Guideline: Sudden Hearing Loss (Update)
Clinical Practice GuidelineThe guideline was published as a supplement in the August 2019 issue of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery. Clinical Practice Guideline: Sudden Hearing Loss …
