Learn about the Governing Council Candidates
Take a look at the SRF, WIO, and YPS Governing Council candidates! Online voting by section members registered for the AAO-HNSF 2023 Annual Meeting & OTO E…
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, chem…
NOSE Study
DescriptionDisease-specific health status instrument for use in patients with nasal obstructionTargeted AgeAdultsItems (Domains)5 (N/A)Estimated Completion Tim…
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…
SMILE Study
The American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery foundation ventured into Head and Neck Research with SMILE, An Investigator-Initiated, Multicente…
Young Physician Travel Grant Applications
Grant, NewsApplications for a travel grant of $500 each to subsidize the costs of attending the AAO-HNSF 2023 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience have closed.To qualify, …
Clinical Indicators: Tracheostomy
Clinical Indicator1. History (One or more required)a. Upper airway obstruction with any of the following: stridor, air hunger, retractions, obstructive sleep apnea bi…
Clinical Indicators: Canalith Repositioning Procedures (CRPs)
Clinical Indicator(Otolith Repositioning; Epley Maneuver; Semont Maneuver, Lateral canal repositioning maneuvers)Indications1. History (one or more required) Description of par…
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…
Position Statement: Humanitarian Photography
Position StatementThe American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery recognizes that photodocumentation of patients and procedures during humanitarian efforts is criti…
FLEX FAQ
What is FLEX?Q: What is FLEX?A: FLEX—Focused Lifelong Education Xperience is the Academy’s new flagship education product that launched in September 2020. FLEX…
Response to Private Payer Policy Reimbursing 50% E/M Services Performed with Concurrent Procedure
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is aware of a private payer’s policy to reimburse Evaluation and Management (E/M) servic…
AAO-HNS Statement on Reimbursement of Balloon Sinus Ostial Dilation
Advocacy StatementThe American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), with approximately 12,000 members nationwide, is the national medical association of …
AAO-HNS Statement on Reimbursement of CPT 69210 and Evaluation and Management Services
Advocacy StatementThe American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), with approximately 12,000 members nationwide, is the national medical association of …
Tips for Physicians on Negotiating a Better Contract
ArticlesAs a physician, your contract determines more than what is expected of you, but also has a very strong impact on your quality of life outside of work.This impo…
Key Elements of Physician Contracts
ArticlesClearing all the hurdles of the job search process is no small feat, but there is one last important step to ensure your prospective job meets your needs: nego…
Negotiating a Physician Contract
ArticlesNegotiating an employment agreement can be a nervous and stressful time for many physicians. These agreements are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and wi…
Clinical Practice Guideline: Opioid Prescribing for Analgesia After Common Otolaryngology Operations
Clinical Practice GuidelineThis guideline was published in the April 2021 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.Clinical Practice Guideline: Opioid Prescribing for Analgesia Afte…
