Full Application Review
GrantReview ConsiderationsAll applications are reviewed based on the NIH review process and 1-9 scoring system with 1 = exceptional. Applications are evaluated for …
AAO13: Bell’s Palsy: Inappropriate Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Computed Tomography Scan (Inverse Measure)+
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; Appropriate UseNQF Number: N/APercentage of patients age 16 years and older with a new onset diagnosis of Bell’s palsy within t…
AAO24: Allergic Rhinitis: Avoidance of Leukotriene Inhibitors+
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; Appropriate UseNQF Number: N/APercentage of patients age 2 years and older patients with allergic rhinitis who do not receive l…
AAO23: Allergic Rhinitis: Intranasal Corticosteroids or Oral Antihistamines
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: No; N/ANQF Number: N/APercentage of patients age 2 years and older with allergic rhinitis who are offered intranasal corticosteroids…
Can Physicians Get Out of a Non-Compete?
If you are a physician about to finish training, the concept of a non-compete clause may be relatively new to you. Non-compete clauses go back nearly one thous…
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…
A Conversation with an Otolaryngologist
FEATURING LEE D. EISENBERG, MDWhat is an otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon?An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon, commonly referred to as an ear, nose…
AAO16: Age-related Hearing Loss: Audiometric Evaluation
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: YesCare Coordination NQF Number: N/APercentage of patients age 60 years and older who failed a hearing screening and/or who report s…
Sleep Outcome Tool: SNORE-25
Research Outcome ToolsSymptoms of Nocturnal Obstruction and Related Events (SNORE25)DescriptionAssesses sleep disordered breathing-related quality of life. Valid and responsive to t…
Sleep Outcome Tool: OSD-6
Research Outcome ToolsObstructive Sleep Disorders-6 (OSD-6)DescriptionAssesses sleep disordered breathing-related quality of lifeTargeted AgePediatricsItems (Domains)6 (6)Estimated …
Sleep Outcome Tool: OSA-18
Research Outcome ToolsObstructive Sleep Apnea-18 (OSA-18)DescriptionAssesses sleep disordered breathing-related quality of lifeTargeted AgePediatricsItems (Domains)18 (5)Estimated C…
Sleep Outcome Tool: FOSQ
Research Outcome ToolsFunctional Outcomes of Sleep Questionnaire (FOSQ)DescriptionAssess sleep-related quality of lifeTargeted AgeAdultsItems (Domains)30 (5)Estimated Completion Tim…
Sleep Outcome Tool: SAQLI
Research Outcome ToolsCalgary Sleep Apnea Quality of Life Index (SAQLI)DescriptionAssesses obstructive sleep apnea-related quality of lifeTargeted AgeAdultsItems (Domains)40 (5)Esti…
Rhinology Outcome Tool: RSOM-31
Research Outcome ToolsRhinosinusitis Outcome Measure (RSOM-31)DescriptionMeasure of rhinosinusitis health status and quality of lifeTargeted AgeAdultsItems (Domains)31 (7)Estimated …
Rhinology Outcome Tool: RSUI
Research Outcome ToolsRhinitis Symptom Utility Index (RSUI)DescriptionMeasures the severity and frequency of rhinitis related symptoms over 14 daysTargeted AgeAdultsItems (Domains)1…
Rhinology Outcome Tool: SN-5
Research Outcome ToolsSinus and Nasal Quality of Life Survey (SN-5)DescriptionAssesses health-related quality of life for children with persistent sinonasal symptomsTargeted AgePedi…
