February 2024 Change Healthcare Outage Potentially Impacted Plans and Updates
March 6, 2024Academy staff participated in calls with United Healthcare (UHC) on March 1 and March 5 to discuss the company’s ongoing response to the breach. At this time the outage still persists, however UHC is making available payments (loans) to certain providers whose payments are…
AAO-HNSF Seeks Coordinator for Research and Quality
March 6, 2024AAO-HNSF Seeks Coordinator for Research and Quality The incoming Coordinator for Research and Quality would serve from October 14, 2025, for four years. Prior to assuming the role of Coordinator, they would serve one year as Coordinator-elect. This position coordinates the research…
Position Description: AAO-HNSF Coordinator for Research and Quality
February 29, 2024Election and Term of Office: To serve a single four (4)-year term of office. The coordinator may be re-elected to a second term only after the passage of at least four years from the end of their term. (Sections 4.02 and…
Hot Topics in Global Rhinology
February 28, 2024THIS WEBINAR TOOK PLACE ON February 26, 2024. Download your customizable Certificate of Attendance. The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) invites you to attend the kickoff of the 2024 Global Grand Rounds Webinar Series, Hot Topics in Global Rhinology…
New Clinical Practice Guideline Provides Evidence-based Recommendations for Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy
February 26, 2024ALEXANDRIA, VA —The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy today in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. This clinical practice guideline identifies quality improvement opportunities and provides clinicians trustworthy, evidence-based recommendations…
IAB Chair Elect - Call for Nominees
February 20, 2024CALL FOR NOMINEES – 2025 IAB Chair-Elect! Application Submission Deadline: April 1, 2024 The AAO-HNS is calling for nominees for the 2025 Chair-Elect of the International Advisory Board (IAB). The appointment is for a one-year term after which he/she shall…
Committee FAQs
February 2, 2024How 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…
AAO-HNS Summary of CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule
January 24, 2024On 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
January 24, 2024The 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…
Scope of Practice Issues
January 10, 2024Our Position The Academy believes that a physician-led healthcare team is the best approach for providing high-quality care to patients. As such, the Academy is strongly opposed to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (S. 2377/H.R. 6445), which would inappropriately…
