OTO Source
August 23, 2022OTOSource is a single source online repository for otolaryngology education. Whether you are a resident, program director, faculty, or practicing otolaryngologist—this standard study guide provides you with teaching tools to assist with board certification, recertification, and lifelong learning. Each module outline serves as…
ENT Exam Video Series
August 23, 2022The 4-episode ENT Exam Video Series℠ provides an overview of a thorough examination of the ear, oral cavity, face, nose, neck, nasopharynx, and larynx. Images and video of normal anatomy, normal variances, and common abnormalities have been added to enhance the learning experience…
Measures Value Pathways
August 22, 2022Value of a Measure Quality measures create an objective measurement of how well physicians are implementing evidence-based standards in their practice. Measures that focus on key processes such as procedures, timelines, imaging, and medication administration provide quantifiable data and benchmarks for achieving improvement…
Post-Award Deliverables & Expectations
August 12, 2022If your project receives funding, you will receive a notification letter and your terms and conditions contract. The terms and conditions contract outlines the need to submit a 6-month progress report, a final progress report, and a final financial report to your ProposalCentral account…
125 Strong Campaign Donors
July 27, 2022The AAO-HNS foundation thanks its Academy members for their support of the 125 Strong Campaign. Your philanthropic support will help establish programs that have an immediate impact and lay the groundwork for the future advancement of our specialty in four key areas - Diversity…
AAO-HNS Advocates for Immediate Change to Horizon’s Modifier 25 Policy
July 21, 2022Effective August 1, 2022, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield will reimburse E/M services appended with Modifier 25 at 50% if a procedural code is reported on the same date of service. Horizon’s reimbursement policy negatively impacts patient care and stands in direct opposition…
Hiring in Healthcare Today
July 7, 2022In today’s ultra-competitive physician & healthcare recruitment environment, vacancies equal lost revenue as well as additional expenses to source, interview, and hire qualified candidates. The Academy through the BOG is offering a new four-part webinar series on Hiring in Healthcare Today: The…
Cigna Delays New Modifier 25 Policy
July 7, 2022Following advocacy efforts by the AAO-HNS and other impacted specialties, Cigna announced that it plans to delay the implementation of their reimbursement policy requiring the submission of office notes with claims submitted with E/M codes 99212, 99213, 99214, or 99215 and modifier 25…