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Your Online Otolaryngology Learning Platform With nearly 1,400 education activities, OTO Logic is designed to help you gain knowledge, measure competency in practice, change performance, and earn CME that counts for MOC to maintain lifelong learning through continuing certification. Earn CME on Your…

The Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund 2025 Application Cycle is now closed! The 2026 program will open in early 2026. Application Criteria and Award Requirements: The Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund provides grant funds to access or offset costs associated…

Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is a common in-utero infection and a leading cause of childhood hearing loss. Through early childhood, CMV is nearly ubiquitous, as up to 70% of children between 1 and 3 years old may have CMV detected in urine or saliva. Most…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgery endorses the American Cochlear Implant (ACI) Alliance’s position paper on Pediatric Habilitation Following Cochlear Implantation which defines appropriate speech/language habilitation services for children following cochlear implantation. ACI Alliance Position Paper: Pediatric Habilitation Following Cochlear…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery recognizes that Electrocochleography (ECoG) is a useful neurophysiologic test with medically indicated and evidence-supported applications in the evaluation of certain persons with suspected auditory and balance or dizziness disorders, especially in cochlear implant monitoring and…

Otolaryngologists play a vital role as educators in addressing the health risks associated with tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. Many adolescents are unaware that e-cigarettes contain highly addictive nicotine. Nicotine exposure during adolescence is associated with increased risks of addiction, depression, anxiety, and hyperactivity…

In October 2020, the CPT Editorial Panel replaced three CPT Category III codes with three new CPT Category I codes to report the open implantation, revision or replacement, and removal of a hypoglossal nerve stimulator array. In addition, the CPT Editorial Panel made editorial revisions…

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The guideline was published as a supplement in the August 2025 issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery on July 31. Clinical Practice Guideline: Adult Sinusitis Update The purpose of this clinical practice guideline is to identify quality improvement opportunities and provide clinicians trustworthy…

State Trackers View members by name tracking State Legislation in their area, including an introductory slideshow, and State-mENT Newsletters. State Tracker State-mENT Newsletter Academy State Advocacy Bill Tracking: Legislative Tracking by State State Legislative Tracking Resources: 2026 State Legislative Session Dates 2026…

We believe that advocacy is the key to defining the future of otolaryngology. Medicare regulatory advocacy is a top priority of the AAO-HNS. The AAO-HNS has a long history of working closely with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…

International Visiting Scholarship (IVS) Program The 2025 IVS program is now closed; all scholarships have been awarded for this year. The 2026 program will open up early in the new year.  Every year, the AAO-HNSF offers a limited number of scholarships to junior…

The Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Endowment was established in 2010 to provide a perpetual stream of funding, via grants, for projects that support actionable research and/or projects that are designed to benefit the professional development of women in otolaryngology. A grant budget of approximately…

On January 1, 2026, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) is launching the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (“WISeR”) Model, which will add AI-powered prior authorization for certain services in Original Medicare—including hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA…

OTOQuest is our self-assessment tool that features high-quality content developed by experts in the specialty! The 2025 Set is available in OTO Logic! Log in and search under the Activity Series “OTOQuest: Knowledge Assessment (OtoQ)” to purchase now! Here’s a peek…

To honor Eugene N. Myers, MD, FRCS Edin (Hon), and his dedication to advancing otolaryngology and patient care worldwide, the AAO-HNSF is pleased to announce the Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund to benefit the continuing education needs of otolaryngologists practicing in…

Get to Know Our Academy Advantage Premier Partners: There is power in group purchases! As part of the Academy Advantage partnership, most participating companies agree to contribute a royalty fee to the Academy that is based on the purchases of Academy members in return…

Advancing Global Otolaryngology Through Humanitarian Action The AAO-HNSF is committed to improving access to quality ear, nose, and throat care in underserved communities worldwide. Our humanitarian efforts encompass education, resources, and direct service opportunities that empower both international colleagues and Academy members to…