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Download PDF High Priority Status: Yes / Outcome CBE Number: N/A Measure Description: Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who have a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea and received a corrective procedure for the obstructive sleep apnea and had an improvement in their…

Featured ECS: Management of Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Expert Consensus Statement: Management of Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients published online in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery on March 25, 2023. These Expert Consensus Statements (ECS) were developed by the…

AAO-HNS/F Boards of Directors The AAO-HNS/F Boards of Directors work to set the Academy’s strategic direction. The Board is made up of volunteer leadership roles including Academy and Foundation At-Large Directors, Academy and Foundation Coordinators, Board of Governors…

Our 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 of 2025 (H.R. 2757/S. 1996), which…

Our Position To ensure continued access to vital physician and surgical services for Medicare patients, Congress must create a fair, long-term, and sustainable solution for Medicare physician payment rates. Lawmakers must take action to improve the physician payment system by providing an inflationary…

AAO-HNS Bylaw Articles As amended by vote of the AAO-HNS Membership on June 12, 2025. Section 1.01. Registered Office  The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the “Academy”) shall have and continuously maintain in…

Our Position The Academy remains concerned about the amount of debt medical students and residents accrue during their training and how these students’ career decisions may be influenced by the total accumulation of debt, rather than their interests. Therefore, the AAO-HNS supports the…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery's headquarters is conveniently located in Old Town Alexandria. The facility offers a spacious auditorium and flexible conference room space with state of the art audio-visual capabilities to suit your meeting and event needs…

Our Position Congress must take action to reform existing administrative hurdles that limit access to prompt patient care by passing the Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025 (H.R.2433) and the Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 (H…

Evidence-based products developed by otolaryngologists for otolaryngologists are needed for our specialty to meet the demands of payers, accrediting bodies, and maintenance of certification and licensure programs, so that you can succeed in the changing healthcare marketplace.  Otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons  must…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery endorses the ability of otolaryngologists to review and provide their expert interpretation of radiologic studies pertaining to the head and neck region with particular emphasis on the paranasal sinuses and temporal bones. In order for otolaryngology…

Photoangiolytic laser treatment, which is typically performed in an office or ambulatory setting under local or topical anesthesia with a flexible fiberoptic laryngoscope, is an established surgical treatment that is indicated for management of laryngeal pathologies including, but not limited to, vascular ectasias, polyps…

Opportunity to eliminate preventable harm: Industry must adopt a new safe button or coin cell battery technology that will not cause severe injury inside the body A button or coin cell battery can cause life-threatening tissue injuries of the esophagus, trachea, or major…

World Sinus Health Awareness Month was founded by the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) to inform and educate patients around the world about the causes of their nasal and sinus symptoms as well as various treatment options and when…

About the John Conley, MD Lecture on Medical Ethics This award, named for an esteemed leader in the specialty, is based on Dr. John Conley’s passion for head and neck surgery and belief in the professionalism of the practice of medicine. 2025 Lecturer…

About the Cotton-Fitton Endowed Lecture in Pediatric Otolaryngology Funded by Robin T. Cotton, MD and Cynthia M. Fitton, this award was established to educate otolaryngologists about considerations and care of children with diseases or disorders of the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck…

About the Eugene N. Myers, MD International Lecture on Head and Neck Cancer This award was endowed by Leslie Nicholas, MD, in honor of his nephew, Eugene N. Myers, MD, who is dedicated to the management of head/neck cancer and has interest in…

About the Howard P. House, MD Memorial Lecture for Advances in Otology Howard P. House, MD’s passion for sharing knowledge through research and education is the reason we honor him through the establishment of a lectureship and to ensure that Dr. House’s…