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On October 22, 2024, the Academy submitted a letter to Point 32 regarding non-payment of CPT code 31237 following Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) when performed at the same time as Septoplasty. This has been ongoing since Spring 2023 and in July 2024 the…

Your application as a 2025 Reviewer has been received. We will inform you about your application status once decisions have been made.   Thank you! CORE Grants …

State Legislative Tracker is a volunteer role designed to support AAO-HNS advocacy efforts at the state level. State Legislative Trackers take an active part in monitoring and analyzing pending state legislation that will affect the medical profession and otolaryngology specialty. We ask that…

Minka l. Schofield, MD, and Stacey L. Ishman, MD, MPH, discuss high-yield areas of focus for physicians seeking advancement. …

Where Experts and Science Converge The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is one of the world's largest organizations representing specialists who treat the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. Otolaryngologist–head and neck…

A panel of otolaryngologists, along with their partners and Clinical and Health Psychologist Rebecca Fallon, MS, MHWC, discuss the unique challenges facing contemporary medical marriages. …

Ready to sign up for Reg-ent now or thinking about doing soon? Here is what you need to know about registry participation and the registration process before you sign up: Registry Participation Requirements Participation in the Reg-ent registry is open to active…

A clinical data registry is an organized system that collects uniform data (clinical and patient-reported) to evaluate specified outcomes for a population based on performance measures developed from Clinical Practice Guidelines.  With the increasing usage of electronic health record (EHR) systems, registries have…

The 2024-25 Otolaryngology Private Practice Section (OPPS) Governing Council Annual Election will be open from September 4 – 16. All Members with OPPS ENT Connect access are eligible to vote. Results will be announced during the OPPS General Assembly. Governing Council 2nd Vice Chair…

Members must be in good standing, and it is recommend having held membership the last three consecutive years, have proven leadership qualities, are familiar with the strategic direction of the Academy, and are able to dedicate the necessary time to serve may contact any…

The Meet the Scientific Poster Authors Showcase featured some great discussions of the latest otolaryngology research from across the country and around the world. Winners were selected out of the over 500 posters and honorable mentions from each subspecialty track. “I am so excited to…

The following explains the participation fees associated with the Reg-ent registry. Application Fees: The Participant will be charged a one-time application fee of $250 for each provider (each physician and non-physician provider). Application fees will be collected annually. Subscription Fees: Yearly…

As of July 31, 2024, healthcare providers are now subject to civil monetary penalties should they engage in a practice known as “information blocking.” The Academy originally reported on these regulations when they were first announced. This article provides a more in-depth analysis of…

Background The Board of Governors (BOG) was established in 1982 as a grassroots member network within the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. The BOG is made up of local, state, regional, and national otolaryngology-head and neck surgery societies from around…

Are you attending the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO for the first time and don’t quite know where to start? No worries! Tune into our recent webinar and read tips below from some of our most experienced and knowledgeable Academy members…

Make the Most Out of Your Extraordinary Experience The AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO will offer opportunities for residents to attend groundbreaking education sessions and engage with leaders in the specialty. Explore the resources below and check back often for new information…

Make the Most Out of Your Extraordinary Experience The AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO will offer opportunities for women in otolaryngology to attend groundbreaking education sessions and engage with leaders in the specialty. Explore the resources below and check back often for…

Make the Most Out of Your Extraordinary Experience The AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO will offer opportunities for medical students to attend groundbreaking education sessions and engage with leaders in the specialty. Explore the resources below and check back often for new…