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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 our members can succeed in the changing healthcare marketplace. As otolaryngologists–head and neck…

Research & Quality Measurement 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 our members can succeed in the changing healthcare marketplace. As otolaryngologists…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) believes that quality care, access to care and positive health outcomes must be the primary goal of any physician reimbursement system. We encourage member physicians to continuously improve the quality of patient care through…

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Choosing Wisely® The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) is proud to have joined with 16 other specialty groups—each of which released a list of "Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question" on February 21, 2013. ECRI…

On May 17, 2024 the Academy submitted a detailed letter to Blue Shield of California regarding its update to the Global Surgical period Evaluation and Management (E/M) reimbursement policy that goes into effect on July 14, 2024. The policy, as written, modifies how reimbursement…

The AAO-HNS/F recognizes the unique needs of transgender and gender-diverse individuals seeking gender-affirming care. We affirm our commitment to promoting the importance of gender-affirming voice care within our field. Voice is a fundamental aspect of human communication and identity and…

About the GIN Scholars Program The Guidelines International Network (G-I-N) is an international not-for-profit association of organizations and individuals involved in CPGs. G-I-N promotes the systematic development of CPGs and provides access to an international guideline library. The…

2018 Andrés M. Bur, MD Kansas City, KS Stella E. Lee, MD Pittsburgh, PA Meghan N. Wilson, MD Hershey, PA 2017 Alissa Kanaan, MD Integration of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in the Electronic Health Record Sukgi Choi, MD Clinical Practice Guidelines: How Does AAO…

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery is the official peer-reviewed, hybrid publication of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. The mission of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery is to publish contemporary, ethical, clinically relevant information…

About Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) In addition to serving multiple functions as the clinical data registry for otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, Reg-ent can also be utilized for MIPS reporting.  Reg-ent is a CMS-designated Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR…

Quality measures are used to track patient care, connect outcomes with processes, and meet third-party payer requirements, such as the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs). Reg-ent allows participants to track performance and benchmark against peers in…

This course is a two-day course about surgery of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, which has been offered since 1996. Preoperative evaluation, management and surveillance of low-risk thyroid cancer will be reviewed. Contemporary management of advanced thyroid cancer will be covered, with topics…

THIS WEBINAR TOOK PLACE ON April 27, 2024. Download your customizable Certificate of Attendance. The American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation invites you to attend the Global Grand Rounds Webinar, "HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer," co-sponsored by the Asian Society of Head & Neck…

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia —The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Age-Related Hearing Loss today in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. This clinical practice guideline (CPG) sheds light on a global public health problem affecting approximately…

Research Needs section from Age-Related Hearing Loss CPG Benefits of screening on quality of life, communication ability, and function Potential harms and costs associated with screening Standardization of hearing loss threshold definition by studies on screening Accuracy of various screening tools including head…