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For Immediate Release Contact: [email protected] April 6, 2026, Alexandria, Virginia—April marks Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, a national campaign encouraging early detection and raise awareness of cancers affecting the mouth, throat, and related structures. This crucial message about early detection is…

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…

About the Guidelines Leadership Scholars Program Formerly the Cochrane/GIN Scholars Program The 2026 Guidelines Leadership Scholars Program application cycle has now closed. The Guidelines Leadership Scholars Program is designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in clinical practice guidelines and expert consensus…

The Board of Governors (BOG) is made up of local, state, regional, and national otolaryngology-head and neck surgery societies from around the United States and Canada. The BOG was established in 1982 as a grassroots member network within the AAO-HNS. The BOG…

March 30, 2026, Alexandria, Virginia—A new study published in Otolaryngology−Head and Neck Surgery, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology−Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF), finds that children with tympanostomy tubes who swim in treated pools are not…

The simulation events at the 2025 Annual Meeting offered an interactive hands-on format to enhance surgical skills. The following events were sponsored by the AAO-HNSF Simulation Education Committee. AAO-HNSF Pre-Conference Workshop Worst Case Scenarios: Managing OTO Emergencies in Practice Friday…

2026 Call for Simulation Abstracts Share your innovative simulator model or simulation activity with the otolaryngology community! AAO-HNSF is accepting proposals to be considered for presentation at the Simulation Showcase held during the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Los Angeles…

Academy Members Advocate for Patients and Physicians on Capitol Hill For the first time since the pandemic, the Academy brought physician members from around the country to Washington, DC, March 10-11, 2026, to meet with their lawmakers and congressional staff, advocating for policies…

The Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund 2026 Application Cycle has been extended through April 30, 2026! Apply here.  Application Criteria and Award Requirements: The Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund provides grant funds to access or offset costs associated with the…

To support accurate reimbursement within your practice, the Academy’s Health Policy Advocacy Team has developed a suite of template appeal letters for specific procedures and services performed by otolaryngologists. While the AAO-HNS cannot represent physician members individually on every issue with Medicare…

Legislative, political, and health policy activity directly affects our practices and our patients. Read below to stay up-to-date on the current issues affecting our specialty. Legislative Priorities for the 119th Congress The AAO-HNS is advocating on several priority issues for the…

Celebrate Match Day with the Academy The Academy is looking forward to welcoming new OTO matches to the specialty on Friday, March 20. If you’re an incoming resident in otolaryngology, we’re inviting you to showcase yourself as a new face of the…

Thank you for attending the AAO-HNS/F 2026 OTO Forum. Below you will find access to the presentations that have been made available by speakers. Note: Names following the moderator are alphabetical by last name. March 20 Resident Session | Private Practice 101 Moderator…

Conversations Shaping Otolaryngology's Future The AAO-HNS/F 2026 OTO Forum took place March 20-21, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. This event provided an intimate forum for leadership discussions and practice management tools, highlighting the current and future needs of physicians caring for…

Important Information The 2026 Annual Meeting Program Committee (AMPC) recognizes that the results of some exciting research may not have been available in time to meet the general abstract submission deadline. To further enrich the Annual Meeting scientific program, the committee has opened a…

The #OTOMTG26 EXPO Hall Is Filling Up Fast! We’re already gearing up for the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Los Angeles, California, October 17-20. The EXPO Hall floor plan is filling up fast, so act now to reserve your…

Year-Round Publication Advertising Opportunities Connect with AAO-HNS decision-makers year-round and keep your message top of mind. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery The scientific journal presents peer-reviewed articles on recent developments in treatment of the ear, nose, throat, and related…

Why Support the OTO EXPO? Position your company as a leader in the specialty by showcasing your latest products and discoveries to the world’s leading otolaryngology-head and neck surgeons, researchers, scientists, and healthcare providers. With a wider variety of engagement options, you…