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Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery CALL FOR PAPERS Science in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, Editor in Chief of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and OTO Open, is seeking papers relevant to artificial intelligence (AI) for a special, themed…

Research Needs section from Tympanostomy Tubes in Children CPG Can we identify clinical factors that predict persistence of MEE in children who present with effusions of short duration?  What is the ideal timing of audiologic testing for a child being considered for tubes--before surgery…

The AAO-HNSF is proud to announce the launch of the Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund to benefit the continuing education needs of otolaryngologists practicing in low-income countries, who have limited or no access to otolaryngology professional development resources. This new…

For Immediate Release: Contact [email protected] Alexandria, Virginia — The latest research and advances in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery will be presented in Nashville, Tennessee, during the AAO-HNSF 2023 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience, September 30 – October 4. From among the hundreds of research…

AAO-HNSF and its members are grateful for the generous support of the donors, foundations, and corporate partners that have made significant commitments to ensuring advances in the specialty through innovative research. ENDOWMENTS Herbert Silverstein, MD Rande H. Lazar Bobby R. Alford To learn…

September 12, 2023 On September 11, the AAO-HNS submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the calendar year (CY) 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and Quality Payment Program (QPP) proposed rule. The Academy’s comments focused…

On September 8, the AAO-HNS submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the CY 2024 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS)/Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) proposed rule. The Academy’s comments addressed the following issues most significantly impacting…

The Academy responded to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) request for information published on July 18 seeking input on a list of topics related to episode-based payment models. CMMI’s questions focused on the elements of successful models, how best to support…

Business of Medicine/Practice Management Factors Associated With Patient Portal Engagement in Otolaryngology Jesse Siegel, MD, Agnes M. Hurtuk, MD, Chloe Verducci, BA Introduction: Patient portal use has been increasing particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic and provides logistical and financial benefits for both…

The passage of Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) repealed the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) and replaced it with two new payment update tracks, the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and CMS Alternative Payment Models (APMs). Payment adjustments under the…

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) performance feedback and final scores for the 2022 performance year. These scores determine whether a physician will receive a positive, neutral, or negative payment adjustment on Medicare services furnished in…

Take a look at the SRF, WIO, and YPS Governing Council candidates! Online voting by section members registered for the AAO-HNSF 2023 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience will open on September 6. Election results will be announced during the General Assemblies. Information is available here: / / /…

Purpose: To reassess and update recommendations in the prior guideline from 2013 and to provide clinicians with trustworthy, evidence-based recommendations on patient selection and surgical indications for managing tympanostomy tubes in children Read more Purpose: To identify quality improvement opportunities in postoperative pain…

This webinar took place on July 22, 2023. Topics for discussion include: Surgical management of benign salivary gland tumors Extent of surgery for malignant salivary gland tumors  Management of obstructive salivary disorders Endoscopic excision of salivary gland lesions in parapharynx and skull base Distinguished Panelists…