Expert Consensus Statements
July 21, 2023Featured 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 Summary of CY 2024 MPFS Proposed Rule
July 20, 2023On July 13, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2024 Proposed Rule for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), which also includes proposals related to the Quality Payment Program (QPP). The proposed regulations will appear in the August 7 Federal Register…
Academy Takes Action to Address Supply Chain Shortages
July 20, 2023Earlier this year, the Academy became aware that endoscope manufacturer Karl Storz discontinued its flexible suction catheters (10486-A,B,C,D) used in pediatric bronchoscopy procedures, and inquired about alternative product recommendations. In response, the Academy received a list of alternative product possibilities with…
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends May 11
July 20, 2023On May 11, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ended the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). The move comes after HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said the Department would not renew the PHE earlier this spring, and after President Biden ended…
AAO-HNS Implicit Bias Video Series
July 17, 2023Implicit bias can negatively impact the physician-patient relationship resulting in lack of trust, higher rates of noncompliance, and poor outcomes. To address this challenge, the Academy created 10 videos exploring common examples of implicit bias. Written by practicing physicians, each video depicts first…
How to Avoid Implicit Bias When Treating Hispanic Patients
July 17, 2023Hispanics, sometimes also referred to as Latino, Latina, or Latinx, are the largest ethnic minority in the United States, representing more than 20 countries, with widely differing social circumstances. Hispanics in the U.S. are disproportionately affected by obstacles to healthcare. Limited cultural sensitivity…
This Year's Cochrane Scholars Recipients
July 14, 2023Congratulations to the 2023 Cochrane Scholars! The 2023 Cochrane Colloquium is scheduled for September 4 – 6, 2023 in London, England with a theme of "Forward Together for Trusted Evidence.” This year’s Colloquium explores the future challenges for the trustworthiness of healthcare data and…
CPG Partnerships & Collaborators
July 5, 2023Choosing 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. AAO…
Introduction and Approach to Peer Review for Clinicians
June 27, 2023Session description: This webinar discussed the mission, ethics, and standards of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official peer-reviewed journal of the AAO-HNSF. The session also explained the importance of understanding the current literature when crafting a study and manuscript. In addition, the…
International Perspectives on Publishing, Peer Review, and Avoiding Predatory Journals
June 27, 2023Session Description: This session compares and contrasts individualistic and collective cultural contexts and applies these contextual perspectives to current and evolving issues in publishing and peer review (plagiarism, gift authorship, open peer review, and predatory journals and publishers). The session also covers how to avoid…
Key Concepts in Statistics: Data Analysis and Regression Models
June 27, 2023Session description: Topics related to statistics, including common statistical errors and explanations, are reviewed, as well as avoiding fatal flaws from the outset and recognizing them during review. This session opens with a brief review of exploratory data analysis, association between the variables, and concept…
Race and Ethnicity: Guidance on Publishing/Reviewing Studies and Diversity Initiatives
June 27, 2023Session description: In this webinar, editors from JAMA and JAMA Network journals provide valuable guidance on reporting race and ethnicity in medical publications (as published in the AMA Manual of Style, available online). Read the JAMA editorial coauthored by these presenters here. In addition, a…
Request for Event Listing on AAO-HNS Website Calendar
June 27, 2023The calendar features events held by the American Academy Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and its Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) and events jointly organized or endorsed by the AAO-HNS/F. As a courtesy, additional otolaryngology-related events will be included upon request if…
Updated Residency Application Requirements Webinar recording now available!
June 26, 2023In today's changing residency application landscape, it is important that you get first-hand information on how to maximize your chances to match OTO. Hear directly from a panel of ENT Program Directors representing different regions, program sizes, and types of institutions on tips…
Summer 2023 4th Floor Potluck Survey
June 21, 2023Please fill out this quick survey if you would like to participate in the 4th floor's 2023 summer potluck. …
