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Be Part of the Specialty’s Premier EventThe AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOSM, October 11–14, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, is the flagship gathering for otolaryngologists worldwide. It’s more than a meeting; it’s an opportunity to influence the specialty’s future…

Alexander “Alex” Chern, MDFor Alexander “Alex” Chern, MD, a researcher and fellow in otology-neurotology at the Johns Hopkins University Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and 2024 STAT Wunderkind, restoring the full richness and the beauty of music for those with hearing loss…

Quan Lu, and Anita Jeyakumar, MD, MS, on behalf of the Pediatric Otolaryngology Education CommitteeThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) receives thousands of reports of medical device issues each year, and there are typically 30–40 recalls in the United States annually. Common…

Afser Shariff, MD(See author’s disclosures at the end of this article.)Virtual medical staffing companies (VMSC) and virtual medical office developers (VMOD) are now the biggest driving forces in staffing medical offices around the country. As early as 2007, early adopters of electronic…

In 2022, you were a fellowship-trained laryngologist on faculty at UCLA. How was your vision for the UCLA otolaryngology hospitalist born? Since my residency training 15 years prior, I witnessed medicine change. Surgeons have always been masterful at balancing outpatient care, surgical care, research…

Walter M. Jongbloed, MD, and Todd Falcone, MDThis historical review was presented at the History & Archives Abstract Competition on September 30, 2024, during the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Miami Beach, Florida. Over the millennia, warfare has significantly influenced surgical disciplines. World War…

With sessions convening in all 50 states—43 beginning this month alone—state legislatures appear primed for a busy year. Healthcare-related issues are expected to be a high priority for state lawmakers. This article outlines some of the key state-level legislative advocacy priorities…

Dr. Shah (left) recently visited Dr. Setzen at his practice in Albany, New York.The new Voices of Otolaryngology podcast series is here to bring you exciting conversations and varied perspectives from the individuals who comprise the depth and breadth of the specialty. Hosted by…

Lance A. Manning, MDAdvocacy Coordinator, American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryAcademy member and long-time advocate for the specialty, Lance A. Manning, MD, stepped into the role of Coordinator for Advocacy of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery on October…

Douglas D. Backous, MD, AAO-HNS/F President (2023–2024) and James C. Denneny III, MD, Executive Vice President and CEO (2014–2024)As we reflect on the achievements of 2024, we are filled with a sense of gratitude for the continued dedication and innovation…

The "Pearls from Your Peers" column has been a popular feature in the Bulletin since its debut in February 2021. It represents one of many valuable contributions from the extensive network of AAO-HNSF Education Committees and their members, who dedicate their time, expertise, and…

Relaunching in 2025, this unique program, offered by the AAO-HNSF journals Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and OTO Open, pairs seasoned reviewers with residents eager to learn the art and science of peer review. The RRDP has proven to benefit mentees, mentors, and the…

The new Voices of Otolaryngology podcast series is here to bring you exciting conversations and varied perspectives from the individuals who comprise the depth and breadth of the specialty. Hosted by AAO-HNS/F EVP/CEO Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, this dynamic series takes…

Leith Bayazid, MD, and Jeremy Meier, MD, on behalf of the Humanitarian Efforts CommitteeOne Less Drop is an organization that works to improve surgical and anesthesia capabilities in West Africa. We work in collaboration with the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital in Ghana. Located four hours…

Mark K. Wax, MD, former Annual Meeting Program CoordinatorOtolaryngology consists of multiple subspecialties, each with its own unique equipment and applications. Residency teaches a great deal of what is current in cutting-edge technology, and many programs have adopted competency-based education to ensure that…

Episodes of the 2024 podcast series for the AAO-HNSF journal Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery covered topics spanning the otolaryngology-head and neck surgery spectrum. Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, convenes a panel for an in-depth discussion of each month…

Cecelia Damask, DO, AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting Program CoordinatorAt the heart of the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOSM is a commitment to advancing the specialty through shared knowledge, diverse perspectives, and inclusive dialogue. As the Annual Meeting Program Committee prepares to create an innovative…

On November 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the calendar year 2025 (CY2025) Final Rule for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), which also includes proposals related to the Quality Payment Program (QPP). The following overview provides details regarding the rule’s…