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About Otolaryngology MVP (MIPS Value Pathways) MVPs are the newest MIPS reporting option (an alternative to traditional MIPS and APM Performance Pathway (APP)) that you can use to meet your MIPS reporting requirements. Each MVP includes a subset of measures and activities that are…

The Section for Residents and Fellows-in-Training (SRF) was born out of the Committee of Residents in Training, which had been in existence for over five years. Residents have a vote on the Board of Governors and a representative on the AAO-HNS…

2025-2026 FLEX Registration Is Now Open! One of AAO-HNSF’s flagship education product, FLEX—Focused Lifelong Education Xperience, provides the knowledge, education, clinical tools, and professional support to help you meet the challenges of your otolaryngology practice and build mastery throughout your…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is one of the world's largest organization representing specialists who treat the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. The Academy represents approximately 13,000 otolaryngologist—head and…

AAO-HNSF Staff Directory iMIS Specialist [email protected] 703-535-3691 Analyst, Research and Quality [email protected] 1-703-535-3713 Program Manager, Member Networks & Engagement [email protected] 1-703-535-3734 Senior, AMS – Business Intel [email protected] 1-703…

The Academy’s sections provide opportunities for members to get involved and collaborate with others in similar demographics. Each section has a governing council, hosts a General Assembly during the Annual Meeting, and provides leadership and programming throughout the year. Otolaryngology Private Practice Section…

Goal: To introduce residents to the various advocacy opportunities at the academy. To educate and develop future academy advisors and leaders. Target Audience: Third Year Otolaryngology Residents Program Overview: The AAO-HNS Lee Eisenberg Resident in Advocacy Scholars Program will select two residents annually to…

Since 1997, the Health Policy department has facilitated the socioeconomic survey, which is disseminated to all members (excluding military, retirees, and those in training). A great tool that provides the Academy and its membership with important information about their practices, the healthcare environment, and…

For Immediate Release Contact: Tina Maggio, Sr. Director, Communications [email protected] November 3, 2025, Alexandria, VA—A comprehensive eight-year study examining audiological outcomes of newborns screened for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) through universal screening demonstrates the critical importance of early detection programs in identifying…

(As of November 1, 2025) The path to reopening the federal government remains unclear as it hit the one-month mark, leaving hundreds of thousands of federal workers without pay and no clear path to a resolution. A short-term spending bill was approved…

Featured CPG: Adult Sinusitis Update Clinical Practice Guideline: Adult Sinusitis Update published in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery on July 31, 2025. These multidisciplinary clinical practice guidelines were developed by the AAO-HNSF. As defined by the Institute of Medicine, Clinical Practice Guidelines are…

Our Position The Stop CMV Act (H.R. 5435/S. 2842) was successfully reintroduced during the first session of the 119th Congress by U.S. Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY), Greg Landsman (D-OH), and Deborah Ross (D-NC) and U.S. Senators Richard…

For Immediate Release Contact: Tina Maggio, Sr. Director, Communications [email protected] October 29, 2025, Alexandria, Virginia—A new treatment using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections has shown promising results in helping people recover their sense of smell after head injuries, according to a preliminary…

  Call for Reviewers: Apply Now to Join the 2026 CORE Study Section *RESIDENTS: if you are interested in serving as a resident reviewer, please access that application here. The AAO-HNSF and the Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) Study Section would like you to…

Members must be in good standing, and it is recommend having held membership the last three consecutive years, have proven leadership qualities, are familiar with the strategic direction of the Academy, and are able to dedicate the necessary time to serve may contact any…

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…

The guideline was published as a supplement in the June 2025 issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery on May 27. Clinical Practice Guideline: Surgical Management of Chronis Rhinosinusitis The purpose of this clinical practice guideline focuses on the surgical management of chronic rhinosinusitis…