Annual Report
December 18, 2025Featured Aligning Our Annual Report with Our Fiscal Year The AAO-HNS/F is changing how we share our Annual Report to provide a clear, complete picture of the programs, projects, and initiatives over the course of the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30…
International Joint Meetings
December 18, 2025Since its inception, the AAO-HNSF has cultivated ties to national otolaryngology societies and similar organizations around the world through the Academy's International Corresponding Societies program. AAO-HNSF assigns great importance to these relationships, which collectively advance the otolaryngology specialty in ways no…
CPT for ENT: Coding for the Implantation, Revision, and Removal Of A Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator
December 16, 2025In October 2020, the CPT Editorial Panel replaced three CPT Category III codes with three new CPT Category I codes to report the open implantation, revision or replacement, and removal of a hypoglossal nerve stimulator array. In addition, the CPT Editorial Panel made editorial revisions…
Regulatory Advocacy
December 15, 2025We believe that advocacy is the key to defining the future of otolaryngology. Medicare regulatory advocacy is a top priority of the AAO-HNS. The AAO-HNS has a long history of working closely with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…
WIO Endowment Grants
December 15, 2025The Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Endowment was established in 2010 to provide a perpetual stream of funding, via grants, for projects that support actionable research and/or projects that are designed to benefit the professional development of women in otolaryngology. A grant budget of approximately…
OTO Quest
December 12, 2025OTOQuest is our self-assessment tool that features high-quality content developed by experts in the specialty! The 2025 Set is available in OTO Logic! Log in and search under the Activity Series “OTOQuest: Knowledge Assessment (OtoQ)” to purchase now! Here’s a peek…
Academy Advantage
December 12, 2025Get to Know Our Academy Advantage Premier Partners: There is power in group purchases! As part of the Academy Advantage partnership, most participating companies agree to contribute a royalty fee to the Academy that is based on the purchases of Academy members in return…
Events
December 12, 2025The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation has stood at the forefront in developing innovative, evidence-based education programming for otolaryngologists and otolaryngic health professionals worldwide for over a century. The Academy offers year-round live conferences and events with focused…
Physician Compensation Insights – Now Available On Demand
December 11, 2025Access this webinar exploring aggregated trends in physician compensation based on historical survey data. Discover how compensation varies by age, gender, and practice setting, while gaining insights into ancillary and call pay structures. Learn about compensation methods and review aggregated market data from past surveys. …
Tips to Avoid Fraudulent Solicitations
December 10, 2025Fraud Alert: Protect Yourself from Unauthorized Solicitations Related to the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO Important Warning Many companies falsely claim to be affiliated with AAO-HNSF or authorized vendors. These fraudulent companies commonly offer services including attendee databases, list rentals, and hotel…
State cCMV Laws
December 9, 2025As of late 2025, only a handful of U.S. states have enacted policies addressing congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), with approaches ranging from education to universal newborn screening. Connecticut (effective July 2025) and Minnesota are the only states with universal screening mandates. A growing number of…
Talking Points: Support for Newborn Screening for Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV)
December 9, 2025The Issue Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is the most common infectious cause of birth defects and non-genetic hearing loss in infants. Each year, thousands of infants in the U.S. are born with cCMV, yet most go undiagnosed because there is no routine screening. In…
International Programs
December 9, 2025International outreach, worldwide partnerships, and the exchange of information and education are vital to the Academy and its Foundation. Global Grand Rounds The AAO-HNSF Global Grand Rounds series is an initiative of the Academy’s International Advisory Board (IAB) to improve care of…
Otolaryngology Workforce Report
December 8, 2025Featured 2025 Otolaryngology Workforce Report The AAO-HNS Workforce and Socioeconomic Survey Task Force and the Board of Governors have developed the 2025 Otolaryngology Workforce Report, with a focus on Call and Compensation. This comprehensive study provides essential insights for all otolaryngologists as you…
Business of Medicine
December 8, 2025AAO-HNS Position Statements Position statements are approved by the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery or Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) Boards of Directors and are typically generated from AAO-HNS/F committees. Once approved by the Academy or Foundation Board of…
New Artificial Intelligence Tool Shows Promise in Accurately Diagnosing Brain Tumors without Surgery
December 8, 2025For Immediate Release Contact: Tina Maggio, Sr. Director, Communications [email protected] December 8, 2025, Alexandria, Virginia—Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University have developed a groundbreaking automated machine learning (AutoML) model that can accurately differentiate between two common types of brain tumors using preoperative MRI…
Highlights from the 2025 Otolaryngology Workforce Survey Webinar
December 8, 2025Gain a clearer picture of today’s otolaryngology workforce and what it means for your practice. This comprehensive study offers essential data and trends to help you navigate an evolving healthcare landscape and plan strategically for the future. The session will also present findings from…