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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Calendar Year (CY) 2026 final rule for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), which also includes proposals related to the Quality Payment Program (QPP). Policies outlined in the rule will take effect January 1, 2026. The…

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the Calendar Year (CY) 2026 final rule for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and supporting fact sheet. Policies outlined in the rule will take effect January 1, 2026. The following AAO-HNS overview provides details…

The CORE Grants Program is excited to introduce several new funding opportunities this cycle, expanding support across a wide range of topics and training levels. As the program evolves to meet the needs of our research community, we are committed to fostering partnerships that strengthen…

Each funding opportunity linked below includes information on eligibility, grant terms, use of funds, reporting stipulations, and application requirements. Interested parties must submit a letter of intent (LOI) by December 15, 2025, to be eligible. Pending approval, full applications for the 2026 CORE Grants…

Volunteerism is the key to the Foundation's core function of educating our fellow otolaryngologist - head and neck surgeons and primary care colleagues, residents in training, and non-physician clinicians. Membership on an Education Committee is a renewable 2-year term and a member…

Where Experts and Science Converge The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is one of the world's largest organizations representing specialists who treat the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. Otolaryngologist–head and neck…

The deadline to complete your CME Evaluation and claim credit was Friday, November 14, 2025, 11:59 pm (ET).  The AAO-HSNF 2025 Evaluation Portal remains open to view/download your Certificate of Participation and CE Transcript. Accreditation The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head…

"Stories From the Road," an initiative of the AAO-HNSF Humanitarian Efforts Committee, is a featured column published monthly in The Bulletin, and spotlights otolaryngology humanitarian outreach work being done in low-income communities around the globe.  Clink on the links below to learn…

Become a Member of Project 535 Successful legislative advocacy starts with a solid grassroots foundation. To ensure the message of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery is heard broadly on Capitol Hill, the AAO-HNS launched PROJECT 535 in 2015. Our goal is to recruit…

About OPPS Established in 2023, the Otolaryngology Private Practice Section works to serve the unique needs of private practitioners in practice management and patient care as well as facilitates essential communication with Academy leadership regarding wide-ranging issues of interest impacting otolaryngology-head and…

For Immediate Release Contact: Tina Maggio, Sr. Director, Communications [email protected] November 10, 2025, Alexandria, Virginia—As the United States observes American Diabetes Month this November, a comprehensive study published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy…

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…

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 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…

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…