AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO Showcases Clinical Practice Guidelines to Advance Evidence-Based Care in Otolaryngology
October 11, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tina Maggio, Sr. Director Communications [email protected] Indianapolis, Indiana – October 11, 2025 – More than 35 million Americans struggle with chronic and acute sinus conditions each year, often facing misdiagnosis, unnecessary treatments, and diminished quality of life. To address this widespread…
AAO-HNSF 129th Annual Meeting Kicks Off in Indianapolis with Groundbreaking Research and Innovation
October 11, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tina Maggio, Sr. Director, Communications [email protected] Indianapolis, Indiana – October 11, 2025 – The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) opened its 129th Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Indianapolis, Indiana, today, welcoming more than 5,400…
Exhibitors - Know Before You Go
October 8, 2025Know Before You Go to the Annual Meeting We're looking forward to seeing you at the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO at the Indiana Convention Center (ICC). The information below will help you make the most out of your experience. All…
DANI Disclaimer and Terms of Use
October 8, 2025Welcome to Dani, a health research tool powered by generative artificial intelligence ("AI") and provided by The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery ("AAO-HNS") and American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation ("AAO-HNSF"). The information provided by Dani…
Attendees - Know Before You Go
October 7, 2025Know Before You Go to the Annual Meeting We're looking forward to seeing you at the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO at the Indiana Convention Center (ICC). The information below will help you make the most out of your experience. All…
CORE Grants Program Information and Checklist
October 7, 2025Grant Application Checklist: Download PDF CORE Grants Program Information: Download PDF NEW: CORE AI Policy - Download PDF 2026 CORE GRANTS PROGRAM INFORMATION LOIs are due December 15, 2025 at 11:59 pm (ET) Full applications (approved LOIs only) are due January 15, 2026 at 11…
Clinical Practice Guideline Research Needs
October 7, 2025The CPG Research Needs identified below are not a comprehensive list of all research areas that AAO-HNSF is currently supporting or plans to support in the future. The AAO-HNSF is committed to supporting new, innovative hypothesis-driven, meritorious research which can lead to…
CORE Grant Supporters
October 7, 2025AAO-HNSF and its members are grateful for the generous support of the donors, foundations, and corporate partners that have made significant commitments to ensuring advances in the specialty through innovative research. ENDOWMENTS Herbert Silverstein, MD Rande H. Lazar Bobby R. Alford To learn…
CORE Grant Tips
October 7, 2025Prepare to Apply - Start Early! Get Informed The CORE Grants application process requires close coordination between investigators and grants administrators. Work with your institution's central grants office early to learn how your institution is managing the submission process. Get Registered All Principal Investigators must…
Preparing and Submitting Your Full Application
October 7, 2025All CORE grant applications must be submitted electronically via ProposalCentral, our online application submission site. Full applications are due by January 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Late submissions will not be accepted. Preparing Your Full Application Pre-Application Preparation: Take the time to…
Corporate Champions
October 6, 2025Corporate Champions Program This comprehensive, year-round partnership demonstrates our commitment to fostering a mutually beneficial dialogue. Both the ENTerprise Circle and the OTO Partners Circle represent the pinnacle of the partnership experience. Contact Beth Burchill at [email protected] for more information. Our…
Letters of Intent
October 3, 2025The CORE Grants program is paperless. All letters of intent (LOI) and applications are submitted through ProposalCentral, our electronic submission site. If you are a new user of ProposalCentral, follow the "Register" link and complete the registration process. After you register, complete your Professional Profile…
International Member Benefits
October 1, 2025Become an International Member of the AAO-HNS The Global Leader in Optimizing Quality Ear, Nose, and Throat Patient Care Exclusive member benefits include education, networking opportunities, publications, events, grants and scholarships, and resources. Learn more about your benefits below! Exclusive Member Benefits Include…
Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Just Expired. Now What?
October 1, 2025Due to Congressional inaction, Medicare telehealth flexibilities expired on Wednesday, October 1. This will have an immediate impact on all Medicare patients and providers utilizing telehealth services. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Medicare waived certain requirements it had in place for telehealth services. Due to…
H. Bryan Neel III, MD, PhD Distinguished Research Lecture
September 29, 2025About the H. Bryan Neel III, MD, PhD Distinguished Research Lecture Funded by the Neel family and friends, the H. Bryan Neel III, MD, PhD Distinguished Research Lecture was established in 1993 to disseminate information regarding new developments in biomedical science to the otolaryngologic…
AAO-HNS Comments on CY 2026 HOPPS/ASC Proposed Rule
September 16, 2025On September 10, the AAO-HNS submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) proposed rule. The Academy’s comments addressed the following issues most significantly impacting…
AAO-HNS Comments on CY 2026 MPFS/QPP Proposed Rule
September 16, 2025On September 10, the AAO-HNS submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the calendar year (CY) 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule. The Academy’s comments addressed the following issues most significantly impacting the specialty…