Preserving Access to MRI for Patients with Implantable Hearing Devices
July 18, 2025Rationale & Background: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an integral part of diagnostic workup and monitoring for many clinical problems, and its use in the United States has increased dramatically over the last 25 years.1-3 Both 1.5T and 3T machines are widely used…
Academy Member Hosts First Congressional Site Visit of 2025
July 17, 2025Stephen P. Cragle, MD, became the first AAO-HNS member of the newly revamped Project 535 to host a congressional site visit at his practice, St. Cloud Ear, Nose, and Throat, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on July 9. He welcomed House Majority Whip Tom Emmer…
Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation in the Pediatric Population
July 17, 2025The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery considers Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilatation (ETBD) as appropriate treatment for pediatric patients with Obstructive Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (OETD) resulting in chronic otitis media which is refractory to standard surgical interventions (eg - tympanostomy tube placement and adenoidectomy…
Our Donors
July 17, 2025Our donors are the building blocks of the AAO-HNS foundation and play a critical role in ensuring the stability of the specialty today and the advancement of the specialty for generations to come. We are honored and touched by all our donors for…
2025 CORE Grant Recipients
July 16, 2025American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) AAO-HNSF Bobby R. Alford Endowed Research Grant Linda Magaña, MD, PhD University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine Project Title: Anatomic and Physiologic Predictors of Route of Breathing during Wake and Sleep…
Young Physician Travel Grant Applications
July 16, 2025Applications for a travel grant of $500 each to subsidize the costs of attending the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO Expo are no longer being accepted. The 2026 application process will open in Summer 2026. To qualify, applicants are required to: Be a current…
Resident Leadership Travel Grant Applications
July 16, 2025Applications for a travel grant of $500 each to subsidize the costs of attending the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO Expo are no longer being accepted. The 2026 application process will open in Summer 2026. To qualify, applicants are required to: Must be…
Medical Student Travel Grants
July 16, 2025Applications for a travel grant of $250 each to subsidize the costs of attending the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO Expo are no longer being accepted. The 2026 application process will open in Summer 2026. To qualify, applicants are required to: Must be…
Otolaryngology Core Curriculum
July 10, 2025AAO-HNSF Otolaryngology Core Curriculum AAO-HNSF, in partnership with the academic otolaryngology leadership, are excited to announce a new game-changing education offering, the Otolaryngology Core Curriculum (OCC). This new online learning platform is designed to ensure that residents, physicians and advanced practice…
President Signs “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Into Law – Major Implications for Healthcare
July 9, 2025President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1) into law on July 4. The $3.4 trillion tax and spending package long sought by the Trump Administration has major implications for tax and healthcare policies, among other things. The U…
Past CORE Grant Recipients
July 9, 20252024 CORE Grant Recipients American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) AAO-HNSF Resident Research Award Lingga Adidharma: Investigating Head Movements During Sound Localization Using Virtual Reality Stacey Bjorgaard: Role of LDH in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Sina…
ENT Innovation Connection
July 3, 2025Join us for the inaugural “ENT Innovation Connection” on October 10 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis, where ENT innovation evolves. This exclusive event features keynote speaker Joshua Makower, MD, expert panels led by our industry consultant Peter Manes, MD, and AAO-HNS/F Executive…
Previous Hall of Distinction Inductees
July 1, 2025The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Foundation (AAO-HN/F) selected the following individuals for the 2024 class of the “Hall of Distinction.” Pioneer Inductees Margaret F. Butler, MD Margaret F. Butler, MD, a pioneering, well-respected leader in medicine…
Why Attend the 2025 Annual Meeting
June 27, 2025Advance Your Knowledge, Connect with Thought Leaders, and Explore New Initiatives at the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO℠ The 2025 Annual Meeting offers unparalleled access to evidence-based education, hands-on training, and strategic networking with leaders in the field. Participation supports…
CPT for ENT: Turbinectomy Guidance
June 25, 2025Q: I am experiencing denials on turbinectomy codes 30130 and 30140 when billed concurrently with a septoplasty or endoscopic sinus surgery procedures. Can you explain why? A: The Academy has received many inquiries related to the claims processing of CPT code 30130, Excision inferior turbinate…
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June 25, 2025Help Make a Difference Support the AAO-HNS/F Today Through an Online Donation NEW! Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund Your contribution to the Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund will help to provide continuing education programs to physicians practicing in…
