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Download PDF High Priority Status: Yes / Opioid-related CBE Number: N/A  Measure Description: Percentage of patients aged 12 years and younger who underwent a tonsillectomy and were given opioids within the 5-day postoperative period. Instructions: This measure is to be submitted each time…

Download PDF High Priority Status: No / N/A CBE Number: N/A Measure Description: Percentage of patients aged 6 months to 12 years of age with a diagnosis of otitis media with effusion (OME) including chronic serous, mucoid, or nonsuppurative OME of ≥ 3 months duration…

In this resource, you will find a comprehensive list of letters sent to private insurers and state Medicaid plans on behalf of the AAO-HNS. By leveraging these letters, we aim to unite our voices, amplify our message, and ensure that otolaryngology remains at…

Download PDF High Priority Status: Yes / Outcome CBE Number: N/A Measure Description: Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who have a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea and received a corrective procedure for the obstructive sleep apnea and had an improvement in their…

Download PDF High Priority Status: Yes / Care Coordination CBE Number: N/A Measure Description: Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older who failed a hearing screening and/or who report suspected hearing loss who received, were ordered, or were referred for comprehensive audiometric evaluation…

Quality measures create an objective assessment of how well healthcare providers adhere to evidence-based standards of care to achieve desired outcomes. Measures can be used to evaluate the structure, process, and outcomes of care. Process measures capture the action the clinician performs, or…

The AAO-HNS/F Humanitarian Efforts Committee's mission is to foster and encourage participation of members in global humanitarian efforts in order to improve the prevention and treatment of otolaryngologic disorders within the United States and abroad by: Publicizing opportunities for involvement including…

Advancing Global Otolaryngology Through Humanitarian Action The AAO-HNSF is committed to improving access to quality ear, nose, and throat care in underserved communities worldwide. Our humanitarian efforts encompass education, resources, and direct service opportunities that empower both international colleagues and Academy members to…

At the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience To find out more at Academy meetings, check the program for instructional courses on worldwide service in otolaryngology, or stop by the Humanitarian Efforts Committee Forums to hear about other Academy members' mission trips – You do…

The following gap topics were identified in a comprehensive gap analysis, and clear learning needs have been identified under the following subspecialty and other topical related tracks. Abstracts addressing these topics will be given special consideration during the review and selection process. As you…

Featured 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…

Louisville Welcomes You to #OTOForum26 Louisville, Kentucky, is where Southern hospitality and Midwestern friendliness shake hands. With its electric arts scene and booming food and craft beer culture, "Derby City" isn't just hosting the AAO-HNS/F 2026 OTO Forum—it's rolling…

Since 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…

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 AAO-HNS/F 2026 OTO Forum will be held March 20 – 21, 2026, at the Louisville Marriott Downtown in Louisville, Kentucky. The AAO-HNS/F has negotiated reduced hotel rates at the Louisville Marriott.  The housing deadline is Wednesday, March 4.   If you…

The AAO-HNS/F 2026 OTO Forum will take place March 20-21, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. This event provides an intimate forum for leadership discussions and practice management tools, highlighting the current and future needs of physicians caring for otolaryngologic patients. CME will…

Your Online Otolaryngology Learning Platform With nearly 1,400 education activities, OTO Logic is designed to help you gain knowledge, measure competency in practice, change performance, and earn CME that counts for MOC to maintain lifelong learning through continuing certification. Earn CME on Your…

Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is a common in-utero infection and a leading cause of childhood hearing loss. Through early childhood, CMV is nearly ubiquitous, as up to 70% of children between 1 and 3 years old may have CMV detected in urine or saliva. Most…