Reg-ent℠ Participation Fees
October 8, 2024The following explains the participation fees associated with the Reg-ent registry. Application Fees: The Participant will be charged a one-time application fee of $250 for each provider (each physician and non-physician provider). Application fees will be collected annually. Subscription Fees: Yearly…
Information Blocking – What Physicians Need to Know
October 8, 2024As of July 31, 2024, healthcare providers are now subject to civil monetary penalties should they engage in a practice known as “information blocking.” The Academy originally reported on these regulations when they were first announced. This article provides a more in-depth analysis of…
Your #OTOMTG24 Women in Otolaryngology Guide
October 7, 2024Make the Most Out of Your Extraordinary Experience The AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO will offer opportunities for women in otolaryngology to attend groundbreaking education sessions and engage with leaders in the specialty. Explore the resources below and check back often for…
Welcome to Miami
October 7, 2024Experience the Extraordinary in Miami Beach at #OTOMTG24 Miami is known as “Magic City,” and for good reason. Home to the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO℠, from September 28 to October 1, Miami is famous for its art, culture, diversity, and so…
AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO
October 4, 2024When you attend the Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, you have the opportunity to stay up to date with groundbreaking research and best practices, participate in dynamic networking events, and discover the latest advancements in the exhibit hall. …
Fall 2024 AAO-HNS Career Fair
October 4, 2024Discover unparalleled opportunities and connect with employers from across the nation. The AAO-HNS Career Fair is specially curated for early-career physicians, residents, fellows, and seasoned professionals seeking new horizons! Whether you're taking your initial steps or eyeing a transition, this event is…
Troy D. Woodard, MD, Is Announced as the New President of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and its Foundation
October 2, 2024For Immediate Release Contact [email protected] October 2, 2024, Alexandria, Virginia— Troy D. Woodard, MD, became the new President of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and its Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) on October 1. He was elected by members of…
Notable Scientific Oral Abstracts and Late-Breaking Science to Be Presented at Otolaryngology’s Annual Meeting
September 24, 2024The latest research and advances in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery will be presented during the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOSM in Miami, Florida, September 28 – October 1. Contact: [email protected] Miami, Florida— The latest research and advances in otolaryngology-head and…
Research & Quality Engagement Hub Schedule
September 24, 2024The following sessions will be hosted by the Research & Quality team, R&Q Coordinator, Vikas Mehta, MD, and vendors at the R&Q Engagement Hub, Booth 1600. Please note that all times are eastern standard. Saturday, September 28 Reg-ent's Hearing Loss Treatment Analysis…
Pay Parity in Otolaryngology
September 19, 2024The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) supports fair and transparent compensation and the concept of equal pay for equal work as defined by Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. Despite this legislation, which clearly identified and validated the measurable…
Universal newborn congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) screening
September 18, 2024It is estimated that 1 in every 200 US newborns have congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV). Delayed identification of cCMV in newborns precludes timely intervention to mitigate sequelae of the infection such as hearing loss and other neurological complications. Newborn testing for cCMV enables appropriate diagnosis and…
Position Statement: Efficacy of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Programs
September 18, 2024The American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) has long recognized the critical nature of timely universal newborn infant hearing screening (NIHS) to promote early identification and intervention for children with congenital hearing loss. Previously, the Joint Commission on Infant Hearing (JCIH…
Position Statement: Cochlear Implantation for Single Sided Deafness in Children
September 18, 2024Children with unilateral sensorineural hearing loss experience problems with sound localization, speech perception in noise, and increased auditory effort due to loss of binaural cues. This is particularly detrimental as they are still learning language, frequently in noisy classrooms, and their loss is associated with…
Position Statement: Cochlear Implantation for Single Sided Deafness in Adults
September 18, 2024Patients with asymmetric or unilateral sensory hearing loss struggle with speech perception in noise and sound source localization due to loss of binaural cues. They also experience disabling tinnitus and reduced quality of life and quality of hearing. A cochlear implant restores binaural hearing in…
Position Statement: Nasal Valve Repair
September 18, 2024The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery recognizes surgical repair of the nasal valve as a distinct surgical procedure that can improve nasal obstruction symptoms for appropriately selected patients with nasal valve collapse. Overview Nasal valve dysfunction is a common clinical cause of…
Position Statement: Drug-Eluting Sinus Implants
September 18, 2024The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery supports the use of drug-eluting implants in the management of mucosal inflammation of the paranasal sinuses. Drug-eluting implants serve as a vehicle for the topical delivery of corticosteroid therapies into the sinonasal cavities, thereby…
Your #OTOMTG24 Early-Career Physicians Guide
September 16, 2024Make the Most Out of Your Extraordinary Experience The AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO will offer opportunities for early-career physicians to attend groundbreaking education sessions and engage with leaders in the specialty. Explore the resources below and check back often for…