Facial Plastics Outcome Tool: FaCE
October 3, 2023Facial Clinometric Evaluation Scale (FaCE) Description Measures facial impairment and disability Targeted Age 14 - 81 years Items (Domains) 15 (6) Estimated Completion Time 10 minutes Reliability/Validity Assessment Yes/Yes Literature 1) Kahn JB, Gliklich RE, Boyev KP, Stewart MG, Metson RB, McKenna MJ. Validation…
Allergy Outcomes Tool: PAQLQ
October 3, 2023Pediatric allergic disease quality of life questionnaire (PAQLQ) Description Assesses for allergic disease that encompasses its effects on a child's or teenager's eyes, ears, nose, lungs, skin, emotions, and everyday activities Targeted Age Pediatrics Items (domains) 26 (3) Estimated Completion Time 10-15…
Pediatric Rhinconjunctivitis quality of life questionnnaire (PRQLQ)
October 3, 2023Pediatric Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (PRQLQ) Description A disease-specific health-related quality of life instrument focusing on physical and emotional impact of disease in children 6 to 12 years of age Targeted Age Pediatrics Items (Domains) 23 (5) Estimated Completion Time 10-15…
Allergy Outcomes Tool: RQLQ
October 3, 2023Rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaire (RQLQ) Description Measures the problems that adults with rhinoconjunctivitis experience in their day-to-day lives Targeted Age Adults Items (Domains) 28 (7) Estimated Completion Time 10-15 minutes Reliability/Validity Assessment Yes/Yes Literature 1) Juniper EF, Riis B…
Sleep Outcome Tool: OSA-18
October 3, 2023Obstructive Sleep Apnea-18 (OSA-18) Description Assesses sleep disordered breathing-related quality of life Targeted Age Pediatrics Items (Domains) 18 (5) Estimated Completion Time 5 - 10 minutes Reliability/Validity Assessment Yes/Yes Literature ) Franco RA Jr, Rosenfeld RM, Rao M. First place--resident clinical…
CORE Grant Tips
September 28, 2023Prepare 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…
Welcome to Nashville!
September 26, 2023Nashville Awaits Your Arrival for #OTOMTG23 There is much for you to see and do in Nashville, Tennessee, during the AAO-HNSF 2023 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience, from September 30 to October 4. Known worldwide as “Music City,” Nashville is a southern, cultural city…
OTO Journal Call for Papers
September 25, 2023Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery CALL FOR PAPERS Science in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, Editor in Chief of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and OTO Open, is seeking papers relevant to artificial intelligence (AI) for a special, themed…
CPG: Tympanostomy Tubes in Children (Update) – Research Needs
September 22, 2023Research Needs section from Tympanostomy Tubes in Children CPG Can we identify clinical factors that predict persistence of MEE in children who present with effusions of short duration? What is the ideal timing of audiologic testing for a child being considered for tubes--before surgery…
NEW: Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund
September 20, 2023The AAO-HNSF is proud to announce the launch of the Eugene N. Myers, MD Global Education Fund to benefit the continuing education needs of otolaryngologists practicing in low-income countries, who have limited or no access to otolaryngology professional development resources. This new…
The Latest in Science and Medical Advancement in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery to be Presented at AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting
September 19, 2023For Immediate Release: Contact [email protected] Alexandria, Virginia — The latest research and advances in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery will be presented in Nashville, Tennessee, during the AAO-HNSF 2023 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience, September 30 – October 4. From among the hundreds of research…
CORE Grant Supporters
September 14, 2023AAO-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…
AAO-HNS Comments on CY 2024 MPFS/QPP Proposed Rule
September 13, 2023September 12, 2023 On September 11, the AAO-HNS submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the calendar year (CY) 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and Quality Payment Program (QPP) proposed rule. The Academy’s comments focused…
AAO-HNS Comments on CY 2024 HOPPS/ASC Proposed Rule
September 13, 2023On September 8, the AAO-HNS submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the CY 2024 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS)/Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) proposed rule. The Academy’s comments addressed the following issues most significantly impacting…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation Request Information on Episode-Based Payment Models
September 12, 2023The Academy responded to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) request for information published on July 18 seeking input on a list of topics related to episode-based payment models. CMMI’s questions focused on the elements of successful models, how best to support…
OTO Quest
September 11, 2023OTOQuest is our self-assessment tool that features high-quality content developed by experts in the specialty! The 2023 Set is now available in OTO Logic! Log in and search under the Activity Series “OTOQuest: Knowledge Assessment (OtoQ)” to purchase now! Here’s a…
