May Global Grand Rounds Webinar: Artificial Intelligence in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
March 3, 2023Don’t miss the AAO-HNS Global Grand Rounds webinar, “Artificial Intelligence in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery” on Saturday, May 14 at 9:00 AM EST! Sign up today, free of charge, to join global thought leaders for a discussion on AI applications within…
5th South Pacific ORL Forum
March 3, 2023This Forum will incorporate the 74th ASC of the New Zealand Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (NZSOHNS), 11th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australia and New Zealand Rhinologic Society (ANZRS) and the 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian New Zealand Society of…
[Webinar] Surgical Ergonomics for the Woman Surgeon
March 3, 2023Are you suffering from neck pain after a long day of operating? Or even a short day of operating? What about wrist pain? Back pain? Issues like these affect numerous surgeons every day and even more so for women who at many times are operating…
[Podcast] Wellness and Work-Life Balance for Women in Otolaryngology
March 3, 2023The Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Section hosted a podcast on well-being. Moderator, Sarah K. Rapoport, MD, is joined by Katherine L. Fedder, MD, Meha G. Fox, MD, and Samantha J. Hauff, MD, in a discussion among women otolaryngologists on work-life balance in various…
Enjoy, Engage, and Enlighten with the WIO Leadership Library
March 3, 2023The Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Leadership Development and Mentorship Committee has established an online leadership library, comprised of books and articles read and summarized by WIO members. Read this article in its entirety here.…
Call for Clinical Quality Measure Development Topics - Thank you
March 2, 2023Thank you for submitting your QCDR measure development topics and concepts. We may follow up with you to further discuss your measure concept and required data elements. …
AAO-HNS Fights New Modifier 25 Policy in New Jersey
February 22, 2023On February 17, the Academy sent a letter of opposition to Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (BCBSNJ) in response to the company’s updated reimbursement policy for E/M Codes appended with Modifier 25. Effective February 1, reimbursement for E/M services…
Position Statement: Tonsillectomy and OSAs
February 15, 2023In the adult population, tonsillectomy is the appropriate first line treatment in select patients (Epstein 2009, Evidence Based Clinical Guideline). After thorough examination, if the primary site of obstruction is hypertrophied tonsils, tonsillectomy has been shown to be a very effective treatment regardless of the…
Call for Nominations: WIO Governing Council
February 8, 2023Apply for a position on the WIO Governing Council. Applications are due by August 2nd. APPLY TODAY…
Join WIO for an Interactive Virtual Discussion with the Author of Cassandra Speaks!
February 8, 2023WIO will host a virtual interactive discussion with Elizabeth Lesser, NY Times best-selling author of Cassandra Speaks: When Women are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes. What story would Eve have told about picking the apple? Why is Pandora blamed for opening the box…
A Message to Our Colleagues in Turkey and Syria
February 7, 2023Many of our colleagues and their families, friends, and patients have experienced the catastrophic aftermath of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The devastation reported from the sites of our global neighbors’ homes and communities is shocking. The AAO-HNSF is in contact with members…
AAO-HNS Comments on UHC Changes to Rhinoplasty and Other Nasal Surgeries Policy
January 31, 2023On January 27, the Academy sent comments to United Healthcare (UHC) regarding revisions made to the coverage criteria in its Rhinoplasty and Other Nasal Surgeries policy. As updated, the policy could require patients with nasal obstructions to receive unnecessary nasal surgery given their individual clinical…
International Awards
January 27, 2023Nikhil J. Bhatt, MD Endowed International Awards The AAO-HNS Foundation supports otolaryngologists around the world who demonstrate a unique commitment to the specialty as part of our continued effort to foster a global otolaryngology community. Through the generosity of Nikhil J. Bhatt, MD…
AAO-HNS Summary of CY 2023 MPFS Final Rule
January 27, 2023Following the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) release of the CY 2023 Final Rule for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), which also includes proposals related to the Quality Payment Program (QPP), the AAO-HNS prepared a high-level summary of key proposals impacting…
AAO-HNS Summary of CY 2023 MPFS Proposed Rule
January 27, 2023On July 7, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2023 Proposed Rule for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), which also includes proposals related to the Quality Payment Program (QPP). The proposed regulations will appear in the July 29 Federal Register…
AAO36: Tympanostomy Tubes: Resolution of Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) in Adults and Children+
January 24, 2023Download PDF High Priority Status: Yes / Outcome NQF Number: N/A Measure Description: Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older with a diagnosis of otitis media with effusion (OME) who are seen 2 to 8 weeks after tympanostomy tube surgery and OME is resolved…
