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…
Podcast: Three Pitfalls to Avoid When Starting a Private Practice
January 23, 2023Member login required. Patrick R. Owens, MD, and Michael G. Jerkins, MD, and Panacea Financial, President and Co-Founder, discuss pitfalls to avoid when starting private practice. Listen now.…
Access Online Journals
January 11, 2023One-time Registration for AAO-HNS Member Access to Online Journals As part of your AAO-HNS membership, we are pleased to offer you full text online access to Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, which as of January 2023 is now being published by…
Position Statement: Fiberoptic/Flexible Endoscopic Examinations of Swallowing (FEES)
December 28, 2022Fiberoptic endoscopic examination of swallowing (FEES) is a well-established diagnostic procedure medically indicated for diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring of oropharyngeal dysphagia.1-5 FEES is able to be readily performed in inpatient, outpatient or long-term care settings. FEES is safe, validated, and…
AAO32: Standard Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo (BPPV) Management+
December 21, 2022Download PDF High Priority Status: Yes / Appropriate Use NQF Number: N/A Measure Description: Percentage of patients diagnosed with Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo (BPPV) who received vestibular testing, imaging, and antihistamine or benzodiazepine medications. Instructions: This measure is to be submitted a minimum of once…
AAO20: Tympanostomy Tubes: Comprehensive Audiometric Evaluation
December 21, 2022Download PDF High Priority Status: No / N/A NQF Number: N/A Measure Description: Percentage of patients aged 6 months through 12 years with a diagnosis of otitis media with effusion (OME) who received tympanostomy tube insertion and received a comprehensive audiometric evaluation within 6…
