Connect with AAO-HNS on Social Media and Your Peers on ENT Connect
February 4, 2026Connect with the Academy on Social Media Click on the icons below to connect with the Academy and otolaryngologists from around the world! Follow us for expert perspectives on clinical practice guidelines and care standards along with visual insights you can apply immediately in…
Women in Otolaryngology
February 4, 2026Dedicated to assisting the career development of women otolaryngologists With over 2,000 members, the Section provides opportunities for leadership, education, networking and mentoring. WIO celebrated the 10th anniversary of its founding in 2020. Learn more about WIO’s origins in the historic documentary…
Young Physicians Section
February 4, 2026The Young Physicians Section is composed of all members of the Academy who are under 40 years of age OR within the first eight years of professional practice after residency and/or fellowship training. All members meeting these criteria are automatically members of the…
The ENT Advocate
February 4, 20262026 Editions 2025 Editions Sign Up to Receive The ENT Advocate! Look back at previous editions of the ENT Advocate …
The ENT Advocate Archive
February 4, 2026Look back at previous editions of the ENT Advocate. 2024 Editions …
FY 2026 Appropriations Package Includes Key Provisions Supporting Otolaryngology and Patient Access
February 3, 2026On February 3, Congress enacted H.R. 7148, the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026,” an omnibus spending measure that will fund the federal government for the remainder of the fiscal year, which ends on September 30, 2026. The package includes several significant health policy provisions and…
Affiliate Meeting/Event Guidelines
February 3, 2026For JW Marriott LA Live Hotel (Headquarter Hotel) Only. Los Angeles Convention Center space is not available. What Qualifies as an Ancillary Event? Any event including participation of AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting attendees, including exhibitor staff meetings, scheduled outside of the official AAO-HNSF…
Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO
February 3, 2026The Countdown to #OTOMTG26 Begins! Planning is underway for the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, coming to Los Angeles, California. Join thousands of otolaryngology professionals for world-class education, hands-on learning, and opportunities to connect with colleagues from around the globe…
Affiliate Meetings/Events Terms & Conditions
February 3, 2026All meeting requests and off-site events must be approved and reserved through the AAO–HNSF Meetings Department. It is a violation of the AAO–HNSF Exhibit regulations to reserve space directly at any facility (convention center, official hotels, and surrounding venues). Affiliates are…
Special Events
February 3, 2026Featured Presidents' Reception The Presidents’ Reception is an unforgettable occasion affording attendees ample time to network and connect with colleagues from around the globe. The 2025 Presidents’ Reception took place on Saturday, October 11, at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the NFL's Indianapolis…
Voices of Otolaryngology
February 3, 2026The Official AAO-HNS/F Podcast Learn about the very latest in otolaryngology education, how to get involved with the Academy, news about upcoming events, including the Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, and more! The views and opinions expressed in any podcast are those of…
DANI - Digital Assistant Naturally Integrated
February 2, 2026Meet DANI | Your Personal Guide to Everything ENT I'm DANI, your Digital Assistant Naturally Integrated into the world of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Think of me as your go-to resource for all things from the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and…
Affiliate Meeting/Event Information
February 2, 2026All affiliate events held in conjunction with the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO must adhere to the affiliate event guidelines, regardless of the meeting location. Please read through the guidelines before submitting your request. If you’re planning to host an affiliate…
AAO-HNSF Certificate Program for Otolaryngology Personnel (CPOP) Workshop
February 2, 2026The 2026 Spring CPOP workshop will take place June 5-7, 2026. The AAO-HNSF CPOP workshop is a three-phase training program designed to teach otolaryngology office personnel basic hearing testing allowing audiologists to focus on complex audiometric testing, advanced hearing, and balance…
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation & Medicare’s WISeR Model: A Practical Guide for Impacted ENT Practices
February 2, 2026On January 1, 2026, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) is launching the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (“WISeR”) Model, which will add AI-powered prior authorization for certain services in Original Medicare—including hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA…
Welcome to Louisville
February 2, 2026Louisville 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…
Study Reveals Better Hearing with Cochlear Implants Leads to Increased Music Listening Time
February 2, 2026For Immediate Release Contact: [email protected] February 2, 2026, Alexandria, Virginia—A new study examining music habits among cochlear implant users has found that better hearing ability with the implant—as measured by standard speech tests—significantly correlates with increased time spent listening to…
Top 100 ENT Facility and Non-Facility Codes
January 30, 2026Each year, the AAO-HNS publishes lists of the Top 100 most frequently reported ENT CPT and HCPCS codes using Medicare claims data from the most recent year available (generally two years prior). Separate tables are provided for facility settings (hospitals and ambulatory surgical…