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ALEXANDRIA, VA — The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) today released its second list of specific tests and treatments that are commonly ordered but not always necessary when treating disorders of the ear, nose, throat and related structures of the…

2022 Call for Simulation Abstracts The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO–HNSF) invites you to submit an abstract for consideration to present at the Simulation Reception and Showcase, held during the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience in…

The AAO-HNSF Asia-Pacific Virtual Regional Roundtable on HPV Related Oropharyngeal Cancer was held July 2021. Five educational videos were created with the leading experts and voices in the Asia-Pacific region. Panelists and Topics: Epidemiology & Pathogenesis Bernard Michael Lyons, MD Melbourne, Australia…

Research Needs section from Ménière’s Disease CPG Clinical epidemiologic studies to standardize categories of disease stage, severity, and treatment response, as well as optimal follow-up time frames for outcome assessment. Development and validation of clinically relevant measures of QOL. Identification of true pathophysiology…

ALEXANDRIA, VA ‒ The American Academy of Otolaryngology‒Head and Neck Surgery Foundation published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Ménière’s Disease today in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Ménière’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that includes episodes of vertigo with possible hearing…

In response to member feedback, the AAO-HNS submitted multiple comment letters to various private payers opposing their coverage policies designating balloon sinus ostial dilation (BSOD) as experimental/investigational. The letters highlight the Academy's Position Statement and recently released Clinical Consensus Statement on Balloon…

ALEXANDRIA, VA – A multidisciplinary clinical practice guideline that helps physicians identify children most likely to benefit from tympanostomy tubes, provide the best care before and after surgery, and improve counseling and education for parents was published Monday in the journal Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery…

FEATURING LEE D. EISENBERG, MD What is an otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon? An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon, commonly referred to as an ear, nose, and throat doctor (ENT), is a physician who treats diseases of the head and neck, both medically and surgically…

ALEXANDRIA, VA— During the AAO-HNSF 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting & OTO Experience, which runs from September 13 through October 25, the most current research in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery will be introduced during the Scientific Oral Presentations. Scientific Oral Presentations are a series of…

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an advisory alert describing the tactics, techniques, and procedures used by cybercriminals against targets in the healthcare and public health sector to…

On April 27, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule. In addition to hospital payment and quality changes, CMS introduced proposals specific to graduate medical education (GME) in the rule. These…

ALEXANDRIA, VA ‒ The American Academy of Otolaryngology‒Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Tympanostomy Tubes in Children (Update) today in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Tympanostomy tubes, also called ear tubes, are effective in reducing or eliminating middle ear…

AN INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL PLATT MD, MSC Residency positions in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery remain highly sought among U.S. medical students. The number of applicants to otolaryngology residencies consistently outpaces the number of residency positions each year, resulting in a competitive matching process…

Download PDF Historical List of CORE Grant Recipients 1985 CORE Grants Norwich-Eaton/Procter & Gamble/Mallinckrodt Resident Research Grants Timothy Kaiser, MD: The Flow Cytometric Effects of Hyperthermia and Photoradiation on Squamous Carcinoma Cells in vitro 1986 CORE Grants AAO-HNSF Earleen Elkins Research Training…

Attend the AAO-HNS Virtual Career Fair on September 9 from 5-8 pm (ET) to connect with private practice employers, group practices, hospitals, health systems, and other recruiters from around the country. This event is free for job seekers to attend. Register today!…

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Carol R. Bradford, MD, MS, became the new President of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) and its Foundation on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Elected by AAO-HNS members, Dr. Bradford will serve a one-year term leading…

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the agency has begun recouping COVID-19 Accelerated and Advance Payments (CAAPs) received by Medicare providers. CAAPs represented an advance of up to three months of Medicare payments to help support physician practices early in the…

Surgical management should be considered an important component in the management of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Surgery has multiple roles including primary therapy for patients having failed medical management (positive airway pressure, mandibular advancement devices) and as an adjunctive therapy to allow for…