Reg-ent℠ Clinical Data Registry
February 17, 2026Harness the Power of Data The Reg-ent registry harnesses the power of data to guide the best ENT care. Reg-ent, focused on quality improvement and patient outcomes, is an essential tool to advance outcomes in the specialty. Learn more about the value…
Over 40% of Musicians Experience Tinnitus; Hearing Loss and Hyperacusis Also Significantly Elevated
February 17, 2026For Immediate Release Contact: [email protected] February 17, 2026, Alexandria, Virginia—A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF), reveals that musicians…
Guideline Task Force (GTF)
February 12, 2026The Mission of the GTF is to Provide Oversight to: Clinical Guideline and Consensus Statement Development Process Clinical Practice Guideline and Expert Consensus Statement Dissemination Clinical Practice Guideline Implementation The GTF also provides a forum for education on topics related to guidelines, development standards, and…
Google Translate
February 12, 2026Introducing Google Translate The Academy is excited to introduce a new accessibility feature on entnet.org—instant translation using Google Translate. Using this feature, visitors can now view our website content in their preferred language with just a few clicks, making our resources accessible…
Late-Breaking Science
February 12, 2026Call for Late-Breaking Science The 2026 Annual Meeting Program Committee (AMPC) recognizes that the results of some exciting research may not have been available in time to meet the general abstract submission deadline. To further enrich the Annual Meeting scientific program, the committee…
2026 AAO-HNS Virtual Career Fair
February 12, 2026The AAO-HNS Virtual Career Fair is specially curated for early-career physicians, residents, fellows, and seasoned professionals seeking new horizons from the comfort of their own home! Whether you're taking your initial steps or eyeing a transition, this event is your compass to…
CPT for ENT
February 11, 2026The intent of these articles is to provide clear and concise ENT coding scenarios and to provide correct coding principles and guidance for frequently reported ENT procedures. CPT for ENT articles are not intended to be used as legal, medical, or business advice and…
Position Statement: Medical Liability
February 10, 2026The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is committed to patient safety and accepts the responsibility to address quality improvement through processes of continuing medical education and reducing error. The AAO-HNS acknowledges that high medical liability insurance costs have contributed…
Position Statement: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination for Prevention of HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Cancer
February 10, 2026Over the past three decades, there has been a clear decrease in the prevalence of tobacco use in the United States and an associated decline in tobacco‐related head and neck cancers.1 The incidence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV)‐related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC…
Intra-Operative Use of Computer Aided Surgery
February 10, 2026Otolaryngologists have been trained to perform, interpret, and utilize strategically intraoperative cranial nerve monitoring and nerve stimulation testing, which are surgically applicable to cranial nerves of the head and neck and can serve as effective adjuncts to anatomic knowledge and surgical technique. Originally Published: January…
Parathyroid Imaging
February 10, 2026Based on comprehensive evidence in the medical literature and expert opinion, the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery affirms that select preoperative imaging can facilitate localization of hyperfunctional parathyroid glands and thus improve outcomes for patients undergoing surgery for hyperparathyroidism. Examples of imaging…
Position Statement: Pediatric Habilitation Following Cochlear Implantation
February 10, 2026The American Academy of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgery endorses the American Cochlear Implant (ACI) Alliance’s position paper on Pediatric Habilitation Following Cochlear Implantation which defines appropriate speech/language habilitation services for children following cochlear implantation. ACI Alliance Position Paper: Pediatric Habilitation Following Cochlear…
Position Statement: Electrocochleography
February 10, 2026The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery recognizes that Electrocochleography (ECoG) is a useful neurophysiologic test with medically indicated and evidence-supported applications in the evaluation of certain persons with suspected auditory and balance or dizziness disorders, especially in cochlear implant monitoring and…
CPT for ENT: Tympanostomy (PE) Tubes
February 10, 2026In the CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a national payment rate for CPT code 0583T (tympanostomy using an automated tube delivery system with iontophoresis local anesthesia), agreeing with stakeholder feedback that the…
Our Campaigns
February 9, 2026Spotlight on Hearing Health May is Spotlight on Hearing Health, a time to raise awareness about communication disorders and available treatment options that can improve the quality of life for those who experience problems speaking, understanding, or hearing. Choosing Wisely® The American Academy…
New Study Explores Link Between Hormonal Contraceptives and Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Women
February 9, 2026For Immediate Release Contact: [email protected] February 9, 2026, Alexandria, Virginia—A comprehensive new study analyzing data from nearly 240,000 women has found that estrogen-containing hormonal contraceptives are associated with a significantly lower risk of chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps (CRSsNP), while…
International Member Rates
February 6, 2026Special Member Rates for International Physicians To promote global participation in our organization, international physician membership dues are tiered based on World Bank country income designations. Membership rates are determined by the country where you currently practice medicine, not your country of origin or…