AAO-HNSF Cochrane Scholars Application
2024 Global Evidence Summit Date: 10-13 September 2024 Prague, Czech Republic The AAO-HNS/F leadership and the publisher of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, have identified a need to train otolaryngologists in the conduct and publication of systematic literature reviews. Systematic reviews…
AAO-HNSF Cochrane Scholars Program
About the Cochrane Scholars Program The AAO-HNS/F leadership and the publisher of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, have identified a need to train otolaryngologists in the conduct and publication of systematic literature reviews. Systematic reviews have a high citation impact and serve…
Clinical Practice Guidelines Partnerships and Collaborators
Choosing Wisely® The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) is proud to have joined with 16 other specialty groups—each of which released a list of "Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question" on February 21, 2013. ECRI…
Cochrane Scholars Program - Thank You!
We have received your application. Thank you for your interest in the Cochrane Scholars Program! …
CPG: Age-Related Hearing Loss
The guideline was published as a supplement in the May 2024 issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery on April 30. Clinical Practice Guideline: Age-Related Hearing Loss The purpose of this clinical practice guideline is to identify quality improvement opportunities and provide clinicians…
Young Physicians Section
The 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…
AAO-HNS Submits Comments to Blue Shield of California Regarding Global Surgical Period Evaluation and Management (E/M) Reimbursement Policy
Advocacy, Private Payer AdvocacyOn May 17, 2024 the Academy submitted a detailed letter to Blue Shield of California regarding its update to the Global Surgical period Evaluation and Management (E/M) reimbursement policy that goes into effect on July 14, 2024. The policy, as written, modifies how reimbursement…
Contract Negotiation
Protect Your Future through Professional Contract Review Before you sign your first employment contract or a new employment contract, take advantage of the Academy's newest member benefit providing easy and cost-effective access to Resolve, a national firm that specializes in physician employment…
AAO-HNS/F Position Statements
A Position Statement from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) is used to designate a statement, policy, or a consensus recommendation on a particular topic or topics. An AAO-HNS/F Position Statement is generally evidence…
Transgender Voice
Position StatementThe AAO-HNS/F recognizes the unique needs of transgender and gender-diverse individuals seeking gender-affirming care. We affirm our commitment to promoting the importance of gender-affirming voice care within our field. Voice is a fundamental aspect of human communication and identity and…
AAO-HNSF Certificate Program for Otolaryngology Personnel (CPOP) Workshop
-The 2024 Fall CPOP Workshop will be held November 8-10, 2024. 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…
Template Appeal Letters and Advocacy Statements
In order to assist with your reimbursement needs the Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery has created template letters advocacy statements (otherwise known as blanket statements) to assist members with denials on specific procedures. The Academy's Health Policy team primarily focuses on…
AAO-HNSF GIN Scholars Program
About the GIN Scholars Program The Guidelines International Network (G-I-N) is an international not-for-profit association of organizations and individuals involved in CPGs. G-I-N promotes the systematic development of CPGs and provides access to an international guideline library. The…
Previous GIN Scholars
2018 Andrés M. Bur, MD Kansas City, KS Stella E. Lee, MD Pittsburgh, PA Meghan N. Wilson, MD Hershey, PA 2017 Alissa Kanaan, MD Integration of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in the Electronic Health Record Sukgi Choi, MD Clinical Practice Guidelines: How Does AAO…
Committees
Join an Academy/Foundation Committee! The Academy’s collective community of 60-plus committees help our specialty flourish and succeed from the contributions of its members. Committees are the lifeblood of the Academy and foster collaboration which produces so many vital contributions across the…
Simulation Events
#OTOMTG24 Call for Simulation Abstracts (Simulator Model or Activity) Do you have an innovative simulator model or simulation activity that you would like to share with the otolaryngology community? The Academy is now accepting proposals to be considered for presentation at the Simulation Showcase…
Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO
Registration is Now Open! The best and brightest otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons from across the globe will come together Saturday, September 28 – Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in Miami Beach, Florida, for the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO. This year’s event…
Global Grand Rounds
The AAO-HNSF Global Grand Rounds series is an initiative of the Academy’s International Advisory Board (IAB) to improve care of patients and physician education around the globe. It is a virtual event, held quarterly, that is open to all otolaryngologists around the…