Position Statement: Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring in Otologic Surgery
The study of the electrophysiological properties of cranial nerves has long been of interest to otolaryngologists as it relates to both medical and surgical ap…
Women in Otolaryngology: A Female Perspective on the Journey
ArticlesBY JENNIFER VILLWOCK, MDWhat unique challenges do women face in residency?We all face challenges in residency. There is little in your training up to that poin…
Position Statement: Infant Hearing
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery has adopted the position statement of the Joint Committee on Infant Hearing, 2007.Adopted 7/10/199…
Why I Chose Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery as My Specialty
ArticlesAN INTERVIEW WITH ANIRUDH (ANI) SARASWATHULAFor some, they know exactly what type of medicine they want to practice even before applying to medical school. For…
Medical School 101: Tips for Surviving Your First Year
ArticlesAN INTERVIEW WITH LINDA LIWhat type of classes should students expect to take during their first year?The proverbial “drinking from a fire hose” aptly describe…
Is Medical School for You? Tips from a Current Medical Student
ArticlesBY JESSICA MILLERCongratulations, you’ve made it to college—what an accomplishment! And now, you’re considering applying to medical school. You’ve probably hea…
Applying to Medical School: What I Learned on the Journey
ArticlesAN INTERVIEW WITH BRANDON KAMRAVAAccording to the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS®), of those who applied to medical school, about 40 perce…
Position Statement: Electrocochleography
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery recognizes that Electrocochleography (ECoG) is a useful neurophysiologic test and is medically ind…
Position Statement: Disorders of Equilibrium and Drivers Licensing Boards
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery believes that physicians should not be required to report their patients with disorders of equilib…
Position Statement: CDC Immunization Recommendations for Cochlear Implant Patients
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery endorses the guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend…
Position Statement: Bone Conduction Hearing Devices
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery considers bone conduction hearing devices (BCHD) as appropriate, and in some cases preferred, for …
Position Statement: Active Middle Ear Implants
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery considers active middle ear implants as appropriate treatment for adults with moderate to severe h…
AAO12: Tympanostomy Tubes: Topical Ear Drop Monotherapy Acute Otorrhea+
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; Appropriate UseNQF Number: N/APercentage of patients age 6 months to 12 years of age at the time of the visit with a current di…
AAO31: Otitis Media with Effusion (OME): Avoidance of Inappropriate Use of Medications+
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; Appropriate UseNQF Number: N/APercentage of patients age 2 months through 12 years with a diagnosis of otitis media with effusi…
AAO21: Otitis Media with Effusion: Hearing Test for Chronic OME > 3 months
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: No; N/ANQF Number: N/APercentage of patients age 6 months to 12 years of age at the time of the visit with a diagnosis of otitis med…
Position Statement: Remote Practice of Allergy
The decision to test for allergy should be based on first-hand knowledge gained by an individual history and physical examination. The results of allergy testi…
Position Statement: Allergy
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery states that the management of allergic disorders is an integral part of the specialty of otolaryng…
Response to Private Payer Policy Reimbursing 50% E/M Services Performed with Concurrent Procedure
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is aware of a private payer’s policy to reimburse Evaluation and Management (E/M) servic…
