AAO-HNS Statement on Reimbursement of Balloon Sinus Ostial Dilation
Advocacy StatementThe American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), with approximately 12,000 members nationwide, is the national medical association of …
AAO-HNS Statement on Diagnostic Imaging Reimbursement for Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck Surgeons
The American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), with approximately 12,000 members nationwide, is the national medical association of …
AAO-HNS Statement on Reimbursement of CPT 69210 and Evaluation and Management Services
Advocacy StatementThe American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), with approximately 12,000 members nationwide, is the national medical association of …
AAO34: Dysphonia: Postoperative Laryngeal Examination
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: No; N/ANQF Number: N/APercentage of patients age 18 years and older who were diagnosed with new onset dysphonia within 2 months afte…
Funding Decisions
GrantAAO-HNSF Sponsored GrantsGrant award decisions are based on the scores of the meritorious applications. Following the grant review and scoring process, the mer…
Full Application Review
GrantReview ConsiderationsAll applications are reviewed based on the NIH review process and 1-9 scoring system with 1 = exceptional. Applications are evaluated for …
AAO13: Bell’s Palsy: Inappropriate Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Computed Tomography Scan (Inverse Measure)+
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; Appropriate UseNQF Number: N/APercentage of patients age 16 years and older with a new onset diagnosis of Bell’s palsy within t…
AAO24: Allergic Rhinitis: Avoidance of Leukotriene Inhibitors+
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; Appropriate UseNQF Number: N/APercentage of patients age 2 years and older patients with allergic rhinitis who do not receive l…
AAO23: Allergic Rhinitis: Intranasal Corticosteroids or Oral Antihistamines
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: No; N/ANQF Number: N/APercentage of patients age 2 years and older with allergic rhinitis who are offered intranasal corticosteroids…
Can Physicians Get Out of a Non-Compete?
If you are a physician about to finish training, the concept of a non-compete clause may be relatively new to you. Non-compete clauses go back nearly one thous…
Tips for Physicians on Negotiating a Better Contract
ArticlesAs a physician, your contract determines more than what is expected of you, but also has a very strong impact on your quality of life outside of work.This impo…
Key Elements of Physician Contracts
ArticlesClearing all the hurdles of the job search process is no small feat, but there is one last important step to ensure your prospective job meets your needs: nego…
Negotiating a Physician Contract
ArticlesNegotiating an employment agreement can be a nervous and stressful time for many physicians. These agreements are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and wi…
A Conversation with an Otolaryngologist
FEATURING LEE D. EISENBERG, MDWhat is an otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon?An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon, commonly referred to as an ear, nose…
AAO16: Age-related Hearing Loss: Audiometric Evaluation
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: YesCare Coordination NQF Number: N/APercentage of patients age 60 years and older who failed a hearing screening and/or who report s…
Sleep Outcome Tool: SNORE-25
Research Outcome ToolsSymptoms of Nocturnal Obstruction and Related Events (SNORE25)DescriptionAssesses sleep disordered breathing-related quality of life. Valid and responsive to t…
Sleep Outcome Tool: OSD-6
Research Outcome ToolsObstructive Sleep Disorders-6 (OSD-6)DescriptionAssesses sleep disordered breathing-related quality of lifeTargeted AgePediatricsItems (Domains)6 (6)Estimated …
Sleep Outcome Tool: OSA-18
Research Outcome ToolsObstructive Sleep Apnea-18 (OSA-18)DescriptionAssesses sleep disordered breathing-related quality of lifeTargeted AgePediatricsItems (Domains)18 (5)Estimated C…
