NOSE Study
June 18, 2024Description Disease-specific health status instrument for use in patients with nasal obstruction Targeted Age Adults Items (Domains) 5 (N/A) Estimated Completion Time 5 minutes Reliability/Validity Assessment Yes/Yes This study was funded by the AAO-HNS/F. If others wish to use…
Facial Plastics/Rhinology Outcome Tool: NOSE Scale
June 18, 2024Description Disease-specific health status instrument for use in patients with nasal obstruction Targeted Age Adults Items (Domains) 5 (N/A) Estimated Completion Time 5 minutes Reliability/Validity Assessment Yes/Yes This study was funded by the AAO-HNS/F. If others wish to use…
ENThealth+
June 18, 2024ENThealth+ Subscription Opportunities: Offer ENThealth Patient Information in Your Practice ENThealth+ gives you access to ready-made content from ENThealth.org that has been developed and vetted by clinical experts in the otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialty. In addition, all materials are published…
Quality Measurement
June 18, 2024Evidence-based products developed by otolaryngologists for otolaryngologists are needed for our specialty to meet the demands of payers, accrediting bodies, and maintenance of certification and licensure programs, so that our members can succeed in the changing healthcare marketplace. As otolaryngologists–head and neck…
Previous Hall of Distinction Inductees
June 18, 2024The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Foundation (AAO-HN/F) selected the following individuals for the 2023 class of the “Hall of Distinction.” Pioneer Inductees E. Maxine Bennett, MD E. Maxine Bennett, MD, was a trailblazer in medicine and otolaryngology…
Quality in Practice
June 17, 2024Research & Quality Measurement Evidence-based products developed by otolaryngologists for otolaryngologists are needed for our specialty to meet the demands of payers, accrediting bodies, and maintenance of certification and licensure programs, so that our members can succeed in the changing healthcare marketplace. As otolaryngologists…
Candidate Statements
June 14, 2024Please review the statements below from the candidates in the 2024 AAO-HNS Annual Election. Click the candidate names to read their statements. President-Elect Eugene G. Brown, III, MD, RPh LaKeisha R. Henry, MD AAO-HNS 2024 Presidents-Elect Candidates' Forum The American…
Position Statement: Pay-for-Performance
June 11, 2024The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) believes that quality care, access to care and positive health outcomes must be the primary goal of any physician reimbursement system. We encourage member physicians to continuously improve the quality of patient care through…
Geolocation - Test
June 10, 2024IP Address: Country: You are seeing this message because you are located in the United States. …
Past CORE Grant Recipients
June 4, 20242023 CORE Grant Recipients American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) AAO-HNSF Resident Research Award Tracy Zong Cheng, MD: Gene Therapy for Hearing Rescue in Tomt Knockout Mice Chelsea Gelboin-Burkhart, MD: Effect of N-Acetylcysteine on Wound Healing…
Humanitarian Travel Grants
May 31, 2024NOW ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR HUMANITARIAN OUTREACH TRIPS TAKING PLACE January 1 - June 30, 2025 Submit your application by November 15, 2024 Purpose The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) wishes its members to engage in humanitarian efforts. Humanitarians are…
Cochrane Scholars Program - Thank You!
May 21, 2024We have received your application. Thank you for your interest in the Cochrane Scholars Program! Questions? Please contact [email protected] …
Clinical Practice Guidelines Partnerships and Collaborators
May 20, 2024Choosing 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…
AAO-HNS Submits Comments to Blue Shield of California Regarding Global Surgical Period Evaluation and Management (E/M) Reimbursement Policy
May 20, 2024On 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…
Transgender Voice
May 17, 2024The 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…
Template Appeal Letters and Advocacy Statements
May 17, 2024In 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…
