Two Great Debates Tomorrow and More Later
The Great Debates are some of the most popular events at each year’s Annual Meeting. For 2024, the Academy is excited to showcase another amazing series of str…
EVP/CEO Spotlight Series
Don’t miss these highlighted, daily presentations in our EVP/CEO Spotlight Series:All times are listed in Eastern Time (ET).Development, Safety, and Efficacy o…
Dive Into the OTO EXPO (Day 1)
The 2024 OTO EXPO features the latest in innovative technologies and services for advancing the specialty. The OTO EXPO provides a central location for you to …
Spotlight on Academy Central and R&Q Engagement Hub in the EXPO (Day 1)
Visit Academy Central in the MBCC Grand Lobby to learn about the AAO-HNS/F’s latest programs and initiatives.Academy Central is your one-stop of value during t…
General Assemblies Are at the Heart of the Academy!
The AAO-HNSF Otolaryngology Private Practice Section (OPPS), Section for Residents and Fellows-in-Training (SRF), Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Section, and Yo…
Plan Your Individual #OTOMTG24 Extraordinary Experience (Day 1)
It’s the first day of your first Annual Meeting! Are you excited? Overwhelmed? A mix of those emotions and more? That’s perfectly fine (and normal!). To help y…
An Indigenous Otolaryngologist Provides Unique Insight into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ear Health in Australia
“It’s important to recognize that with our privilege comes the responsibility to uplift and support those who are less fortunate. By working together, we can t…
Experience the Extraordinary in Miami Beach
Welcome to Miami and get ready to “Experience the Extraordinary.” The global otolaryngology community has traveled from all over the world to come together Se…
What Can Brussels Sprouts Tell Us about Recurrent Infections?
Neel Distinguished Research Guest Lecturer reveals how our individual taste receptors can be linked to acute and chronic infections.Sunday, September 29 | 11:0…
AAO-HNS Summary of CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule/Quality Payment Program Proposed Rule
Advocacy, Regulatory ReliefOn July 10, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2025 Proposed Rule for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), which als…
AAO-HNS Responds to Senate Finance Committee White Paper on Bolstering Chronic Care through Physician Payment
AdvocacyIn June, the Academy submitted its formal response to a white paper released by the Senate Finance Committee. The committee’s white paper outlined the current …
AAO-HNS Leads Coalition Efforts to Submit Letter to CGS Administrators Proposed Local Coverage Determination (LCD) – Botulinum Toxin Injections
Advocacy, Physician Payment Reform, Private Payer Advocacy, Regulatory Relief, ReimbursementFollowing coalition advocacy by the Academy, the American Laryngological Association (ALA) and the American Broncho-Esophagological Association (ABEA) a joint …
AAO-HNS Summary of HHS Rule Establishing Disincentives for Healthcare Providers that Engage in “Information Blocking”
Advocacy, Regulatory ReliefOn June 24, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) released …
YPS Call for Candidates
YPS invites those who are interested in serving on the Governing Council or as a YPS Delegate to submit an application no later than Friday, August 16th, 2024.
AAO-HNS Advocacy Efforts Lead to Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Modifier 25 Policy Retraction
Advocacy, Private Payer AdvocacyFollowing coordinated advocacy by the Academy, the North Carolina Medical Society and physician advocates in the state, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolin…
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 Manageme…
Congress Passes Legislation to Partially Mitigate the 3.4% Medicare Physician Payment Cut
Advocacy, Physician Payment Reform, ReimbursementLast week, in a federal budget deal struck to avoid a government shutdown, Congress passed legislation to reduce the 3.4% Medicare physician payment cut by 1.6…
AAO-HNS Summary of CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule
Advocacy, Regulatory ReliefOn January 17, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule. The rule includes impor…
