AAO-HNS Joins Multispecialty Coalition letter to UHC on Implementation of Prior Authorization for Gastroenterology Services
Private Payer AdvocacyThe undersigned organizations urge you not to implement United Healthcare’s (UHC) gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy prior authorization program.
Academy, Stakeholders Urge Congress to Increase Funding for Federal Tobacco Cessation Program
AdvocacyOn March 16, the Academy and a diverse group of stakeholders sent a coalition letter to leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate calling for inc…
AAO-HNS comments on CMS Proposed Rule for Improving Prior Authorization and Interoperability
Advocacy, Regulatory ReliefOn December 13, 2022, CMS issued a proposed rule that aimed to reduce provider burden by improving prior authorization processes and interoperability. The Acad…
AAO-HNS Fights New Modifier 25 Policy in New Jersey
Letter of Opposition, Private Payer AdvocacyOn February 17, the Academy sent a letter of opposition to Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (BCBSNJ) in response to the company’s updated reimburse…
Enjoy, Engage, and Enlighten with the WIO Leadership Library
The Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Leadership Development and Mentorship Committee has established an online leadership library.
[Podcast] Wellness and Work-Life Balance for Women in Otolaryngology
The Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Section hosted a podcast on well-being.
[Webinar] Surgical Ergonomics for the Woman Surgeon
A variety of issues affect numerous surgeons every day and even more so for women who at many times are operating with equipment not designed for smaller hands.
A Message to Our Colleagues in Turkey and Syria
Many of our colleagues and their families, friends, and patients have experienced the catastrophic aftermath of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The devasta…
AAO-HNS Comments on UHC Changes to Rhinoplasty and Other Nasal Surgeries Policy
Private Payer AdvocacyOn January 27, the Academy sent comments to United Healthcare (UHC) regarding revisions made to the coverage criteria in its Rhinoplasty and Other Nasal Surger…
AAO-HNS Summary of CY 2023 MPFS Final Rule
Advocacy, Physician Payment Reform, Private Payer Advocacy, Regulatory Relief, ReimbursementFollowing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) release of the CY 2023 Final Rule for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), which also …
Join WIO for an Interactive Virtual Discussion with the Author of Cassandra Speaks!
WIO will host a virtual interactive discussion with Elizabeth Lesser, NY Times best-selling author of Cassandra Speaks: When Women are the Storytellers, the Hu…
2023 Global Grand Rounds Webinar Series Kicks Off on February 18: Endoscopic Sinus Surgery- Technique & Strategy to Optimize Patient Outcomes
The AAO-HNSF invites you to attend the kick-off to the 2023 Global Grand Rounds Webinar series on Saturday, February 18 at 9:00 a.m. EST. The first webinar in…
Podcast: Three Pitfalls to Avoid When Starting a Private Practice
Member login required. Patrick R. Owens, MD, and Michael G. Jerkins, MD, and Panacea Financial, President and Co-Founder, discuss pitfalls to avoid when starti…
Registration Open for November Global Grand Rounds Webinar: Disruption and Innovation in Otology and Neurotology
Don’t miss the AAO-HNS Global Grand Rounds webinar, “Disruption and Innovation in Otology and Neurotology” on Saturday, November 5 at 9:00 AM EST! Sign up tod…
AAO-HNS Advocates for Immediate Change to Horizon’s Modifier 25 Policy
Advocacy, Private Payer AdvocacyEffective August 1, 2022, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield will reimburse E/M services appended with Modifier 25 at 50% if a procedural code is reported on the s…
AAO-HNS Summary of CY 2023 MPFS Proposed Rule
Advocacy, Physician Payment Reform, Private Payer Advocacy, Regulatory Relief, ReimbursementOn July 7, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2023 Proposed Rule for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), which also…
Cigna Delays New Modifier 25 Policy
Private Payer AdvocacyFollowing advocacy efforts by the AAO-HNS and other impacted specialties, Cigna announced that it plans to delay the implementation of their reimbursement poli…
