Ready to Make a Difference This Spring?
Join Us in Washington, DC Register NOW: www.entnet.org/bog&summit Feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the recent changes in healthcare? Would you, your practice, and your patients benefit from hearing “insider” information on the new reforms associated with the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? Curious how your colleagues are handling these changes? Tired of legislators making decisions for you? Are you ready to make a difference? If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, we have the answer. The AAO-HNS is excited to host the 2013 BOG Spring Meeting & OTO Advocacy Summit (May 5-7) in Alexandria, VA, and Washington, DC. This year’s combined meeting will provide a great opportunity for attendees to hear from experienced policymakers, participate in committee meetings, attend networking events, and meet with your legislators on Capitol Hill. Even better—this event is free for AAO-HNS members! BOG Spring Meeting The Board of Governors (BOG) Spring Meeting offers attendees the opportunity to learn more about the grassroots arm of the Academy, network, and engage in peer-to-peer interactions with eminent members in the field. Information sharing and presentations from a variety of dynamic speakers and subject-matter experts will be featured throughout the BOG portion of the combined meeting. Attendees will also benefit from a comprehensive review of important issues affecting otolaryngology practices in today’s rapidly changing healthcare environment, as society representatives from across the nation gather to discuss national, state, and local issues of importance. On the morning of Sunday, May 5, the meeting begins with an icebreaker event followed by the first of our BOG committee meetings. For Sunday’s luncheon, the BOG Executive Committee has invited Wendy B. Stern, MD, chair of the Media and Public Relations Committee and BOG secretary. Dr. Stern will present a panel discussion on how social media in academic and private practice settings can be a great benefit, and ways to avoid unnecessary risks to physicians, their practice, and/or academic setting. The day will continue with committee meetings highlighting hot topics, including an overview of the current legislative environment at the state and federal levels, a discussion of how to reenergize our BOG societies, and pediatric subcertification. Issues of reimbursement, specialty unity, health system reform, and the shrinking otolaryngology workforce will figure prominently in these committee discussions. Immediately following the Sunday sessions, you are invited to a Professional Education Focus Group. Tell us what you think about the Foundation’s professional education efforts. We are looking for a representative sample of members to talk about how to enhance and improve upon current education offerings and to better serve the education needs of our members. Look for more information about the focus groups with BOG Spring Meeting information. On Sunday evening, ENT PAC, the political action committee of the AAO-HNS, will host a reception open to all 2013 ENT PAC Leadership Club donors. Reception attendees will be treated to a scenic evening boat cruise on the Potomac River while mingling with colleagues and enjoying heavy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Washington, DC, from a perspective most visitors would envy. On Monday, May 6, the meeting begins with a “society information sharing” session where BOG committee chairs will provide updates about their committee activities since the last annual meeting and plans for the upcoming meeting in Vancouver. Shortly thereafter, the BOG General Assembly will feature the always lively president-elect “Candidates Forum,” which offers attendees the opportunity to question the candidates for AAO-HNS/F president-elect. The BOG portion of the combined meeting will conclude with a luncheon featuring keynote speaker, Wendy Kroll, JD, who will present on the legal implications of the Affordable Care Act on an ENT practice. OTO Advocacy Summit Following the BOG luncheon on Monday, May 6, the Summit will officially begin by transitioning into an in-depth advocacy briefing conducted by members of the AAO-HNS Government Affairs team. Legislative priorities will be highlighted, including “truth in advertising,” Medicare physician payment reform, repeal of the Independent Payment Advisory Board, and scope of practice. AAO-HNS members also will be equipped with key talking points to fully brief Members of Congress and/or Congressional staff on the legislative issues important to the specialty. Immediately following the advocacy briefing, Summit attendees will hear presentations by Congressional and Administration speakers who will offer an “insider’s” view into the policymaking process and the current proposals being debated in Washington, DC. Ample time will be provided to ensure a robust Q&A session between our guest speakers and Summit attendees. On Tuesday, the Summit will culminate with a full day of meetings with Members of Congress and/or their staffs. After an early morning final briefing, Summit attendees will be transported from Alexandria to the AAO-HNS Washington, DC, office on Capitol Hill. Following a quick group photo on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, AAO-HNS members will participate in pre-scheduled meetings with their House and Senate legislators. This unique and invigorating opportunity will enable Summit participants to showcase their insight and expertise in patient care, while communicating the key legislative priorities for the specialty. Attendees are invited back to the AAO-HNS Capitol Hill office in between or after their Hill visits to provide feedback to Academy staff on their meetings. Lunch and refreshments will be provided for all members. To ensure sufficient time to attend all your Hill meetings, attendees are requested to plan their flight departures after 4 pm. Sign Me Up! Interested in attending? Academy members can register online for the BOG Spring Meeting & OTO Advocacy Summit by visiting www.entnet.org/BOG&Summit. Other important information can also be found on this site, including tentative agendas, resident leadership travel grant applications, and directions on ways to book your hotel reservation at the meeting’s host hotel, the Embassy Suites Alexandria Hotel. Don’t delay: Act now to participate. The 2013 BOG Spring Meeting & OTO Advocacy Summit is a unique way for members to learn more about the Academy and influence federal legislation affecting the specialty, your patients, and your practice. Make sure to take advantage of this free member benefit and register today. We hope to see you in May!
Join Us in Washington, DC
Register NOW: www.entnet.org/bog&summit
Feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the recent changes in healthcare? Would you, your practice, and your patients benefit from hearing “insider” information on the new reforms associated with the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? Curious how your colleagues are handling these changes? Tired of legislators making decisions for you? Are you ready to make a difference?
If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, we have the answer. The AAO-HNS is excited to host the 2013 BOG Spring Meeting & OTO Advocacy Summit (May 5-7) in Alexandria, VA, and Washington, DC. This year’s combined meeting will provide a great opportunity for attendees to hear from experienced policymakers, participate in committee meetings, attend networking events, and meet with your legislators on Capitol Hill. Even better—this event is free for AAO-HNS members!
BOG Spring Meeting
The Board of Governors (BOG) Spring Meeting offers attendees the opportunity to learn more about the grassroots arm of the Academy, network, and engage in peer-to-peer interactions with eminent members in the field. Information sharing and presentations from a variety of dynamic speakers and subject-matter experts will be featured throughout the BOG portion of the combined meeting. Attendees will also benefit from a comprehensive review of important issues affecting otolaryngology practices in today’s rapidly changing healthcare environment, as society representatives from across the nation gather to discuss national, state, and local issues of importance.
On the morning of Sunday, May 5, the meeting begins with an icebreaker event followed by the first of our BOG committee meetings. For Sunday’s luncheon, the BOG Executive Committee has invited Wendy B. Stern, MD, chair of the Media and Public Relations Committee and BOG secretary. Dr. Stern will present a panel discussion on how social media in academic and private practice settings can be a great benefit, and ways to avoid unnecessary risks to physicians, their practice, and/or academic setting. The day will continue with committee meetings highlighting hot topics, including an overview of the current legislative environment at the state and federal levels, a discussion of how to reenergize our BOG societies, and pediatric subcertification. Issues of reimbursement, specialty unity, health system reform, and the shrinking otolaryngology workforce will figure prominently in these committee discussions.
Immediately following the Sunday sessions, you are invited to a Professional Education Focus Group. Tell us what you think about the Foundation’s professional education efforts. We are looking for a representative sample of members to talk about how to enhance and improve upon current education offerings and to better serve the education needs of our members. Look for more information about the focus groups with BOG Spring Meeting information.
On Sunday evening, ENT PAC, the political action committee of the AAO-HNS, will host a reception open to all 2013 ENT PAC Leadership Club donors. Reception attendees will be treated to a scenic evening boat cruise on the Potomac River while mingling with colleagues and enjoying heavy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Washington, DC, from a perspective most visitors would envy.
On Monday, May 6, the meeting begins with a “society information sharing” session where BOG committee chairs will provide updates about their committee activities since the last annual meeting and plans for the upcoming meeting in Vancouver. Shortly thereafter, the BOG General Assembly will feature the always lively president-elect “Candidates Forum,” which offers attendees the opportunity to question the candidates for AAO-HNS/F president-elect. The BOG portion of the combined meeting will conclude with a luncheon featuring keynote speaker, Wendy Kroll, JD, who will present on the legal implications of the Affordable Care Act on an ENT practice.
OTO Advocacy Summit
Following the BOG luncheon on Monday, May 6, the Summit will officially begin by transitioning into an in-depth advocacy briefing conducted by members of the AAO-HNS Government Affairs team. Legislative priorities will be highlighted, including “truth in advertising,” Medicare physician payment reform, repeal of the Independent Payment Advisory Board, and scope of practice. AAO-HNS members also will be equipped with key talking points to fully brief Members of Congress and/or Congressional staff on the legislative issues important to the specialty.
Immediately following the advocacy briefing, Summit attendees will hear presentations by Congressional and Administration speakers who will offer an “insider’s” view into the policymaking process and the current proposals being debated in Washington, DC. Ample time will be provided to ensure a robust Q&A session between our guest speakers and Summit attendees.
On Tuesday, the Summit will culminate with a full day of meetings with Members of Congress and/or their staffs. After an early morning final briefing, Summit attendees will be transported from Alexandria to the AAO-HNS Washington, DC, office on Capitol Hill. Following a quick group photo on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, AAO-HNS members will participate in pre-scheduled meetings with their House and Senate legislators. This unique and invigorating opportunity will enable Summit participants to showcase their insight and expertise in patient care, while communicating the key legislative priorities for the specialty.
Attendees are invited back to the AAO-HNS Capitol Hill office in between or after their Hill visits to provide feedback to Academy staff on their meetings. Lunch and refreshments will be provided for all members. To ensure sufficient time to attend all your Hill meetings, attendees are requested to plan their flight departures after 4 pm.
Sign Me Up!
Interested in attending? Academy members can register online for the BOG Spring Meeting & OTO Advocacy Summit by visiting www.entnet.org/BOG&Summit. Other important information can also be found on this site, including tentative agendas, resident leadership travel grant applications, and directions on ways to book your hotel reservation at the meeting’s host hotel, the Embassy Suites Alexandria Hotel.
Don’t delay: Act now to participate. The 2013 BOG Spring Meeting & OTO Advocacy Summit is a unique way for members to learn more about the Academy and influence federal legislation affecting the specialty, your patients, and your practice. Make sure to take advantage of this free member benefit and register today. We hope to see you in May!