Published: June 6, 2017

Second feature in the Annual Meeting Guests of Honor Series Chinese Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

The Chinese Society of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery was founded during the First National Otolaryngology Academic Congress in 1952.

Luo Zhang, MD, PhD, Professor
President, Chinese Society of Allergy
Director, Beijing Institute of Otolaryngology
Vice President, Beijing TongRen Hospital

Members of the Chinese Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and AAO-HNSF, 2017.Members of the Chinese Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and AAO-HNSF, 2017.The Chinese Society of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery was founded during the First National Otolaryngology Academic Congress in 1952. With nearly  65 years of development, it now has seven divisions: otology, rhinology, laryngology, head and neck surgery, audiology, pediatric otolaryngology, and voice medicine; 23 standing leaders; and 67 board members, representing approximately 28,000 otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons who diagnose and treat disorders of the head and neck. It is a non-profit, non-political, scientific, and educational organization. The objectives of the society are improving the public benefit of education, training, and research in the fields of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, and relief of patient suffering from ear, nose, and throat, and related diseases.

After decades of rapid development, the levels of clinical practice and various types of specialty research have improved greatly and played a more important role in the world. According to the ranking list, the top otolaryngology-head and neck departments in China are Beijing TongRen Hospital, Eye and ENT Hospital of Fudan University, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Wuhan Union Hospital, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital, West China Hospital, and Xiangya Hospital Central South University. These famous ENT-head and neck surgery departments made remarkable contributions to the improvement of education, research, and treatment in China.

The First National Otolaryngology Academic Congress in 1952, which established the Chinese Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.The First National Otolaryngology Academic Congress in 1952, which established the Chinese Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

The Chinese Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery has developed a closer relationship with other countries recently. Frequent exchanges between countries  played a positive role in improving the specialty development. During March 3 to 7, 2017, Gregory W. Randolph, MD, president of American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, and James C. Denneny III, MD, executive vice president and CEO, visited China and built a great friendship and started the cooperation with the Chinese society.

During the visit, leaders of the two societies had a successful conversation, which further strengthens the current collaborations and mutually benefits the two societies.

As the International Guest of Honor in the upcoming AAO-HNSF 2017 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience, our society will bring the best Chinese otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons to attend the meeting and share our new research findings, developments, and latest technologies in basic and clinical  otolaryngology with the professionals  from the world.

More from June 2017 – Vol. 36, No. 5
Regent Graf
FAQs: Reg-ent℠ MIPS reporting
How will the Reg-ent registry help my practice with the Merit-based  Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2017 reporting?
Mi Ps
MIPS Demystified: Things You May Not Know About MIPS
The Medicare Access  and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA)  will affect nearly every physician in the United States, requiring them  to collect and report data on quality of care, practice activities, and technology.
R. Peter Manes, MD
R. Peter Manes, MD, named coordinator for Health Policy
The Board of Directors approved combining the roles of the current coordinator for Socioeconomic Affairs, Jane T. Dillon, MD, MBA, and the coordinator for Practice Affairs, Robert Lorenz, MD, MBA, into one position—coordinator for Health Policy (CHP).
Change
Navigating Change: Regulatory advocacy efforts under the new Administration
Under the new Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Tom Price, MD, the Academy has been actively working to address many issues currently  confronting practicing otolaryngologist- head and neck surgeons, including prior authorization, reducing the regulatory burden on physicians, 2017 and 2018 MIPS reporting, and Alternative Payment Model (APM) development.
Am17
Annual Meeting & OTO Experience | Premiering tomorrow, today: 2017 Honorary Guest Lectures
Presented in order of appearance, September 10-13 in Chicago, IL
Office Photo 2
Practice Profile: Eastern Virginia Medical School Department of Otolaryngology
No matter what area of practice someone chooses—academic or private—Barry Strasnick, MD, offers this advice: “My message to our residents is always the same. Follow your instinct in which setting best fits you personally, and regardless of where that takes you, your commitment to your patients and their medical care must always come first.
3269
Academy Advantage Premier Partner: The Doctor's Company | Taking the ‘mal’ out of malpractice insurance for otolaryngologists
Today, as healthcare delivery continues to undergo unprecedented change, it’s more important than ever for doctors to have a strong, trusted partner that helps you focus on what you do best—delivering care. That’s why The Doctors Company is taking the “mal” out of malpractice insurance.
Aaohns Old Logo
AAO-HNSF seeks Coordinator for Research and Quality
A search is underway for the coordinator for Research and Quality. This position coordinates the research and quality improvement efforts of the Foundation with particular attention to oversight of research and evidence-based activities that improve care.
Project535
Thank you, PROJECT 535 volunteers
PROJECT 535 is a Board of Governors-sponsored initiative that strengthens the Academy’s overall advocacy efforts by working to establish one-to-one relationships with federal elected officials. Successful legislative advocacy starts with a solid grassroots foundation, and this additional layer of constituent-based outreach helps reinforce the Academy’s message when Congress debates issues affecting the specialty.
Budget
Proposed fiscal year 2018 combined budget
Budgeting for FY18 represents the collaborative work of both the staff leadership and the members of the FISC to develop a balanced combined AAO-HNS/F budget.
8084
AcademyU® How-Tos
AcademyU®, the Foundation’s professional development program, is designed to improve healthcare provider competence and practice through lifelong learning. Here are a few FAQs to help you navigate AcademyU.org.
Bog
Board of Governors: The problem is trust
Several commentaries have been written recently that incriminate our diagnostic and procedural coding systems.
1950
Accepting, understanding, and celebrating diversity
The word “diversity” can describe many groups. We observe and celebrate the diversity in the patients we treat, the staff we employ, and our professional colleagues. Our Academy is also committed to the diversity of our members.
James C. Denneny III, MD, AAO-HNS/F EVP/CEO
Trusted sources
At a time when tweets, chats, and internet stories about everything under the sun are circulating like mosquitoes during summer in the South, the Academy receives requests to immediately sign on or comment on issues relevant to our specialty as well as general societal concerns. It begs the questions: What should we be involved in, and where can people go for reliable information?
Gregory W. Randolph, MD, AAO-HNS/F Past President
Medice, cura te ipsum
The good physician, the optimally functioning physician, must be well. We are strong people, not superwomen and men, and we need to be kind to ourselves. We must learn this ourselves. We must teach each other, train our residents, and lead our coworkers. We must articulate this to our patients. Medice, cura te ipsum1. Physician, heal thyself.