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June 2024 – Vol. 43, No. 6
LISTEN | Major Changes from CMS on the Prior Authorization Final Rule
Learn how the new final rule will help you navigate these processes more quickly and efficiently, while providing needed transparency and, ultimately, improving patient care.
Leading Edge
Advocating for Our Future: The Time Is Now to Give
Donating your time, talent, and funds to the Academy’s advocacy efforts will determine our overall success as a specialty and our future.
There’s a Seat for You at the Next Roundtable Discussion
Networking opportunities prove popular with the membership and will have a significant role at the upcoming Annual Meeting.
How AAO-HNS Position Statements Are Developed
The importance of Position Statements cannot be overstated. Find out how you can submit one for official consideration.
When to Use the HCPCS Code G2211
Learn how to account for resource costs associated with longitudinal patient care for ongoing, complex conditions.
Position Statement: Transgender Voice
The new Position Statement addresses the unique needs of transgender and gender-diverse individuals seeking gender-affirming care in otolaryngology.
Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Combined Budget
The BODs have reviewed and approved the FY25 budget that is presented here to the membership.
Best of Scientific Oral Presentations Showcase Expertise Across the Specialty
The latest research and advances in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery will be presented during the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Miami Beach, Florida.
Preparing for Your Individualized Extraordinary Experience at #OTOMTG24
Insider tips on key activities and how you can get the most out of your Annual Meeting experience.
Stories From the Road: Village Life Outreach Project in Tanzania
Village Life Outreach has decades of experience offering robust, meaningful opportunities for volunteers to provide sustainable healthcare support in rural northern Tanzania.
National Dysphagia Awareness Month in June
Share valuable resources on dysphagia and swallowing health with your patients and their caregivers this month.
WATCH | Cochlear Implants: A Global Perspective
Attend the upcoming complimentary Global Grand Rounds webinar cosponsored by the Arab Federation of Otorhinolaryngology.
Sound Advice: Essential Reads for This Summer
These book recommendations from otolaryngology-head and neck surgery department chairs will help you make the most of your summer reading.
Announcing the 2024 Hall of Distinction Inductees
The AAO-HNS/F has announced 12 new individuals to be inducted to its Hall of Distinction.
The No Surprises Act: A Timeline of Frustration
Negotiations have been complex and laden with disagreements since the No Surprises Act was signed into law in December 2020.
Managing and Responding to Unfavorable Insurance Coverage Decisions
What to expect when you reach out to payers, and some tactics you can use to act on payment denials.
State Advocacy in Action: an Interview with Yolanda L. Troublefield, MD, JD
Advocacy is all about building relationships, and this is one area where physicians can play a key role given their experience engaging with patients on a daily basis.
Your Voice in Washington: ENT PAC Update for 2024
ENT PAC remains a cornerstone of the Academy’s federal advocacy efforts in Washington, DC.
Discourse in the Halls: The Pulse of the Annual Meeting Education Experience
By adding your voice to the dialogue at this year’s meeting, you are giving a substantial gift to your fellow attendees, the Academy, and the global otolaryngology community.
WATCH | The Florida Otolaryngology Community Welcomes You
Dive into two new videos about the rich culture of Miami Beach, Florida, as you prepare to Experience the Extraordinary at #OTOMTG24.
OTO Journal Publishes Special Issue on AI in June 2024
The June 2024 issue of
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
published as a special issue on “Science in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.”
OTO FORUM: A Landmark Event for Private Practice Otolaryngology
OTO FORUM exemplifies our commitment to empowering private practitioners, equipping them with the tools and insights they need to thrive in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape.
Guiding Older Patients through Tough Treatment Decisions and End-of-Life Care
End-of-life discussions are difficult, but they can significantly improve a patient’s quality of life.
Aging-related Disorders and Conditions
Treating common geriatric disorders is an essential part of otolaryngological care. ENTHealth.org offers resources for your patients and their caregivers to address the challenges of aging.
AAO-HNSF Humanitarian Travel Grant Report: Operation International – Tarija, Bolivia
During their visit in October 2023, the Operation International team completed 70 surgeries in five days at the newly opened San Antonio Hospital in Tarija, Bolivia.