True North with AAO-HNS/F President Troy D. Woodard, MD
Voice of Otolaryngology
AAO-HNS/F President Troy D. Woodard, MD, joins AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, for this Voices of Otolaryngology episode, which was recorded during Dr. Woodard's visit to Academy headquarters on December 10, 2024. Dr. Woodard shares his personal journey to otolaryngology; insight into his practice at Cleveland Clinic; his philosophical approach to balance, inclusion, mentorship, and wellness; why the Academy plays an essential role in the success of our specialty; the process for the upcoming strategic plan update; and so much more! Helpful Resources: Scroll...
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Strength in Numbers for Advocacy
Voice of Otolaryngology
Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, is joined by Cristina M. Baldassari, MD, Board of Governors (BOG) Chair, Lance A. Manning, MD, AAO-HNS Advocacy Coordinator, Eileen M. Raynor, MD, BOG Legislative Affairs Committee Chair, and Matthew D. Scarlett, MD, ENT PAC Chair, to discuss the vital role that advocacy plays in the Academy to support members in their practice and patient care. The group also talks about the crucial need for more member involvement in strengthening the voice of otolaryngology and how individuals can get engaged and make a difference. Helpful...
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Success Is Intentional
Voice of Otolaryngology
Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, travels to Albany ENT & Allergy Services in Albany, New York, to visit with AAO-HNS/F Past President Gavin Setzen, MD, and learn more about the unique model of care that serves the patient population in Albany. Dr. Setzen shares pearls and opportunities for practice success and how the Academy plays a role in that at all stages of one's career.
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Can You Make a Difference?
Voice of Otolaryngology
Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, talks with Shreya Mandava, MD, PGY1 Resident at the University of Michigan, about how she has found a passion for advocacy in her journey to otolaryngology. Dr. Mandava is the AAO-HNS Section for Residents and Fellows-in-Training delegate to the American Medical Association House of Delegates.
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Voices of Otolaryngology: Section Chairs
Voice of Otolaryngology
The new Voices of Otolaryngology with Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, podcast series is here to bring you exciting conversations and fresh perspectives from the individuals who comprise the depth and breadth of the specialty. Hosted by AAO-HNS/F EVP/CEO Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, this dynamic series takes a deep dive into the stories, goals, and innovations that are both impacting the current state of affairs in the house of medicine as well as shaping the future of the global otolaryngology community. In this first episode, Dr. Shah is joined by the chairs of the Academy Sections: Annette M. Pham,...
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Major Changes from CMS on Prior Authorization Rules
Voice of Otolaryngology
AAO-HNS/F At-Large Director Gene Brown, MD, RPh, AAO-HNS/F A explains the main elements of the Prior Authorization Final Rule and how it will help physicians handle prior authorization admin faster, provide more transparency, and improve patient care.
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Updates on Chronic Cough
Voice of Otolaryngology
What's that nagging cough? Chronic cough is one of the most common reasons for patients to see a physician. Coughing interrupts sleep, producing fatigue and impairing concentration and work performance. In a new podcast commissioned by the Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Committee, Christine Blanche Franzese, MD, Mark R. Gilbert, MD, and Thomas L. Carroll, MD, discuss the differential diagnosis for chronic cough as well as the work up. They also review various treatments for chronic cough and spend time discussing new treatments on the horizon for chronic cough.
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Updates on Allergic Rhinitis
Voice of Otolaryngology
Published literature on allergic rhinitis (AR) has expanded substantially in recent decades. This daunting amount of new literature may be overwhelming for the busy clinician and contribute to inertia. Fortunately, the International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Allergic Rhinitis was published in early 2023 and can help aid otolaryngologists in tackling this formidable mountain of evidence. In this podcast, commissioned by the AAO-HNS Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Committee, Christopher Brook, MD, one of the ICAR: Allergic Rhinitis 2023 authors, interviews Sarah K. Wise, MD,...
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Add-On Code G2211: What You Need to Know
Voice of Otolaryngology
Join Gene Brown, MD, RPh, AAO-HNS/F At-Large Director and general otolaryngologist, and James Lin, MD, the Academy’s CPT Advisor and a neurotologist, as they engage in a robust podcast discussion on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services implementation of code G2211. This is a new code that went into effect on January 1, 2024. Dr. Brown and Dr. Lin provide clinical examples that indicate when code G2211 may be utilized in an otolaryngology practice.
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The Mid-Career Female Otolaryngologist: Past Perspectives and Future Challenges
Voice of Otolaryngology
"The Mid-Career Female Otolaryngologist: Past Perspectives and Future Challenges," is second in a series presented by the Section for Women in Otolaryngology (WIO), and features Sarah K. Rapoport, MD, Minka L. Schofield, MD, Priya D. Krishna, MD, and Margo M. McKenna, MD. Hear women in mid-career discuss their accomplishments, challenges, and their direction for the future.
info_outlineJulie L. Wei, MD, Division Chief of ENT & Audiology at Nemours Children’s Health System and Director of Resident & Faculty Wellbeing; Jo A. Shapiro, MD, Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School; Sonya Malekzadeh, MD, Professor of Otolaryngology, and Director of the Residency Program at Georgetown University; and Aviad Haramati, PhD, Professor of Physiology, and co-leader, faculty training program in Mind-Body Medicine at Georgetown Hospital.