Success Is Intentional
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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.
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Mechanisms and Biomarkers of Endotypes in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
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Commissioned by the Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Committee, Joshua M Levy, MD, MPH and Bruce K. Tan, MD discuss mechanisms and biomarkers of endotypes in chronic rhinosinusitis. Subjects covered by this podcast include identification of types of inflammation, geographic variations in endotypes, and methods utilized to address different endotypes.
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Immunodeficiency
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Matthew W. Ryan, MD, and Cecelia Damask, DO, share their insights on clinical presentations, laboratory evaluations, and treatment options regarding immunodeficiencies, during the podcast, “Immunodeficiency,” which was commissioned by the Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Committee.
info_outlineMinka L. Schofield, MD, member of the Annual Meeting Program Committee, moderates a podcast discussion with Mark K. Wax, MD, Annual Meeting Program Coordinator, and Daniel C. Chelius, Jr., MD, Coordinator-Elect, to discuss the innovative plans for the AAO-HNSF 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting & OTO Experience. Listen for more details about how attendees can engage with colleagues from around the world in this virtual format while having access to 300+ hours of education and science, from ePosters and Oral Scientific Presentations to Panel Presentations, Expert Lectures, the International Symposium, and more! Dr. Schofield aptly noted, "Even though the theme was chosen prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is no other theme that would ring more true at this time. As we bring together the word of otolaryngology, now more than ever, We Are One."