Physicians - The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy

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Celebrating Over 75 Years Of Service

The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA) represents over 2,700 Board-certified otolaryngologists and health care providers. Otolaryngology, frequently referred to as Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), uniquely combines medical and surgical expertise to care for patients with a variety of conditions affecting the ears, nose, and throat, as well as commonly related conditions. AAOA members devote part of their practice to the diagnosis and treatment of allergic disease. The AAOA actively supports its membership through education, research, and advocacy in the care of allergic patients.

"Dedicated to enhancing knowledge and skill in the care of the allergic patient."

ADVOCACY UPDATES

Congress Makes Changes to MACRA

June 21, 2018

The second year of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) authorized by the Medicare Access and…

CMS Extends the MIPS 2017 Data Submission Deadline from March 31 to April 3 at 8 PM EDT

March 29, 2018

If you’re an eligible clinician participating in the Quality Payment Program, you now have until Tuesday, April 3,…

Congress Moves Closer to Close the Books on FY 2018 Appropriations

February 26, 2018

In a span of 4 days, Congress passed legislation to fund the government through March…

Changes in MACRA

Before the close of 2017, all physicians must take action to avoid the 4 percent cut that will be assessed in 2019 for not participating in the new Quality Payment Program (QPP) authorized by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). Read More

CMS Announces Changes in MACRA Implementation Timeline. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced major changes to the implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Re-authorization (MACRA).
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Upcoming Dates

07/31/19: Membership Application Deadline to be voted in at the 2019 Annual Meeting and to be eligible for AAOA Member Rate (FREE) for the 2019 Annual Meeting
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12/01/19: Research Grant Cycle
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04/01/20: Fellow Exam Application Deadline
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06/01/20: Research Grant Cycle
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06/01/20: Call For Scientific Abstracts Deadline
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06/7/20: Membership Application Deadline to be eligible for AAOA Member rate for the 2020 Basic Course

EDUCATION

New Orleans: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Much like the Clash song lyrics, many of you will flip through this AAOA Today issue trying to assess whether it is worth the cost to get on a plane to participate in the AAOA’s Annual Meeting. We recognize you have lots of CME options, some are even competing with our meeting in New Orleans. Read More

Live and Online CME

2019 AAOA Annual Meeting
September 13-15 | New Orleans, LA
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2019 Advanced Course in Allergy & Immunology
December 12-14 | Austin, TX
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2020 Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology
July 9-11 | Orlando, FL
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AAOA Clinical Insights
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Important Information

ICD 9 to ICD 10

AAOA has created a crosswalk to bring forward the code correlations between ICD 9 and ICD 10. View the table or access the PDF Version:
AAOA ICD 9 to 10 Crosswalk.

Ingestion Update

Previously ingestion challenge testing for food, drugs or other substance was reported under Code 95075. That code has been deleted and effective January 1, 2013, is replaced by two new codes 95076 and 95079. Read More

Updated Opinions and Guidance

FDA Updates

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the following sublingual tablets for pollen-induced allergies.

Scope of Knowledge

View the Updated Scope of Knowledge via PDF. View Now:

AAOA Scope of Knowledge

Medicare, MACRA and Your Practice

Medicare Documentation

Medicare has changed the documentation requirements. Please read this important update. Read More

MACRA Timeline

Please review the MACRA reporting timeline update for 2017. Read More

NEWS

Practice Management

Many otolaryngologists and their practice administrators confuse marketing and advertising, thinking marketing is limited to advertising to attract new patients.
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Practice Management

USP Update

June 4, 2019

Final Standards for Allergen Extract Compounding under USP Chapter 797…

New IFAR Article

Special Issue: International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Allergic (ICAR) Access Here

Sarah Wise, MD, FAAOA joins Dr. Tim Smith’s Scope It Out to discuss ICAR Listen to Podcast

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2019 AAOA Annual Meeting
September 13-15 | New Orleans, LA
Learn More and Register

2019 Advanced Course in Allergy & Immunology
December 12-14 | Austin, TX
Learn More and Register

2020 Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology
July 9-11 | Orlando, FL
Save the Date

AAOA Clinical Insights
Learn More and Register

Advocacy Updates

New Orleans: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

June 25, 2019

Much like the Clash song lyrics, many of you will…

USP Update

June 4, 2019

Final Standards for Allergen Extract Compounding under USP Chapter 797…

Become a Member

As a member, you will be eligible for registration fee discounts on all AAOA CME functions and all of our patient education and practice management resources. These savings alone can offset most or all of your dues. Join Today

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Welcome

Celebrating Over 75 Years Of Service

ADVOCACY UPDATES

Changes in MACRA

Upcoming Dates

EDUCATION

New Orleans: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

IFAR

Now Available

Changes in Managing Practices

Live and Online CME

PATIENT CORNER

Off to College: Tips for Managing Allergies

News and Updates

Useful Links

Helpful Links

Important Information

ICD 9 to ICD 10

Ingestion Update

Updated Opinions and Guidance

FDA Updates

Scope of Knowledge

Medicare, MACRA and Your Practice

Medicare Documentation

MACRA Timeline

NEWS

Practice Management

Practice Management

New IFAR Article

Register Today

Advocacy Updates

Become a Member