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Celebrating Over 80 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.

"Advance the comprehensive management of allergy and inflammatory disease in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery through training, education, and advocacy."

AAOA Member Benefits

  • Up to 60% discount for CME programs and free Annual Meeting. All AAOA’s CME programs meet ABOTOHNS Continuing Certification.
  • AAOA US ENT Affinity program, where AAOA members can gain savings on antigen, allergy supplies, and any of the other 5 service lines US ENT offers. For more email info@usentpartners.com.
  • Tools and resources to comply with US General Chapter 797 and practice management tools.
  • Advocacy support.
  • And much more! Learn More

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT CORNER

As part of our on-going member support, we are introducing a new website feature to help with common practice management challenges. We welcome your input with questions or challenges you would like to address. Read More

ADVOCACY UPDATES

Allergy Testing Medicare Definitions & Coverage

Practice Corner FAQ’s Q: Is there a maximum number for allergen tests? A: For an…

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Post-Election Policy Update

from CRD Associates Election Update Donald Trump won the presidency with 312 electoral votes, with…

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CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Summary

On November 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicare Physician…

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Upcoming Dates

12/01/24: Research Grant Cycle
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04/01/25: Fellow Exam Application Deadline
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06/01/25: Research Grant Cycle
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08/08/25: Scientific Abstract Submission Deadline
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EDUCATION

What Happened to the AAOA Advanced Course?

Thanks to your feedback, we have reimagined our Advanced Course in Allergy & Immunology to give you educational programming that encompasses your full scope of practice.  Join us for the new Explorers Course 2025: Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology. Learn More

Call For Proposals

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 2025 AAOA Annual Meeting Call for Proposals. Do you have burning content ideas to be presented at the Annual Meeting? The AAOA is seeking proposals to incorporate in the educational sessions for the 2025 Annual Meeting. Learn More

RESIDENTS

For information about Resident membership, opportunities, DosedDaily, research grants, and other resources. Learn More

IFAR

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IFAR Impact Factor: 2.454

IFAR Featured Content: COVID-19 - Free Access
Endonasal instrumentation and aerosolization risk in the era of COVID‐19: simulation, literature review, and proposed mitigation strategies . Read More

Changes in Managing Practices

Working together with AAOA staff, volunteer leadership and members will enable us to have a positive impact on our members’ practices.

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Live and Online CME

2024 AAOA Annual Meeting - Hybrid
November 8-10, 2024
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
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Explorers Course 2025:
Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology — Hybrid
90-days Access Feb 27 – May 27, 2025 
March 27-29, 2025 - Live
The Hythe, Vail, CO
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2025 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology - Hybrid
90-days Access June 10 – Sep 15, 2025
July 10-12, 2025 - Live
The Chateaux Deer Valley, Park City, UT
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2025 AAOA Annual Meeting - Hybrid, Independent
November 14-16, 2025
The Seabird Resort, Oceanside, CA
(access from San Diego or Santa Anna Airports)


USP 797 Online Module

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AAOA Educational Stacks
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News and Updates

What Happened to the AAOA Advanced Course?

Thanks to your feedback, we have reimagined our Advanced Course in Allergy & Immunology to…

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CEO Update, November 2024

"Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express…

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Financial Literacy in ENT: Diversifying Your Learnings & Earnings

via BackTable ENT Podcasts Surgeons are fortunate that their work is both fulfilling and well…

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College Allergy Symptoms Treatment Back to Shcool

PRACTICE RESOURCES

AAOA Practice Resource Tool Kit

The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA) Practice Resource Tool Kit is intended as a guide to help AAOA members integrate allergy into their otolaryngology practice and to continually improve on this integration as new information, regulations, and resources become available.

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PARTNER RESOURCE CENTER

AAOA has launched a Partner Resource Center to bring you partner resources that can assist your practice and patient care.

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PATIENT CORNER

Appropriations and Budget, Hill, Administration, and Health Policy Updates

Appropriations and Budget Updates

As Congress reconvenes for its lame-duck session, lawmakers are under pressure to complete appropriations and other key legislation before the CR expires on December 20. In addition to government funding, priorities include the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the Farm Bill, and hurricane relief aid, all of which may serve as vehicles for additional policy reforms. Senate Democrats and President Biden are also aiming to confirm judicial appointments before the GOP takes control of the Senate in January.

In the House, key Republican appropriators, including Representatives David Valadao (R-CA), Dan Newhouse (R-WA), and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), secured victories in their elections this week, strengthening the GOP’s House majority for the 119th Congress.

With internal party dynamics in focus, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is balancing differing views within his caucus with respect to FY 2025 appropriations. While some conservatives push to extend the government funding deadline into early 2025 to avoid compromises with Senate Democrats and the Biden administration, Punchbowl reported that Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) advocates for completing the FY25 appropriations by extending government funding thought September 2025, instead of punting it until the beginning of next year (subscription required).

Additionally, congressional Republicans are assessing the potential of budget reconciliation for advancing legislative priorities next year, with incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) urging tempered expectations due to procedural limitations, while House Budget Chair Jodey Arrington (R-TX) emphasizes the importance of seizing all reconciliation opportunities without targeting major entitlement programs. The outcome of these discussions will shape Congress’s closing agenda and set the stage for the incoming administration’s policy direction.

Hill Updates

  • This week one of the first priorities was selecting leadership, with House GOP members unanimously re-electing Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) for the new Congress. The full House must vote to elect Speaker Johnson when the next Congress convenes in January.
  • Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) will become the next Senate Majority Leader after winning a 29-24 vote among Senate Republicans, succeeding current Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who is stepping down from the role in January. Senator Thune defeated Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) in the second ballot, with Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) eliminated in the first round.
  • Republicans in Congress are considering major changes to Medicaid as they prepare to take control of Washington. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) suggests providing states with a lump sum to cover medical expenses, known as a block grant (subscription required). Republicans would need a budget reconciliation package next year to make substantial cuts to Medicaid.
  • House Republicans Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Bob Latta (R-OH) are competing to lead the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which will shape health policy in the 119th Congress, including possible changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Both have extensive policy experience and voted to repeal the ACA, though neither supports another outright repeal attempt (subscription required). The decision will depend on factors like seniority, relationships within the committee, and fundraising ability.
  • In a new letter to Government Accountability Office Comptroller General Gene Dodaro, House Energy and Commerce committee Republicans have requested a review of the laboratory safety program structures at the CDC, FDA, and NIH. The full letter is available here.
  • Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) is seeking the lead Democratic position on the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee while also prioritizing hurricane recovery and advocating for a disaster aid package (subscription required). Meanwhile, current top Democrat on the subcommittee, Representative Diana DeGette (D-CO), has announced her bid for the ranking member role the Health Subcommittee.

Administration Updates 

  • President-elect Donald Trump announced a new “Department of Government Efficiency” led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, promising large-scale structural reform and the goal of cutting $2 trillion from the federal budget. Congress still holds the purse strings for any planned cuts.
  • President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary, if confirmed, Kennedy has signaled he will make drastic changes at federal health agencies including FDA, CDC, and NIH.
  • Amy Comstock Rick, former president of the Food and Drug Law Institute, has been appointed director of strategic coalitions at the FDA’s Rare Disease Innovation Hub (subscription required). She will facilitate stakeholder engagement and analyze drug approval data, aiming to bridge policy gaps between drug and biologic centers and enhance dialogue with rare disease advocates.
  • The FDA and the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) are set to launch the first intergovernmental health artificial intelligence lab, allowing AI tools to be virtually vetted for safety and effectiveness. The lab will allow testing with VA data, ensuring security and privacy.
  • The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine has warned that FDA enforcement of diversity and post-market requirements for trial sponsors pose challenges to improving diverse representations in clinical trials (subscription required). The report highlights the Food and Drug Omnibus Reform Act of 2022, which encourages more diversity in clinical trial enrollment and decentralized trials.

Health Policy Updates

  • A new study found that alcohol consumption in the U.S. rose during the Covid-19 pandemic, with heavy drinking increasing from 5.1% in 2018 to 6.29% in 2022. This rise, alongside higher rates of school absenteeism, educational setbacks, overdose deaths, and mental health challenges, highlights lasting effects of pandemic stress, particularly impacting women.
  • The US budget deficit widened in October, reaching $121 billion, driven by higher spending on health and defense and slowed debt-interest costs.
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