CEO Update, February 2024
Funny how there are so many metaphors for life in some of our day-to-day activities. Skiing recently, I was reminded of that age old Gretzky quote, “I go to where the puck is going, not to where it’s been.” While…
Funny how there are so many metaphors for life in some of our day-to-day activities. Skiing recently, I was reminded of that age old Gretzky quote, “I go to where the puck is going, not to where it’s been.” While…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently sent a memo to Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations and Medicare-Medicaid plans that provides additional information on the coverage criteria for basic benefits, the use of prior authorization, and review of utilization management…
Please take the time to complete the Physician Practice Information Survey! If you or your practice manager receive the survey, make sure to complete it. The information you provide will be extremely valuable in updating payment rates for the services…
by Keith E. Matheny, M.D., F.A.R.S. via LinkedIn US ENT Partners, a Group Purchasing Organization bringing cost-savings, new revenue streams, and business efficiency to Otolaryngology, Allergy, Facial Plastic Surgery, & Sleep Medicine practices nationwide, is thrilled to announce our strategic…
While attending the 2024 AAOA Advanced Course in Santa Ana Pueblo, outside Albuquerque, in New Mexico, make sure to check out one of the many exciting events and attractions. Tamaya Mist Spa and Salon Named for the soft morning mist that gently…
AAOA is proud to announce its new Affinity Program with US ENT, a group purchasing organization. Through this affiliation, AAOA members may choose to work with US ENT to gain cost savings on antigen, allergy supplies, or any of the…
“But time, keeps flowing like a river….on and on to the sea” Alan Parsons Project 1980 The Alan Parsons Project may have been on to something when they wrote a song lamenting the power of time. It seems every day…
Impacting allergy immunotherapy vial preparation, USP General Chapter <797> Pharmaceutical Compounding — Sterile Preparations went into effect November 1st. With this comes opportunities to review and refine your allergy vial prep processes and protocols. AAOA has developed tools and resources to…
As the incoming president, I want to express my gratitude and excitement for the opportunity to serve the AAOA. I have been involved with this organization for over 15 years, and I’ve come to understand that nothing happens without a…
Keith Sale, MD, AAOA President-Elect, recently testified before the Senate Subcommittee hearing, Avoiding a Cautionary Tale: Policy Considerations for Artificial Intelligence in Health Care! Senator Roger Marshall, MD (KS) led the discussions. Hearings to examine policy considerations for Artificial Intelligence in health…