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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

Costs are going up. How can I maintain my service lines without going into debt?

Question: Costs are going up. Everything seems to be 20+% more expensive. How can I maintain my service…

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“If It Is Not Documented”

As featured pre-work for our 2024 Annual Meeting, Teresa Thompson and Robert Puchalski, MD, FAAOA…

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Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation (PAVE) Act

Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation (PAVE) Act to be introduced by Rep. Bucshon. AAOA is one…

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Upcoming Dates

08/02/24: Scientific Abstract Submission Deadline
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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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EDUCATION

AAOA Annual Meeting

Register for FREE* to attend the 2024 AAOA Annual Meeting in-person, in Las Vegas, or virtually!

*The 2024 AAOA Annual Meeting is FREE to all AAOA members in good standing

RESIDENTS

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

IFAR

Available Now

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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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Coming Soon! New Explorers Course — 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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USP 797 Online Module
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AAOA Educational Stacks
Available Now!

News and Updates

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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Apply For AAOAF Research Grants

The AAOA Foundation (AAOAF) invites applications for research grants from residents and medical students. Selected…

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CEO Update, October 2024 – “October Theory”

Have you heard of the “October Theory”? Apparently, Autumn brings more than falling leaves, pumpkins,…

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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

Health Policy Updates tied to COVID-19

HILL UPDATES

  • Senate Republicans released an updated version of the CARES Act on Sunday, March 22nd.  The amended package is estimated at $1.8 trillion, with the text available here. The funding provisions are included in Division B, which is available here. The updated summary from Senate Republicans is here.  
    • After two failed procedural votes on Sunday evening and Monday afternoon, negotiations continued through Monday on a bill that could gain the 60 votes needed to pass the procedural hurdle. Majority Leader McConnell said that a vote may not occur until Friday or Saturday.
  • On the other side of the Capitol, Speaker Pelosi released a separate version of the phase 3 stimulus package in the House earlier on Monday, the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act.  The bill provides additional appropriations funding for each of the 12 appropriations bills, including Labor, Health and Human Services appropriations.  The bill also includes provisions related to paid sick leave, protecting the health care workforce and related economic provisions.  We are providing summaries of a few key health care items below, and we will send a link to the updated bill text when we receive it.
    • Coverage of Testing and Treatment: the bill would extend coverage of COVID-19 testing and treatment for Medicaid, Medicare and private health insurance plans. It also provides optional coverage for uninsured individuals under Medicaid.
    • Other Health Care Provisions:
      • Extends funding for Community Health Centers, the National Health Service Corps, Teaching Centers that Operate GME Programs, the Special Diabetes Program and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians through November 30, 2020. This is a change from the Senate version that provided for a two-year extension.
      • Requires Part D plans to allow beneficiaries to obtain up to three-month supply of their Part D prescription drugs during the COVID-19 public health emergency. 
      • Clarifies coverage requirements for in vitro diagnostic tests in compliance with the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) guidance on diagnostic tests for COVID-19 during a public health emergency.
      • Includes a Sense of Congress that during the COVID-19 pandemic health care providers should refrain from balance billing consumers for out-of-network claims related to COVID-19 testing or treatment, and insurance companies should do their utmost to secure access to in-network treatment for their plan participants.
      • Allows for the National Disaster Medical System to reimburse for the cost of COVID-19 treatment expenses.
      • Provides additional support for public health data and surveillance systems, as well as the public health workforce.
      • Establishes a loan program to help eligible health care organizations with anticipated revenue loss or higher operating costs as a result of COVID-19. 
  • Today Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced the “Medical Supply Chain Emergency Act” that would force implementation of the Defense Production Act (DPA) of 1950. The bill would require the President to use authorities under the DPA to require emergency production of medical equipment to address the COVID-19 outbreak. Learn more here.  A House companion bill is expected to be introduced in the coming days.

ADMINISTRATION UPDATES

  • CMS released COVID-19 checklists and toolkits for state Medicaid and CHIP programs to help speed states’ access to emergency flexibilities and resources. A link to these resources can be found here: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/trump-administration-releases-covid-19-checklists-and-tools-accelerate-relief-state-medicaid-chip.
  • On March 22nd, CMS announced it is granting exceptions from reporting requirements and extensions for clinicians participating in Medicare quality reporting programs for upcoming measure reporting and data submission.  More details can be found here: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-announces-relief-clinicians-providers-hospitals-and-facilities-participating-quality-reporting.
    • Provider Programs:
      • ESRD Quality Incentive Program: 2019 Q4 data submission is optional. CMS will not count data from January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020.
      • Quality Payment Program and the Medicare Shared Savings Program: 2019 data submission deadline is extended by a month until April 30, 2020. Providers who don’t report by April 30 will qualify for the automatic extreme and uncontrollable circumstances policy and will receive a neutral payment adjustment for the 2021 MIPS payment year.  Options for the 2020 performance year are still being evaluated.
    • Hospital Programs:
      • ASC Quality Reporting Program: deadlines for October 1, 2019 to December 1, 2019 (Q4) data submission is optional. Data does not need to be submitted for January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020.
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