2015 Meeting Wrap-Up

LPR Too Often Used as a Default DiagnosisLaryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is often diagnosed when patients complain of cough or hoarseness, but it often is not the cause of the problem. Instead, physicians need to expand their options during diagnosis, according to speakers at the September 30 Miniseminar “All that's Red Isn't Reflux: Getting Smarter About LPR.” Read More
Variations on Soft Palate Surgery Prove Successful for OSASeveral variations of surgery on the soft palate have been developed in recent years as a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. The pros and cons of seven of those uvulopalatopharyngoplasty techniques were discussed September 30 in the Miniseminar “Palate Surgery in OSA: How to Choose Among the Options.” Read More
Sign Up for Legislative Advocacy ProgramSuccessful legislative advocacy starts with a solid grassroots foundation. To ensure the message of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery is heard broadly on Capitol Hill, the AAO-HNS is launching PROJECT 535. Read More
Upcoming Coding WorkshopsICD-10 will be launched October 1, so learning to use the new billing codes is a necessity. Learn more about ICD-10 at AAO-HNSF coding workshops scheduled for the coming months. Read More
Complete Evaluations to Receive CME CreditsTo receive continuing education credit for attending an Instruction Course, Miniseminar, Honorary Guest Lecture, Masters of Surgery Video Presentation, or Scientific Oral Presentation, you need to evaluate the session to be eligible to receive credit. To access the evaluation, go the Annual Meeting website, or use the Annual Meeting mobile app. The CME/CE evaluation site will close on October 30. Read More
View Sessions Through On-Demand WebcastsSelected Annual Meeting sessions were recorded and are available for download on the On-Demand Webcasts page of the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO^SM website. Read More
AAO-HNS/F Passport to Engage Winners AnnouncedCongratulations to the following daily on-site winners of the Passport contest! Read More
AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO℠ Poster AwardsThe winners of the 2015 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO^SM Scientific Poster awards were: Read More
Exhibit Booth Award WinnersThe 2015 OTO EXPO^SM Exhibit Booth Awards were: Island booth: Smith & Nephew; Single booth: Unitron; Inline booth- Fiagon, NA. Read More
Thank you to IRT and AA SupportersThe Academy and the Foundation would like to thank the supporters of the Industry Round Table and Academy Advantage programs. Read More