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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.”
ADVOCACY UPDATES
United Healthcare Home Immunotherapy Policy Change
United Healthcare has recently announced a policy change. Effective January 1, 2023, UHC will no longer…
Medicare 2022 Conversion Factor Update
Thanks to lobbying efforts from the House of Medicine, Congress took action this month. The…
CY 2022 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Summary
On July 13, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicare Physician…
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
06/01/23: Research Grant Cycle
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06/26/23: Membership Application Deadline to be eligible for AAOA Member rate for the 2023 Basic Course
07/01/23: Scientific Abstract Submission Deadline
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12/01/23: Research Grant Cycle
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04/01/24: Fellow Exam Application Deadline
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EDUCATION
2023 AAOA Basic Course
Register Now to access over 26 hrs of CME | Continuing Certification through our 2023 Hybrid Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology. Launching with core pre-work on demand June 1, the live component will build on the basics of adding allergy, including hands-on practica. Post course, registrants have access to all the content until September 1, 2023. Learn More
RESIDENTS
For information about Resident 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
Live and Online CME
2023 AAOA Advanced Course in Allergy & Immunology – Hybrid
On-Demand Access to over 19 hrs of CME | Continuing Certification until June 1
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2023 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology – Hybrid
June 1 – Pre-Work On-Demand
June 29 – July 1 – Live
September 1 – Access
Hyatt Regency Seattle
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2023 AAOA Annual Meeting – Hybrid
September 29 – October 1, 2023
Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown
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USP 797 Online Module
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AAOA Educational Stacks
Next Availability – November 1, 2023
News and Updates
American Elm Shortage
American Elm is dying from Dutch Elm Disease. This may explain the concentrate shortage many practices…
USP General Chapter Released
After a multi-year effort, the long-awaited revision of Chapter 797 Standards for Sterile Compounding (797) of…
PRACTICE RESOURCES
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.
PARTNER RESOURCE CENTER
AAOA has launched a Partner Resource Center to bring you partner resources that can assist your practice and patient care.