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Celebrating Over 75 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.
“Dedicated to enhancing knowledge and skill in the care of the allergic patient.”
ADVOCACY UPDATES
Congress Moves Closer to Close the Books on FY 2018 Appropriations
In a span of 4 days, Congress passed legislation to fund the government through March…
Act Now to Avoid MACRA Penalties
Before the close of 2017, all physicians must take action to avoid the 4 percent…
CMS Releases Quality Payment Program Proposed Rule
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule outlining the requirements…
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
EDUCATION
2019 New Orleans was an outstanding success? With over 500 participants, our AAOA members left New Orleans re-energized, re-freshed, and re-engaged. The program offered something for everyone — from cutting edge clinical content to every day how to’s for practice management efficiencies. Read More
IFAR
IFAR Impact Factor: 2.454
Now Available
Changes in Managing Practices
Live and Online CME
2020 Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology
July 9-11 | Orlando, FL
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2020 AAOA Annual Meeting
October 23-25| Scottsdale, AZ
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2020 Advanced Course in Allergy & Immunology
December 9-12 | Vail, CO
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AAOA Clinical Insights
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NEW!!! USP 797 Online Module
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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.
PATIENT CORNER
Heading to college is an exciting time. What are the best ways for students to avoid exacerbation of their symptoms as they enter the hallowed halls of higher learning?
News and Updates
From the AAOA President, Matthew Ryan, MD
...the AAOA continues to be the organization that Otolaryngologists look to for up-to-date education and information on the…
FDA Approves First Generic Version of EpiPen
The Food and Drug Administration approves the first generic version of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr.…
Social and Networking Events at the 2018 AAOA Annual Meeting
This year’s Annual Meeting assures to be not only educational, interactive, and practice-centered, but also…