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 Election Day 2010 - Only Days Away! Share    
On Tuesday, November 2, 2010, Americans will cast ballots in many gubernatorial races and to elect the 112th Congress. It is important to support incumbents and candidates who will champion issues important to our specialty and patients. Vote on Election Day and visit our elections website for more info.
Seeking State Medical Society Leaders Share
Do you participate with your state medical society as a leader or legislative committee member? Connect with those in other states so you can communicate about shared issues. Please email legstate@entnet.org, noting your state and position, for more information.
Screening Babies for Hearing Loss Can Improve Life if Deaf USA Today Share
Screening newborns for hearing loss—which allows for early diagnosis and therapy—can significantly improve the lives of deaf and hearing-impaired children, who in the past often weren't diagnosed until age 2 or 3, a new study shows. More
Turmeric Aids Head, Neck Cancer Chemo Drug UPI Share
Curcumin, found in the spice turmeric, enhances the head and neck cancer drug Cisplatin by suppressing cancer cell growth, U.S. researchers suggest. More
HPV Causing 'Slow Epidemic' of Oral Cancers Medscape Today Share
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a risk factor for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), and might account for the steady increase in OSCC incidence, even in subjects who do not smoke or consume alcohol, according to Swedish researchers. More
Call for Nominations for the Goldstein Public Service Award Share
Help us identify individuals worthy of consideration for the 2011 Jerome C. Goldstein Public Service Award, by nominating individuals who have given of themselves in commitment and service. To nominate a member, please contact Estella Laguna, elaguna@entnet.org to request the selection criteria and nomination form. Submissions are due by January 28, 2011. The winner will be selected by the Executive Committee and be recognized during the 2011 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO Opening Ceremony in San Francisco, CA. ENT Training for Physician Assistants Share
Announcing ENT for the PA-C, a special educational opportunity designed to build the skill set of physician assistants in the ENT practice. The program will be held in Atlanta, GA, February 18-20, 2011. This activity is designated for AAPA Category 1 CME Credit. Registration opens November 1. For more information, please contact Maya Cunningham at mcunningham@entnet.org.
AAO-HNS/F Partners for Progress Support Vital Programs Share
Join a growing number of group practices who are partnering with the AAO-HNS/F to advance the specialty by providing generous annual gifts in support of AAO-HNS/F programs. Special thanks to Augusta ENT; Boys Town Ear, Nose, and Throat Institute; ENT and Allergy Associates; Chicago Otolaryngology Associates; ENT Associates of Alabama; Island ENT/NY Facial Plastics; Long Island ENT Associates; Michael Rothschild, MD; Michael Setzen, MD, Otolaryngology; New York Otology Group; and Richard W. Waguespack, MD, Ear, Nose, and Throat. More
Special Offer on Resources to Support your Practice—Save up to 50% from Ingenix! Share
It's more important now than ever to get accurate, timely payment. Developed by Ingenix and AAO-HNS, the 2011 Coding Companion for ENT/Allergy/Pulmonology provides the latest CPT® code sets along with Medicare payer information; CCI edits; helpful code descriptions, illustrations and tips; crosswalks to ICD-9-CM codes; clinical definitions; and much more. You get all the information you need, in a convenient, one-page format, to submit precise claims—and that means accurate, timely reimbursement for your practice. Ingenix is pleased to present an exclusive, limited-time discount, available only to AAO-HNS members. Save up to 50%, plus get free shipping with this special offer when you pre-order your 2011 edition by November 15th. More
Academy Successfully Urges Aetna to Pay for 30930 Share
Due to the Academy's advocacy efforts, Aetna has decided to cover CPT code 30930 when performed on the same date of service as 30520. Previously, Aetna had denied payment for 30930, but after the Academy sent a letter to Aetna, (login required) and followed up with a conference call, the insurer overturned their coverage position. View Aetna's response (login required). Advocacy Effort to Respond to UHC Policy Share
Correction: Last week, we included the wrong link for the letter we sent, the link has been updated, http://tinyurl.com/2df3aga.
Academy Meets with New CMS Deputy Administrator for Program Integrity Share
On October 19, 2010, Academy staff met with Peter Budetti, MD, JD, new CMS Deputy Administrator for Program Integrity, at a meeting hosted by the AMA. Dr. Budetti discussed strategies to identify and prevent fraud and abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. More
Updated: CPT for ENT Share
We recently revised the CPT for ENT article, titled, "Coding for Nasal Endoscopy with a Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy." View the article.
Not to Be Missed: Live Webinar Share
Learn about the new, revised, and deleted codes in store for OTO-HNS in 2011 to ensure that you and your staff can bill the correct codes to obtain reimbursement. On Tuesday, December 21, 2010, at 1:00pm EST, join a live webinar, "Otolaryngology Coding Update 2011," facilitated by Jen Godreau, BA, CPC, CPEDC. As a member of the Academy, you can get 15% off your registration via this link, or call 1- 866-458-2965 with discount code AD8HTCX1.
Risk Reduction Workshop from Karen Zupko & Associates Share
Learn more about risk reduction strategies, how to code correctly, and how to organize your business systems. The final workshop will be held in Chicago on November 5-6, 2010. The workshop is approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for physicians. More
AOA's Newest Resource Available Now - A/R Manual Share
The Association of Otolaryngology Administrators' newest resource, "Best Practices in Revenue Cycle Management," will help you collect more money in less time. The manual includes more than 100 policies and forms, or buy just the pieces you need. More
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