Member Advocacy

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Yearly, the AAOA expends an enormous amount of staff and volunteer-leader time and expertise promoting and defending the practice of otolaryngic allergy by individual otolaryngologists. Limited to members only, the AAOA will help you on reimbursement, scope of practice, and other managed-care related issues affecting your individual practice in your locale. The AAOA has been successful in modifying how carriers reimburse AAOA-endorsed techniques such as SET and in vitro testing, as well as working directly with HCFA on Medicare issues.

The AAOA has recently taken a lead position in creating the Sinus and Allergy Health Partnership. As an otolaryngic advocacy campaign, the AAOA is joining forces with the American Rhinologic Society and the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery to promote the unique expertise otolaryngologists have in treating patients with sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and related disorders.