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BOG
eNews
June 16, 2010
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BOG Information and Updates
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Call
for Resolutions
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Reminder: Resolutions from BOG societies must be
submitted to AAO-HNS BOG staff (bog@entnet.org)
no fewer than 30 days prior to the next regular meeting of the
BOG. Resolutions from the floor will be held to a minimum, and
will be heard at the discretion of the BOG Chair. Please submit any
resolutions for consideration during the Boston annual meeting no
later than Monday,
August 30, 2010.
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Register
Now: GSO/HNS Annual Summer Meeting
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Join us July 23-25, 2010, in Atlantic Beach, FL, for
the annual meeting and scientific assembly of the Georgia Society
of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery. Atlantic Beach is
located near Jacksonville, FL, and will be a lovely setting for
our meeting and social events. Visit the GSO/HNS homepage for more information and to
register. Use the code "BOG10" at checkout and receive
a 10% discount on your registration.* With questions, call
1-770-613-0932 or email Tara Morrison, Society Administrator, at tara@theassociationcompany.com.
*Cannot be
combined with other offers. Valid for attendee registration
only. Excludes one-day registration and resident fees. All codes
are applied at the shopping cart. One code per order.
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Mark
Your Calendars–GSO/HNS Biennial Coding & Reimbursement
Seminar and Fall Scientific Assembly
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Conducted by Karen Zupko & Associates, this
important seminar will be held Saturday, November 20, 2010, in
Atlanta, GA (exact location to be announced). Both physicians and
all practice staff are welcome. The fall scientific assembly will
take place on Friday, November 19, 2010. The meeting will
be held at the Marriott Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center,
Atlanta, GA. With questions, call 1-770-613-0932 or email tara@theassociationcompany.com.
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New
York Coalition of Specialty Care Physicians Lobby Day
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The NY Coalition of Specialty Care Physicians, a
recently formed group that includes the New York State Society of
Otolaryngology (NYSSO), the state medical society, and eight
other specialty societies, held a Lobby Day on May 11, 2010.
Gavin Setzen, MD, President of NYSSO, spoke during a press
briefing about the physician/hearing aid dispensing bill, a topic that
was part of the leave-behind packet for legislators and discussed
during many of the legislator meetings. Other topics discussed
with legislators were various scope-of-practice bills, including
those relating to dentists performing elective cosmetic
procedures; physician collective negotiation; and medical
liability reform.
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AHNS
2010 Research Workshop on the Biology, Prevention, and Treatment
of Head & Neck Cancer
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Date:
October 28-30, 2010
Location: Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA
Visit the AHNS
website for all workshop information,
including abstract information
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Michigan
Otolaryngological Society Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary!
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The Michigan Otolarygological Society is celebrating
its' 100th year and will hold its' annual meeting July 23 -24,
2010, at Crystal Mountain Resort in Northern Michigan.
Guest Speaker, Lloyd Minor, MD, will speak on Vestibular
Disorders, and risk management experts will discuss important
updates. Registration, CME and program information are available
at: www.michiganoto.org.
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Pennsylvania
Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Annual Meeting,
June 25-26, 2010
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Meeting Registration Available Online
The PAO-HNS annual meeting is being held at the
Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey, PA. Don't
forget to register for the meeting! Registration is now
available online at www.opopa.org.
You can also see the full meeting schedule online. Sessions
focus on Pediatric Otolaryngology, Otology and General
Otolaryngology. You also won't want to miss our exhibitor
sponsored "Wine and Chocolate Pairing Reception" on
Friday evening, June 25. Register now!
Bring the family! There's a lot for families to see and do
in Hershey. Visit www.hersheypa.com
for more information.
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Apply
Expert Witness Guidelines in Real Life
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The Ethics Committee has developed an AcademyU
course to familiarize members with the expert witness
guidelines, as published in the AAO-HNSF Code of Ethics. The
course's real-world scenarios will help members apply the
guidelines properly. Learn
more
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Plan
to Attend Global Health 2010: Our Academy around The World
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Ron Kuppersmith, MD, AAO-HNS/F President, and
Gregory Randolph, MD, Coordinator for International Affairs,
announce the first Global Health symposium at the 2010 AAO-HNSF
Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, in Boston, MA, on Monday,
September 27, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon. Interested in the
world? Then come to our symposium presented by the
International Steering Committee to hear about international
affairs, learn the latest on growing areas, and get involved.
Visit the online schedule builder to learn
more.
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2010
Member Satisfaction Survey
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The Academy wants to hear from you!
Our 2010 Member Satisfaction Survey is your opportunity to tell
the Academy how we are doing. This survey has just been sent
via email to members of the Academy so that we can learn about
your unique experiences and expectations. We hope you
will take a few minutes and share your views about your AAO-HNS
member experience.
By filling out this survey, you are automatically entered to
win one complimentary registration to the AAO-HNSF Annual
Meeting & OTO EXPO, September 26-29, 2010, in Boston! The
winner is responsible for their own transportation, hotel, and
meals. Registration is non-transferable.
If you have any questions, please contact lwessel@customercaremc.com.
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Instruction
Courses & Saturday Workshops, Early Registration Ends June
28!
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Don't miss out on the savings!
While you are registering for the 2010 Annual Meeting & OTO
EXPO, don't forget to sign up for instruction courses and
Saturday workshops!
This year there are over 340 instruction courses to choose from
and new Saturday Workshops that include:
• AAO-HNSF/ANS Hands-on Hearing and Balance Workshops
• AAO-HNSF & AOA Business of Medicine: Strategies to
Improve the Financial Health of Your Practice
• ACS Ultrasound Course: Thyroid and Parathyroid Ultrasound
Skills-Oriented Course
Hurry and book them while they last.
www.entnet.org/annual_meeting
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Register
for the Third Annual Joint Surgical Advocacy Conference (JSAC)!
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Early Bird Registration and Housing Deadlines Fast
Approaching
Join your colleagues from 20 other surgical
societies in Washington, DC, and speak to Congress with a
powerful, unified voice. JSAC, which is co-hosted by the
AAO-HNS, will be held Sunday, July 25 – Tuesday, July 27, 2010,
at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. The conference
provides Academy members the opportunity to meet with Members
of Congress and/or their staffs, network with surgical
colleagues, receive advocacy training, attend a reception on
Capitol Hill, and learn about ENT PAC, the AAO-HNS' political
action committee. Also, mark your calendar for the exclusive
AAO-HNS members-only legislative briefing on Sunday, July 25,
2010, at 4:00 pm EDT, in the Hyatt Regency's Yorktown Room.
This year's new features for JSAC include CME courses (3 credit
hours) and experienced-based advocacy training sessions. The
experienced-based advocacy training will provide attendees two
options: "Advocacy 101" for beginners (mandatory for
first-time attendees) or "Advanced Advocacy."
Online registration is available through the
AAO-HNS' JSAC website (www.entnet.org/jsac).
The deadline
for the early bird registration rate is Monday, June 21
($249 per attendee, $50 for Residents), and the hotel's cut-off
date for a reduced housing rate ($199 plus tax) is Thursday,
June 24. With questions, please contact the Government Affairs
Team at govtaffairs@entent.org.
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Use
COOL to Train Physician Extenders
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Clinical Otolaryngology OnLine (COOL) presents
interactive patient scenarios that can prepare your medical
staff for a variety of common otolaryngologic situations. COOL
modules are designed for medical students and allied health
professionals, including PCPs, NPs, and PAs. Learn more at www.entnet.org
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Join
the Millennium Society Today
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This year we are placing an unprecedented focus on
our individual giving programs. One of the most important is
the Millennium Society, AAO-HNSF's highly distinguished donor
recognition program. Last year, during the 2009 Annual
Meeting & OTO EXPO in San Diego we welcomed over 80
additional members, including seven Life Members. The Board of
Governors had a significant role to play in this success. The
BOG contributed more than $50,000 towards the Millennium
Society, greatly surpassing your original goal of $30,000 to be
raised at the Annual Meeting.
The 2010 Annual Meeting is just around the corner
and we plan to sustain and build upon the successes of the
previous year. This year we need your help to attain the
highest number of Millennium Society members ever. You are the
key to our success. By joining the Millennium Society, you
provide critical funding to support essential programs and
services. Membership in the Millennium Society, is achieved
with an annual gift of at least $1,000 or more during the
calendar year.
Please click here to learn more and to donate to the Millennium Society today!
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2010
Leadership Development Program at AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting &
OTO EXPO
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Mark Your Calendars! The
AAO-HNS Leadership Development Program is designed to offer
future leaders the opportunity to build their skills and become
the next generation of leaders within any aspect of the
healthcare field. The leadership program will offer four
sessions, each individually designed to inform, engage,
network, and leave participants feeling empowered to go forth
and apply their honed leadership skills within the Academy, the
workplace, and other organizations. Come maximize your
leadership potential and actualize your goals! This informative
session will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 3:00
to 6:00 PM. For more information, contact Caitlin Belford at cbelford@entnet.org or
1-703-535-3741.
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Call
to Local/State/Regional & National Society Leaders
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Submit your
items for the next edition of the BOG eNews to keep other societies
informed of your society's current activities. Updates can
include, but are not limited to, upcoming meetings, recent
legislative activity, public relations and socioeconomic
initiatives, etc. Our next newsletter will go out in August.
Please send a short blurb (no longer than three sentences)
and a title of what you would like included,
to Richard Carson at rcarson@entnet.org no later than COB Thursday, August 12,
2010. We look forward to hearing from you!
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