Listen: Myles Pensak On Physician Leadership, Society Membership
Listen to Triological Society Executive Vice President Myles Pensak, MD, discuss physician leadership, the value of society membership, networking, and … golf. (Source: ENT Today)
Source: ENT Today - February 13, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Samara Kuehne Tags: Audio Online Exclusives career leadership skills networking physician leadership Source Type: research

The Tax Bill ’s Implications for Healthcare
On December 20, 2017, Congress passed a massive tax bill, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, that will impact nearly every individual and business in America. While the bill makes sweeping revisions to existing tax provisions, it will also largely impact the health industry. Individual Mandate Repealed The bill repeals the individual mandate established in […] (Source: ENT Today)
Source: ENT Today - February 1, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Steven M. Harris, Esq. Tags: Online Exclusives legislation policy Source Type: research

Survivors of Head and Neck Cancers Experience Long-Lasting Cognitive Deficits
Survivors of head and neck cancers are at risk for delayed neurocognitive deficits for at least two years following radiotherapy or chemotherapy (Source: ENT Today)
Source: ENT Today - January 15, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Samara Kuehne Tags: Head and Neck Online Exclusives Practice Focus cancer survivors head and neck cancer neurocognitive deficits outcomes Source Type: research

ABOto Executive Director Talks Leadership, Physician Wellness
Brian Nussenbaum, MD, has assumed the role of executive director of the American Board of Otolaryngology (ABOto), replacing Robert H. Miller, MD. Previously, Dr. Nussenbaum served as division chief of head and neck surgical oncology at Washington School of Medicine in St. Louis. ENTtoday physician editor Alex Chiu, MD, sat down with Dr. Nussenbaum to […] (Source: ENT Today)
Source: ENT Today - January 9, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Samara Kuehne Tags: Online Exclusives ABOto certification physician leadership wellness Source Type: research

CVS –Aetna Merger May Reshape Healthcare Delivery in the U.S.
The Aetna and CVS merger opens the door to transforming how healthcare is delivered in the U.S. (Source: ENT Today)
Source: ENT Today - January 5, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mary Beth Nierengarten Tags: Online Exclusives healthcare delivery Trends Source Type: research

Considerable Gaps between Self-Reported Hearing Loss and Receiving Evaluation, Treatment
Despite the high prevalence of hearing loss in the United States, researchers of a new study published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery found substantial gaps in specialist referral patterns and the use of amplification options, including hearing aids and cochlear implants (CIs). The researchers, led by Hossein Mahboubi, MD, MPH, a resident in the […] (Source: ENT Today)
Source: ENT Today - December 19, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Samara Kuehne Tags: Online Exclusives Otology/Neurotology Practice Focus Hearing aids hearing loss Source Type: research

FDA Warning Slows, but Does Not Stop, Codeine Prescribing in Children after Tonsillectomy
One in 20 children are prescribed codeine after undergoing tonsillectomy despite FDA black box warning regarding safety and efficacy issues associated with prescribing the opioid to children after these surgeries. (Source: ENT Today)
Source: ENT Today - December 1, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Samara Kuehne Tags: Online Exclusives Pediatric Practice Focus adenotonsillectomy opioids pediatrics Source Type: research

Global Rates of Pediatric Hearing Loss Higher Than Thought
Despite advances in screening and treatment, many children are not receiving the benefits of early hearing detection and intervention (Source: ENT Today)
Source: ENT Today - November 16, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nikki Keane Tags: Online Exclusives audiology hearing loss pediatrics Source Type: research