Board of Governors Year in Review 2017-2018 Your Ally | Your Advocate | Your Champion Socioeconomic & Grassroots (SEGR) | Legislative Affairs | Governance & Society Engagement (GoSE )

Board of Governors (BOG) The BOG was established in 1982 as a grassroots member network within the AAO-HNS. The BOG is made up of local, state, regional, and national otolaryngology—head and neck surgery societies from around the United States and Canada, and serves as an important avenue of communication with the Board of Directors to help improve the programs and policies of the AAO-HNS/F. Reg-ent currently contains over 5M unique patients and close to 11M patient encounters Over 2,000 clinicians participants in Reg-ent These numbers have grown exponentially over the past year and will continue to do so. This growth in participation and in data collected is the key to the success of the registry. Reg-ent harnesses the power of this data;, the data that our members contribute.

Board of Governors 2017-2018 Executive Committee Chair: Sanjay Parikh, MD Chair Elect: Ken Yanagisawa, MD Immediate Past Chair: Stacey Ishman, MD Secretary: Samantha Anne, MD Member at Large: Daniel Wohl, MD Socioeconomic and Grassroots Committee Chair: Lance Manning, MD, Vice Chair: David Boisoneau, MD Legislative Affairs Chair: Susan Cordes, MD, Vice Chair: Troy Woodard, MD Governance and Society Engagement Chair: Spencer Payne, MD, Vice Chair: Boris Chernobilsky, MD Reg-ent currently contains over 5M unique patients and close to 11M patient encounters Over 2,000 clinicians participants in Reg-ent These numbers have grown exponentially over the past year and will continue to do so. This growth in participation and in data collected is the key to the success of the registry. Reg-ent harnesses the power of this data;, the data that our members contribute.

2017-2018 BOG Accomplishments Strong Advocate for Members in both State and Federal Legislative Forums Toolkit Development to assist membership – Socioeconomic & Grassroots Committee (SEGR), Legislative Affairs, Governance and Society Engagement (GSE) Strengthened Inclusivity within BOG by engaging leadership and members from Women In Otolaryngology, Young Physician’s Section, Section for Residents and Fellows, Diversity and Inclusion Committee Enhanced Social Media Presence Reg-ent currently contains over 5M unique patients and close to 11M patient encounters Over 2,000 clinicians participants in Reg-ent These numbers have grown exponentially over the past year and will continue to do so. This growth in participation and in data collected is the key to the success of the registry. Reg-ent harnesses the power of this data;, the data that our members contribute.

2018 BOG Spring Meeting Highlights Leadership Forum & BOG Spring Meeting, March, 2018 at Westin Alexandria, Alexandria, VA State OTO Society Roundtable AAO-HNS Presidential Candidate Speeches Keynote Speaker : Julius Hobson, Jr, Sr Policy Advisor Federal and State Legislative Advocacy Updates Coding and Payer Relation Updates Panel Presentations sponsored by WIO, YPS, SRF, DIC “Insider” Legislative, Regulatory and Political Updates Reg-ent currently contains over 5M unique patients and close to 11M patient encounters Over 2,000 clinicians participants in Reg-ent These numbers have grown exponentially over the past year and will continue to do so. This growth in participation and in data collected is the key to the success of the registry. Reg-ent harnesses the power of this data;, the data that our members contribute.

2018 BOG Sponsored Panel Presentations Annual Meeting, Atlanta BOG Hot Topics: Infection Control 2018: Safety, Sterility and Costs Addressed concerns around rules and regulations surrounding peel packs, scopes, and medical devices Infection Control Current Legislation and Cost Burdens Developing Professional Expertise: Plan, Publish, and Present Create a niche Publishing tips Success with Presentations Reg-ent currently contains over 5M unique patients and close to 11M patient encounters Over 2,000 clinicians participants in Reg-ent These numbers have grown exponentially over the past year and will continue to do so. This growth in participation and in data collected is the key to the success of the registry. Reg-ent harnesses the power of this data;, the data that our members contribute.

2018 BOG Awards BOG Model Society Award Northwest Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery (NWAO) BOG Practitioner Excellence Award Mark Zafereo, MD BOG Chair Awards Neha Parikh, MD Soham Roy, MD Reg-ent currently contains over 5M unique patients and close to 11M patient encounters Over 2,000 clinicians participants in Reg-ent These numbers have grown exponentially over the past year and will continue to do so. This growth in participation and in data collected is the key to the success of the registry. Reg-ent harnesses the power of this data;, the data that our members contribute.

BOG Committee Achievements Socioeconomic & Grassroots Committee (SEGR) Payer Toolkit completed Legislative Affairs 2 Taskforces: Grassroots, Communications Increased State Tracker participation Reinvigorated I-GO Program Legislative Affairs Toolkit Governance and Society Engagement (GoSE) Updating Audit Information to identify engagement opportunities Model Society and Practitioner Excellence Award selections State OTO Roundtable opportunities to interact and learn from other State Societies Reg-ent currently contains over 5M unique patients and close to 11M patient encounters Over 2,000 clinicians participants in Reg-ent These numbers have grown exponentially over the past year and will continue to do so. This growth in participation and in data collected is the key to the success of the registry. Reg-ent harnesses the power of this data;, the data that our members contribute.

Federal Legislative Accomplishments 115th Congress—2017/2018 Increased Visibility of World Hearing Day The AAO-HNS joined others in the hearing health community to draft a Congressional Resolution designating March 3 as World Hearing Day. Resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in March 2018. Repealed the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) Created by the Affordable Care Act, the IPAB was charged with modifying Medicare payment policy with limited Congressional oversight. Repeal signed into law in February 2018.

Federal Legislative Accomplishments 115th Congress—2017/2018 Ensured Key Patient Protections in OTC Hearing Aid Proposal An AAO-HNS amendment identifying “medically treatable causes of hearing loss” was added to legislation creating a category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. Amended bill signed into law in August 2017. Met with FDA in November 2017 to discuss regulatory process. Lead Coalition Effort Opposing Audiology Scope Expansion The AAO-HNS spear-headed opposition to the inappropriate expansion of audiology’s scope of practice and re-classification of audiologists as “physicians.” Letters to the U.S. House and Senate garnered over 130 signatories from national, state, and local medical organizations.

BOG Regional Representatives BOG Member at Large Oversees Regional Representatives 10 Regions Across USA Continued Maturation of National Physician-Physician Communication Network Issues at local and State levels communicated to Regional Representatives to identify global patterns or concerns Bidirectional information flow from Regional Representatives to State Societies Reg-ent currently contains over 5M unique patients and close to 11M patient encounters Over 2,000 clinicians participants in Reg-ent These numbers have grown exponentially over the past year and will continue to do so. This growth in participation and in data collected is the key to the success of the registry. Reg-ent harnesses the power of this data;, the data that our members contribute.

BOG Regional Representatives

2018-2019 Board of Governors 2018-2019 Executive Committee Chair: Ken Yanagisawa, MD Chair Elect: Spencer Payne, MD Immediate Past Chair: Sanjay Parikh, MD Secretary: Samantha Anne, MD Member at Large: Troy Woodard, MD Socioeconomic and Grassroots Committee Chair: Lance Manning, MD, Vice Chair: Daniel Chelius, MD Legislative Affairs Chair: David Boisoneau, MD, Vice Chair: Karen Rizzo, MD Governance and Society Engagement Chair: Daniel Wohl, MD, Vice Chair: Boris Chernobilsky, MD 3P Member: Paul Imber, MD Reg-ent currently contains over 5M unique patients and close to 11M patient encounters Over 2,000 clinicians participants in Reg-ent These numbers have grown exponentially over the past year and will continue to do so. This growth in participation and in data collected is the key to the success of the registry. Reg-ent harnesses the power of this data;, the data that our members contribute.

2018-2019 BOG Goals Increase Awareness of BOG and its many Activities BOG, SRF, WIO and YPS Review Task Force to define roles and align strategies Toolkit accessibility and usefulness – SEGR – include unlisted codes and Category III codes Legislative Affairs – guide members through legislative and advocacy processes, and Improve Legislative Alert System GoSE – enhance State OTO Roundtable offerings Improve BOG Website Links and Navigation Increase Social Media communications Increase interactions with 3P (Physician Payment Policy) Workgroup Engage Private Practitioners in Student Engagement Projects to increase awareness and interest in Otolaryngology Reg-ent currently contains over 5M unique patients and close to 11M patient encounters Over 2,000 clinicians participants in Reg-ent These numbers have grown exponentially over the past year and will continue to do so. This growth in participation and in data collected is the key to the success of the registry. Reg-ent harnesses the power of this data;, the data that our members contribute.

2019 BOG Spring Meeting SAVE THE DATE! 2019 Leadership Forum & BOG Spring Meeting April 26-28, 2019 at Westin Alexandria Hotel, Alexandria, VA State OTO Society Roundtable & BOG Committee Meetings Keynote Speaker: Joyce Lagnese, JD -- Defense Attorney/State Society alliances APP Workforce, “Insider” legislative, regulatory, and political updates Exciting panel discussions sponsored by WIO [Sleep for Us!!], YPS [Mentorship for Millenials], SRF [Disclosing Complications], DIC [Microaggressions] Practice Management Tips, Opioid Crisis Panel FREE CME hours for select sessions FREE REGISTRATION to AAO-HNS members Reg-ent currently contains over 5M unique patients and close to 11M patient encounters Over 2,000 clinicians participants in Reg-ent These numbers have grown exponentially over the past year and will continue to do so. This growth in participation and in data collected is the key to the success of the registry. Reg-ent harnesses the power of this data;, the data that our members contribute.

Board of Governors SEGR, Leg Affairs, GSE Your Ally | Your Advocate | Your Champion Socioeconomic & Grassroots (SEGR) | Legislative Affairs | Governance & Society Engagement (GoSE) Reg-ent currently contains over 5M unique patients and close to 11M patient encounters Over 2,000 clinicians participants in Reg-ent These numbers have grown exponentially over the past year and will continue to do so. This growth in participation and in data collected is the key to the success of the registry. Reg-ent harnesses the power of this data;, the data that our members contribute.