Review CMS-HCC risk adjustment model and why it is important Review specific official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and how they are applied for HCC diagnosis coding Identify elements of the medical record that help support the validation of an HCC diagnosis condition Identify documentation deficiencies for specific conditions
This multidisciplinary panel of rhinology and rhinoplasty surgeons will engage in a discussion that will include a series of quick, to the point, opinions & current approaches that guide the listener in their sector of nasal or sinonasal surgery. This advanced panel will not focus on history and anatomy but will concentrate on current and … Continued
Advances in medical/surgical intervention for hearing loss provide more alternatives than ever before for patients with progressive hearing loss. One of the most challenging situations, however, for both patients and providers is to consider WHEN traditional hearing aids are not enough. This panel session will consider the evidence basis, clinical considerations, and ethical dilemmas that … Continued
A high-level interactive discussion between specialty leading rhinologists David Kennedy and Corinna Levine with CEO leaders of companies who develop and produce the tools. the panelists will discuss where are the next advances coming, what the five-year vision looks like and what they perceive as the greatest challenges.
Workshop will serve as introduction to flexible endoscopy highlighting normal anatomy and technique on adult patients. This is intended for students and providers new to ENT. Attendees will be able to: 1. Identify normal anatomy visible via flexible fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy. 2. Review indications flexible and rigid scope examination adult. 3. Review indications flexible scope examination … Continued
Infection control is a standard of health care and COVID-19 served as a reminder of its relevance in routine patient care. While the pandemic impacted clinical practice in ways previously not experienced, it also exposed weaknesses in fundamental infection control protocols and policies. This presentation will review fundamental infection control principles within the context of … Continued
A high-level interactive discussion between surgical leaders in the field of Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Drs. Stanley Liu, Maria Suuma, and Tapan Padhya, and the CEOs and technology developers of tools that enable us to diagnose and treat the disorder. Discussions will center around new developments in the diagnosis of OSA and the role Home … Continued
This highly interactive panel discusses everything from evaluation to treatment and all aspects of otolaryngic allergy. The internationally known panel of Drs. Baine, Benninger, Franzese, Reisacher, Toskala, and Wise will weigh in on state of the specialty concepts and visions for the upcoming future. Panelists will debate the most accurate and evidence-based approaches to allergy … Continued
Dizziness and vertigo are two of the most common complaints of individuals across the lifespan and often present to ENT clinics with a wide variety of symptom profiles. A comprehensive neurodiagnostic assessment protocol utilized with these patients should include a test battery which allows the examiner to assess function of the entirety of the vestibular … Continued
This case study format session will familiarize students and providers new to ENT on the use of the ear microscope as well as essential skills like removal of foreign bodies, cerumen impaction, ventilation tube insertion and intra-tympanic membrane injections. Attendees will be able to: • Become familiar with ear canal and middle ear disease • … Continued
"This panel of internationally recognized experts will present and discuss interesting and challenging cases. The moderator will facilitate discussion amongst the panelists and audience participation is encouraged. The audience will hear about the newest and most cutting-edge treatment of ear and ear pathology. Cases may include management of: • Eustachian tube dysfunction • Chronic inflammatory … Continued
"This panel of internationally recognized experts will present and discuss interesting and challenging cases. The moderator will facilitate discussion amongst the panelists and audience participation is encouraged. The audience will hear about the newest and most cutting-edge treatment of ear and ear pathology. Cases may include management of: • Eustachian tube dysfunction • Chronic inflammatory … Continued
The Student APP sessions will introduce training philosophy utilized in Network of Florida Otolaryngologists (NFO) approach to training advanced practice providers (APP) in otorhinolaryngology. Audiologists new to ENT will enjoy general perspective of how mid-level providers are trained to approach common disease presentations in ENT. This opening session will provide insight into the utilization of … Continued
Genetic etiologies play a substantial role in hearing loss and deafness, with the majority of pre-lingual hearing loss (HL) due to an underlying genetic cause. Identification of a genetic diagnosis of HL drives tailored medical, audiologic, and psychosocial care for persons with HL and their families. With increasing knowledge of genetic etiologies of HL, audiologists … Continued
While the audiogram is a widely used diagnostic tool, it is a poor representation of a person’s underlying otopathology and can therefore be a poor predictor of a person’s hearing impairment. For example, persons with audiometric thresholds within normal limits may experience hearing impairment such as difficulty hearing in noise. Cochlear synaptopathy and outer hair … Continued
Medical documentation needs to be reviewed regularly with teams to help them stay on top of basic processes, in addition to provide understanding around updated guidelines. As an example, Informed consent to medical treatment is fundamental in both ethics and law. Patients have the right to receive information and ask questions about recommended treatments so … Continued
Sessions utilizes a question answer format reviewing case presentations of the top 10 ENT conditions physician assistants and nurse practitioners in ENT need to be familiar The attendees will be able to: 1. Identify and review presentations of top 10 common ENT and potentially dangerous conditions that will be encountered by APP 2. Discuss workup … Continued
The session will review indications for treating allergic disease, methods of allergy testing and treatment options. The attendees will be able to: 1. Discuss work up of allergy patients to include in vivo and in vitro testing 2. Describe skin testing options 3. Describe allergy immunotherapy treatment options.
This panel is a discussion of national rhinoplasty leaders as to how the present day state of the art rhinoplasty has evolved over the years and preferred techniques to achieve the ideal result. The attendees will be able to: 1. Identify the current practical approaches of leading rhinoplasty surgeons in the country. 2. Discuss processes … Continued
This session will review three main topics: 1. Anatomy of the paranasal sinuses, 2. acute sinusitis versus chronic sinusitis and 3. the medical and surgical management associated with sinusitis. The attendees will be able to: 1. Gain basic knowledge of the anatomy of the nose and paranasal sinuses 2. Explain the difference between acute and … Continued
Genetic etiologies are the most common cause of pre-lingual hearing loss and deafness. Identification of a genetic diagnosis of hearing loss allows for tailored medical and audiological management as well as genetic counseling. In this session, two genetic case studies will be presented by interdisciplinary teams including otolaryngologists, mid-level providers, and genetic counselors. Presenters will … Continued
Traumatic brain injuries and concussions cause complex physical, emotional, and cognitive symptoms. More specifically, the disruption of sensory input can affect the integration of input in the brain leading to disordered motor output, thus involving the ear and balance system. It is imperative to provide these patients with a careful, comprehensive, and integrative approach to … Continued
This session will provide a brief overview of the current research including advanced practice providers and their participation in H&N surgery. The attendees will be able to: 1. list current research articles that involve APPs and the field of otolaryngology 2. discuss outcomes of current research and areas that need to still be evaluated
This session will cover the current challenges in healthcare communications, including the most successful approaches to ensuring patient comprehension. This session will review case examples, to help the audience think through the potential gaps and will provide concrete examples of activities that improve the process. The attendees will be able to: • Understand challenges in … Continued
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