The payment systems and policies that underpin otolaryngology practice are not readily visible to frontline clinicians; yet these structures affect almost every aspect of how care is accessed, delivered, and consumed. Otolaryngologists in private, academic, and military settings have a critical role to play in evaluating and shaping policies that affect our patients and profession. Recent years have witnessed major developments in surprise billing, head and neck cancer, access to hearing health, and pandemic-inspired practices. In this primer on health services research in otolaryngology, the panelists will dissect how health policy interacts with socioeconomics, health technology, and organizational structures to influence the end products of healthcare delivery. The burgeoning field of health services research provides critical insights into the current state of otolaryngology, whether by evaluating the effects of new policies or by providing evidence to drive innovations in care delivery. A key aspect of health services research relates to detecting, understanding, and reducing the health inequities that have been identified across all subspecialties. The tools of health services research can also afford insights into healthcare utilization across subspecialties, identifying areas of unexpected variation, and uncovering opportunities to improve care.
- Provider:American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Foundation
- Activity Link: http://media.mycrowdwisdom.com.s3.amazonaws.com/aao-hnsf/2023_Annual_Meeting_Webcasts/23AMW2409970.mp4
- Start Date: 2023-10-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-10-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
- MOC Credit Details: ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS)
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Community/Population Health, Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge, Learner Performance, Patient Health
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: General Otolaryngology