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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. BOG Regional Representatives

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 2019 BOG Spring Meeting
SAVE THE DATE! 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.

16. 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.