In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, talks with Willard C. Harrill, MD and David E. Melon, MD, in a conversation exploring succession planning and private practice evolution in otolaryngology. They share insights on leadership transition, building sustainable practice models, and navigating the shift to value-based care. The discussion covers recruitment strategies, practice diversification, and the unique challenges facing medium-sized ENT groups. They offer valuable guidance on dynamic scheduling, community engagement, and maintaining competitive advantage while transitioning from traditional fee-for-service models to comprehensive, coordinated patient care approaches.

Helpful Resources:

• Get Involved with OPPS: https://www.entnet.org/opps
• Collaborate on ENT Connect: https://entconnect.entnet.org/home
• Learn more about our Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO: https://www.entnet.org/events/annual-meeting/
• AAO-HNS Business of Medicine: https://www.entnet.org/business-of-medicine/

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In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F EVP/CEO, talks with Vince Loffredo, EdD, Chief Learning Officer at the American Society for Anesthesiology, about the future of medical education, providing advice to lecturers on how to engage audiences. They discuss how technology has accelerated changes in medical learning, moving from traditional lectures toward micro-learning, interactive formats, and personalized education. Dr. Loffredo shares insights on engaging learners through gamification, virtual reality, social media platforms, and continuous educational experiences, emphasizing collaborative, team-based learning across specialties.

Helpful Resources:

• Otolaryngology Core Curriculum (OCC): https://www.entnet.org/occ

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• X (Twitter): https://x.com/AAOHNS
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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-academy-of-otolaryngology/
• Website: https://www.entnet.org

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In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Matthew Bush, MD, PhD, MBA, AAO-HNSF Coordinator-Elect, Research and Quality, joins Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, as they explore how interventions are impacting healthcare delivery for vulnerable populations. Dr. Bush shares insights on innovative approaches to hearing healthcare in rural communities from his groundbreaking patient navigation model that dramatically improved follow-up care rates for pediatric hearing patients.

Helpful Resources:

• Reg-ent: https://www.reg-ent.org
• AAO-HNSF Clinical Practice Guidelines: https://www.entnet.org/quality-practice/quality-products/clinical-practice-guidelines/