Prior authorization by insurance companies often causes delays and cancellations of medically necessary care, resulting in wasted resources and negative impacts on patients and healthcare providers.
Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Dr. Lindsay shares the importance of embracing discomfort as a necessary part of growth and development.
Feeling the Squeeze
Physicians across academic and private practices are experiencing increasing pressure to boost productivity, often at the expense of other professional responsibilities and personal well-being. This growing strain contradicts the mission of academic medicine and risks eroding the core values that motivate healthcare professionals.
Advocacy: Finding Our Voice
Dr. Lindsay reflects on her first experience participating in Advocacy Day, organized by the AAO-HNS, highlighting the importance of physician advocacy beyond clinical care.
The Pursuit of Excellence—the Journey or the Gold
I don’t know about you, but I love a good motivational sports story. In fact, I am drawn to stories of perseverance and the pursuit of excellence in any field. […]
Sunshine and Mentorship
Dr. Lindsay reflects on the Combined Sections Meeting of the Triological Society, highlighting its evolution into a unified, mentorship-focused event that fosters networking, diversity, and research support across all career stages in otolaryngology.
Reconnect, Recharge, Relax, and Choose Joy This Season
Dr. Lindsay emphasizes the importance of reconnecting, recharging, and choosing joy in the face of the professional and personal challenges faced by otolaryngologists. She highlights the importance of authentic connections and intentional self-care during challenging times.
The Power of AI in Otolaryngology
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to significantly enhance healthcare by improving patient care and transforming the work experience for providers, particularly in otolaryngology. AI can reduce administrative burdens, allowing clinicians to focus more on patient interaction and thoughtful care.
How Do We Define “Winning” in the OR?
ORs are one of the most resource-intensive environments in healthcare, so understanding how to define “winning” in the OR and creating an operational model that aligns incentives, culture, metrics, technology, and performance management to achieve desired outcomes are critical.
PA Reform: Is the Administrative War of Attrition Ending?
Prior authorization (PA) reform has been a long time coming. Will we finally start to see some changes with the passage of the Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025, the finalization of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule in January 2024, the introduction of provider gold cards and payer scorecards, and a shift to electronic authorization systems?