After an initial scramble at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine has turned into a patient pleaser.


After an initial scramble at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine has turned into a patient pleaser.

The reimbursement changes are significant and will not only affect otolaryngology but will have ripple effects on the business of medicine.


Otolaryngologists can help their hard-of-hearing patients navigate additional challenges during the COVID-19 pandmic, including worsened communication and difficulties accessing healthcare.



There are so many issues that threaten our core mission: To take care of our patients.


There are many other options for research funding, including private foundations, professional organizations, and federal agencies and departments.

The pandemic may have a lasting impact on the future of medical societies, as well as the ways in which physicians gather to present research, collaborate, and even recruit.