Membership Benefits
Read the full articleDiscover all that the College offers! Joining your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology to unlock opportunities and benefits found nowhere else: The chance to be active in a prestigious specialty association concerned with the unique needs and goals of…
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Read the full articleACAAI Membership Joining your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunologyunlocks opportunities and benefits found nowhere else. Membership… ACAAI Membership Joining your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunologyunlocks opportunities and benefits found nowhere else. Membership TypesChoose from Member, Fellow, Scientific…
ACAAI in the News
Read the full articleHere are the recent national media hits for the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.… Here are recent national media hits for the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. March 2024 Everyday Health (14 million unique visitors) Spring allergy season is looking…
CPT code 95165 - What’s a dose for Medicare billing?
Read the full articleMedicare defines a dose, for billing purposes only, as 1cc of extract and does not cover dilutions. Medicare reimbursement is… Allergists commonly bill CPT code 95165, which describes services for the supervision of preparation and provision of antigens for allergen immunotherapy. It is important…
AllergyWatch covers important ABAI CAP articles
Read the full articleDid you complete the most recent ABAI CAP cycle? Were you able to read all of the key articles in… Did you complete the most recent ABAI Continuous Assessment Program (CAP) cycle? Were you able to read all of the key articles in the…
Nominate a FIT for 2024 Annals Award
Read the full articleFITs who publish the best original research or review in Annals will receive a cash award of up to $2,500. Multiple… Have you read outstanding original research or an excellent review in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology written by a Fellow-in-Training? Consider nominating them…
Get ready for Asthma and Allergy Awareness month 2024
Read the full articleBe prepared for this awareness month, when attention is focused on asthma and allergies. It’s a great opportunity to share… Coming soon – National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in May! You’ll want to be prepared for this awareness month, when attention is focused…
Do patients and primary care providers know all the ways you can help?
Read the full articleCheck out our campaign to help educate PCPs as well as current and new patients about all the conditions you treat. Get inspired. Get connected. Get referrals. The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology has been working tirelessly on your behalf to help…
Join Our Corporate Council
Read the full articleAbout the Corporate Council The ACAAI Corporate Council offers companies exposure to nearly 6,000 allergists and immunologists, including more than… About the Corporate CouncilThe ACAAI Corporate Council offers companies exposure to nearly 6,000 allergists and immunologists, including more than 3,000 who are board-certified by the…
Partners
Read the full articleThe American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology thanks the following companies for their generous support of the College. Diamond… The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology thanks the following companies for their generous support of the College. Diamond $500,000+ Platinum $300,000 - $499,999…
2023 MIPS Emergency Exception Applications reopened due to Change Healthcare cyberattack
Read the full articleCMS will only approve applications citing this cyberattack as the basis for requesting reweighting under the MIPS EUC Exception.… In response to the Change Healthcare cyberattack in late February, CMS extended the 2023 MIPS data submission deadline and is now reopening the 2023 MIPS…
"Time for an Allergist" Campaign Toolkit
Read the full articleLearn more about the campaign and how to use the toolkit resources: “Do patients and primary care providers know all… About the campaign and how to use the Toolkit Learn more about the campaign and how to use the toolkit resources: "Do patients and…
ACAAI practice manager membership
Read the full articleIs your practice manager/administrator a member of the College? If not, you’re missing an opportunity to elevate your practice –… Is your practice manager/administrator a member of the College? If not, you’re missing a golden opportunity to elevate your practice – for free! The…
Coding Conundrum – E/M plus Testing
Read the full articleRecently we received a query from a member about coding an oral challenge and an office visit on the same… The Advocacy Council often receives queries from members on correctly coding specific scenarios. Recently we received a request about coding an oral challenge and…
Clinical Trial Resources
Read the full articleWelcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resource page which connects physicians to existing clinical trials in allergy, asthma and immunology… Welcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resource page which connects physicians to existing clinical trials in allergy, asthma and immunology led by our pharmaceutical partners.…
The Allergists’ Foundation Community Grant Program
Read the full articleThe Allergists’ Foundation is focusing its programming on empowering community practicing allergists on the front lines of patient care. We… The Allergists' Foundation is focusing its programming on empowering community practicing allergists on the front lines of patient care. We are funding innovative projects that address…
Change Healthcare Cyberattack - continuing coverage
Read the full articleHere is the latest update from UnitedHealth Group. We encourage you to bookmark and check the UHG site regularly for… The Advocacy Council is aware many practices have experienced devastating fallout from the Change Healthcare cyberattack – an issue directly affecting cash flow that…
March 2024 Annals highlights
Read the full articleThis month’s articles and reviews provide guidance for these changes in our treatment pathways.… As spring arrives and pollen season begins, the current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology highlights many of the new changes that are coming to our field. As…
Eastern Pulmonary Conference
-Read the full articleUpdate in Pulmonary Disease: Current, Relevant and Interactive. The Breakers, Palm Beach, FL. Learn more… Update in Pulmonary Disease: Current, Relevant and Interactive. The Breakers, Palm Beach, FL. Learn more…
Toledo Allergy Society 13th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Conference
Read the full articleSave the dates! The Toledo Allergy Society’s 13th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Conference will take place September 4, 2024.… Save the dates! The Toledo Allergy Society's 13th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Conference will take place September 4, 2024. Learn more…
On Demand 2021 Practice Management Program
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleYou can earn up to 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.Price: $45 College members, $60 non-membersThis one-day program is designed for office administrators and physician practice leaders alike and delivers dynamic updates on efficiently and effectively running your allergy practice…
On Demand 2021 Thursday Program
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleYou can earn up to 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.Price: FREE for College members who attended the annual meeting, $45 non-membersAllergists are increasingly referred rashes for evaluation and treatment. An integrated allergic and dermatologic approach to eczema, urticaria, contact…
AllergyTalk Episode 30 - Is COVID Vaccine Skin Testing Useful?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Anthony Montanaro, MDListeners can earn credit by completing the post test questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter…
AllergyTalk Episode 31 - The Presentation of an Inborn Error of Immunity Is Not Always Infection!
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Anthony Montanaro, MDViewers can earn credit by completing the post test questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter…
North American Pediatric Allergy and Asthma Congress 2024
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: $595 for ACAAI/CSACI members, $795 non-members, $225 students/residents/FITs, $795 non-exhibiting industry attendeesREFUNDS/CANCELLATIONSRefunds, cancellations, and changes are available (minus $75 administration fee) if your request is received via email (education@acaai.org) on or before March 31, 2024. Cancellation…
What's New in Vaccine Immunology
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleWhat's New in Vaccine Immunology? Getting inoculated with new knowledge. Vaccines are foundational in public health policy because they save millions of lives by preventing/mitigating many infectious diseases caused by bacteria and viruses. With the availability of new technologies and adjuvants, vaccine immunology…
Atopic Dermatitis: JAK Inhibitors and Beyond (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on October 19, 2023Speaker: Clinton P. Dunn, MDAtopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably but there are subtle differences between the conditions. In this webinar, Dr. Clint Dunn will give a brief overview of atopic dermatitis…
Pediatric Asthma eYardstick CME
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThe Pediatric Asthma eYardstick presents an in-depth model including practical recommendations for a sustained step-up in asthma therapy for children with inadequately controlled asthma. This interactive version is designed to enable practitioners to intuitively and efficiently utilize the yardstick model in an office…
Community Allergists Partnership in Education
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThe ACAAI CAPE program explores the important opportunity of teaching in a community allergy practice and provides tools for each step along the way. Partnering between the community and academic realms to create office-based, clinical elective rotations, serves an important unmet need. By pairing…
2022 Financial Update for Allergists
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members ONLY, not available for non-membersThis webinar will review 2021 allergy compensation data and 2020 CMS E&M allergy coding data. Plus, our experts do a deep dive into financial reporting for allergy practices. Topics include:2022 MGMA Allergy Provider…
2023 Financial Update for Allergists
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members ONLY, not available for non-membersThis webinar reviews the latest allergy/immunology financial data for allergists. Find out how your compensation and your E&M coding measure up, plus strategies for dealing with denials for 95165. Topics include:2023 MGMA…
Rhinoscopy in Your Allergy Practice CME 2021
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: $40 for members, $60 for non-membersYou can receive CME credit for reviewing the content on the Rhinoscopy in Your Allergy Practice page!Enroll in the course, pass the quiz, and you can claim 2 credits while testing your rhinoscopy knowledge.rhinoTarget AudienceMedical professionals…
Prior Authorizations from the Insurance Company Perspective
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersDouglas Leavengood, MD, FACAAI, was in private practice for more than 30 years – until Cigna Healthcare offered him the position of Medical Director of Allergy/Immunology. One of his new responsibilities is reviewing prior authorization appeal requests, and in…
Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease and the Role of Type 2 Inflammation (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on September 26, 2023Speaker: Rajan Merchant, MD, FACAAIPeople with AERD live with asthma, sinus disease and recurrent nasal polyps, and are sensitive to aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). Many are undiagnosed. In this…
Allergy Office: Billing Biologics ABCs
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $20 non-membersThis module was reviewed and updated in November, 2023.Find out how to manage the billing and administration of biologics in your practice. This 15-minute module will provide:Tips and tricks for dealing with prior authorizationsOptions for providing…
Advocacy Council - Correct Documentation Helps Reduce Denials
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersTwo of allergy's leading coding experts will provide tips on what to include in your documentation to support your claims.Learn how to document accurately to minimize denials and maximize revenue flow and to receive appropriate reimbursement…
Allergy Office: Coding for Allergy Testing
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members; $20 non-membersLearn how to successfully code for various types of allergy testing. This 15-minute module will cover ICD-10 and CPT coding for:Oral challengesLocal anestheticsVenomsPenicillinPatch testingTarget AudienceAllergy practice managers, physicians, NPs, PAs and coding/billing staffAdditional informationDisclosure: N…
What the Allergist Needs to Know about Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 for non-membersThis webinar addresses key information that allergists need to know regarding the FDA Emergency Use Authorization of monoclonal antibodies in the treatment of COVID-19. This webinar is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline.Target AudienceAllergists/ImmunologistsLearning ObjectivesApply the most current…
Empathic Communication: Yes, you can teach it!
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersHow well do your employees and physicians communicate with patients, families and each other? Empathic communication is the key to patient satisfaction, physician and employee engagement, and even patient health outcomes. Elevate your practice by making this webinar part…
Allergist Salary Data and Employment Contract Review Tips
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersPhysician contracts can be tricky. How do you know what you are worth? What’s in a normal contract? When should you renegotiate? This presentation by Resolve, a firm specializing in reviewing and negotiating physician contracts, provides guidance…