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A new look for the Advocacy Council
Read the full articleA new year – a new look. The Advocacy Council has a redesigned logo and new tagline. As part of the College’s Vision Forward Strategic Plan, we’ve developed a new brand identity and tagline for the Advocacy Council. It is our intention that…
Great things are ahead in 2022!
Read the full articleGreetings and I hope all of you are staying well and safe as we head toward January. Since the Annual Scientific Meeting, we have been working hard to bring you important resources and information, as well as to add the voice of the College…
Is your practice prepared for emergencies?
Read the full articleOur hearts go out to the many people affected by the recent dangerous and deadly tornadoes in Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri and Arkansas. It seems as if there isn’t a region of the United States - or the world - that hasn’t been impacted by…
Chronic Rhinosinusitis
in Practice Parameter & Yardstick | Resource Type: URLRead the full articleProvides practical recommendations for the medical management of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis.… Provides practical recommendations for the medical management of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis.…
Update on PHE Waivers for Telehealth
Read the full articleWhen the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a 90-day public health emergency (PHE). The PHE has been renewed every 90 days since the original declaration, with the latest renewal scheduled to end…
Gailen Marshall, MD, FACAAI, reflects on his tenure as editor-in-chief
Read the full articleIt has often been said that all good things must come to an end, and that time has come for me. The December 2021 installment of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology marks the 192nd issue whose content I have been privileged to…
College advocacy largely averts Medicare pay cut
Read the full articleAs you know, many allergists were facing reductions in Medicare payments that could have been as high as 9.75% beginning Jan. 1 if Congress did not step in to pass legislation to prevent them. Thanks to the College’s advocacy efforts – along with…
Online tool: Peanut Allergy Treatment Shared Decision Making
in Peanut OIT | Resource Type: External Interactive ToolRead the full articleProvide this online tool to parents of children with a peanut allergy to help them decide, with you, whether peanut… Provide this online tool to parents of children with a peanut allergy to help them decide, with you, whether peanut OIT might be appropriate.…
De-identifying protected health information
Read the full articleJust a reminder to members about the rules for sharing protected health information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The rules apply to information you may send to the Advocacy Council on reimbursement or other issues. The Advocacy Council appreciates…
Is it time to ditch Facebook?
Read the full articleNo doubt social media has been a big part of many of our lives. There has been the explosive growth of many sites, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Tik Tok over the years. Of course, the pandemic fueled this growth. There is an…
New College resources help your practice soar
Read the full articleCollege committees and taskforces have been busy this past year creating and updating resources to help your allergy practice! Whether you’re looking to evaluate your practice, find accurate coding resources, resolve staffing issues or use social media, the College has the answers – plus…
Don’t get burned by Sunshine Act data!
Read the full articleSince August 1, 2013, the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (Sunshine Act) has required manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals… Since August 1, 2013, the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (Sunshine Act) has required manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals used in federal healthcare programs…
Is your EHR technology certified?
Read the full articleMedicare (CMS) believes that in order to capture and/or share patient data efficiently, providers will need an electronic health record… Medicare (CMS) believes that in order to capture and/or share patient data efficiently, providers will need an electronic health record (EHR) that stores data in…
COVID-19 booster shot recommended for some
Read the full articleOn Friday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially recommended a third mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose for people whose immune systems are moderately to severely compromised. This recommendation applies to immunocompromised people who originally received two mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, but…
Everything you need to know about 2021-2022 flu vaccines
Read the full articleInfluenza vaccines are now available for the 2021-2022 season. Here’s what you need to know: All flu vaccines this year are quadrivalent and are designed to protect against four different flu viruses. The CDC recommends an annual flu vaccination for everyone 6…
SGR repealed, CHIP extended, what’s next?
Read the full articleOn April 14, the United States Senate joined the House of Representatives in overwhelmingly approving H.R. 2, the Medicare Access… On April 14, the United States Senate joined the House of Representatives in overwhelmingly approving H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of…
Sorting out modifier -59 changes
Read the full articleModifier -59 is not only the most used modifier, but it’s also one of the most abused. Modifier -59 is… Modifier -59 is not only the most used modifier, but it’s also one of the most abused. Modifier -59 is used to indicate that a…
Coding and payment
Read the full articleNCCI edits: billing for pulmonary function tests and consultations on the same day The national correct coding initiative (NCCI) had… NCCI edits: billing for pulmonary function tests and consultations on the same day The national correct coding initiative (NCCI) had published an edit in early…
What’s an allergist to do on April 1?
Read the full articleOn March 26, by a vote of 392 – 37, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2, the Medicare Access… On March 26, by a vote of 392 - 37, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of…
What PQRS measures apply to allergists?
Read the full articlePQRS Measure Number Measure Title Measure Description NQS Domain Measure Type 051 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Spirometry Evaluation Percentage… PQRS Measure Number Measure Title Measure Description NQS Domain Measure Type 051 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Spirometry Evaluation Percentage of patients aged 18…
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