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Over the past year as COVID-19 has resulted in record job losses, the number of Medicaid and self-pay patients has soared. And high-deductible health plans continue to grow in popularity among employers. This has caused special challenges for allergy practices trying…

The College’s Racial Disparities and Health Equity Resource Center explores gaps in A/I care based on race, ethnicity and socioeconomic factors. When I began my tenure as College president a few months ago, my goal was to lead the College in innovating…

The College’s printable version of our peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) shared decision-making tool has been added to our public website to facilitate discussion on this treatment option. The pdf of the tool can be found under the “Resources” tab on the homepage…

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2017 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule on July 7, 2016.… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2017 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule on July 7, 2016. The following summary covers the…

2020 was an unprecedented year and impacted allergy practices in a major way. Together we can learn the impact on allergy-specific compensation. The College is again partnering with the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) to collect allergy-specific compensation and production data. Complete…

Happy February! It has been a long, cold winter in many parts of the country, and it is not over yet (Punxsutawney Phil says six more weeks)! There is some cautious optimism about the pandemic as vaccines become available for various parts of the…

Many College members have obtained PPE through our group-order collaborations with Project N95. Now, the Project N95 Shop allows you to purchase vetted PPE from verified suppliers at any time. You no longer need to wait for group buying opportunities or worry about…

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) created a video series to provide pediatricians with important information on the National institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases’ peanut early introduction guidelines. The four videos, available online at no charge, enable pediatricians to efficiently discuss this approach…

Two pieces of information this week should provide hope that the United States could be turning the corner on the COVID-19 virus – one highlighting U.S. COVID case data and the other U.S. economic data. According to the Centers for Disease Control…

Mapping the College’s Future: New College strategic plan will advance our mission, elevate our profile, and enhance services and support… Mapping the College's Future: New College strategic plan will advance our mission, elevate our profile, and enhance services and support for our members and patients…

Health care providers, including physicians and practitioners, have until April 5, 2021 to ensure their practices and policies comply with new requirements on information blocking from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC). According to the 21st Century Cures Act, health…

As of Feb. 13, more than 10 million people were vaccinated with at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Johnson & Johnson anticipates submitting to FDA for EUA for its COVID vaccine by March White House and Federal Agencies Tonight, President-elect Biden will…

Social media has become a way of life for many of us, especially with increased use due to the COVID pandemic. Personally, I enjoy many aspects of it, mostly spending time on Twitter using my handle @wheezemd. I find it a great way to…

Visit the College’s new Office-based Anaphylaxis Toolkit! This timely resource is an educational and clinical tool. Explore the eParameter that provides an interactive exploration of best practices. Access the three scenarios that double as mock reactions and training. Download customizable office tools…

The College has an exciting opportunity for young allergists (active members, 45 years or younger or in practice for 10 years or less)! Apply to participate in the upcoming Leadership Summit, Generation Next – a unique program designed to help improve skills as effective…

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year and the government declared a public health emergency (PHE), Medicare coverage of services provided via telehealth were greatly expanded. Several state Medicaid agencies, as well as private payers, also expanded coverage for services delivered via telehealth…

On March 20 the College will hosts its Leadership Summit: Generation Next. The event, which has been held annually since 2017 is specifically designed for young physician members (45 years of age or younger or in first 10 years of practice) who are looking…

We asked Michael Blaiss, MD, FACAAI, executive medical director, to comment on the upcoming College Leadership Summit. Q: The College has offered the Leadership Summit for four years now, helping more than 80 young allergists grow in their leadership. What has impressed you most…