J. Allen Meadows installed as ACAAI president
Read the full articleLuz Fonacier elected president-elect.
J. Allen Meadows instalado como presidente de ACAAI
Read the full articleLuz Fonacier electa como presidente.
News roundup: Breaking news on pencillin allergy
Read the full articleHOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – At some point you may have had a reaction to penicillin and were told you were allergic. And there’s a good chance it has stayed i…
Resumen de noticias: Noticias de última hora sobre la alergia a la penicilina
Read the full articleHOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – En algún momento puedes haber tenido una reacción a la penicilina y te dijeron que eras alérgico. Y hay una buena posibilid…
Keeping allergies and asthma at bay is the best gift
Read the full articleHelp loved ones avoid wheezing and sneezing this holiday season.
New year, new you with smart tips to control allergy and asthma symptoms
Read the full articleJust a few tweaks can have you dialing down the sneezing and wheezing.
Prenatal and early life exposure to multiple air pollutants increases odds of toddler allergies
Read the full articleEarly exposure to candles, cats and environmental tobacco smoke showed greatest impact.
Forty percent of people with peanut allergies can eat tree nuts but choose to avoid them
Read the full articleStudy found most common reason for avoidance was to minimize risk of cross contact.
Five things your sweetie with allergies doesn’t want for Valentine’s Day
Read the full articleSteer clear of gifts that will trigger allergy and asthma symptoms.
Which type of summer camp should you choose for your child with allergies or asthma?
Read the full articleEnsure a successful summer by choosing a camp that’s a good fit for your child’s symptoms.
Focused allergy treatment may be your best bet for managing symptoms
Read the full articleYour allergist can help you decide which allergens to target.
Allergists encourage parents of food allergic kids to recognize their own anxiety
Read the full articleTransferring knowledge of food allergies, not fear, to children is crucial.
Recognizing uncontrolled asthma is your first step in controlling it
Read the full articleWhat are the signs you need to get your asthma under control?
Despite COVID, if fall allergies are bothering you, it’s time to get back in to see your allergist
Read the full articleAllergists have protocols in place to protect you from COVID-19 while treating your allergies.
As COVID-19 continues, getting a flu shot is vital to protecting your health
Read the full articleEspecially for those with asthma, keeping your lungs healthy is the priority.
Experts urge those with asthma to take extra care as wildfires burn in western U.S.
Read the full articleAllergists say stay indoors as smoke from fires can damage respiratory system.
Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) unanimously recommends first specialty-focused APM for a chronic condition to HHS secretary for consideration
Read the full articlePTAC commends American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology’s efforts to improve care for patients with asthma.
Follow expert guidelines to keep Halloween safe for those with allergies and asthma
Read the full articleEven ghosts and goblins will be socially distancing this Halloween.
As fall arrives, so do fire ants in southeastern parts of the U.S.
Read the full articleThey aren’t part of fall allergies, but their stings are painful and can be dangerous.
Some allergens that cause contact dermatitis are found in masks that prevent COVID-19
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2020) – Throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, those able to wear a face mask have been encouraged to do so to p…
2023 Proposed MIPS Changes
Read the full articleFor the 2023 performance year, CMS is required to weigh the cost and quality performance categories equally.… Earlier this summer the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule recommending a number of changes to the…
Register now for big savings!
Read the full articleSign up for a hands-on workshop, and you’ll leave ready to implement what you’ve learned into your practice.… Register for the 2022 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting today to get the lowest registration rate! Sign up for a hands-on workshop, and you’ll leave ready to…
September Annals highlights
Read the full articleThis month’s issue contains exciting research on oral immunotherapy for peanut and the occurrence of tree nut and sesame seed… As the summer ends and school year starts up, it is time to review this month’s issue of Annals. The September issue focuses on…
Five Reasons You Should Attend the First Ever Joint CSACI-ACAAI Conference
Read the full articlePediatric Allergists and Pediatricians: Plan to Get Your Food Allergy Questions Answered ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 8, 2022) – The… Pediatric Allergists and Pediatricians: Plan to Get Your Food Allergy Questions Answered ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 8, 2022) – The Canadian Society of Allergy and…
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 us for the inaugural North American Pediatric Allergy & Asthma Congress in September
Read the full articleRegister now for the inaugural North American Pediatric Allergy & Asthma Congress - A Focus on Food Allergy. The Congress will be held September 21-22, 2022, in beautiful Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, and is co-sponsored by the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology…
Webinar: Documentation 101 – Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 7:30 pm CT
Read the full articleThis 60-minute webinar will provide tips on how/what to document to ensure clean claims.… This 60-minute webinar will provide tips on how/what to document to ensure clean claims.…
Dr. James Sublett to receive Gold Headed Cane Award
Read the full articleDr. James Sublett is co-founder and chief medical officer of Family Allergy & Asthma, based in Louisville, KY.… The Gold Headed Cane Award is given annually to a College Fellow who has demonstrated the highest standards of scientific excellence and integrity. This year, College…
Physician suicide - A topic no allergist should ignore
Read the full articleThroughout the United States, there is a new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline with a network of more than 160… Yes, this is a difficult subject to discuss, but we must. I have known two outstanding allergists that have taken their own lives during…
College resources help your practice soar
Read the full articleWhere can you find practical, easy-to-follow tools to help run your practice? The College has the answer: the Practice Management… Where can you find practical, easy-to-follow tools to help run your practice? The College has the answer: the Practice Management Center (PMC). Check out…
Records audits are on the rise
Read the full articleMembers have advised the Advocacy Council of an issue that seems to be spreading nationwide – audits by insurers of claims submitted by allergy practices for routine services like skin testing, allergy vials, and subcutaneous immunotherapy. If an audit letter from one of your…
Spotlight on the Telehealth and Technology Task Force
Read the full articleThe College’s Telehealth and Technology Task Force, chaired by Tania Elliott, MD, FACAAI, has been instrumental in assessing technology needs for allergy practices and driving our collaboration with the AMA’s Telehealth Immersion Program. As part of our collaboration, the College co-hosted…
Five tips on diving back into committee work
Read the full articleDid you need to take a break from committee work, but are now ready to contribute? Here are a few tips to help you dive back in: Contact your chair or staff liaison to see what you’ve missed and how you can get…
Recent leadership decisions - summer 2022
Read the full articleThe following are key actions taken by the ACAAI Board of Regents and Executive Committee during the months of June… The following are key actions taken by the ACAAI Board of Regents and Executive Committee during the months of June and July. Modified the ACAAI…
Your questions answered - summer 2022
Read the full articleWe asked Michael Blaiss, MD, FACAAI, executive medical director, to reflect on his time as EMD, which ends on Dec. 31, 2022. What have you found most rewarding about your position? It has been an honor to serve as EMD for the College. Spending…
Is it time for a professional health checkup?
Read the full articleWhat is one thing that I can add to my routine that will make a difference? What do I need… As we approach the fall season, it’s a great time to give ourselves a “checkup” on our professional health. We might ask ourselves a…
Extract preparation – physician supervision
Read the full articleMedicare rules require that a physician (or other supervising practitioner) be on-site at the location where allergy extract vials are… The Advocacy Council has received several member inquiries recently related to preparation of allergen and venom extract vials (CPT codes 95144, 95165, and 95145-49)…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, August 18, 2022
Read the full articleBy mid-September, updated COVID-19 booster shots, targeting BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of the Omicron variant, will be available.… By mid-September, updated COVID-19 booster shots, targeting BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of the Omicron variant, will be available for Americans over the age of 12. Novavax…
Webinar: Monkeypox for the Allergist, Sept. 14, 7 pm
Read the full articleThis 45-minute CME webinar will address the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and vaccines for monkeypox.… This 45-minute CME webinar will address the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and vaccines for monkeypox. We will also look at vaccine side effects and special populations. Our experts include Drs. Kathryn Convers,…
Biologics at a Glance Cheat Sheet
Read the full articleThis customizable summary provides basic info for common A/I biologics, including pharmacology, indications, doses and more. Print a copy for… This customizable summary provides basic info for common A/I biologics, including pharmacology, indications, doses and more. Print a copy for staff and providers.…
