New practice parameters published for both atopic dermatitis and anaphylaxis
Read the full articleNewly revised practice parameters on atopic dermatitis and anaphylaxis were published online in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma &… Newly revised practice parameters on atopic dermatitis and anaphylaxis were published online in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.…
Advocacy Council endorses Fee Schedule fix
Read the full articleCongress must pass legislation before the end of the year to prevent these cuts from taking effect on Jan. 1,… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a 3.37% reduction to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Conversion Factor (CF) for 2024,…
Advocacy Council Board of Directors
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council assists in resolving complex payment disputes, monitors and lobbies elected officials and government agencies, and more.… The Advocacy Council keeps practicing allergists abreast of critical issues, assists in resolving complex payment disputes, monitors and lobbies state and federal elected officials and…
Advocacy
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council acts as the leading advocate for practicing allergists and the allergy-immunology specialty. It keeps practicing allergists abreast… The Advocacy Council acts as the leading advocate for practicing allergists and the allergy-immunology specialty. It keeps practicing allergists abreast of critical socioeconomic and regulatory…
For Allergy and Asthma Sufferers, Climate Change Means Worse Symptoms and Harsher Season
Read the full articleMany people don’t know that allergists are experts in treating asthma, and that nasal allergies and asthma are closely… If you suffer from asthma or nasal allergies, you’ve probably noticed pollen season getting worse, and negatively affecting your symptoms. Experts from the American College…
More cost-saving tips from the Practice Management Committee
Read the full articleNotice, however, that eliminating staff was NOT mentioned by any of our members as an opportunity for savings.… Last week we shared some terrific cost-saving tips from the Practice Management Committee in Part one of our two-part series. This week we’re back with more!…
2024 RVUs impact allergy
Read the full articleAllergists are expected to experience a -1.9% reimbursement impact due to the lower 2024 conversion factor (which takes into account… This article was revised on Dec. 11, 2023. In response to the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services…
Board of Regents
Read the full articleThe Board of Regents oversees all councils and advisory groups and makes important decisions on behalf of the College. *… The Board of Regents oversees all councils and advisory groups and makes important decisions on behalf of the College. * denotes Executive Committee member Gailen…
Spotlight on Annals
Read the full articleThe current issue of Annals focuses on a key problem affecting allergy-immunology and the world today: global warming.… As we get ready to start a new year, the current issue of our Annals in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology focuses on a key problem affecting…
Shoulders to stand on
Read the full articleThe focus will be on community-based research that addresses issues with direct application to patient care.… To say serving as ACAAI President is simultaneously an incredible honor and humbling experience is a definite understatement. I am very grateful for the outpouring of support that…
The 2023 Annual Meeting is Now Available On Demand!
Read the full articleVisit the College Learning Connection today to view the sessions and gain additional credit. As a Thank You from the… Visit the College Learning Connection today to view the sessions and gain additional credit. As a Thank You from the College, all in-person and livestream…
Site-Neutral Payments
Read the full articleLawmakers have begun to focus on one option: expanding site-neutral payments for services in off-campus Hospital Outpatient Departments.… Controlling health care costs and addressing vertical consolidation in health care is a bipartisan priority in this Congress. As a result, lawmakers are considering a wide…
Allergy and the AMA
Read the full articleThe AMA’s House of Delegates is a platform where we can raise our advocacy voice to lobby for issues affecting… Allergy is one of the smaller subspecialties in the world of medicine, but our partnership with the American Medical Association (AMA) – and the…
Promote your practice this holiday season
Read the full articleAllergies don’t stop during the holiday season, so now is a great time to consider ways to promote your services… Allergies don’t stop during the holiday season, so now is a great time to consider ways to promote your services as an allergist. The…
Involving your patients in treatment decisions
Read the full articleWhen your patients have tried different therapies without relief, it may be time to discuss other treatment options.… When your patients have tried different therapies without relief, it may be time to discuss other treatment options. As the leader in resources for allergists and…
2024 MIPS and APM changes
Read the full articleThis article provides a summary of key, final changes to the QPP governing the traditional Merit-based Incentive Payment System… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released its final rule with updates to the Quality Payment Program (QPP) for 2024 (the Final…
Past Presidents
Read the full articleKathleen R. May, MD 2022-2023 Mark Corbett, MD 2021-2022 Luz Fonacier, MD 2020-2021 J. Allen Meadows, MD 2019-2020 Todd A.… Kathleen R. May, MD 2022-2023 Mark Corbett, MD 2021-2022 Luz Fonacier, MD 2020-2021 J. Allen Meadows, MD 2019-2020 Todd A. Mahr, MD 2018-2019 Bradley…
Meet the new College President
Read the full articleA primary emphasis is to foster and promote the partnership between practicing community allergists and academic allergists/immunologists.… At the Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim last week, Gailen D. Marshall, Jr., MD, PhD, FACAAI was inducted as the 2023-2024 president of the College. Many of…
2024 MGMA Compensation and Cost & Revenue Surveys Now Open!
Read the full articleThe College is again partnering with MGMA to collect allergy compensation data and practice cost and revenue data.… The College is again partnering with MGMA to collect allergy compensation data and practice cost and revenue data. Participation is easy! Survey data is auto-mapped directly…
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