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In December 2020, Congress passed the No Surprises Act (NSA), which is intended to protect patients from unexpected out-of-network (OON) “surprise” medical bills. Congress delayed the bill’s effective date until Jan.1, 2022 to allow federal agencies time to implement the…

A new year is upon us, and that means new ICD-10 and CPT codes for allergists! We’ll discuss the new… A new year is upon us, and that means new ICD-10 and CPT codes for allergists! We’ll discuss the new codes (including new remote patient…

I am a big believer in vaccines. I have taken all the vaccines suggested for my age. As I have written here recently, I took the booster of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine prior to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approving it for…

College appointed Super-delegates serve as the conduit between delegates, regional societies and the HOD leadership. They facilitate the communication of important issues and concerns amongst these key stakeholders. Super-delegates should also build rapport with legislators, lobbyists, allergists, and member societies in his…

The 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 barriers…

The College is thrilled to partner with the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) to collect allergy-specific compensation and production data for the sixth consecutive year! Complete our 2022 survey and find out how your compensation compared to other allergists during 2021 amid COVID…

College-appointed state delegates serve as the liaisons between local, state and regional societies; the super-delegates in their region; and House of Delegates (HOD) leadership - to share intel on legislation that may adversely impact the specialty. They also build rapport with legislators, lobbyists…

The College’s Advocacy Council, along with other organizations, has been successful in advocating for legislation to alter Medicare physician payment cuts scheduled to begin Jan. 1. The legislation required a recalculation of allergy reimbursements. The Advocacy Council developed a spreadsheet that compares 2022…

COVID-19 has opened our eyes to the fact that health care can be a risky vocation. It is estimated that more than 3,600 health care workers in the U.S. died of this disease in the first year of the pandemic. A…

New research shows that COVID-19 infection poses a greater risk of myocarditis than the vaccines. The CDC’s ACIP issued a new recommendation for the MRNA vaccines over the J&J vaccine, due to the blood clotting risks associated with the J&J…

A new year – a new look. The Advocacy Council has a redesigned logo and new tagline. As part of… A new year – a new look. The Advocacy Council has a redesigned logo and new tagline. As part of the College’s Vision Forward…

The National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci said preliminary information about the Omicron variant shows it might not cause as severe disease as frequently as expected. However, more data is needed to confirm this information. Even though the…

On Jan.1, 2022, Medicare will begin paying for remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) services. RTM services allow for nonphysiologic data to… On Jan.1, 2022, Medicare will begin paying for remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) services. RTM services allow for nonphysiologic data to be collected. Data can…

Our hearts go out to the many people affected by the recent dangerous and deadly tornadoes in… Our 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…

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared… When 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…

As 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…