How viral infections impact asthma in urban-dwelling kids, and inpatient β-lactam test-dose protocol for an antimicrobial stewardship program
Read the full articleAs we move rapidly toward March, things are starting to warm up and bud all over the nation. I hope… As we move rapidly toward March, things are starting to warm up and bud all over the nation. I hope you have had time to…
Disrupters are trying to upset the apple cart
Read the full articleYou’re already acutely aware of how incredibly complex the health care landscape has become – and more change is on… You’re already acutely aware of how incredibly complex the health care landscape has become – and more change is on the way to continue shaking…
The best of 2018 and how allergy and gender intersect
Read the full articleIt’s been a cold and wet winter across much of our country. The month of February holds promise for a… It’s been a cold and wet winter across much of our country. The month of February holds promise for a warmer spring, and soon trees…
The value of dupilumab in persistent asthma and the life of Kimishige Ishizaka, MD, co-discoverer of IgE
Read the full articleFor many of us, this month is cold and rainy, and down time can be spent with a warm beverage… For many of us, this month is cold and rainy, and down time can be spent with a warm beverage and your January copy of…
Become a food allergy guru
Read the full articleWhether you want to be a food allergy expert, genius, maestro or champion, the College has you covered. Plan to… Whether you want to be a food allergy expert, genius, maestro or champion, the College has you covered. Plan to get everything you need –…
Start your year off right
Read the full articleA new year brings new beginnings – and an opportunity to set your practice up for success in the year… A new year brings new beginnings – and an opportunity to set your practice up for success in the year ahead. The Practice Management Committee…
The microbiome of the nose and the development of allergic diseases
Read the full articleIt is amazing that 2019 is already upon us. The contents of this month’s Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… It is amazing that 2019 is already upon us. The contents of this month’s Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology feature an emphasis on our…
Best therapy for atopic dermatitis and an update to the College’s Asthma Yardstick
Read the full articleWe are well into the holiday season and tomorrow is New Year’s Day. Hopefully you are contemplating your New Year’s… We are well into the holiday season and tomorrow is New Year’s Day. Hopefully you are contemplating your New Year’s resolutions and you have spending…
Unnecessary food allergy testing and prophylactic treatment for HAE
Read the full articleThe year is rapidly drawing to a close. Holiday preparations abound, and we are all looking forward to the new… The year is rapidly drawing to a close. Holiday preparations abound, and we are all looking forward to the new year. Many of us are…
From the desk of the EMD: Allergy Facebook friends
Read the full articleIt seems like every day there is an article in the news about social media and especially Facebook. Issues related… It seems like every day there is an article in the news about social media and especially Facebook. Issues related to Facebook include knowing more…
A review of professional liability when prescribing beta-lactams and the contributions and life of Henry Claman, MD
Read the full articleAs we return to work after our holiday weekend celebrating Thanksgiving, our minds are still full of gratitude for our… As we return to work after our holiday weekend celebrating Thanksgiving, our minds are still full of gratitude for our family and friends we’ve…
New treatment to protect people with peanut allergy
Read the full articleAt the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting, new research presented showed promise for a treatment to help people with severe peanut… At the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting, new research presented showed promise for a treatment to help people with severe peanut allergy tolerate accidental peanut exposure.…
Who really needs penicillin allergy testing and reviewing penicillin minor determinants
Read the full articleOur Annual Scientific Meeting will soon be upon us. I hope many of you will be in attendance for what… Our Annual Scientific Meeting will soon be upon us. I hope many of you will be in attendance for what promises to be a…
FDA considers new food allergen labeling
Read the full articleThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, recently issued a statement explaining the FDA is considering labeling… The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, recently issued a statement explaining the FDA is considering labeling products that contain sesame to…
From the desk of the EMD: Sneak peek – tackling physician wellness at the Annual Meeting
Read the full articleWith the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, just around the corner, I thought I would give you… With the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, just around the corner, I thought I would give you a sneak peek of my…
Get Involved
Read the full articleSet Up an Asthma Screening Connect with your community by taking part in our Nationwide Asthma Screening Program (NASP). We’ll… Set Up an Asthma Screening Connect with your community by taking part in our Nationwide Asthma Screening Program (NASP). We’ll provide the tools and information…
Congratulate your colleagues!
Read the full articleThe College is proud to honor the following individuals for their contributions to the College and the specialty of allergy/immunology.… The College is proud to honor the following individuals for their contributions to the College and the specialty of allergy/immunology. These awards will be presented…
Top 10 reasons to stream the Annual Scientific Meeting
Read the full articleCan’t travel to the all-new and best ever 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting? Get the second-best seat (your own!) and catch all the Saturday… Can't travel to the all-new and best ever 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting? Get the second-best seat (your own!) and catch all the Saturday and Sunday plenaries and symposia…
Connect with colleagues at the Annual Meeting
Read the full articleIn the spirit of our all-new revamped Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, our networking and social events are… In the spirit of our all-new revamped Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, our networking and social events are better than ever, too! With…
Biomarkers for asthma and picking the perfect biologic
Read the full articleHopefully it has finally cooled off (but not started snowing) where you live. October is a transition month as many… Hopefully it has finally cooled off (but not started snowing) where you live. October is a transition month as many of us will see an…
On Demand 2021 Practice Management Program
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleYou can earn up to 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.Price: $45 College members, $60 non-membersThis one-day program is designed for office administrators and physician practice leaders alike and delivers dynamic updates on efficiently and effectively running your allergy practice…
On Demand 2021 Thursday Program
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleYou can earn up to 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.Price: FREE for College members who attended the annual meeting, $45 non-membersAllergists are increasingly referred rashes for evaluation and treatment. An integrated allergic and dermatologic approach to eczema, urticaria, contact…
AllergyTalk Episode 30 - Is COVID Vaccine Skin Testing Useful?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Anthony Montanaro, MDListeners can earn credit by completing the post test questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter…
AllergyTalk Episode 31 - The Presentation of an Inborn Error of Immunity Is Not Always Infection!
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Anthony Montanaro, MDViewers can earn credit by completing the post test questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter…
North American Pediatric Allergy and Asthma Congress 2024
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: $595 for ACAAI/CSACI members, $795 non-members, $225 students/residents/FITs, $795 non-exhibiting industry attendeesTo access handouts, make sure you are logged in and click on the TAKE COURSE button. Handouts are contained within the course.REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONSRefunds, cancellations, and changes are…
What's New in Vaccine Immunology
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleWhat's New in Vaccine Immunology? Getting inoculated with new knowledge. Vaccines are foundational in public health policy because they save millions of lives by preventing/mitigating many infectious diseases caused by bacteria and viruses. With the availability of new technologies and adjuvants, vaccine immunology…
Atopic Dermatitis: JAK Inhibitors and Beyond (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on October 19, 2023Speaker: Clinton P. Dunn, MDAtopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably but there are subtle differences between the conditions. In this webinar, Dr. Clint Dunn will give a brief overview of atopic dermatitis…
Pediatric Asthma eYardstick CME
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThe Pediatric Asthma eYardstick presents an in-depth model including practical recommendations for a sustained step-up in asthma therapy for children with inadequately controlled asthma. This interactive version is designed to enable practitioners to intuitively and efficiently utilize the yardstick model in an office…
Community Allergists Partnership in Education
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThe ACAAI CAPE program explores the important opportunity of teaching in a community allergy practice and provides tools for each step along the way. Partnering between the community and academic realms to create office-based, clinical elective rotations, serves an important unmet need. By pairing…
2022 Financial Update for Allergists
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members ONLY, not available for non-membersThis webinar will review 2021 allergy compensation data and 2020 CMS E&M allergy coding data. Plus, our experts do a deep dive into financial reporting for allergy practices. Topics include:2022 MGMA Allergy Provider…
2023 Financial Update for Allergists
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members ONLY, not available for non-membersThis webinar reviews the latest allergy/immunology financial data for allergists. Find out how your compensation and your E&M coding measure up, plus strategies for dealing with denials for 95165. Topics include:2023 MGMA…
Rhinoscopy in Your Allergy Practice CME 2021
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: $40 for members, $60 for non-membersYou can receive CME credit for reviewing the content on the Rhinoscopy in Your Allergy Practice page!Enroll in the course, pass the quiz, and you can claim 2 credits while testing your rhinoscopy knowledge.rhinoTarget AudienceMedical professionals…
Prior Authorizations from the Insurance Company Perspective
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersDouglas Leavengood, MD, FACAAI, was in private practice for more than 30 years – until Cigna Healthcare offered him the position of Medical Director of Allergy/Immunology. One of his new responsibilities is reviewing prior authorization appeal requests, and in…
Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease and the Role of Type 2 Inflammation (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on September 26, 2023Speaker: Rajan Merchant, MD, FACAAIPeople with AERD live with asthma, sinus disease and recurrent nasal polyps, and are sensitive to aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). Many are undiagnosed. In this…
Allergy Office: Billing Biologics ABCs
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $20 non-membersThis module was reviewed and updated in November, 2023.Find out how to manage the billing and administration of biologics in your practice. This 15-minute module will provide:Tips and tricks for dealing with prior authorizationsOptions for providing…
Advocacy Council - Correct Documentation Helps Reduce Denials
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersTwo of allergy's leading coding experts will provide tips on what to include in your documentation to support your claims.Learn how to document accurately to minimize denials and maximize revenue flow and to receive appropriate reimbursement…
Allergy Office: Coding for Allergy Testing
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members; $20 non-membersLearn how to successfully code for various types of allergy testing. This 15-minute module will cover ICD-10 and CPT coding for:Oral challengesLocal anestheticsVenomsPenicillinPatch testingTarget AudienceAllergy practice managers, physicians, NPs, PAs and coding/billing staffAdditional informationDisclosure: N…
What the Allergist Needs to Know about Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 for non-membersThis webinar addresses key information that allergists need to know regarding the FDA Emergency Use Authorization of monoclonal antibodies in the treatment of COVID-19. This webinar is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline.Target AudienceAllergists/ImmunologistsLearning ObjectivesApply the most current…
Allergy Testing Coding and Billing Essentials
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersThis course was updated in August, 2021 and was reviewed for accuracy in April, 2024.To maximize reimbursement for allergy testing, allergy practices need to focus on both coding and billing practices. That includes everything from verifying patient benefits…
Empathic Communication: Yes, you can teach it!
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersHow well do your employees and physicians communicate with patients, families and each other? Empathic communication is the key to patient satisfaction, physician and employee engagement, and even patient health outcomes. Elevate your practice by making this webinar part…