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Still searching for PPE?
Read the full articleDuring the early stages in the pandemic, the College partnered with Project N95 to make vital personal protective equipment (PPE) from verified suppliers available for our members. Now, the Project N95 Shop allows you to purchase PPE at any time. Everything offered in the…
Your advocacy connection
Read the full articleIf you’re from the Southeastern part of the country, take part in the region’s House of Delegates town hall meeting. It’s your opportunity to discuss nonclinical issues important to your practice, such as pending state regulations/legislation, insurance coverage policies, advocacy…
Celebrate Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Read the full articleMay is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month! Think about ways to share your expertise to your patients and the public. The College’s Allergy and Asthma Awareness Toolkit makes it easy! Use the Toolkit’s resources for: Community outreach Local events and health fairs…
College Advantage: Spring 2021
Read the full articleTesting, treating, vaccinating: College members go above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic.… Testing, treating, vaccinating: College members go above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
FASTER Act signed into law
Read the full articleOn Friday, President Biden signed into law the College-supported H.R. 1202 "Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act of 2021" (FASTER Act). The Act adds sesame to the list of foods that manufacturers must identify on prepackaged labels – a victory…
Taking a stand on allergy blood testing
Read the full articleThe College’s Advocacy Council submitted comments to the chairs of the Committee of Jurisdiction opposing S. 701 – Allergy Testing Access Act of 2021 – sponsored by Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS). We expressed concern that allergy blood testing could be misused as a screening…
Annals’ focus in April is epidemics and pandemics
Read the full articleAs the weather continues to warm, we are seeing pollen seasons flourish in most parts of the country. The COVID-19 pandemic is still with us and likely will be in some form for years to come. As allergists/immunologists, our role will not…
Looking for a great study tool for the Boards?
Read the full articleFellows-in-Training members receive a 30% discount on the popular Allergy & Immunology Self-Assessment program that the College launched last year. Act now! The discount is for a limited time. AIM is a web-based program that’s designed to help allergy/immunology…
Should allergy practices continue to enforce mask wearing?
Read the full articleAs of April 6, 14 states have lifted all mask mandates and others require masks only in certain situations. This can leave allergy practices trying to enforce clinic mask requirements in a sticky situation. Some medical practices enforcing mask mandates have reported pushback from…
It’s National Volunteer Week
Read the full article“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” This quote by Winston Churchill is meaningful as we celebrate National Volunteer Week. Established in 1974, this commemorative week is a time to shine a light on…
Asthma Management and the Allergist - Better Outcomes at Lower Cost
| Resource Type: MiscRead the full articleIt’s been nearly two decades since the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared asthma an epidemic. It made the disease a priority of its Healthy People objectives in a call for Action Against Asthma, a strategic plan to tackle the…
Your leadership's decisions
Read the full articleThe following are key actions taken by the Executive Committee during its March 8 meeting. Ratified the nomination of Jeff Demain, MD, FACAAI, Brian Kelly, MD, MA, FACAAI, Phillip Jones, MD, FACAAI, Mansi Kanuga, MD, FACAAI, David Kaufman, MD, FACAAI and Kelly Maples, MD…
Spotlight on the Diversity Task Force
Read the full articleThe College’s Diversity Task Force has been working on several initiatives to further expand the College’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Gaining a better understanding of the diversity of our membership The Task Force, led by Cherie Zachary, MD, FACAAI, is…
Your questions answered
Read the full articleAs we celebrate National Volunteer Week this month (April 18 – 24), we asked the College’s executive medical director, Michael Blaiss, MD, FACAAI, to reflect on the importance of volunteerism at the College, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic. What has impressed you the…
Allergy practice pleads guilty
Read the full articleA private, solo practitioner allergy practice recently pleaded guilty to criminal charges and agreed to pay the government over $2 million in civil penalties for violation of the False Claims Act related to Xolair billing to Medicare and Medicaid programs. Over a seven-year…
Explore the current COVID-19 pandemic and history of influenza epidemics
Read the full articleIt's mid-April and I trust the freezes are done for us for the foreseeable future. The pollens are in full bloom and the pandemic is starting to stabilize in many parts of our country and around the world. In-person office visits…
Are you struggling with SCIT noncompliance?
Read the full articleHas your practice experienced an increase in subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) non-compliance? If so, you’re not alone! At the College,… Has your practice experienced an increase in subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) non-compliance? If so, you’re not alone! At the College, six out of nine…
MicroCME is here
Read the full articleTake advantage of these small but mighty learning activities on our new MicroCME page. They’re brief enough to fit into the nooks and crannies of your busy schedule. This bite-size content provides short, focused learning and CME credit in just 15 or…
Why we need physician leaders
Read the full articleA little over two weeks ago, ACAAI held its annual Leadership Summit. As far as I am concerned, it is the most important activity of the College each year. You may be asking, “Why not the Annual Meeting, the Practice Management webinars and tools…
New rules for emotional support animals
Read the full articleSince January, airlines are no longer required to transport emotional support animals – a change in policy that will likely reduce the overall number of potential allergic reactions on aircrafts. The number of passengers traveling with emotional support animals has increased significantly in recent…
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