Food Allergy Testing and Diagnosis
Read MoreFood allergy testing is a very important step in diagnosing food allergies.
Testing & Diagnosis
Read MoreMore than 50 million people in the United States have an allergy of some kind. Take back control of your life.
Environmental Allergy Avoidance
Read MoreIf it's not possible to completely avoid an allergen, there are things you can do to decrease your exposure. Here are some steps you can take to avoid contact …
Allergies and Asthma on Vacation
Read MoreBid bon voyage to allergies and asthma during your vacation.
Air Filters
Read MoreAir filters in central heating and air-conditioning ducts in your home or in portable room air cleaners help remove indoor pollutants.
Food Allergy Avoidance
Read MoreThere is no cure for food allergy, and avoidance of the food allergen is the only way to protect against a food allergy reaction.
Living With Allergies
Read MoreLiving with allergies means working to make your environment as free of allergens as possible.
Epinephrine Auto-injector
Read MoreThe first-line treatment for anaphylaxis is epinephrine (adrenaline).
Allergy Immunotherapy
Read MoreDepending on the type of allergy you have, you can train your body to become less allergic.
Runny Nose, Stuffy Nose, Sneezing
Read MoreIf your runny, stuffy nose or sneezing is from allergies, the best remedy is to get your allergies under control.
Nausea and Vomiting
Read MoreIf you think you might have a food allergy that could lead to nausea and vomiting, you should be tested by an allergist.
Eye Symptoms
Read MoreWhile most people treat nasal allergy symptoms, they often ignore their itchy, red, watery eyes.
Anaphylaxis
Read MoreAnaphylaxis is a rare but severe allergic reaction. It can occur suddenly, can worsen quickly and can be deadly.
Pregnancy and Allergy
Read MorePractical tips for pregnant patients with asthma or other allergic conditions.
We clarify Evaluation and Management codes
Read MoreThis article has corrected information as of July 22, 2021. The 2020 physician fee schedule finalized changes in evaluation and management (E/M) codes that became effective Jan. 1, 2021. It quickly became evident from provider feedback that clarification was needed. The American Medical…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, July 8, 2021
Read MoreVaccinated individuals who became infected with COVID-19 carried less virus and had shorter cases than unvaccinated people who became infected. Experts are still examining if vaccinated people will require booster doses. New research suggests the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is effective against the delta…
College Advantage: Summer 2021
Read MoreGet the education, research and Podium to Practice™ takeaways at the 2021 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans.… Get the education, research and Podium to Practice™ takeaways at the 2021 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans.…
More clarification of 2022 proposed fee schedule
Read MoreNew Medicare billing rights for physician assistants Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, physician assistants (PAs) will be able to bill Medicare independently for their services. These changes, announced in the 2022 proposed Medicare physician fee schedule rule, implement a law enacted by Congress in early…
What’s new at the College’s House of Delegates
Read MoreA key component of the College’s House of Delegates’ strategic plan was to develop a network of allergists throughout the United States. This program is off to a great start, and we now have designated representatives in 30 states. If you are unsure…
Annals focuses on diagnostic testing in July
Read MoreThe summer heat continues, and the pandemic, although waning in some parts of our country, is still with us and new strains of concern continue to emerge. Yet we press on with our tasks of caring for our patients with allergic and immune-based…
Does your practice need PPE?
Read MoreDoes your practice need PPE? Get it from Project N95 (PN95), the National Critical Equipment Clearinghouse for personal protective equipment (PPE), COVID-19 diagnostic tests and critical equipment. PN95 now allows you to individually purchase your products as you need them – not as part…
ACAAI Members-Only Webinars
Read MoreE&M Coding – Explained Tuesday, July 13, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT Do you need clarification on the new E&M coding rules that went into effect on January 1? We’ll do a deep dive into the new rules and how…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, June 21, 2021
Read MoreCMS is partnering with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) We Can Do This vaccination campaign to provide toolkits that various organizations can use to promote vaccinations in their communities. CMS is facilitating webinars for the toolkits on variety of subjects including…
Medicare publishes proposed rates for 2022
Read MoreThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published its proposed 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule on July 13, 2021. During 2021, because of a Congressionally mandated increase in the conversion factor, overall Medicare reimbursement for allergists increased. Because of budget neutrality requirements, the…
Help with Boards prep
Read MoreSummer is here! Fellows-in-Training, are you studying for the Board exam? There is no “one size fits all” study option for everyone, and the College has a variety of helpful study resources. Prepare for the exam with the College’s new 4th…
The Allergy Practice Assessment Quiz is here!
Read MoreHow often do you assess your overall practice operations to determine if you have opportunities for improvement? Monthly, annually, every 2+ years – or never? Whatever your answer, the College has good news for you! We have a new tool that makes assessing your…
The Gold Headed Cane – An award of excellence and tradition
Read MoreThe nominees for the 2021 Gold Headed Cane Award, one of the most prestigious College awards, are Jay Portnoy, MD, FACAAI, James Sublett, MD, FACAAI and Myron Zitt, MD, FACAAI. Fellows are eligible to vote for this award. Ballots have been emailed to all…
Latest Issue of AllergyWatch
in AllergyWatchRead MoreA synopsis of allergy and asthma literature, resulting from an unbiased, comprehensive review of twenty major medical journals.… A synopsis of allergy and asthma literature, resulting from an unbiased, comprehensive review of twenty major medical journals.…
Biologics Toolkit
Read MoreGet the clinical and practice resources you need to use biologics effectively in your practice.… Biologics can make a major difference in your patients’ outcomes, but using and managing them in your practice can be challenging. This toolkit provides the clinical resources to help…
Peanut OIT Toolkit
Read MoreGet the resources you need to learn about peanut OIT, how to discuss it with patients, and how to bill… Use this toolkit to get the facts on peanut OIT. Our resources will help you prepare your practice for peanut OIT, have a shared…
Allergen Extract Mixing Toolkit
Read MoreGet all the resources you need to implement the new USP 797 rule for mixing allergen extracts.… Update: The original Dec. 1, 2019 effective date for the new Chapter 797 rules has been delayed, and USP has not announced a new effective date. USP is…
Prior Authorization Toolkit
Read MoreDiscover the tools and information you need to simplify prior authorizations! Create customized appeal letters with our automated tool.… Tips and Tricks Our experts put their heads together to create this list of prior authorization tips for allergy practices and staff. Use a standing…
Telehealth Toolkit
Read MoreLearn about the benefits and challenges of telemedicine, how to select the best telemedicine platform and get info about state… Telemedicine, also known as telehealth, has the potential to increase patient access, improve patient satisfaction, expand your scope of practice and improve patient outcomes.…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, June 14, 2021
Read MoreHHS issued new guidance that sets new deadlines for Provider Relief Fund money received after June 30, 2020. It also includes information about how to report information to HHS on how the funding was used. Results from the Phase 3 trial of Novavax’s…
AllergyTalk Cough Miniseries Episode 1: Understanding the Cough Reflex
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersIn this, the first of three podcasts focusing on Cough, host Dr. Purvi Parikh speaks with Dr. Mandel Sher and Dr. Kevin Murphy about the “true” cough reflex, the cough response, and cough hypersensitivity.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy…
AllergyTalk Cough Miniseries Episode 2: Diagnosing the Patient's Cough
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersIn this, the second of three podcasts focusing on Cough, host Dr. Purvi Parikh discusses diagnosing cough with Dr. Mandel Sher and Dr. Kevin Murphy. They address diagnosing chronic cough in children and adults. Protracted bacterial bronchitis, the role…
HR Issues Related to COVID-19: A Town Hall
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersCOVID-19 is causing practices to face a number of difficult human resource-related issues. These include family leave, sick leave, unemployment, furloughs, staffing coverage, employee motivation and more. In this town hall discussion our experts discuss these…
A/I Practice Survival during COVID-19: A Town Hall
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersCOVID-19 is taking a toll on the financial health of many allergy/immunology practices. New patient, allergy shot and skin testing volumes are down substantially in some practices, which is directly impacting practice cashflow. In this town…
Understanding Urticaria: The What, Why and Itch
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MoreHealthcare providers should be able to recognize the different presentations of acute & chronic urticaria, implement targeted evaluation strategies and initiate guideline directed therapy (ACAAI / AAAAI Practice Parameters & EACCI/GALEN/WAO Guidelines) to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life in affected patients. Price: FREE for…
Telemedicine and COVID-19: Getting Started
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersNote that coding and coverage guidance for telemedicine changed just this week, so some of the coding and insurance information in this webinar is no longer current. Please double-check any information from that section of the webinar…
AllergyTalk Episode 9: Asthma Epidemiology, Diet, and More on MART Therapy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeaker: Gerald Lee, MDViewers can earn credit by completing the post test questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from AllergyWatch and recommendations from subject matter experts in order to bring physicians up to…
AllergyTalk Episode 10: OIT Safety, OR Anaphylaxis, and IT for Cats
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeaker: Gerald Lee, 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 experts in order to bring physicians up…
Idiopathic Anaphylaxis - What to do when a cause eludes you
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on February 18, 2020Speaker: Anne Ellis, MDViewers can earn credit by completing the post test questions.This program is a collaboration between the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the Allergy and Asthma Network.There…
Operationalize Penicillin Allergy Testing
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersOur experts review the following aspects of penicillin allergy testing and how to make it more efficient for your practice:Efficiency tips for penicillin allergy testingSchedulingDay of service testingEducating patients, PCPs and the communityMarketing / Advertising Penicillin TestingSupported by…
When Atopic Dermatitis is Difficult to Control
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on January 23, 2020Speaker: William E. Berger, MD, FACAAIViewers can earn credit by completing the post test questions.Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of eczema affecting 18 million adults and 9.6 million children under…
Allergy Office: Coding for Immunotherapy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE for members; $20 non-membersLearn how to correctly code for various types of immunotherapy. This 15-minute module will cover ICD-10 and CPT coding for:Inhalant allergen immunotherapySublingual immunotherapy (SLIT)Subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT)ConventionalClusterRushVenom immunotherapyConventionalClusterTarget AudienceAllergy practice managers, physicians, NPs, PAs and…
Implementing Food Allergy Therapy in Clinical Practice
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members and non-membersThis symposium has been designed to aid attendees in their efforts to align their practice with current guidelines and expert recommendations and ensure that they are aware of the full complement of therapeutic options for helping patients manage their…
On Demand 2019 Telemedicine for the Allergist (MOC)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: $25 members, $35 non-membersThe technology involved in telemedicine, direct-to-consumer platforms and case examples of actual technology will be discussed and reviewed. This expert presentation will spark your interest in exploring the future of telemedicine.You can earn up to 1.5…
On Demand 2019 New Horizons in Chronic Rhinosinusitis (MOC)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: $25 members, $35 non-membersThis session will provide a foundation for exploring newer medical, surgical and biologic therapies for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with and without nasal polyps. Etiology, diagnosis and management will be reviewed.You can earn up to 1.5 AMA PRA Category…
On Demand 2019 Evolution of Food Allergy Therapies (MOC)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: $25 members, $35 non-membersSeveral new interventions are likely to be approved by the FDA in the upcoming year. These therapies have different levels of efficacy and side effects and will likely greatly impact office flow. Thus, it is imperative that allergists become more…
On Demand 2019 Climate Change and Natural Disasters: The Central Role of Allergists (MOC)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: $25 members, $35 non-membersOur changing climate has impacted not only our temperatures, but the onset and duration of pollen season as well. It is important for allergists to understand the impact that climate change is having on our patients and to anticipate changes…
On Demand 2019 Literature Review
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MoreYou can earn up to 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.Price: $99 College members, $125 non-membersTo help you keep abreast of the latest clinical developments in allergy and immunology, ACAAI will continue its highly successful Literature Review program. It's…
On Demand 2019 Office Administrators Practice Management Course
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MoreGet the latest practice management information for allergy/immunology practices from the 2019 Office Administrator’s Practice Management Course. Topics include coding, using biologics in practice, technology in revenue cycle management, USP 797 implementation for your practice, government and regulatory update, process improvement, HR: investing…
2019 Financial Trends for Allergists: how do you compare?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to College members, not available to non-membersOur experts review the latest allergy/immunology financial data from the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), Medscape and CMS. More allergists than ever before participated in the 2019 MGMA Provider Compensation Survey, and the College’s…
Food & Drug Allergy and GI Disorders Track | ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting
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Practice Management / Professional Issues Track | ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting
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E-posters | ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting
Read MoreE-postersSupported by Sanofi Genzyme and RegeneronElectronic posters are a vital part of your meeting experience. The posters will be searchable and accessible online 24/7.tr.hover:hover { background-color: #dbaa0036; }a.regbutton { …
Attendee Service Center
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Immunotherapy and Diagnostics Track | ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting
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Dermatology Track | ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting
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