March 2024 Annals highlights
Read the full articleThis month’s articles and reviews provide guidance for these changes in our treatment pathways.… As spring arrives and pollen season begins, the current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology highlights many of the new changes that are coming to our field. As…
Eastern Pulmonary Conference
-Read the full articleUpdate in Pulmonary Disease: Current, Relevant and Interactive. The Breakers, Palm Beach, FL. Learn more… Update in Pulmonary Disease: Current, Relevant and Interactive. The Breakers, Palm Beach, FL. Learn more…
Toledo Allergy Society 13th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Conference
Read the full articleSave the dates! The Toledo Allergy Society’s 13th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Conference will take place September 4, 2024.… Save the dates! The Toledo Allergy Society's 13th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Conference will take place September 4, 2024. Learn more…
Tennessee Society of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (TSAAI) Annual Meeting
-Read the full articleSave the dates! TSAAI’s annual educational meeting consists of presentations by recognized speakers in the field of allergy, asthma and immunology.… Save the dates! TSAAI’s annual educational meeting consists of presentations by recognized speakers in the field of allergy, asthma and immunology. Learn more…
A Midsummer Night’s Wheeze, 31st Annual Education Meeting
-Read the full articleFairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, Sonoma, CA. Learn more… Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, Sonoma, CA. Learn more…
Eastern Allergy Conference
-Read the full articleJoin us for the Eastern Allergy Conference as we bring you the most current information from the field’s top experts… Join us for the Eastern Allergy Conference as we bring you the most current information from the field's top experts on Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Jointly…
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Foundation of Northern California (AAIFNC) Annual Symposium
Read the full articleAnnual Symposium, “Bridges to Understanding,” Saturday, April 27, 2024, Hotel Nikko, San Francisco, CA. The symposium is for practicing allergists… Annual Symposium, “Bridges to Understanding,” Saturday, April 27, 2024, Hotel Nikko, San Francisco, CA. The symposium is for practicing allergists and allied health care providers…
ACAAI 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting - Save the dates!
-Read the full articleThe 2024 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting will take place Oct. 24-28, 2024 in Boston, MA. The theme for the 2024… The 2024 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting will take place Oct. 24-28, 2024 in Boston, MA. The theme for the 2024 meeting is "Advancing Allergy/Immunology Discovery."…
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Society of Georgia 2024 Annual Meeting
-Read the full articleMay 3-5, 2024, Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge, Buford, GA. Learn more… May 3-5, 2024, Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge, Buford, GA. Learn more…
It takes a village
Read the full articleWhat does it take to bring the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting to life each year? Believe it or not, planning… One of the most interesting parts of being president of the College is the ability to see many things “up close and personal” that…
AllergyTalk: Two Special Podcasts: Omalizumab for Food Allergy
Read the full articleOn February 16, 2024, the FDA announced the approval of the first biologic medication to treat patients with food allergy,… On February 16, 2024, the FDA announced the approval of the first biologic medication to treat patients with food allergy, omalizumab.…
2024 Cyberattacks cause disruptions
Read the full articleDue to the attack, Change Healthcare's systems are still down, causing struggles for physician practices and hospitals filing claims, as… On Feb. 21, Optum announced that its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, was the victim of a massive cyberattack. Change Healthcare is one of the largest…
Omalizumab for Food Allergy Part 2: Implementation Into Practice
in AllergyTalkRead the full articleIn Part 2, we will discuss important considerations in implementing omalizumab for food allergy in your practice.… On February 16, 2024, the FDA announced the approval of the first biologic medication to treat patients with food allergy, omalizumab! In first part of a two-part…
Omalizumab For Food Allergy – Part 1: Reviewing the Evidence
in AllergyTalkRead the full articleIn first part of a two-part series, we will review the evidence behind the Omalizumab as Monotherapy and as Adjunct… On February 16, 2024, the FDA announced the approval of the first biologic medication to treat patients with food allergy, omalizumab! In first part…
AllergyTalk podcast features OUtMATCH study
Read the full articleThe FDA announced its approval of omalizumab as the first biologic medication to treat patients with food allergy.… As the College previously reported, on Feb. 16, the FDA announced its approval of omalizumab as the first biologic medication to treat patients with food allergy.…
Practice Parameters
Read the full articlePractice Parameters are developed by the Joint Taskforce on Practice Parameters and establish guidelines for diagnosis and management of allergic… Practice Parameters are developed by the Joint Taskforce on Practice Parameters and establish guidelines for diagnosis and management of allergic and immunologic diseases. Practice Parameters…
From the desk of the EMD: The future is here!
Read the full articleArtificial intelligence outperforms pulmonologists in the interpretation of pulmonary function tests. If you did not see this article with the… Artificial intelligence outperforms pulmonologists in the interpretation of pulmonary function tests. If you did not see this article with the title above, then you should…
Coding for E&M visit and allergy testing on the same day
Read the full articleMany third-party payers insist skin tests are a part of an office visit, but this is not the case, and… ACAAI physician members often share questions and issues on DocMatter, the College’s exclusive members-only, private forum for clinical and practice management discussions. A recent…
MicroCME: Role of Immunomodulators
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 20 minutesThis microlearning, presented by Dr. Jennifer Heimall, discusses the role of immunomodulators in the management of primary immunodeficiency.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME…
Disparities in Allergy & Asthma Care: Leveling the Playing Field (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on March 22, 2023Speaker: Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MDThis webinar will focus on the healthcare disparities that Latino/Hispanic patients, both children and adults, face in the areas of asthma and food allergy. Dr. Hernandez-Trujillo will discuss…
Insect Sting and Venom Allergy: Diagnosis, Treatment and Preparedness (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on March 21, 2024Speaker: David Golden, MDFor most people, insect stings are a short-term annoyance. But for some the venom in a stinging insect can cause an allergic reaction that can range from a mild local…
Top Tips For Employed Allergists
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $50 non-membersThis webinar focuses on areas of interest to employed allergists – and to those interested in becoming employed allergists. Topics include:The advantages and disadvantages of being an employed physician.Keys to success for employed allergists:Employment contract and…
2024 Coding Update for Allergists
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $50 non-membersThis webinar examines the new ICD-10 and CPT codes for 2024. We discuss new revenue opportunities for allergists as well as the challenges of billing an E&M code with skin testing.Topics include:New E/M…
AllergyTalk Episode 38 - Should Immunotherapy Be Offered For Atopic Dermatitis?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Melinda Rathkopf, MDListeners can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts…
Atopic Dermatitis in Skin of Color: Improving Care for Our Patients (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on February 20, 2024Speaker: Kelly M. Maples, MDAtopic dermatitis is more common and sometimes more severe in Black/African American people and Hispanic/Latino people, especially children. Because of its unique appearance in skin of color, it…
Food Allergy: Is It the Environment? Or Genetic? (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on February 14, 2023Speaker: (Tina) Sayantani B. Sindher, MD, Director of the Clinical Translational Research Unit at Stanford University Family history is known to be a risk factor for the development of food allergy, however whether this…
Moving Towards Equity: Disparities in Food Allergy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersIn this webinar, our experts address moving the needle towards equitable allergy and asthma care for all patients and practitioners, in all communities – particularly communities of color.Supported by Novartis.Learning ObjectivesRecognize the racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic quality…
The Importance of Proactively Addressing and De-labeling Antibiotic Allergy (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on January 29, 2024Speaker: Kimberly Blumenthal, MD, MSCWith the rise of drug-resistant organisms, proactive evaluation and delabeling of inaccurate antibiotic allergies is a key component of antibiotics stewardship and quality improvement. Unverified penicillin allergies can have…
Digital Health: Tech + Touch (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on January 26, 2023Speaker: Payel Gupta, MD, FACAAIDigital health and technology use has changed drastically since the 2020 pandemic. When used appropriately, telehealth improves patient health and reduces costs. It also makes care more equitable and accessible…
Allergy Office: Essentials
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $79 for non-membersThese modules provide real-world practice management advice packaged in bite-sized chunks that can be quickly implemented in your practice. Each module takes about 15 minutes, and the series focuses on allergy practice improvement strategies in six…
2023 Allergy/Immunology Coding Update
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersThis webinar examines the new ICD-10 and CPT codes relevant to allergists for 2023. Experts also review E&M coding and discuss denials and appeals for 95165. Topics include:2023 ICD-10 and CPT code updates.Telehealth…
AllergyTalk Disparities in PIDD Miniseries Episode 3: Improving Access to Treatment for PIDD in Minority/Underserved Populations
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will outline barriers to immune globulin and transplantation and offer solutions.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians…
AllergyTalk Disparities in PIDD Miniseries Episode 1: Underdiagnosis of PIDD in Minority/Underserved Populations
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will review the current evidence of underdiagnosis of PIDD in minority/underserved populations. AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education…
AllergyTalk Disparities in PIDD Miniseries Episode 2: Addressing the Barriers to Diagnosis of PIDD in Minority/Underserved Populations
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will outline each barrier discussed in PIDD miniseries episode 1 and then offer resources and solutions.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
AllergyTalk Episode 36 - How Safe Are Oral Corticosteroids?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Samantha Knox, MDListeners can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts…
Not Everything That Coughs Is Asthma (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on January 11, 2024Speaker: Nancy Joseph, DO, FACAAIWhen coughing persists longer than eight weeks in adults, it’s considered a chronic cough. Chronic coughing may have different causes. In this webinar, Dr. Nancy Joseph will discuss the…
AllergyTalk Disparities in CRSwNP Miniseries Episode 1: Diagnosis Disparities
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will provide an overview of the subtypes of CRSwNP and review the evidence for disparities in the burden of disease and discuss the reasons for this disparity.This podcast is supported by Sanofi Regeneron.Target AudienceAllergists and…
AllergyTalk Disparities in CRSwNP Miniseries Episode 3: Access to Treatment
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode discusses disparities in access to treatment for nasal polyposis.This podcast is supported by Sanofi Regeneron.Target AudienceAllergists and ImmunologistsAdditional informationDisclosure: Not for CME…