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March 22, 2021 As the first Asian American president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, I take great pride in my heritage and the contributions of Asian Americans to American culture. It’s profoundly disturbing to note the recent rise in…

This article discusses how the federal government will decide if booster shots are needed. News reports indicate that Moderna is planning to introduce a single-dose version of its COVID-19 vaccine in 2022. A new survey shows continued vaccine hesitancy among rural healthcare…

The CDC updated many of its guidelines including COVID-19 Science Update released: May 21, 2021 Edition 90. New research shows that two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine can provide up to 90% protection against symptomatic COVID-19. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious…

Find practice parameter and yardstick resources, which provide evidence-based recommendations to help you with day-to-day clinical management decisions.… Practice Parameters vs. Yardsticks: What’s the difference? Practice parameters and yardsticks both serve as practical clinical references for practicing allergy/immunology specialists. Both provide evidenced-based clinical information…

The College’s public website is full of resources for those seeking answers for symptoms, options for treatment and resources on a wide range of allergic conditions. Our “Find an Allergist” search tool, which allows people to find an allergist near them, is one…

OK, I got your attention. Yes, I was sued as a third-year pediatric resident related to an infant in the NICU getting too high a dose of potassium. The incident occurred six months before I did my NICU rotation. In fact, I only…

Summer allergy season is upon us. As people look for relief from summer allergies, now is a great time to promote your services as an allergist. Download our summer resources to increase your visibility with your patients and within your community. They are easy…

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month Know what resources help protect against asthma attacks (2017) Allergists: the Doctors You Didn’t Know Could Help you with Your Asthma (2016) May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month (2015) Spring News Releases Update What you…

The CDC updated many of its guidelines including Interim Estimates of Vaccine Effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines Among Health Care Personnel - 33 U.S. Sites, January-March 2021; New Variant of Virus that Causes COVID-19 Detected; and Know Your…

Save the date for the 2021 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 4 – 8 in New Orleans. We are infusing great energy and fresh ideas to make the meeting an event you won’t want to miss. “Promoting Innovation and Diversity” is a fitting theme…

Did you or your practice participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) in 2020? If so, read on. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced the 2020 performance year MIPS Cost category will be automatically reweighted to 0% of the final score…

The CDC issued new guidance that says fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks for most indoor and outdoor activities. According to Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), there is still $24 billion in unallocated funds in the Provider Relief Fund. The…

Are you required to participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) in 2021? If so, you can opt out and avoid a potential 9% penalty by completing an Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception application due to COVID-19. Applications are now open…

White House pandemic response coordinator Jeff Zients said the U.S. is “turning the corner” against COVID-19. The government is increasing its reliance on doctors, and the trust they’ve cultivated with their patients, to help reach those remaining unvaccinated Americans. Centers for…

Last fall the College unveiled a refreshed member website with a clean design and easy-to-find resources. Have you visited the site lately? Take a tour today to find a wealth of great information including useful toolkits, quality education modules and more for…

The College’s House of Delegates is here for you -- our members -- to collect and disseminate local, regional and state policy intel to the Advocacy Council so that it can be addressed before it adversely impacts the specialty. Delegates are trained to be…

As of 2019, about 13% of the U.S. population over the age of 5 speaks Spanish at home. That represents approximately 41 million people. Chances are, you have patients who would appreciate being able to find allergy and asthma resources in Spanish. To…

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona expects all schools will reopen for in-person learning in time for the new school year. The CDC could approve the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12-15 in the next few weeks. Pfizer expects to ask…