Información acerca del asma
Read the full articleEsta hoja informativa explica cómo controlar los síntomas del asma para vivir una vida activa y saludable.
Eccema (dermatitis atópica)
Read the full articleUn eccema, también llamado dermatitis atópica, es una enfermedad de la piel que causa un sarpullido con picazón.
Cómo escoger a un doctor especialista en asma y alergias
Read the full articlePersonas que tienen asma o alergias deben consultar a un doctor que sea experto (también llamado especialista) en el tratamiento de esas condiciones.
Alergia a los ácaros del polvo
Read the full articleLos ácaros, insectos diminutos que viven en el polvo, existen en la mayoría de los hogares.
Eczema in Children
Read the full articleHave you noticed a rash on your child’s arms, legs, hands or face? The itch associated with eczema can be severe and often interrupts sleep. When kids scratch …
Choosing an Allergist
Read the full articlePeople with asthma or allergies need to see a doctor who’s an expert or specialist in treating asthma and allergies. Allergists are experts in treating asthma …
Occupational Asthma
Read the full articleIf you experience wheezing, coughing, chest tightness or shortness of breath at work, you may have occupational asthma.
Non-Allergic Asthma
Read the full articleIllnesses, medications and environmental factors are common triggers for nonallergic asthma.
Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB)
Read the full articleMany professional athletes have asthma, but with the right treatment, they can still breathe easy during exercise. Do you have symptoms of asthma only during e…
Asthma-COPD Overlap
Read the full articleAsthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS) is when you have both diseases. Each condition must be treated.
Allergic Asthma
Read the full articleAllergic asthma is triggered by allergens such as pollen, pets and dust.
Adult Onset Asthma
Read the full articleIt can be frustrating to develop asthma for the first time as an adult. Fortunately, an allergist can help you manage your condition and live the life you want.
Types of Asthma
Read the full articleUnderstanding what type of asthma you have can result in better treatment and quality of life.
Immunotherapy
Read the full articleImmunotherapy can be very effective in relieving allergy symptoms.
Asthma Action Plan
Read the full articleAn asthma action plan can prevent flare-ups and emergency room visits.
Asthma Cough
Read the full articleIt’s easy to think that coughing means you have a cold or bronchitis – but if that cough keeps coming back, it may be a sign of asthma
Asthma Attack
Read the full articleAsthma is an inflammation and obstruction of the bronchial tubes — the passages that allow air to enter and leave the lungs.
Pregnancy and Asthma
Read the full articleManaging your asthma while pregnant is the best thing you can do for you and your baby.
Other Medical Conditions
Read the full articleWhen conditions like the flu or osteoporosis affect your breathing, it's important to let your allergist know.
Human Resources Toolkit
Read the full articleLearn how to attract the best talent and motivate, develop and retain your employees. Find HR resources and sample documents… Great employees make all the difference in your practice. Make sure you’re hiring the best candidates, setting them up for success and continually motivating and…
Practice Profitability Toolkit
Read the full articleDiscover the tools and information you need to ensure your practice is profitable! Access resources for maximizing profits, improving operational… Financial Benchmarking Financial benchmarking helps you evaluate the performance of your practice by focusing on a few specific indicators. We’ve identified some key revenue…
More cost-saving tips from the Practice Management Committee
Read the full articleNotice, however, that eliminating staff was NOT mentioned by any of our members as an opportunity for savings.… Last week we shared some terrific cost-saving tips from the Practice Management Committee in Part one of our two-part series. This week we’re back with more!…
2022 MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception Applications due Jan. 3
Read the full articleAllergists and allergy practices that want to avoid a negative 2024 MIPS payment adjustment need to act fast.… Allergists and allergy practices that want to avoid a negative 2024 MIPS payment adjustment need to act fast. You can request a 2022 MIPS Extreme and…
J. Allen Meadows receives the 2023 AMPAC Award
Read the full articleDr. Meadows has been influential in the ACAAI’s Allergy Strike Force – bringing College members and leadership to Washington, DC… The College is pleased to announce that J. Allen Meadows, MD, FACAAI, has been named the recipient of the 2023 AMPAC Award for Political…
Marketing and Patient Materials Toolkit
Read the full articleMarketing your practice has never been easier. Simply download the resources in this toolkit, distribute them to your patients, community… There are no better advocates for promoting your practice and the role of allergists in your community than you, your staff and your patients.…
2023 Call for State Delegates
Read the full articleOur HOD's success depends on representation across the country. We’re looking for active College members, like you, to serve!… The College’s House of Delegates (HOD) strives to serve members at the local, state and regional level. ACAAI’s state delegates are the conduits between the…
2023 Prior Authorization Initiatives
Read the full articlePolicymakers are starting to take notice of how prior authorization requirements are worsening the administrative burden on providers and ultimately… As a physician, you know that prior authorization has increasingly become a headache for your staff and patients. An Oct. 2021 MGMA survey found…
Find out how your compensation compares with other allergists - survey extended through Feb. 24!
Read the full articleThe College is thrilled to partner with the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) to collect allergy-specific compensation and production… The College is thrilled to partner with the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) to collect allergy-specific compensation and production data for the seventh consecutive year!…
Life coaching can help provide work/life balance
Read the full articleWith high expectations from patients and a culture of “pushing through it,” many physicians consistently put themselves last, suffering silently… By Maureen M. Petersen, MD, FACAAI Allergists/immunologists are well aware of the challenge of providing quality care for their patients in an ever-changing and…
Cost saving tips from the Practice Management Committee
Read the full articleSome suggestions are easy to implement, and others take a little more effort, but we’re certain you’ll find a few… Allergy practices are feeling squeezed on all sides, with reductions in reimbursement, high inflation and challenges collecting from patients with high-deductible health plans. So…
End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency—Impact on Allergists
Read the full articleOn January 31, 2023, the Biden Administration indicated that the Public Health Emergency (PHE) of the COVID-19 pandemic will end… On January 31, 2023, the Biden Administration indicated that the Public Health Emergency (PHE) of the COVID-19 pandemic will end on May 11, 2023.…
Staff
Read the full articleRick Slawny Executive Director Kevin Bragaw Chief Financial Officer Mary Carol Badat Senior Director of Education Solutions Gina Steiner Director… Rick Slawny Executive Director Kevin Bragaw Chief Financial Officer Mary Carol Badat Senior Director of Education Solutions Gina Steiner Director of Communications Kate Barcal…
Board of Regents
Read the full articleThe Board of Regents oversees all councils and advisory groups and makes important decisions on behalf of the College. *… The Board of Regents oversees all councils and advisory groups and makes important decisions on behalf of the College. * denotes Executive Committee member Kathleen…
2023 - Ending the Public Health Emergency
Read the full articleThe document provides a high-level overview of anticipated ways the end of the PHE will impact direct supervision under Medicare,… The College’s Advocacy Council has done an in-depth analysis of how allergists will be impacted following the expiration of the PHE – now set…
Severe Asthma Shared Decision-Making Toolkit
Read the full articleWork together with your patients to find the best-fitting treatment for their severe asthma.… The web-based tool describes options, asks questions and helps your patient work with you to determine the best treatment option for them. Why use shared decision-making for your patient with…
2023 MIPS Audits
Read the full articleCMS announced that, starting in January 2023, it would begin auditing clinicians for the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2019,… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that, starting in January 2023, it would begin auditing clinicians for the Merit-Based Incentive Payment…
February 2023 Annals highlights
Read the full articleThis month’s issue contains editorials on articles that were featured during the College’s Annual Literature Review Course held during the… As the new year starts, this month’s issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology contains editorials on articles that were featured during the…
How much do you know about the 2023 Allergy/Immunology Coding Update? Learn from our webinar!
Read the full articleThis webinar examines the new ICD-10 and CPT codes relevant to allergists for 2023. Experts also review E&M coding and… This 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…
Peanut Allergy Treatment Shared Decision-Making Tool
in Patient Satisfaction | Resource Type: External Interactive ToolRead the full articleShould your child try peanut allergy treatment? Use this tool to help decide if the treatment is right for your… Should your child try peanut allergy treatment? Use this tool to help decide if the treatment is right for your child. …
