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The College has many committees with various areas of focus, such as advocacy, science, education, communication and membership. Committee work is dedicated to developing resources for the allergy/immunology community and addressing the needs and issues facing our member allergists/immunologists. If you would…

The Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Fellows-in-Training (FIT) Award is now in its third year. Annals is seeking nominations for the FIT who has published the most impactful research or review article in Annals in the previous year. Any manuscript submitted with…

The College has two outstanding opportunities for CME this spring. Register early to get the best registration rates! NAPAAC–North American Pediatric Allergy & Asthma Congress  You won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind meeting dedicated to pediatric allergies, April 12-14…

A 50-year-old male presents to the clinic for a rash. About one week ago, he underwent a CT scan with contrast (iohexol, brand Omnipaque) for the first time and two hours later developed an itching and burning sensation in his throat that…

A Medical Science Liaison is a scientific professional with extensive knowledge of disease, therapies and regulations.… A Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a scientific professional employed by a pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or health care company that provides information about their company’s products, such…

We need you to join our nationwide grassroots network as the conduit between the College and allergists throughout the… The College’s House of Delegates (HOD) actively serves as the eyes and ears at local, state, and regional levels – to keep the College informed…

The regulation aims to decrease the administrative burden of prior authorization and help physicians deliver timely care to patients.… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued an Interoperability and Prior Authorization Rule that will require Medicare Advantage (MA), Medicaid, Children’s Health…

Sixteen College members recorded 29 new videos while attending the ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim.… If you haven’t visited the College’s YouTube channel lately, it’s worth stopping by to view the latest additions to our collection of patient-facing videos. Sixteen College members…

Many allergists are not fully aware that there is another contributor to how patients access medication we prescribe: ICER.… By Matt Reiter Principal, Capitol Associates Most physicians pursue a career in medicine so they can help patients. Becoming a physician takes an incredible investment…

The Allergist’s Foundation has a refined mission and programming that offer members a meaningful way to give back to the… It is a chilly (or just plain cold) winter most of us are experiencing in early 2024. Even with the cold and snow, the…

College-appointed Super Delegates serve as the conduit between delegates, regional societies and the HOD leadership.… College-appointed Super Delegates serve as the conduit between delegates, regional societies and the HOD leadership. They facilitate the communication of important issues and concerns amongst these key stakeholders. Super…

Candidates interested in the positions of Treasurer and Vice President must have previously served a three-year term on the… Fellows, the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is seeking leaders and visionaries to guide the College into the future. If you have…

The Practice Management Committee has outlined 10 key things every allergy and immunology practice should do to be profitable, safe,… A new year brings new beginnings – and an opportunity to set your practice up for success in the year ahead. The Practice Management…

Did you know these fun College facts? Frederick Wittich, MD, founded the College in 1942, but he never served as president. Bela Schick, MD, spoke at the 1958 Annual Meeting. Philip M. Gottlieb, MD, FACAAI, College president in 1961-1962, played a big role…

If you haven’t reviewed and updated your fee schedule in the past year, you might be leaving revenue on the… This article appeared in College Insider in 2017. It has been updated. If you haven’t reviewed and updated your fee schedule in the past…

CMS released its final rule updating the Medicare physician fee schedule for calendar year 2024 (Final Rule).… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final rule updating the Medicare physician fee schedule for calendar year 2024 (Final Rule). Key proposals concerning…

Every month we want to give a shout out – a high-five – to a great member resource on the… Every month we want to give a shout out – a high-five – to a great member resource on the College website. This month, we…

Does your practice have engaged, successful employees and low employee turnover? Or is your practice a revolving door of dissatisfied… Does your practice have engaged, successful employees and low employee turnover? Or is your practice a revolving door of dissatisfied employees? The cost of recruiting…

Dr. Bernard Halpern & Professor P. Portier, co-discoverer of anaphylaxis, at the 1958 International Association of Allergology meeting in Paris.… Dr. Bernard Halpern & Professor P. Portier, co-discoverer of anaphylaxis, at the 1958 International Association of Allergology meeting in Paris. In 1942, phenbenzamine (Antergan),…

Reactions to vaccines, in general, are rare with the incidence of anaphylaxis estimated at 1.31 in 1 million doses given. With the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine by the FDA on December 11, 2020, the ACAAI COVID-19…