Asthma in Children
Read the full articleIf your child is diagnosed with asthma, an allergist can help them live an active, full life.
Allergy Immunotherapy
Read the full articleDepending on the type of allergy you have, you can train your body to become less allergic.
Health Care Providers
Read the full articlePeanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) with peanut allergen powder-dnfp (Palforzia®) is an FDA-approved treatment …
ACAAI Roundtable on Atopic Dermatitis and Food Allergy
Read the full articleProceedings and Recommendations Both atopic dermatitis and food allergy represent allergic conditions that are more prevalent and severe among people of col…
Videos
Read the full articleAllergists answering questions.Got questions about your allergy and asthma symptoms? Watch our short, instructive, helpful videos.
Survey of Allergists/Immunologists Reveals Management of Hereditary Angioedema Differs by Region
Read the full articleHereditary Angioedema (HAE) is caused by a genetic mutation, and there are different types. It is a hereditary disease.
For Allergy and Asthma Sufferers, Climate Change Means Worse Symptoms and Harsher Season
Read the full articleExperts from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) caution that pollen season is starting earlier and lasting longer than in past decade…
Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)
Read the full articleSUPPORTED BYPeanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)Peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) with peanut allergen powder-dnfp (Palforzia®) is an FDA-approved treatment for child…
COVID-19, Asthma and Allergies
Read the full articleFind out what you need to know as an allergy or asthma patient.
Controlling Your Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Read the full articleWhat's the best treatment for your eczema? Use this online tool to explore your options, and take your results to your allergist!
Help Your Child or Teenager Control Their Severe Asthma
Read the full articleWhat's the best treatment for your child's severe asthma? Use this online tool to explore your options, and take your results to your allergist!
Four Years After Release of Guidelines, Parents Still Not Informed About Early Peanut Introduction
Read the full articleStudy shows only 40% of parents were advised to introduce peanut to their infant during first year of lifeNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – In 2017, the Nationa…
El aumento de la frecuencia de comer huevos en el primer año de vida se asocia con menos probabilidades de tener alergia al huevo más adelante
Read the full articleUn estudio muestra que los niños que no tuvieron una incorporación de huevo en el primer año tenían más probabilidades de sufrir alergia al huevo a los 6 añosN…
Increased Frequency of Eating Eggs in Infancy Associated with Decreased Egg Allergy Later On
Read the full articleStudy shows children not introduced to egg at one year were more likely to have egg allergy at 6 yearsNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Allergists and pediatric…
Despite Climate Change, Kids with Asthma in Los Angeles Didn’t Have an Increase in Allergy Diagnoses
Read the full articleStudy showed no increase in allergic sensitization over 15 years, in more than 5,000 kids with asthmaNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Studies have shown that c…
Las mujeres embarazadas con etiqueta de alergia a la penicilina deberían evaluar su alergia para reducir la exposición a antibióticos
Read the full articleUn estudio muestra que la prueba de alergia a la penicilina durante el embarazo puede ayudar a evitar enfermedades producidas por infecciones en bebésNUEVA ORL…
The AMA as a partner
Read the full articleWe’ve worked for many years with the AMA – and have learned how important its work is to those who… The College’s Advocacy Council leads our advocacy efforts for the betterment of our specialty. Our small sub-specialty needs help to make our voices heard…
Board exam study resources
Read the full articleThe College is here to help as you prepare for Boards. Check out these resources: The Board Review Corner and… The College is here to help as you prepare for Boards. Check out these resources: The Board Review Corner has practice questions and interactive…
2024 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule
Read the full articleWhile ACAAI's Advocacy Council continues to review the proposed rule, we wanted to make you aware of the following key… While the ACAAI’s Advocacy Council continues to review the proposed rule to provide a more detailed analysis, we wanted to make you aware of the…
Billing, Coding & Payments
Read the full articleThe health care landscape in the United States is constantly shifting, resulting in changes – and potential changes – for… The health care landscape in the United States is constantly shifting, resulting in changes – and potential changes – for our specialty and your practice.…
2023 diagnosis coding specificity
Read the full articleSince this rule was implemented, we have received very few reports of audits denying claims using unspecified codes - until… When ICD-10 became effective in 2015, CMS required clinicians to use the most specific codes available. CMS stated they would not audit practices for…
ACAAI joins Threads
Read the full articleThe College uses social media to expand our reach worldwide. Our posts cover allergy/immunology topics of interest to the… You’ve no doubt heard about Threads, the new social media platform that is garnering plenty of attention. The College has added Threads to the many…
How many MUE's can be billed in a day?
Read the full articleBoth Medicare and Medicaid have national “medically unlikely edits” (MUEs) in place that are designed to automatically deny claims that… Both Medicare and Medicaid have national “medically unlikely edits” (MUEs) in place that are designed to automatically deny claims that exceed specific daily limits. Although…
Happy 80th Anniversary, Annals!
Read the full articleEighty years is a long time, and this volume (not just the July issue) will be dedicated to celebrating the… Eighty years is a long time, and this volume (not just the July issue) will be dedicated to celebrating the success of Annals.…
Celebrating the College’s recent wins
Read the full articleI’m pleased to have had so much positive news to share with you, our members, about various “wins” for the… I hope this finds you enjoying a great summer! For me, it's difficult to imagine that it's now more than halfway through my year…
2023 – Advocacy Council Executive Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs
Read the full articleJ. Allen Meadows, MD, FACAAI, has been appointed to the position of Executive Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs.… The College’s Advocacy Council is pleased to announce that J. Allen Meadows, MD, FACAAI has been appointed to the position of Executive Director of Advocacy…
Clinical Trial Resources
Read the full articleWelcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resource page which connects physicians to existing clinical trials in allergy, asthma and immunology… Welcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resource page which connects physicians to existing clinical trials in allergy, asthma and immunology led by our pharmaceutical partners.…
Engage in clinical discussions
Read the full articleThis online forum is for high-quality, clinical and practice management discussions, limited exclusively to College members.… Your membership in the College provides many benefits, and one of the most utilized benefits is DocMatter. As the leader in practical resources for allergists/immunologists, the College is…
Our first thirty years of Annual Meetings
Read the full articleAs we celebrate our 75th anniversary this year, we’ve been reflecting on the College’s rich history. Since the College was… As we celebrate our 75th anniversary this year, we’ve been reflecting on the College’s rich history. Since the College was founded in 1942, our Annual…
How allergists can use artificial intelligence
Read the full articleHow can allergists use these tools right now, without spending time or money? And what AI tools are currently… Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days; you can’t go far without hearing about ChatGPT and Bard and how folks are using these tools creatively…
Medical Debt Collection
Read the full articleGood faith estimates and medical debt collection will likely impact your practice and your patients in 2023.… Good faith estimates and medical debt collection will likely impact your practice and your patients in 2023. The Medical Debt Relief Act of 2023 Changes to laws…
Nominate a FIT for 2023 Annals Award
Read the full articleFITs who publish the best article (original research or review) in Annals will receive a cash award of up to… Have you read outstanding original research or an excellent review in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology written by a Fellow-in-Training? Consider nominating them…
Join
Read the full articleMembership Types Member For physicians who meet ABAI requirements or who have completed two years of training programs accredited by… Membership Types MemberFor physicians who meet ABAI requirements or who have completed two years of training programs accredited by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical…
FIT Section
Read the full articleThe ACAAI Fellow-in-Training Representatives advocate for the needs of FITs and work with College leadership to make sure that FIT members are… The ACAAI Fellow-in-Training Representatives advocate for the needs of FITs and work with College leadership to make sure that FIT members are provided with the tools and resources they…
College Advantage: Winter 2023
Read the full articleUse your member benefits to the max. The College has resources to meet your practice and educational needs.… Use your member benefits to the max. The College has resources to meet your practice and educational needs.…
PIDD eParameter
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersThis eParameter presents the content from the ACAAI/AAAAI Practice Parameter for Primary Immunodeficiency Disease and is designed to be easy to navigate and explore. The practice parameters are documents that establish boundaries for appropriate patient care. They acknowledge…
AIM Self-Assessment: Volume One (2023)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: $199 for College Members, $299 for non-members, $25 for Member Fellows-in-TrainingCollege membership is free for Fellows-in-TrainingYou can earn up to 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. This first Allergy & Immunology Medicine self-assessment module is designed to…
COPD Phenotypes (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on July 26, 2022Speaker: Vickram Tejwani, MDDescription: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) therapies have been fairly limited for several decades, however this may be due to approaching the heterogenous disease of COPD as a single homogenous disease…
Meeting the Challenges of Severe Pediatric Asthma
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersIn this webinar, our experts address the complexities of understanding and managing severe asthma in pediatric patients.This webinar is supported by Sanofi and Regeneron.Additional informationDisclosure: N/A…
AIM Self-Assessment: Volume Two
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: $199 for College Members, $299 for non-members, $25 for Member Fellows-in-TrainingCollege membership is free for Fellows-in-TrainingYou can earn up to 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. This second Allergy & Immunology Medicine self-assessment module is designed to…
Allergen Immunotherapy for Asthma: Guidelines and Real World Applications (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on July 17, 2023Speaker: Desiree Larenas Linnemann, MDDespite augmenting evidence of AIT efficacy and effectiveness in asthma, guidelines still limit its role. Tune in to this webinar to hear an expert in the field discuss results from…
Immunotherapy Coding Essentials
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersOur coding experts do a deep dive into the coding for various types of immunotherapy. Topics include:Coding for sublingual immunotherapyCoding for subcutaneous immunotherapyConventionalRushClusterCoding for venom immunotherapyConventionalRushClusterThis course was reviewed for accuracy in August, 2021.Additional informationDisclosure: TBD…
Allergies Through the Seasons (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on July 13, 2023Speaker: Angela Hogan, MDWith each season of the year, new allergy and asthma triggers emerge. Understanding these triggers can help physicians provide better asthma management. This webinar will help allergists identify triggers such as…
E&M Coding - Explained
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersE&M coding changes went into effect Jan. 1, 2021 and in June the AMA issued important coding. This webinar reviews the latest changes and how they apply to allergists. Using a case-based format, our experts explain…
Writing Effective Test Questions
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThis course guides you through best practices for writing effective test questions for CME and other purposes. It includes an instructional video, a written guide, and a chance to practice reviewing and improving sample questions in an interactive online exercise.Additional informationDisclosure: NA…
How to Survive and Maybe Learn to Love Your EHR
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersFor many allergists the EHR is a source of frustration and stress. However, a few simple changes can dramatically improve EHR productivity. In this webinar, College experts:Demonstrate ways to improve your existing EHR functionality, including using templates…
Knowing the Difference: Asthma or COPD? (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on June 14, 2023Speaker: Gailen D. Marshall, MD, PhDSpecialists have long been experts in asthma care. However, increasing numbers of asthma patients have symptoms of COPD as well as some COPD patients developing asthma-like symptoms. Distinguishing…
AllergyTalk Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis Miniseries Episode 3: Improving Access to Treatment for AD in Minority and Underserved Populations
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will describe best practices for addressing disparities in care for patients with atopic dermatitis and how to implement specific health equity strategies to improve access to atopic dermatitis care and increase patient adherence to treatment.AccreditationThe American…
AllergyTalk Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis Miniseries Episode 1: Current Evidence for Disparities in AD
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will review racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic disparities related to atopic dermatitis.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…
AllergyTalk Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis Miniseries Episode 2: The Influence of Skin of Color in Diagnosing and Managing Patients with AD
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will describe the influence of skin color in diagnosing and managing patients with atopic dermatitis.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing…
Practical Implementation of the USP 797 Rule
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersThe new USP Chapter 797 standards on sterile compounding become effective Nov. 1, 2023. This webinar describes the steps your practice needs to take to be compliant with allergen extract mixing. We review the specific requirements for:Personnel…
State of the Art Food Immunotherapy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersSeveral new therapies including OIT, EPIT, SLIT, and biologics (monoclonal antibodies) are being evaluated in large scale trials. Allergists need to have the most up to date knowledge of these emerging therapies to be able to educate their patients…
Beyond E&M Coding: Procedures and More
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersThis course was reviewed in May 2023 by the Billing and Coding Committee and was deemed timely and accurate.This webinar walks through how and when to do procedures/tests on the same day as an E&M…
MicroCME: More than Peanut - Expanding Your OIT Program to Include Other Foods
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 19 minutesThis microlearning discusses the risks of oral immunotherapy for different foods.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…
MicroCME: Pediatric Immunology
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 12 minutesThis microlearning discusses standardization in the preparation of an allergy extract kit.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…
