Allergy Facts
Read the full articleAllergy Facts Asthma and allergic diseases, such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), food allergy, and eczema, are common for all… Allergy Facts Asthma and allergic diseases, such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), food allergy, and eczema, are common for all age groups in the United…
No deje que las alergias ocultas de temporada festiva arruinen su alegría y diversión
Read the full articleLa temporada de fin de año es ocasión de reunirse para disfrutar de buena comida, amigos y festividades. Pero si… La temporada de fin de año es ocasión de reunirse para disfrutar de buena comida, amigos y festividades. Pero si bien todo pudiera parecernos alegre…
New yardstick offers diagnostic and treatment guidance for idiopathic anaphylaxis
Read the full articleGuidelines on next steps when there is no clear cause of severe reactions.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 18, 2019) – Many people in danger of the severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis understand exactly what they need to avoid to stay safe. For some it’s an…
Make sure your red, white and blue celebration is allergy- and asthma-free
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 20, 2019) – If red, white and blue equals hives, tissues and shortness of breath due to… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 20, 2019) – If red, white and blue equals hives, tissues and shortness of breath due to asthma, your Fourth of…
Seasonal Allergies
Read the full articleFind answers to popular questions about seasonal allergies.… …
Asthma & Breathing Problems
Read the full articleFind answers to popular questions about asthma and breathing problems.… …
Home Environment Control
Read the full articleFind answers to popular questions about home environment control.… …
Skin Symptoms (Itching, Hives, Etc)
Read the full articleFind answers to popular questions about skin symptoms.… …
Claudette S.
Read the full articleClaudette S. says, “I’m not the typical allergy patient.” Claudette, a speech therapist, doesn’t have asthma, and until a few… Claudette S. says, "I'm not the typical allergy patient." Claudette, a speech therapist, doesn't have asthma, and until a few years ago her respiratory health…
Katie M.
Read the full articleIt was just another day at her job as a staff assistant for a congressman when 28 year-old Katie thought… It was just another day at her job as a staff assistant for a congressman when 28 year-old Katie thought she'd drop by a health…
Jacob M.
Read the full articleLorrie M. refers to her family’s allergist as “an angel.” Lorrie credits their allergist with turning her son Jacob’s life… Lorrie M. refers to her family's allergist as "an angel." Lorrie credits their allergist with turning her son Jacob's life around from his health to…
Challenging case of abdominal pain
Read the full articleA 45-year-old woman presents to the ER with complaints of abdominal pain, diarrhea and syncope. Read about the diagnosis.… Case: A 45-year-old woman presents to the ER with complaints of abdominal pain, diarrhea and syncope. CT scan findings were consistent with colitis, so antibiotics…
ACAAI 2023 Annual Meeting
Read the full articleLearn more...… The ACAAI 2023 Annual Meeting – Nov. 9-13 in Anaheim, California – is the place to get your educational credit and network with others in the allergy/immunology community. Here are some of the meeting’s highlights: The Annual Meeting begins with Thursday’s program…
CAPE: Create training opportunities within your community allergy practice
Read the full articleLearn more about the new Community Allergists Partnership in Education (CAPE) program.… Create training opportunities within your community allergy practice with the new Community Allergists Partnership in Education (CAPE) program.…
College supports proposals to boost health care workforce funding
Read the full articleIncreasing funding for the THCGME program aligns with the College’s advocacy goals; allergists begin their medical training in primary… Increasing federal funding for physician residency programs has long been a top advocacy priority for the College. Fortunately, this is also a bipartisan priority for…
It's Eczema Awareness Month
Read the full articleOctober is Eczema Awareness Month! It’s a great time to promote your expertise in treating this condition. Learn more...… October is Eczema Awareness Month! It’s a great time to promote your expertise in treating this condition. Use the College’s materials for allergists, including information you…
Join us in Anaheim for the ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting!
Read the full articleRegistration is now open for the ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 9-13, 2023. Register now!… Join us in Anaheim for the ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 9-13, 2023. Register now!…
2023 – USP 797 Implementation Nov. 1
Read the full articleSection 21 applies to physicians mixing patient specific allergen extracts in their offices for subcutaneous immunotherapy. The remainder of USP… Allergy practices must comply with USP 797 – Section 21 – the Allergy Exception – beginning Nov. 1, 2023. Section 21 applies to physicians…
2022 Allergy Medicare E&M Coding Distribution
Read the full articleWe now have two years of allergy/immunology Medicare E&M coding data following the E&M rule change in 2021… We now have two years of allergy/immunology Medicare E&M coding data following the E&M rule change in 2021, with E&M codes based on time or medical…
Ask the expert – choose your topic
Read the full articleOne of the best reasons to attend the College’s Annual Meeting is the opportunity to interact with your colleagues and… One of the best reasons to attend the College’s Annual Meeting is the opportunity to interact with your colleagues and one-on-one with the experts in…
Congress averts government shutdown
Read the full articleThe likelihood of a November shutdown remains high as Congress is no closer to resolving these issues than they were… In a last-minute scramble, Congress averted a government shutdown by passing a continuing resolution (CR) to temporarily fund the government through Nov. 17. This…
September 28 is National Penicillin Allergy Day
Read the full articleAccording to the CDC, 10% of the population report penicillin allergy, but less than 1% are truly allergic when… September 28 is National Penicillin Allergy Day. Many allergists have seen patients who report they are allergic to penicillin (when in fact they may not…
Extract preparation – virtual exception
Read the full articleThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) previously established this “immediate availability” requirement to mean in-person – not virtual… As discussed in the last week’s Insider article – Extract Preparation – Physician Supervision – Medicare rules require that when clinical staff prepare allergen…
Your questions answered - summer 2023
Read the full articleWe asked the College’s Executive Medical Director about the unique contributions of older and younger members in committee work.… We asked the College’s Executive Medical Director about the unique contributions of older and younger members in committee work. Q. We are seeing more age…
Spotlight on Clinical Programs, Patient Safety and Quality Committee
Read the full articleThe Committee is planning a webinar on vaccine immunology for this fall, along with other related resources to help educate… The Clinical Programs, Patient Safety & Quality (CPPSQ) Committee, chaired by Mary Hudelson, MD, FACAAI, supports the College’s educational efforts by developing content in…
Making the most of your volunteer experience
Read the full articleDo you want to be more involved with your committee? Here are a few tips on making the most of… Do you want to be more involved with your committee? Here are a few tips on making the most of your experience: Attend all…
New definition of asthma remission on treatment developed
Read the full articleOn Sept. 7, a new working definition for clinical remission on treatment in asthma was published in Annals of Allergy,… On Sept. 7, a new working definition for clinical remission on treatment in asthma was published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. The…
EFT fees burden physician offices
Read the full articleFor years, physicians have faced reduced payments from commercial health plans using virtual credit cards and third-party electronic payment vendors… The Affordable Care Act required health plans to offer medical practices an option of receiving reimbursement through a standardized Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) method.…
August 2023 Annals highlights
Read the full articleThe current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology focuses on a hot topic that we as allergists manage… As the summer rolls along with its continuing heat wave, the current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology focuses on a hot…
CMS publishes list of products subject to Medicare price negotiation
Read the full articleThe Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) had many provisions only indirectly related to inflation, including important changes to… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published the list of 10 drug and biologic products (download the list) that are subject to…
2024 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule – impact on allergy practices
Read the full articleThis article summarizes key proposals concerning the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) that would impact allergy practices.… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule updating the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program for calendar year 2024 (Proposed…
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