Limiting allergenic extract
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council has been alerted to an issue that seems to be involving more and more states – extremely… The Advocacy Council has been alerted to an issue that seems to be involving more and more states – extremely low limits of allergenic extract…
Changes coming to Advocacy Council leadership
Read the full articleDonald W. Aaronson,MD, JD, MPH, FACAAI We in the allergy community have been very fortunate to have a member whose… Donald W. Aaronson,MD, JD, MPH, FACAAIWe in the allergy community have been very fortunate to have a member whose forward thinking and guidance led us…
Another compounding threat to allergy patients
Read the full articleThe FDA recently released Draft Guidance that will have a huge impact on allergy practices – if it is not… The FDA recently released Draft Guidance that will have a huge impact on allergy practices – if it is not revised.The Advocacy Council prepared comments and…
Providing high-quality cost-conscious medication therapy – Part III
Read the full articleThis article will conclude the series on providing high-quality cost-conscious medication therapy. Sharing this information with your patients could make… This article will conclude the series on providing high-quality cost-conscious medication therapy. Sharing this information with your patients could make a difference in seeing improvement…
Providing high-value, cost-conscious medication therapy (Part II)
Read the full articleThis is the second of a three-part series intended to help you ensure your patients receive the medications you prescribe.… This is the second of a three-part series intended to help you ensure your patients receive the medications you prescribe. And how you can make…
Providing high-value, cost-conscious medication therapy (Part I)
Read the full articleThis is the first of three Advocacy Insider articles designed to improve your medication prescribing. The goal is to increase… This is the first of three Advocacy Insider articles designed to improve your medication prescribing. The goal is to increase your patients’ compliance with your…
ICD-10 Changes and Medicare Revalidation
Read the full articleReminder! ICD-10 changes effective Oct. 1 The one-year anniversary of ICD-10 is approaching and with it comes some important changes. … Reminder! ICD-10 changes effective Oct. 1The one-year anniversary of ICD-10 is approaching and with it comes some important changes. When ICD-10 became effective in 2015, CMS…
HHS clarifies rules on charging patients for medical records
Read the full articleThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently provided clarification of its policy for… The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently provided clarification of its policy for how much a HIPAA covered…
What can you do about anaphylaxis in school settings?
Read the full articleOver the last several years, there’s been increasing attention to the treatment of anaphylaxis in schools. Most states have laws… Over the last several years, there’s been increasing attention to the treatment of anaphylaxis in schools. Most states have laws governing the administration of an…
Do you need a medical scribe?
Read the full articleIn the hospital world, medical scribes are an everyday fact of life but they are quickly spreading into the ambulatory… In the hospital world, medical scribes are an everyday fact of life but they are quickly spreading into the ambulatory scene. Why is this occurring?…
Taking Alternative Payment Models one step at a time
Read the full articleThere’s been a lot of talk about quality payment programs – we’ve been publishing articles on it, and it’s been… There’s been a lot of talk about quality payment programs – we’ve been publishing articles on it, and it’s been everywhere you look. We’ve covered…
Summary of Novitas Medicare for Allergen Immunotherapy LCD L35759
Read the full articleSummary of Novitas Medicare LCD for allergen immunotherapy (LCD L35759), effective August 13, 2015. The Advocacy Council of the… Summary of Novitas Medicare LCD for allergen immunotherapy (LCD L35759), effective August 13, 2015. The Advocacy Council of the ACAAI (formerly the JCAAI) recommends that you…
Our experts have ICD-10 Answers
Read the full articleWho are our experts? The Advocacy Council of ACAAI utilizes the same team of experts who served you as the… Who are our experts? The Advocacy Council of ACAAI utilizes the same team of experts who served you as the Joint Council of Allergy, Asthma…
Part of the PQRS incentive program?
Read the full articleThe following information is being provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and pertains to those of… The following information is being provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and pertains to those of you participating in the PQRS…
Change in rules for prescribing to Medicare patients delayed
Read the full articleEven if you do not accept Medicare, if your patients fill their prescriptions with Medicare Part D, this affects YOU!… Even if you do not accept Medicare, if your patients fill their prescriptions with Medicare Part D, this affects YOU! Physicians who write prescriptions for…
Making EHR more useful
Read the full articleThe following statement was recently issued by Senators Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray, relative to making EHR’s more useable for… The following statement was recently issued by Senators Lamar Alexander and Patty…
Easing the transition to ICD-10
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council of the ACAAI wants to make you aware of some important developments with respect to the transition to… The Advocacy Council of the ACAAI wants to make you aware of some important developments with respect to the transition to ICD-10, that were brought to…
The NOT SO meaningful use of your EHR: Tell us about it!
Read the full articleOur Washington representatives recently attended a meeting of physician organizations to discuss the newly published proposal for Stage 3 of… Our Washington representatives recently attended a meeting of physician organizations to discuss the newly published proposal for Stage 3 of the “meaningful use of electronic…
Dr. Foggs Appointed to Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC)
Read the full articleFormer ACAAI President Michael Foggs, MD, FACAAI, was recently appointed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to… Former ACAAI President Michael Foggs, MD, FACAAI, was recently appointed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to serve a 2-year term on…
Accessing your PQRS and your QRUR Reports
Read the full articleYour reimbursement for Medicare services will become more and more dependent on various quality and cost indicators. The two major… Your reimbursement for Medicare services will become more and more dependent on various quality and cost indicators. The two major quality and cost measurements are…
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