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…
Fellow-in-Training
Read the full articleThe ACAAI Fellow-in-Training (FIT) Section is composed of FIT members who are enrolled in ACGME-accredited allergy and immunology fellowship programs. … The ACAAI Fellow-in-Training (FIT) Section is composed of FIT members who are enrolled in ACGME-accredited allergy and immunology fellowship programs. Apply Now Who We AreThe…
AllergyWatch
Read the full articleWith AllergyWatch, the College has done the work for you: We’ve collected relevant specialty news from around the world in a… With AllergyWatch, the College has done the work for you: We’ve collected relevant specialty news from around the world in a single bimonthly publication. AllergyWatch gives you…
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…
Racial Disparities in Asthma and Allergic Diseases
in AnnalsRead the full articleExplore research and perspectives from the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology about racial disparities in asthma and allergic… Explore research and perspectives from Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology: Proceedings of a Roundtable conducted by the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology on…
Honor Roll
Read the full article50K Club The following donors have contributed at least $50,000: Alnoor A. Malick, MDKathleen R. May, MD ACAAIAlliance of the… 50K ClubThe following donors have contributed at least $50,000:Alnoor A. Malick, MDKathleen R. May, MDACAAIAlliance of the ACAAI 30K ClubThe following donors have contributed at…
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…
Planning for the 2023 Annual Meeting and more
Read the full articleWe also are planning an array of social and networking events in addition to terrific scientific and clinical meeting… As the calendar page has turned to September, our thoughts at the College are filled with visions of our upcoming Annual Scientific Meeting, November 9-13…
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…
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