Adam S.
Read the full articleBeth S. was at her wits' end trying to bring relief to her son, Adam, when he was a baby with a persistent itchy, red rash and frequent skin infections. "The p…
Brooke C.
Read the full articleBrooke C. would be an inspiration even if she didn't have asthma. At age 30, the mother of three decided to start running. What began as an urge to just get ou…
Kealab R.
Read the full articleJoanna has watched her son, Kealeb, grow from a toddler using a kid's dinosaur mask for nebulizer treatments to a strong athlete scoring points for the Lakesid…
Maria Elena A.
Read the full articleAs Maria Elena A. can tell you, having asthma and allergies all your life doesn't necessarily prepare you for when your child has them, too. "I don't ever reme…
Ethan W.
Read the full articleLisa W.'s family was on a fall vacation when her son, Ethan, started having trouble breathing. "It was our first night in a hotel room where it was clear there…
Laura, Emily and Collin S.
Read the full articleLaura S., and her two children, Emily, 16, and Collin, 13, have seen firsthand that each person's asthma story is different and how an allergist can help figur…
Ben D.
Read the full articleFor a long time, Ben and his parents did not know what was wrong with him, why he couldn't keep up with the other 10-year-olds in his class, and his gym teache…
Taylor H.
Read the full articleTaylor is an outgoing and active 7-year-old who enjoys playing ball, cheerleading and dancing, and will soon be earning her purple belt in karate. But until th…
Cameron L.
Read the full articleGoing to Washington, D.C., to watch Congress in action is something many 9-year-olds would find exciting. When Cameron has visited Washington, he went not as a…
Doug L.
Read the full articleAsthma and allergies used to slow down 54-year-old cyclist Doug. He would limit his rides depending on weather or if he felt the onset of an attack. Several cl…
Fran H.
Read the full articleFran is in control of her allergies, but that wasn't always the case.Five years ago Fran developed a chronic cough that wouldn't respond to treatment and stump…
Gerri R.
Read the full articleIt took Gerri 27 years to find relief.Despite suffering severe allergies since birth, Gerri never thought to visit an allergist. She figured her only remedy wa…
Jonathon M.
Read the full articleThere's no place Jonathon M. would rather be than on the soccer field. The 10-year-old "sleeps, eats and drinks soccer," according to his mom, Carol.But Jonath…
Josh C.
Read the full articleJosh is a typical 12-year-old who likes to play basketball and video games and swim in the summer. If you saw him today, it may come as a surprise that just a …
Karen H.
Read the full articleAfter 17 years in her current job, Karen is transitioning into an exciting new position thanks in part to the confidence and energy she gained when she found r…
Recommendations on the use of face masks to reduce COVID-19 transmission
Read the full articleAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and recommendations and requirements about face coverings continue to evolve, we know some patients with asthma have questi…
Relief from MIPS penalties
Read the full articleIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will exempt MIPS-eligible clinicians (EC) from up to a 9% negative payment adjustment for the 2020 reporting year (2022 payment year). The Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances…
2020 MIPS exemptions for COVID-19, hurricanes and wildfires
Read the full articleThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has enabled practices to completely opt out of MIPS for 2020 due to difficulties resulting from COVID-19, hurricanes and wildfires. Extreme and uncontrollable circumstances exceptions are available for all of these emergencies, enabling practices to…
2020 MIPS cost category to be reweighted to zero
Read the full articleDid you or your practice participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) in 2020? If so, read on. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced the 2020 performance year MIPS Cost category will be automatically reweighted to 0% of the final score…
Summer Article Templates
in Marketing & Patient Materials | Resource Type: ZIPRead the full articleCustomize these articles to distribute to local media, upload to your website or newsletter, or use in an informational flyer… Customize these articles to distribute to local media, upload to your website or newsletter, or use in an informational flyer for patients. All include tips…
Improving Access to Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis in Minority and Underserved Populations
in AllergyTalkRead the full articleThis episode will describe best practices for addressing disparities in care for patients with atopic dermatitis and how to implement… This podcast is supported by Pfizer. The third episode of the Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis miniseries will describe best practices for addressing disparities in…
The Influence of Skin of Color in Diagnosing and Managing Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
in AllergyTalkRead the full articleThis episode will describe the influence of skin color in diagnosing and managing patients with atopic dermatitis.… This podcast is supported by Pfizer. The second episode of the Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis miniseries will describe the influence of skin color in diagnosing and managing…
Current Evidence for Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis
in AllergyTalkRead the full articleThis episode will review racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic disparities related to atopic dermatitis.… This podcast is supported by Pfizer. The first episode of the Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis miniseries will review racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic disparities related to atopic dermatitis. The miniseries…
The AMA celebrates 175 years
Read the full articleThe AMA celebrates 175 years of service to the medical community this year, and the College has had a long-standing… This week, College representatives are attending the Annual Meeting of the AMA’s House of Delegates. The AMA celebrates 175 years of service to the…
June’s issue of Annals focuses on allergens
Read the full articleIn an insightful review from one of the world leaders in this field, you will get a full update on… Summer is nearly upon us. This month the focus of Annals is on allergens, which are critically important to our practices. I think you…
Biologic Therapies in Your Practice
| Resource Type: URLRead the full articleExplore the phenotypes/endotypes for biologics, targets in use of biologics, and using biologics for asthma and dermatologic diseases in these… Explore the phenotypes/endotypes for biologics, targets in use of biologics, and using biologics for asthma and dermatologic diseases in these sessions from the 2018 Meeting…
Biologic Medications - A Whole New World
| Resource Type: URLRead the full articleReview the appropriate use of biologics to treat asthma and chronic sinusitis with nasal polyposis.… Review the appropriate use of biologics to treat asthma and chronic sinusitis with nasal polyposis.…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, May 23, 2022
Read the full articleThe CDC now recommends that children between the ages of 5 and 11 receive a COVID-19 booster shot. This recommendation comes after the FDA authorized a booster dose for this age group. Studies suggest that you can be infected with COVID-19 ‘at…
2017 Medscape Allergist Compensation Report
| Resource Type: URLRead the full articleThis article analyzes 2016 data from the Medscape Allergist Compensation report, so you can see how you stack up against… This article analyzes 2016 data from the Medscape Allergist Compensation report, so you can see how you stack up against other allergists.…
2016 MGMA Allergist Compensation and Production Report
| Resource Type: URLRead the full article2015 MGMA data comparing compensation and productivity within the allergist community and against other specialties.… 2015 MGMA data comparing compensation and productivity within the allergist community and against other specialties.…
Improve Efficiency and Well-Being By Having Staff Work at the Top of Their License
| Resource Type: URLRead the full articleMake sure your staff is working at their peak potential.… Make sure your staff is working at their peak potential.…
Financial Performance Metrics for Revenue and Profitability
| Resource Type: URLRead the full articleLearn how to measure allergy practice revenue and profitability using key financial performance metrics.… Learn how to measure allergy practice revenue and profitability using key financial performance metrics.…
Financial Performance Metrics for Efficiency and Revenue Collection
| Resource Type: URLRead the full articleLearn how to measure allergy practice efficiency and revenue collection using key metrics.… Learn how to measure allergy practice efficiency and revenue collection using key metrics.…
Financial Performance Metrics for Provider Performance
| Resource Type: URLRead the full articleLearn how to measure allergy provider performance using key metrics.… Learn how to measure allergy provider performance using key metrics.…
Optimizing Your Office Operations (webinar)
| Resource Type: Webinar/CourseRead the full articleConsultant and LEAN management expert Owen Dahl challenges you to think about your practice and ways to improve your operations.… Consultant and LEAN management expert Owen Dahl challenges you to think about your practice and ways to improve your operations. (April 6, 2017) Click “login”…
Financial Benchmarking (webinar)
| Resource Type: Webinar/CourseRead the full articleThis webinar reviews the allergy/immunology specific results from the 2017 MGMA Cost and Revenue Survey, and discusses how you can use… This webinar reviews the allergy/immunology specific results from the 2017 MGMA Cost and Revenue Survey, and discusses how you can use this data to benchmark your…
