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We always talk about asthma control. Many of us still use the “Rules of Two” in determining if our asthma… Maybe this column should be an editorial in Annals. But since I have this platform, I will use it to give my thoughts and…

These looming cuts are the result of several policies that have a combined effect of reducing Medicare payments by as… Health care providers could be facing a significant reduction to Medicare payments if Congress fails to pass legislation to avert these decreases by the…

A pediatrics study has revealed low vaccine efficacy towards the COVID-19 Omicron variant in teens with two vaccine doses, as… Research released indicates that new Omicron subvariants, “BA.4” and “BA.5”, are not impacted by antibodies in patients who have had previous COVID-19 cases, as…

The FDA’s Advisory Committee recommended the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 years old… The FDA’s Advisory Committee recommended the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 years old. The FDA also found that Pfizer COVID vaccine appears to…

The College sent a letter to Quest Direct stating the company should reconsider offering direct-to-consumer food allergy panel tests because… The College is always working to keep on top of legislative activities, government regulations, corporate actions and other issues that affect practicing allergists. We’re…

The MIPS program comprises the cost, quality, improvement activities (IA), and Promoting Interoperability (PI) performance categories.… It’s a new year, and that means a new set of policies for the traditional Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program. As a reminder, the traditional MIPS program…

The College’s Advocacy Council, along with other organizations, has been successful in advocating for legislation to alter Medicare physician payment cuts scheduled to begin Jan. 1. The legislation required a recalculation of allergy reimbursements. The Advocacy Council developed a spreadsheet that compares 2022…

Data suggests that Omicron sub-variants are more immune-resistant than the original Omicron strain, possibly making retooled vaccines outdated by the… Data suggests that Omicron sub-variants are more immune-resistant than the original Omicron strain, possibly making retooled vaccines outdated by the time they are available…

As people look for relief from their symptoms, now is a great time to promote your services as an… Summer allergy season is here. As people look for relief from their symptoms, now is a great time to promote your services as an allergist.…

Recently, it has come to the College’s attention that Quest Direct is now offering various direct-to-consumer food allergy panel… Recently, it has come to the College’s attention that Quest Direct is now offering various direct-to-consumer food allergy panel tests. We have sent a letter…

With declining reimbursement and rising costs, efficiency is more important than ever for allergy practices.… With declining reimbursement and rising costs, efficiency is more important than ever for allergy practices. College Practice Management Committee members offer these top tips for improving efficiency. You’ll find…

At the FDA Annual Compounding Listening Session, a number of compounding topics were discussed, such as marketing of IV rehydration… Leadership of the ACAAI Advocacy Council attended this year’s FDA Annual Compounding Listening Session last week to continue to keep up with the topic…

This three-episode miniseries of podcasts will 1) review racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic disparities related to atopic dermatitis; 2) describe… This three-episode miniseries of podcasts will 1) review racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic disparities related to atopic dermatitis; 2) describe the influence of skin color…

It has come to our attention that Quest Direct is now offering various food allergy panel tests.… It has come to our attention that Quest Direct is now offering various food allergy panel tests.…

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced physicians have the option to opt-out completely or partially from the… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced physicians have the option to opt-out completely or partially from the 2020 Merit-based Incentive Payment System…

Are you required to participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) in 2021? If so, you can opt out and avoid a potential 9% penalty by completing an Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception application due to COVID-19. Applications are now open…

In 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…