For Allergy and Asthma Sufferers, Climate Change Means Worse Symptoms and Harsher Season
Read the full articleExperts from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) caution that pollen season is starting earlier and lasting longer than in past decade…
Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)
Read the full articleSUPPORTED BYPeanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)Peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) with peanut allergen powder-dnfp (Palforzia®) is an FDA-approved treatment for child…
COVID-19, Asthma and Allergies
Read the full articleFind out what you need to know as an allergy or asthma patient.
Controlling Your Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Read the full articleWhat's the best treatment for your eczema? Use this online tool to explore your options, and take your results to your allergist!
Help Your Child or Teenager Control Their Severe Asthma
Read the full articleWhat's the best treatment for your child's severe asthma? Use this online tool to explore your options, and take your results to your allergist!
Four Years After Release of Guidelines, Parents Still Not Informed About Early Peanut Introduction
Read the full articleStudy shows only 40% of parents were advised to introduce peanut to their infant during first year of lifeNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – In 2017, the Nationa…
El aumento de la frecuencia de comer huevos en el primer año de vida se asocia con menos probabilidades de tener alergia al huevo más adelante
Read the full articleUn estudio muestra que los niños que no tuvieron una incorporación de huevo en el primer año tenían más probabilidades de sufrir alergia al huevo a los 6 añosN…
Increased Frequency of Eating Eggs in Infancy Associated with Decreased Egg Allergy Later On
Read the full articleStudy shows children not introduced to egg at one year were more likely to have egg allergy at 6 yearsNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Allergists and pediatric…
Despite Climate Change, Kids with Asthma in Los Angeles Didn’t Have an Increase in Allergy Diagnoses
Read the full articleStudy showed no increase in allergic sensitization over 15 years, in more than 5,000 kids with asthmaNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – Studies have shown that c…
Las mujeres embarazadas con etiqueta de alergia a la penicilina deberían evaluar su alergia para reducir la exposición a antibióticos
Read the full articleUn estudio muestra que la prueba de alergia a la penicilina durante el embarazo puede ayudar a evitar enfermedades producidas por infecciones en bebésNUEVA ORL…
Pregnant Women with Penicillin Allergy Label Should be Tested to Reduce Antibiotic Exposure
Read the full articleStudy shows penicillin allergy testing during pregnancy may help avoid infant illness from infectionNEW ORLEANS (November 5, 2021) – It’s well known that 9 of …
Mark Corbett es designado como presidente del ACAAI
Read the full articleKathleen May fue elegida presidenta electaNUEVA ORLEANS (8 de noviembre de 2021). El alergista Mark Corbett, MD, de Louisville, KY, fue designado como presiden…
Mark Corbett Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleKathleen May elected president-electNEW ORLEANS (November 8, 2021) – Allergist Mark Corbett, MD, of Louisville, KY, was installed as president of American Coll…
Expert tips for managing asthma and allergies during the holidays
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 11, 2021) (BPT) - What's in those delicious holiday cookies? How come it's hard to breathe while decking the halls? Is that a…
How to Plan a Holiday Season Free of COVID, Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleA little advance planning goes a long way to keeping everyone safe and healthyARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 23, 2021) – Lots of people are looking forward …
Better Identification of Sesame in Food Packaging Needed to Avoid Anaphylaxis
Read the full articleStudy shows more than 50% of products did not declare sesame on the label ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 15, 2021) – In 2021, the US Congress passed the Foo…
Keeping Allergy and Asthma Symptoms Under Control in the New Year
Read the full articleDon’t say “resolutions” – just assign yourself a few tasks ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 17, 2021) – New Year’s resolutions can feel overwhelming, and guil…
Frequently Asked Patient Questions About the COVID-19 Vaccine
Read the full articleThis FAQ from American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology is provided to help answer patient questions about COVID-19 vaccines. These recommendations a…
Keep COVID-19 Precautions, Along with Romance, on Your Radar on Valentine’s Day
Read the full articleShow your love by helping your sweetie prevent allergy and asthma flaresARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 18, 2022) – It all feels eerily familiar. A Valentine’…
2023 MA Final Rule
Read the full articleThe Final Rule clarifies requirements regarding coverage criteria for basic benefits, including allergy services.… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published a final rule (Final Rule) that requires Medicare Advantage (MA) plans to: Follow fee-for-service Medicare coverage rules. Limit the use…
Medical Liability Insurance Increases
Read the full articleThe AMA noted medical liability premiums between 2019 and 2022 have increased at a rate that hasn’t been observed in… The American Medical Association's (AMA) Economic and Health Policy Research group reported on their analysis of the Medical Liability Monitor’s survey of major liability…
Publications
Read the full articleCollege Insider Your weekly source for breaking College and specialty news. Read College Insider Advocacy Insider Your home for the… College Insider Your weekly source for breaking College and specialty news. Read College Insider Advocacy Insider Your home for the latest advocacy news. Read Advocacy…
Understanding Medically Unlikely Edits
Read the full articleLast week, CMS finally made public a number of Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs) assigned to a series of CPT allergy… Last week, CMS finally made public a number of Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs) assigned to a series of CPT allergy codes. MUEs are claims edits…
How many MUE's can be billed in a day?
Read the full articleBoth Medicare and Medicaid have national “medically unlikely edits” (MUEs) in place that are designed to automatically deny claims that… Both Medicare and Medicaid have national “medically unlikely edits” (MUEs) in place that are designed to automatically deny claims that exceed specific daily limits. Although…
Is clinical research a good fit for your practice?
Read the full articleThe module also outlines the challenges of a clinical research program, including time demands, staffing requirements and data management.… Did you know clinical research programs can be implemented in private practice? Our 15-minute educational module Allergy Office: Clinical Research, free to College members, outlines…
Severe Pediatric Asthma Miniseries, Episode 3
in AllergyTalkRead the full articleThe third podcast in this three-part series covers beyond standard therapy, the role of current and future therapies including… This podcast is supported by Sanofi Regeneron. Though severe pediatric asthma only represents from 2 to 5% of the children suffering with this condition, it…
Severe Pediatric Asthma Miniseries, Episode 2
in AllergyTalkRead the full articleThe second podcast in this three-part series discusses evaluation of the child, diagnostic testing, assessing steroid side effects.… This podcast is supported by Sanofi Regeneron. Though severe pediatric asthma only represents from 2 to 5% of the children suffering with this condition, it represents…
Severe Pediatric Asthma Miniseries, Episode 1
in AllergyTalkRead the full articleThe first podcast in this three-part series provides information about the burden of disease, adherence issues, and comorbidities.… This podcast is supported by Sanofi Regeneron. Though severe pediatric asthma only represents from 2 to 5% of the children suffering with this condition, it represents…
Governance
Read the full articleEach component of the College’s governing structure has a defined purpose and responsibilities, designed to enhance engagement and operations. Board… Each component of the College’s governing structure has a defined purpose and responsibilities, designed to enhance engagement and operations. Board of Regents The Board of…
May 2023 Annals highlights
Read the full articleAn important special article this month focuses on reporting guidelines for allergy and immunology survey research.… May may be Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month (and my only chance to use epizeuxis), but it’s also a great time – as always – for Annals of…
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is underway
Read the full articleBesides working to inform others about what we do best, the College is busy working on many great projects with… National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is underway, and there is still time to showcase to your community how allergists can help people live…
Clinical Trial Resources
Read the full articleWelcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resource page which connects physicians to existing clinical trials in allergy, asthma and immunology… Welcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resource page which connects physicians to existing clinical trials in allergy, asthma and immunology led by our pharmaceutical partners.…
Join Our Corporate Council
Read the full articleAbout the Corporate Council The ACAAI Corporate Council offers companies exposure to nearly 6,000 allergists and immunologists, including more than… About the Corporate CouncilThe ACAAI Corporate Council offers companies exposure to nearly 6,000 allergists and immunologists, including more than 3,000 who are board-certified by the…
Strike Force Photo Gallery
Read the full articleContact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. 2023 Strike Force May 2, 2023 – Members of the College’s Strike Force… Contact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. 2023 Strike Force May 2, 2023 - Members of the College’s Strike Force are advocating for our…
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is here
Read the full articleThe College has made it easy to spread the word through social media. Check out our new ready-made social media… May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month! It’s a great time to promote your special training as an allergist – and the College…
ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting - Save the Dates!
-Read the full articleThe ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting takes place Nov. 9-13, 2023 in Anaheim, California. The theme for the 2023 meeting… The ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting takes place Nov. 9-13, 2023 in Anaheim, California. The theme for the 2023 meeting is "Embracing the Evolution of…
ACAAI House of Delegates starts the year strong
Read the full articleThe College’s House of Delegates wants you to be aware of its activities. Following is a summary of the first… The College’s House of Delegates (HOD) wants you to be aware of HOD activities. Following is a summary of our activities for the first…
2023 MIPS Allergy/Immunology Specialty Quality Measures Set
Read the full articleCMS removed two popular quality measures from traditional MIPS – and from the allergy/immunology quality specialty measures set – in… If you’re participating in MIPS in 2023, take note. CMS removed two popular quality measures from traditional MIPS – and from the allergy/immunology quality…
Things I wish I learned in fellowship
Read the full articleThe College’s DocMatter community is a safe, secure platform for members to discuss, learn, teach, and collaborate on a variety… A recent question in DocMatter shed light on helpful topics that program directors and other clinicians wished they learned in fellowship. The College has…
Atopic Dermatitis: Diversity in Presentation (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on October 27, 2022Speaker: Melinda Rathkopf, MDDescription: Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting over 7% of adults and 13% of children with ~ 1/3 of those having moderate to severe disease. It is cared…
COVID Vaccines: What the Allergist Needs to Know
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 for non-membersThis webinar will focus on what Allergists need to know about the anticipated COVID vaccines and what can they do to prepare their practice.Learning ObjectivesDescribe the different types of vaccines that are under development Identify at-risk…
Pediatric Asthma eYardstick CME
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThe Pediatric Asthma eYardstick presents an in-depth model including practical recommendations for a sustained step-up in asthma therapy for children with inadequately controlled asthma. This interactive version is designed to enable practitioners to intuitively and efficiently utilize the yardstick model in an office…
2022 Financial Update for Allergists
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members ONLY, not available for non-membersThis webinar will review 2021 allergy compensation data and 2020 CMS E&M allergy coding data. Plus, our experts do a deep dive into financial reporting for allergy practices. Topics include:2022 MGMA Allergy Provider…
Rhinoscopy in Your Allergy Practice CME 2021
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: $40 for members, $60 for non-membersYou can receive CME credit for reviewing the content on the Rhinoscopy in Your Allergy Practice page!Enroll in the course, pass the quiz, and you can claim 2 credits while testing your rhinoscopy knowledge.rhinoTarget AudienceMedical professionals…
Current & Future Treatments for Food Allergy (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on September 27, 2022Speaker: Akaterina Anagnostou, MDDescription: With multiple novel therapies for food allergy, healthcare providers and patients need to have a better understanding of both risks and benefits of available options, in order to choose accordingly…
Prior Authorizations from the Insurance Company Perspective
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersDouglas Leavengood, MD, FACAAI, was in private practice for more than 30 years – until Cigna Healthcare offered him the position of Medical Director of Allergy/Immunology. One of his new responsibilities is reviewing prior authorization appeal requests, and in…
Allergy Office: Optimizing Schedules
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members, $20 non-members Learn how to optimize your scheduling. In this 15-minute module, we’ll explore ways to:Increase patient access to appointmentsImprove patient satisfaction with appointments and wait timesMaximize practice efficiency with biologics, allergy shots and moreAnalyze your workflow…
Allergy Office: Staffing for Efficiency
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members; $20 non-membersLearn how to use staffing best practices to improve practice efficiency. Specifically geared to allergy practices, this 15-minute module will cover:Important factors you need to consider when developing staffing levelsHow to use clinical staff to increase productivity…
Allergy Office: Integrating NPs/PAs
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $20 non-members NOTE: There are a few known issues with the functionality of quizzes and expandable content sections in the modules. We are working to fix these issues as soon as possible. In the meantime, we will leave the content…
Advocacy Council - Correct Documentation Helps Reduce Denials
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersTwo of allergy's leading coding experts will provide tips on what to include in your documentation to support your claims.Learn how to document accurately to minimize denials and maximize revenue flow and to receive appropriate reimbursement…
Allergy Office: Coding for Allergy Testing
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members; $20 non-membersLearn how to successfully code for various types of allergy testing. This 15-minute module will cover ICD-10 and CPT coding for:Oral challengesLocal anestheticsVenomsPenicillinPatch testingTarget AudienceAllergy practice managers, physicians, NPs, PAs and coding/billing staffAdditional informationDisclosure: N…
What the Allergist Needs to Know about Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 for non-membersThis webinar addresses key information that allergists need to know regarding the FDA Emergency Use Authorization of monoclonal antibodies in the treatment of COVID-19. This webinar is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline.Target AudienceAllergists/ImmunologistsLearning ObjectivesApply the most current…
Biologic Basics: The Type 2 Connection (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on August 25, 2022Speaker: Jim Tracy, MDDescription: The number of biological therapies is rapidly evolving within the allergy disease space. Historically, TH2 inflammation is a pivotal component of both the disease state as well as therapeutic opportunities…
Allergy Testing Coding and Billing Essentials
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersTo maximize reimbursement for allergy testing, allergy practices need to focus on both coding and billing practices. That includes everything from verifying patient benefits and payor limits to providing patient estimates and managing denials. We’ll review all of…
Empathic Communication: Yes, you can teach it!
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersHow well do your employees and physicians communicate with patients, families and each other? Empathic communication is the key to patient satisfaction, physician and employee engagement, and even patient health outcomes. Elevate your practice by making this webinar part…
PIDD eParameter
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersThis eParameter presents the content from the ACAAI/AAAAI Practice Parameter for Primary Immunodeficiency Disease and is designed to be easy to navigate and explore. The practice parameters are documents that establish boundaries for appropriate patient care. They acknowledge…
Asthma & Racial Disparities
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 for non-membersIn this webinar, our experts address clinical care, community action and health policy to benefit minorities with asthma.Supported by Amgen and AstraZeneca.Learning ObjectivesKnow the multifactorial causes of racial disparities in asthmaLearn how to better manage asthma…
COPD Phenotypes (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on July 26, 2022Speaker: Vickram Tejwani, MDDescription: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) therapies have been fairly limited for several decades, however this may be due to approaching the heterogenous disease of COPD as a single homogenous disease…
Meeting the Challenges of Severe Pediatric Asthma
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersIn this webinar, our experts address the complexities of understanding and managing severe asthma in pediatric patients.This webinar is supported by Sanofi and Regeneron.Additional informationDisclosure: N/A…
