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The way you report to get paid by Medicare changes in eight months on January 1, 2017. Up until now… The way you report to get paid by Medicare changes in eight months on January 1, 2017. Up until now we’ve had a framework, now…

Earlier this year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it would begin a five-year testing period of… Earlier this year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it would begin a five-year testing period of a new community-based health care…

The fight for our right to provide our patients with immunotherapy continues on. And we’re still out there, battling on… The fight for our right to provide our patients with immunotherapy continues on. And we’re still out there, battling on your behalf, no matter what.…

We’ve been busy lately – stomping out harmful legislation in states, meeting with people in leadership roles to address our… We’ve been busy lately – stomping out harmful legislation in states, meeting with people in leadership roles to address our concerns in person, and finding…

Are you following the rules for prolonged service codes? The Office of Inspector General of CMS (OIG) has published a… Are you following the rules for prolonged service codes?The Office of Inspector General of CMS (OIG) has published a list of areas on which they…

Is it possible that you have, in the past six years, been overpaid by Medicare for your services? If the… Is it possible that you have, in the past six years, been overpaid by Medicare for your services? If the answer is “yes,” then read…

Many co-ops (a new type of nonprofit health insurer created by the ACA and designed to offer individuals and small… Many co-ops (a new type of nonprofit health insurer created by the ACA and designed to offer individuals and small businesses more affordable, consumer-friendly and…

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The Advocacy Council of ACAAI recently received the following notice from CMS regarding important clarification of the Meaningful Use Exception… The Advocacy Council of ACAAI recently received the following notice from CMS regarding important clarification of the Meaningful Use Exception – the deadline is March…

table, th, td { border: 1px solid black; padding: 5px; } The next round of HIPAA audits will soon be… table, th, td { border: 1px solid black; padding: 5px; } The next round of HIPAA audits will soon be underway. Generally, most small allergy…

You really came through for the specialty. Your letters came flooding in and not only that, you asked what more… You really came through for the specialty. Your letters came flooding in and not only that, you asked what more you can do. You saw…

Many practicing allergists have been frustrated by not knowing how many tests or procedures is too many, and if they… Many practicing allergists have been frustrated by not knowing how many tests or procedures is too many, and if they will be paid by Medicare…

As 2017 approaches, it’s time for you to begin preparing for the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). While… As 2017 approaches, it’s time for you to begin preparing for the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). While the final rule was already…

Do you participate in one or more Medicare Advantage (MA) plans?  If so, we suggest you check your plan’s provider… Do you participate in one or more Medicare Advantage (MA) plans?  If so, we suggest you check your plan’s provider directory to make sure your…

Bipartisan legislation that seeks to expand our nation’s ability to undertake more research into the causes and cures for disease… Bipartisan legislation that seeks to expand our nation’s ability to undertake more research into the causes and cures for disease and, where possible, bring treatments…

On Nov. 30, the House of Representatives passed the 21st Century Cures Act by a vote of 392-26. The bill… On Nov. 30, the House of Representatives passed the 21st Century Cures Act by a vote of 392-26. The bill now goes to the Senate…

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the Medicare rates for 2017 as well as a fact… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the Medicare rates for 2017 as well as a fact sheet summarizing the policy and…

As part of the Affordable Care Act, Congress authorized background checks, including fingerprinting, for so-called “high risk” providers seeking to… As part of the Affordable Care Act, Congress authorized background checks, including fingerprinting, for so-called “high risk” providers seeking to enroll in the Medicare program.…

The 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…

Donald 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…