Pine Tree "Allergy"
Read MoreWhile pine tree allergy is relatively uncommon, there are two main allergens of concern that come from pine trees.
Pet Allergies
Read MoreIf your nose runs, your eyes water or you start sneezing and wheezing after petting or playing with a dog or cat, you likely have a pet allergy.
Mold Allergies
Read MoreMolds live everywhere—on logs and on fallen leaves, and in moist places like bathrooms and kitchens. Some people are allergic to these molds. An allergy occurs…
Latex Allergy
Read MoreAllergic reactions to latex may be serious and can very rarely be fatal. If you have latex allergy you should limit or avoid future exposure to latex products.
Insect Sting Allergies
Read MoreStings from five insects - honeybees, hornets, wasps, yellow jackets and fire ants - are known to cause allergic reactions to the venom injected into the skin.
Milk & Dairy
Read MoreMilk: It’s good for your health and good for bone strength. It’s also one of the most common food allergens, particularly in children.
Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)
Read MoreFood protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) is a type of gastrointestinal food allergy that affects mostly infants and young children.
Food Allergy
Read MoreAn allergy occurs when your body’s natural defenses overreact to exposure to a particular substance, treating it as an invader and sending out chemicals to def…
Eye Allergy
Read MoreIf your eyes itch and are red, tearing or burning, you may have eye allergies (allergic conjunctivitis), a condition that affects millions of Americans. Many p…
Dust Allergies
Read MorePeople who have dust allergies are familiar with sneezing—but sneezing isn’t the only uncomfortable symptom. Dust allergies also give many people a stuffy or r…
Drug Allergies
Read MoreIf you develop a rash, hives or difficulty breathing after taking certain medications, you may have a drug allergy.
Cockroach Allergy
Read MoreCockroaches live in all types of buildings and all kinds of neighborhoods. Luckily for people who develop symptoms when they are around cockroaches, there are …
Chlorine "Allergy"
Read MoreSwimming is a great exercise for people with asthma and allergies, but what about the chlorine? Can you be allergic to it?
Administering drugs/biologics in physicians’ offices
Read MoreClaims for drugs/biologics should be billed using the HCPCS/CPT code that most accurately describes the drug. Information in this article concerns drug administration services provided in physicians’ offices. Under the Medicare program, the administration of the following drugs should be billed using…
Ohio doctor acquitted; why all physicians should care
Read MoreLast month, William Husel, MD, was acquitted on all counts related to deaths from prescribing fentanyl in high doses to 14 terminally ill patients in one of the largest murder trials in the state of Ohio. It was noted that he prescribed doses for…
Coding and Payment
Read MorePollens and molds can cause allergy and asthma symptoms, and you need to know what you’re allergic to so you can best treat your symptoms.
Business Management
Read MoreCockroaches live in all types of buildings and all kinds of neighborhoods. Luckily for people who develop symptoms when they are around cockroaches, there are …
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, April 14, 2022
Read MoreA statistical analysis of reported cases, hospital admissions, reported deaths, and seroprevalence estimates that 43.9% of the global population had been infected with SARS-CoV-2 at least once as of Nov 14, 2021. Nationwide, 86% of COVID cases in the week ending…
Spark Program Winners
Read More2021 Winners Kevin Ackerman, MDUniversity of Pennsylvania Health System Internal Medicine Pediatrics Ben Stewart Bates, MDWake Forest Baptist Health Pediatrics… 2021 Winners Kevin Ackerman, MDUniversity of Pennsylvania Health System Internal Medicine PediatricsBen Stewart Bates, MDWake Forest Baptist Health Pediatrics ResidencyPriya Chopra, MDUniversity of Colorado Pediatric…
Become an Advocate
Read MoreContact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. Advocate for Our Speciality Our resident advocacy expert, Dr. Allen Meadows, offers tips… Contact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. Advocate for Our Speciality Our resident advocacy expert, Dr. Allen Meadows, offers tips on the best ways…
Advocacy Insider
Read MoreThe specialty’s leading advocate, the Advocacy Council, is committed to bringing you news and insights on billing, coding and policy reform that directly affect your practice. Advocacy Insider, a recurring column in College Insider, keeps you in the loop. Contact us at AdvocacyCouncil…
Advocacy Council
Read MoreThe Advocacy Council keeps practicing allergists abreast of critical issues, assists in resolving complex payment disputes, monitors and lobbies… The Advocacy Council keeps practicing allergists abreast of critical issues, assists in resolving complex payment disputes, monitors and lobbies state and federal elected…
CMS guidance prohibits excessive EFT fees by payment vendors
Read MoreThe CMS National Standards Group (NSG) published guidance clarifying that health plans, as well as their payment vendors, must provide payments to providers using standardized electronic fund transfers (EFT) and electronic remittance advice (ERA) transactions without charging excessive fees. For many years, health plans…
Congratulations to our winners
Read MoreWe’d like to thank all of you who took the time to participate in our recent membership survey. Your feedback will help us ensure we’re providing the programming and resources you need. The following ten lucky members were selected, at random, in…
Boost team morale and retention
Read MoreRetaining great employees and keeping them motivated is one of the most important tasks for a successful allergy practice – and it may require extra effort in the current environment. Many allergy practice employees are feeling burned out due to staffing shortages and increased…
Human Resources Toolkit
Read MoreLearn how to attract the best talent and motivate, develop and retain your employees. Find HR resources and sample documents… Great employees make all the difference in your practice. Make sure you’re hiring the best candidates, setting them up for success and continually motivating and…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, September 30, 2021
Read MoreThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) opened the application for Phase 4 COVID-19 Provider Relief Funding. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci announced that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will soon release data regarding…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, September 20, 2021
Read MoreA new study shows surgical masks are more effective than cloth masks in preventing infections from the Delta variant. A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study shows how the three FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines remain effective at preventing hospitalization over…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, September 16, 2021
Read MoreModerna officially asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorize a third “booster” dose of its COVID-19 vaccine. Meanwhile, Moderna and Pfizer released data illustrating that a vaccine booster shot is necessary because the effectiveness of their vaccines decline over time. Pfizer…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Read MoreThe Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) is considering the recommendation of a one-time Medicare payment increase in 2023 to help offset the financial impact COVID-19 had on healthcare providers. The COVID-19 booster dose rollout will only include the Pfizer vaccine when…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, September 2, 2021
Read MoreModerna filed for FDA authorization of a third-dose booster shot of its COVID-19 vaccine; and a recent study found that the Moderna vaccine produces more antibodies than the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. A study in Israel showed the COVID-19 booster shot effectively…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, August 16, 2021
Read MoreNational Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Francis Collins said we have not yet reached a peak as delta variant cases continue to increase. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will cover the newly approved third COVID-19 vaccine dose for…
Making RVUs Work for You
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to College members, $25 non-membersRelative Value Units (RVUs) are very important to the success of your practice; they define the value of a service or procedure relative to all services and procedures. Learn more about how they can be used to benefit…
MicroCME: FPIES - Prevalence, Diagnosis and Management Pearls
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $10 non-membersLength: 22 minutesThis microlearning discusses the prevalence, diagnosis and management of Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES).AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing…
MicroCME: Alterations in the Microbiome in Patients With Food Allergies
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $10 non-membersLength: 22 minutesThis microlearning discusses how the microbiome is altered in patients with food allergies, and reviews the evidence regarding use of targeted treatment for food allergy prevention or treatment.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is…
MicroCME: Practice Parameter - Diagnostic Testing for Peanut Allergy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 29 minutesThis microlearning discusses the state of peanut allergy testing and evidence surrounding diagnostic testing for peanut allergy.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to…
MicroCME: FDA-Approved Oral Immunotherapy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $10 non-membersLength: 21 minutesThis microlearning discusses the current state of FDA-approved oral immunotherapy.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians…
MicroCME: The Changing Paradigm of Telemedicine
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $10 non-membersLength: 20 minutesThis microlearning discusses the changing paradigm of telemedicine.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.DesignationThe American College…
MicroCME: Coding Update
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $10 non-membersLength: 21 minutesThis microlearning discusses the general requirements of coding; changes in coding for 2021; and where to find changes and answers.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical…
MicroCME: Evaluating a Patient With Elevated Peripheral Eosinophilia
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning discusses the differential diagnosis, evaluation and treatment for patients with peripheral eosinophilia.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: Dermatitis in Skin of Color
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning discusses how to identify, manage and treat dermatitis in patients from different races.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing…
MicroCME: Evaluation and Management of Adverse Reactions to Vaccines
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning discusses vaccine-related adverse effects, including allergic reactions, and how to evaluate and manage them.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to…
MicroCME: Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Today's Surgical Options and Outcomes
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 35 minutesThis microlearning discusses current surgical options and outcomes in treatment of Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS).AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: Emerging Therapies for Refractory Urticaria
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 23 minutesThis microlearning course discusses emerging therapy options to treat refractory urticaria.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians…
MicroCME: Beyond OIT: How Biologics Can Help Patients With Food Allergy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 24 minutesThis microlearning discusses the the role of biologics in food allergy patients.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for…
MicroCME: Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 33 minutesThis microlearning provides an update on current guidelines regarding diagnosis and management options, including use of shared decision-making to help patients decide between dietary elimination and/or medical management.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology…
MicroCME: SCIT or SLIT: No One Option Is Perfect - A Role for Shared Decision-making
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 32 minutesThis microlearning discusses shared decision-making when considering SCIT versus SLIT therapy.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for…
MicroCME: Ongoing Avoidance Without Treatment
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $10 non-membersLength: 16 minutesThis microlearning discusses FDA-approved immunotherapy, epicutaneous immunotherapy, and ongoing avoidance without treatmentAccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for…
MicroCME: Biomarker Interpretations and How This Would Aid in Treatment Choice and Prognosis Prediction
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 25 minutesThis microlearning discusses biomarker Interpretations and how this would aid in treatment choice and prognosis prediction.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
MicroCME: Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Causes, Contributing Factors and Evaluation of the Patient
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 37 minutesThis microlearning discusses the causes, factors and evaluation of patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS).AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical…
MicroCME: Anaphylaxis
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $10 non-membersLength: 13 minutesThis microlearning course discusses key updates on pediatric anaphylaxis.AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.DesignationThe American…
MicroCME: Do Patients Receiving Subcutaneous Immunotherapy Need To Have an Epinephrine Auto-injector Prescribed?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read MorePrice: FREE to members; $20 non-membersLength: 32 minutesThis microlearning discusses the need for patients receiving SCIT to be prescribed an epinephrine auto-injector..AccreditationThe American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide…
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