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This year, much of our advocacy effort has been devoted to influencing changes to the 2025 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee… the many issues surrounding CPT 95165. The College is aware of the struggle and obstacles members are having in getting paid for allergy extracts (95165)…

A new year brings new beginnings – and an opportunity to set your practice up for success in the year… great opportunity to practice this skill. Also, plan other annual clinical training for staff, such as CPR, proper documentation and administration of allergy shots, spirometry…

A new year brings new beginnings – and an opportunity to set your practice up for success in the year… harassment training for all providers and staff. Additionally, clinical staff should have annual clinical training for CPR, proper documentation and administration of allergy shots, spirometry…

The Allergy and Asthma Patient Protection Act is intended to address commercial payer issues specific to the allergy specialty.… denied claims than the actual claim amount. When allergists cannot manage a patient’s asthma or allergies with cost-effective, disease modifying allergy shots, patients might end up…

This December, a draft of the Expert Panel Report 4 (EPR 4) from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program… legal aspects of off-label use, even when another government agency recommends it. The EPR 4 on immunotherapy gave conditional approval to subcutaneous immunotherapy as an…

which takes stress off the front desk and nursing station,” said Mr. Furr. 8. Make other operational changes. Two members mentioned scheduling allergy shots rather than allowing walk-ins so nurses feel prepared. Staggering appointment slots can also help the front desk so patients don…

It seems like every day there is an article in the news about social media and especially Facebook. Issues related… helpful polls. A recent one surveyed the group members with the following question: “How many of you bill allergic reactions to their allergy shots?” The…

As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we’ve been doing a lot of looking back. During our 50th anniversary, we asked… As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we’ve been doing a lot of looking back. During our 50th anniversary, we asked College members what they thought…

As an allergist, you know satisfied patients are key to the success of your practice. But do you take steps… As an allergist, you know satisfied patients are key to the success of your practice. But do you take steps to actively measure and improve…

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…

Get strategies to prevent claim denials, learn how to troubleshoot existing denials and get sample appeal letters for common allergy… The 101 In a recent survey by AKASA, chief financial officers and revenue cycle leaders at hospitals and health systems across the United States…

The Delta variant accounts for 93% of cases in the U.S. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci warned about the possible emergence of new variants. Moderna also believes regular booster shots will be necessary to maintain…

If you still think of social media as just a way to advertise your practice, you need to think again.… If you still think of social media as just a way to advertise your practice, you need to think again. Now allergy practices are using…

This legislation represents an important step toward improving the safety and well-being of students with food allergies across the… On Dec. 15, Congress passed the Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act, which includes a provision to provide dedicated federal funding for food allergy training…

Discover the tools and information you need to ensure your practice is profitable! Access resources for maximizing profits, improving operational… Financial Benchmarking Financial benchmarking helps you evaluate the performance of your practice by focusing on a few specific indicators. We’ve identified some key revenue…

Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson announced that they have all begun working on Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine boosters that should be ready in early 2022. Omicron has not been detected in the U.S., although National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID…

The Advocacy Council regularly receives queries from members on how to correctly code specific scenarios. Here is a recent… The Advocacy Council regularly receives queries from members on how to correctly code specific scenarios. Recently we received a request asking: Q: What are our billing…

The CDC updated many of its guidelines including Interim Estimates of Vaccine Effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines Among Health Care Personnel - 33 U.S. Sites, January-March 2021; New Variant of Virus that Causes COVID-19 Detected; and Know Your…

As the College celebrates its 75th anniversary, we want to celebrate the people who helped shape the organization. In examining… As the College celebrates its 75th anniversary, we want to celebrate the people who helped shape the organization. In examining some of those who were…

When you think about customer service for your patients, you likely think about the traditional things: wait times, an efficient… When you think about customer service for your patients, you likely think about the traditional things: wait times, an efficient check-in process and friendly, helpful…