Air Filters
Read the full articleAir filters in central heating and air-conditioning ducts in your home or in portable room air cleaners help remove indoor… at any time. During the height of pollen season, reduce the amount of pollen you’re tracking into the home on your shoes or clothes by…

Asthma in Children
Read the full articleIf your child is diagnosed with asthma, an allergist can help them live an active, full life.… in children, but it is vital to their health to treat their asthma symptoms. Children with asthma should also get a flu shot each fall. Even though the…

Asthma in Children
Read the full articleIf your child is diagnosed with asthma, an allergist can help them live an active, full life.… growth in children, but it is vital to their health to treat their asthma symptoms. Children with asthma should get a flu shot every fall. Even though the…

Pathways to Practice Eligibility Criteria and Requirements
Read the full articleLearn about eligibility requirements for Training Program Directors and Institutions, FIT Candidates, and Accountability Requirements.… the fellow-in-training. Program Participation and Engagement The training program director must be an active member of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) for at least two years…

COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, December 23, 2021
Read the full articleyears. Pfizer is now testing the immunizing effects of a third dose for this six month – five-year age group. New research shows vaccinated patients who are hospitalized with COVID-19 have shorter hospital stays than unvaccinated patients. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious…

Promote your practice this holiday season
Read the full articleAllergies don’t stop during the holiday season, so now is a great time to consider ways to promote your services… a Flu Shot is Vital to Protecting Your Health How to Plan a Holiday Season Free of COVID, Allergies and Asthma Keeping Allergy and Asthma…

2017 Medscape Allergist Compensation Report
Read the full articleIt’s that time of year again – the results of the Medscape Allergist Compensation Report are here. Allergists generally fared… are holding their own financially though many feel they are under-compensated. It is important to note that over 80% would choose allergy again," said Michael…

COVID-19: What is an allergist to do?
Read the full article“These are the times that try men’s souls.” Those immortal words were written by patriot Thomas Paine in the American… office issues in this pandemic. Many are suggesting we suspend non-essential medical services. I believe our services ARE essential because research shows we keep asthmatics out of the hospital. By keeping outpatient…

Telehealth Toolkit
Read the full articleLearn how to optimize your existing telemedicine program or how to implement it if you’re just getting started. Get info… for Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (2/18/2022) showcase examples of how telehealth is currently being leveraged by Allergists/Immunologists to provide allergy, asthma, and immunology care. The…

Top 10 reasons to have your practice manager join the College
Read the full articleIs your practice manager a College member? If not, you’re probably not taking advantage of everything the College has to… our ground-breaking prior authorization appeal letter generator. Discounts on continuing ed. They’ll get a discounted rate ($59) on our new Allergy Office Essentials educational package,…

Everything is bigger in Texas, including the Allied Health courses
Read the full articleExciting changes are coming for allied health attendees at the 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 7 – 11, in Houston.… the Education of Allergy Emergencies – Spotlight on Anaphylaxis Workshop, just for Allied Health members on Saturday. There are a limited number of spots and…

I’ve been honored to serve as president
Read the full articleMembership continues to grow, and this year we surveyed our members to find out how the College is doing in… care physicians about the unique qualifications of board-certified and fellowship-trained allergists and what sets us apart from other providers of allergy services. The “Time for…

Code-it Example 3
Read the full articleThis vignette¬†describes¬†a patient and disease allergists treat. Determine how you would code this scenario, and¬†follow the link to check your… no pets.¬†Physical examination is significant for mild, diffuse end-expiratory wheezing noted with forced exhalation, and a dry cough. PFT evaluation shows an FEV-1 of 72%…

COVID-19 Federal Responses: Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Read the full articleHouse Democrats are preparing to introduce a new relief bill by the end of the week. Without Republican support, however,… House Democrats are preparing to introduce a new relief bill by the end of the week. Without Republican support, however, the bill has no chance…

COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, October 18, 2021
Read the full articleBeginning next week, states can order COVID-19 vaccines in preparation for efforts to vaccinate children ages 5-11. The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) unanimously voted to recommend Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Johnson & Johnson booster vaccine…

Top 10 reasons to have your practice manager become a College member
Read the full articleBy having your practice manager or office administrator join the College, you can help take your practice to the next level… By having your practice manager or office administrator join the College, you can help take your practice to the next level by giving them access to…

COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, January 24, 2022
Read the full articlePfizer’s CEO predicts people will receive annual COVID-19 vaccines. The CDC updated its website and guidelines including Interim Guidance for Managing Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and Strategies to Mitigate Healthcare Personnel Staffing Shortages…

Billing for venom testing and immunotherapy
Read the full articleAs we noted in last week’s Insider, there continues to be concerns about pricing and adequate availability of venoms for… As we noted in last week’s Insider, there continues to be concerns about pricing and adequate availability of venoms for testing and treatment. We also…

COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, August 24, 2020
Read the full articleKey points in this update: FDA issues emergency use authorization (EUA) for convalescent plasma therapy amongst controversy. CDC director expresses… Key points in this update:FDA issues emergency use authorization (EUA) for convalescent plasma therapy amongst controversy.CDC director expresses concern about influenza exacerbating COVID-19 pandemic.Hong Kong…

Disrupters are trying to upset the apple cart
Read the full articleYou’re already acutely aware of how incredibly complex the health care landscape has become – and more change is on… You’re already acutely aware of how incredibly complex the health care landscape has become – and more change is on the way to continue shaking…

It takes a village
Read the full articleWhat does it take to bring the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting to life each year? Believe it or not, planning… One of the most interesting parts of being president of the College is the ability to see many things “up close and personal” that…

COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, July 30, 2020
Read the full articleKey points in this update: Federal public health experts are beginning to recommend the use of face shields in addition… Key points in this update:Federal public health experts are beginning to recommend the use of face shields in addition to face masks in order to…

COVID-19 Federal Responses: Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Read the full articleHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reached an informal agreement on a short-term extension of federal funding that reduces the chances of a government shutdown at the end of September. The CEOs of nine companies that are developing…

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