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COVID-19 testing capacity. The federal pandemic response caused a significant increase to the national growth rate in healthcare spending. New research shows how MRNA vaccines (Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna) lose efficacy against the Delta variant over time. New research shows that COVID-19 infection…

A 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…

These reports make nonbinding recommendations to Congress and also assess various aspects of Medicare payment policy.… more direct) angle: how Medicare reimbursement compares to inflation. During its December meeting, the staff presentation to MedPAC  included a slide that shows how Medicare payment rate increases compare…

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci said that rising COVID-19 cases in Europe driven by the BA.2 variant portend increased cases in the U.S., but may not mean a surge in hospitalizations. The Biden…

The National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci said preliminary information about the Omicron variant shows it might not cause as severe disease as frequently as expected. However, more data is needed to confirm this information. Even though the…

It was the largest allergy meeting in the United States to date! The virtual 2020 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting wrapped up yesterday, and meeting registrations broke records! More than 3,600 physicians, nurses/allied staff and other medical professionals registered for the meeting. There…

This month’s issue contains editorials on articles that were featured during the College’s Annual Literature Review Course held during the… the last calendar year. Annals’ extensive literature reviews feature the best articles and are divided into 12 separate editorials in areas of allergy-immunology including food…

Share these resources with your practice manager! Allergy Office: Using Social Media and Managing Your Online Reputation – this 15-minute educational module shows you how to use social media to engage, educate and attract patients to your allergy practice. Allergy Practice Assessment Quiz – this…

CMS published new FAQs on how it will recoup the COVID-19 Accelerated and Advance Payments. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci endorsed vaccine mandates for localities with low vaccination rates. Polling shows Americans are divided over vaccine…

The CDC updated many of its guidelines including COVID-19 Science Update released: May 21, 2021 Edition 90. New research shows that two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine can provide up to 90% protection against symptomatic COVID-19. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious…

their COVID-19 operations. The CDC reports that individuals are experiencing similar rates of side effects after receiving their third COVID-19 shot compared to their second shot. The FDA is considering authorization of a half-dose Moderna vaccine as a booster shot. AThe decision…

This article compares the three vaccines that have received emergency approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases’ (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci said that a variant of COVID-19 first identified in the United Kingdom…

On March 18, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing on the Federal COVID-19 response featuring National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases’ (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Dr. Rochelle…

Learn how to optimize your existing telemedicine program or how to implement it if you’re just getting started. Get info… Telemedicine, also known as telehealth, can increase patient access, improve patient satisfaction, expand your scope of practice and improve patient outcomes. Telehealth became a…

Vaccination rates are increasing across the country in response to the growing prevalence of the delta variant. As new information comes out about the delta variant, CDC data shows that severe breakthrough infections are incredibly rare. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will prioritize…

President Trump signed the $900 billion economic relief bill last night. The measure, part of a larger federal spending bill, is estimated to increase 2021 Medicare reimbursement for allergy by 10%, rather than the previously announced 9% increase. As soon as the exact payment…

You asked, and the College delivered! We’ve got real-world practice management advice packaged in bite-sized chunks that can be quickly… You asked, and the College delivered! We’ve got real-world practice management advice packaged in bite-sized chunks that can be quickly implemented in your practice. Our…

How long does it take for a new patient to get an appointment in your practice? What about an existing patient with an urgent issue? These are key questions every allergy practice should be tracking regularly. While the “right” answer to these questions will…

You know giving peanut products to infants can help reduce the risk of peanut allergies – but do your non-allergist… You know giving peanut products to infants can help reduce the risk of peanut allergies – but do your non-allergist colleagues know? How about your…