Everything you need to know about coding for oral food challenges
Read the full articleRecent studies show the prevalence of food allergy is more than double what was previously reported: a surprising 32 million… your medical records if asked, as denials are not uncommon. Most carriers do cover oral challenges, but many want documentation. For more information about coding…
2024 Annals FIT Award
Read the full articleconsidered for the award. Nominations will be solicited from program directors, but anyone can send in a nomination to the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology editorial office (simply email annals@acaai.org). Nominations must be received by the editorial office by the end of the…
Are you an influencer?
Read the full articleNational Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month - May National Penicillin Allergy Day - September Eczema Awareness Month - October Food Allergy Awareness Week - May These are just a few of the allergy-related commemorations during the year. One of the easiest ways to engage…
College resources help your practice soar
Read the full articleWhere can you find practical, easy-to-follow tools to help run your practice? The College has the answer: the Practice Management… share them with your team to help solve today’s challenges and elevate your allergy practice to the next level. Find current information, resources, “how to’s,”…
Spotlight on the Fellows-in-Training Committee
Read the full articlewanted to spotlight in this issue of Committee Insider. They have been working diligently behind the scenes to support physicians who are just beginning their careers in allergy/immunology. The importance of the Committee’s contributions – and all the time they give amid their busy…
It's Eczema Awareness Month
Read the full articleOctober is Eczema Awareness Month! It’s a great time to promote your expertise in treating this condition. Learn more...… Shared Decision-making Toolkit to facilitate discussion with patients. “Eczema In Skin of Color” is a partnership between the College and the Allergy & Asthma Network to address disparities in…
Clinically-relevant programming and expert faculty
Read the full articleStart each day of the Annual Meeting with these can’t-miss 90-minute plenary sessions. Learn about the most relevant topics from… Organizations and Become a Resource in Your CommunityEleanor Garrow, Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection TeamHarold P. Wimmer, American Lung AssociationKenneth Mendez, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Tonya Winders,…
The best of 2018 and how allergy and gender intersect
Read the full articleIt’s been a cold and wet winter across much of our country. The month of February holds promise for a… science and epidemiologic studies related to drug allergy in children and adults to explore possible mechanisms related to female propensity for drug allergy. They very…
Progress and challenges
Read the full articleto COVID-19 vaccines, cannot be overstated. Early in the pandemic the College stepped up to provide information and resources pertinent to allergy practices to our members, and we continue this effort with webinars, articles, emails and educational opportunities providing timely information about the pandemic…
Is your communication with patients HIPAA-compliant?
Read the full articleIncreasingly, patients are looking for fast, easy ways to communicate with their allergists – and for their allergists to communicate… or use of this information is strictly prohibited and possibly a violation of federal or state law. If you have received this information in error,…
How to use social media to boost your practice
Read the full articleIf you still think of social media as just a way to advertise your practice, you need to think again.… featuring top allergy experts addressing a wide variety of topics. Share and retweet posts from the College’s Facebook or Twitter. Provide information on product recalls…
Annals reviewers honored
Read the full articleDuring the Editorial Board meeting of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Gailen Marshall, MD, FACCAI, editor-in-chief, honored a… dedication of these reviewers:“The peer review process is the lifeblood of medical journals. Annals seeks to provide scientifically- and clinically-sound information specifically targeted to the…
Fellow-in-Training
Read the full articleThe ACAAI Fellow-in-Training (FIT) Section is composed of FIT members who are enrolled in ACGME-accredited allergy and immunology fellowship programs. … The ACAAI Fellow-in-Training (FIT) Section is composed of FIT members who are enrolled in ACGME-accredited allergy and immunology fellowship programs. Apply Now Who We AreThe…
Three things you can do to increase referrals from NPs and PAs
Read the full articleDuring my year as ACCAI president, one of my goals is to promote the value of allergists’ expertise to other health care professionals. When their patients’ asthma and allergy symptoms are persistent, HCPs can be assured that a referral to a two- to three…
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.… Exciting changes are coming for allied health attendees at the 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 7 – 11, in Houston. This year there are opportunities…
Information blocking requirements now in effect
Read the full articleBeginning April 5, health care providers (including allergy practices) and electronic health record (EHR) vendors must comply with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology’s (ONC’s) requirements governing the prohibition against information blocking. This prohibition applies to all agreements…
2023 MIPS Allergy/Immunology Specialty Quality Measures Set
Read the full articleCMS removed two popular quality measures from traditional MIPS – and from the allergy/immunology quality specialty measures set – in… If you’re participating in MIPS in 2023, take note. CMS removed two popular quality measures from traditional MIPS – and from the allergy/immunology quality…
Get free allergy cost and revenue data when your manager completes our survey by April 15!
Read the full articleThe survey deadline has been extended through Friday, April 15! Join the College’s partnership with the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) and help collect allergy-specific practice cost and revenue data. Our condensed survey is perfect for busy professionals who still want free…
2022 Quality Measures: Allergy/Immunology Specialty Measure Set
Read the full articleThe traditional Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) comprises four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability (PI), and Improvement Activities (IA). Performance across these MIPS categories will result in a MIPS final score, which determines whether the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS…
An MOC review just for you
Read the full articleWhile you’re making final plans and setting your schedule for the Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, be sure… While you’re making final plans and setting your schedule for the Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, be sure to stay through Monday to…
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