De-identifying protected health information
Read the full articleJust a reminder to members about the rules for sharing protected health information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The rules apply to information you may send to the Advocacy Council on reimbursement or other issues. The Advocacy Council appreciates…
Hear from the virtuosos of allergy and immunology
Read the full articleWe have fantastic speakers and thought leaders lined up for this year’s meeting. And just like past Annual Meetings, we… We have fantastic speakers and thought leaders lined up for this year’s meeting. And just like past Annual Meetings, we will have several named lectures…
Do your patients have food allergy questions?
Read the full articleFood allergies have been in the headlines all year. It began when the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases… Allergy and Infectious Diseases announced new guidelines for introducing peanut-containing products to high, moderate and low-risk infants to prevent peanut allergy. Ten months later, many…
From the desk of the EMD: Allergy Facebook friends
Read the full articleIt seems like every day there is an article in the news about social media and especially Facebook. Issues related… to addiction to the site. And it’s hard to ignore the spread of misinformation and fake news as well as private information being hacked, which…
Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Palforzia / Peanut Allergy
in Prior Authorization | Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps. Supported by Aimmune.… for any claim, liability, damage or loss resulting from use of or reliance on the information provided herein. In addition, while the information provided is current as…
The role of stewardship and antibiotic allergy over diagnosis and questions associated with drug allergy phenotypes, endotypes and biomarkers
Read the full articleAs I write this column for the Insider, I recognize the absolute pandemonium – both personal and professional – that… has maintained schedules in creative ways. To everyone who had had a part in keeping the June issue on time, may I just say a…
2024 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule – impact on allergy practices
Read the full articleThis article summarizes key proposals concerning the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) that would impact allergy practices.… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule updating the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program for calendar year 2024 (Proposed…
Impact of proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule on allergy practices
Read the full articledecrease under the Proposed Rule. The Advocacy Council developed a spreadsheet that compares the 2022 reimbursement and Relative Value Units (RVUs) for allergy codes to the ones proposed for 2023. (Note – these amounts do not account for geographic adjustments). For more information about proposed…
From Benadryl to biologics: 75 years of advancements in allergy
Read the full articleSince the College began, there have been a lot of changes in the way we treat allergies and asthma. “When… animals and allergy, the first Annual Scientific Meeting of the College, held in Chicago in 1944, featured a whole veterinary section on allergy and immunology.…
How to use patient satisfaction surveys to improve your allergy practice
Read the full articleAs 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…
From the Desk of the EMD: Remote practice of allergy – what can you do?
Read the full articleOne of the most common emails that the College receives from members is “Why can’t the College do something about… One of the most common emails that the College receives from members is “Why can’t the College do something about the remote practice of allergy?”…
Members have a role in expanding the reach of College information and education to the public
Read the full articleOn average, 1,000 media stories per month mention the College and/or quote one of our experts – a huge readership… Patient education and public relations are important functions of any medical organization, and the College does a great job with both. On average, 1,000…
Idiopathic anaphylaxis yardstick and biologics for asthma, plus interesting letters on diverse allergy topics
Read the full articleI hope your winter hasn’t been too harsh so far. The midsouth of the United States is having a milder… I hope your winter hasn’t been too harsh so far. The midsouth of the United States is having a milder than usual season, but there…
Immunological changes associated with the onset of atopic dermatitis and a primer on cost effectiveness in the allergy clinic
Read the full articleWe are in the home stretch of the summer months. It will soon be Labor Day and we will be… We are in the home stretch of the summer months. It will soon be Labor Day and we will be into football season and perhaps…
The asthma controller step-down yardstick, the role of the microbiome in asthma and the gut microbiome in food allergy
Read the full articleAs March comes to a close and the temperature (and pollen levels!) continue to rise, I hope many of you… As March comes to a close and the temperature (and pollen levels!) continue to rise, I hope many of you will take the time to…
2022 MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception Applications due Jan. 3
Read the full articleAllergists and allergy practices that want to avoid a negative 2024 MIPS payment adjustment need to act fast.… Allergists and allergy practices that want to avoid a negative 2024 MIPS payment adjustment need to act fast. You can request a 2022 MIPS Extreme and…
A & I providers are compliant when billing for Medicare Part B services
Read the full articleMedicare recently released allergy & immunology provider compliance data for 2021, which provides interesting information for our specialty.… Medicare recently released allergy & immunology provider compliance data for 2021, which provides interesting information for our specialty. See the tips – select “Allergy Services” as…
Site Selection
Read the full articleNASP Site Selection Information After deciding to coordinate an asthma screening, the next – and often the most important –… NASP Site Selection InformationAfter deciding to coordinate an asthma screening, the next – and often the most important – step is picking the site.…
Prior Authorization Toolkit
Read the full articleDiscover the tools and information you need to simplify prior authorizations! Create customized appeal letters with our automated tool.… Tips and Tricks Our experts put their heads together to create this list of prior authorization tips for allergy practices and staff. Use a standing…
Social Media Policy
Read the full articleThe American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) is committed to leveraging social media to provide the public, as… The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) is committed to leveraging social media to provide the public, as well as member allergists, with…
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