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Reviewing comorbidities associated with atopic dermatitis and management of chronic pruritis.
Read the full articleGood August to everybody! School already has, or will soon start, for learners from kindergarten to medical school. The heat… allergies, asthma and immune-based illnesses. It remains an integral part of our lives to look for and digest new and important information that will help…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, March 8, 2021
Read the full articleCOVID-19 relief bill, the American Rescue Plan (ARP), although it made some changes to the House-passed version - meaning the House must vote on the Senate’s version. The House is expected to pass the Senate version on Tuesday or Wednesday. President Biden, who…
Is the doctor in?
Read the full articleIt’s late night and your patient is up, pacing their kitchen floor. They’ve suddenly broken out in a new rash,… be done to help bridge this gap in care? Instead of taking time off from work or school, what if they could just schedule a…
College Super Delegate Job Description
Read the full articleCollege-appointed Super Delegates serve as the conduit between delegates, regional societies and the HOD leadership.… contacts. Requirements: Only Fellows in good standing should apply for the Super Delegate position Super Delegates: Serve a five-year renewable term. Must live/work within the region. Must have strong written…
The College’s Annual Meeting goes virtual!
Read the full article“The incredible thing about the technology is that you feel like you’re actually present in another place with other people.… many you have sent to me expressing gratitude and being supportive during the COVID pandemic. It is gratifying to know that the information and materials…
Hiring requires extra effort
Read the full articleto successfully onboard new employees, view the College’s 15-minute educational module Hiring and Onboarding. This module is part of our Allergy Office Essentials package. To find even more information, including a sample employee handbook, a sample Code of Conduct, how to motivate and…
2023 Recommendations to address health care workforce challenges
Read the full articleThree months into the 118th Congress, we are beginning to get a sense of which issues Congress and its committees… workforce challenges. In February, the Committee held a hearing on this topic and immediately followed up the hearing with a request for information (RFI) to…
Medical Debt Collection
Read the full articleGood faith estimates and medical debt collection will likely impact your practice and your patients in 2023.… includes training for staff, tactics for communicating the new policy to patients, and more. You can find this educational module in the Allergy Office Essentials package. Good Faith…
Five things to know about the member website
Read the full articlelink and selecting “My Profile / Pay Dues.” This is your place to update your office locations, office phone numbers, and all the information that feeds into the “Find an Allergist” tool on the public website. Member Services The “Join” page lists the types of…
A whole new Annual Scientific Meeting awaits
Read the full articleDon’t fall victim! Beware of fake sites for the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle – Registration and hotel blocks… also highlight the many opportunities we have to work within our communities. You will walk away from this meeting with extremely practical information that you’ll…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, January 4, 2021
Read the full articlecan be updated in step with the rapid pace and growing volume of information regarding the treatment of COVID-19. CDC updated: information for Pediatric Healthcare Providers on managing pediatric patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19. information for residents of and visitors to retirement…
Optimize space to improve workflow and patient experience
Read the full articleThe physical design of your practice can influence your relationships with patients and the efficiency of your practice. That, in… The physical design of your practice can influence your relationships with patients and the efficiency of your practice. That, in turn, can make practicing medicine…
A special thanks to our many volunteers
Read the full articleIt’s National Volunteer Week, a time to recognize those who spend time supporting causes they care about. The College is fortunate to have so many who serve ACAAI by volunteering their time and sharing their expertise to further its mission. I’m deeply…
ACAAI Guidance on Risk of Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines
Read the full articleUpdated September 23, 2021 Reactions to vaccines, in general, are rare with the incidence of anaphylaxis estimated at 1.31 in 1 million doses given. After the FDA emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 11, 2020, and the…
How will the proposed MIPS changes affect you?
Read the full articleThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule recommending a number of changes to the Quality Payment Program (QPP), including the traditional Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program. As a refresher, traditional MIPS comprises…
From the desk of the EMD: “Coronavirus Anxiety Syndrome”
Read the full articleWhen I wrote my editorial on COVID-19 for the College Insider on March 2nd, I was hopefully optimistic that we… When I wrote my editorial on COVID-19 for the College Insider on March 2nd, I was hopefully optimistic that we would not be seeing what…
2024 MIPS and APM changes
Read the full articleThis article provides a summary of key, final changes to the QPP governing the traditional Merit-based Incentive Payment System… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released its final rule with updates to the Quality Payment Program (QPP) for 2024 (the Final…
Does the College PA letter generator work?
Read the full articleOur prior authorization appeal letters are widely used. But do they work? The College’s prior authorization (PA) toolkit has become… Our prior authorization appeal letters are widely used. But do they work? The College’s prior authorization (PA) toolkit has become one of the most popular…
Power up your practice management
Read the full articleThe College has your back when it comes to your practice during the 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting Oct. 26-30 in… The College has your back when it comes to your practice during the 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting Oct. 26-30 in Boston. There are a lot…
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…
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