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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…
How do we grow in challenging times?
Read the full article“I wish it need not have happened in my time,“ said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf. “And so do… such disparities, but also to the health care system.” We promise to continue our advocacy efforts to see that these disparities end. Just like Frodo,…
More E/M coding direction
Read the full articlea discussion of management or test interpretation with an external source. Here are some of the key takeaways for allergists: The discussion must be a direct, interactive exchange (not through intermediaries such as clinical staff or trainees). If you have a conversation with the patient…
Congressional hearing highlights impact of Change Healthcare cyberattack
Read the full articleHelp the AMA and the College advocate for you - please complete the AMA’s new brief survey about current problems… Council agrees that heightened cybersecurity requirements are necessary to help avoid another attack – like the recent Change Healthcare attack – from infiltrating an allergy…
Does your practice need financial relief?
Read the full articleto $10,000 per calendar quarter. To qualify in 2021 for the ERC, the employer’s gross receipts for a calendar quarter must be less than 80% of the same calendar quarter in 2019. Practices should seek further information from their tax consultants to determine…
New employee onboarding: the key to employee engagement and retention
Read the full articleDoes your practice have engaged, successful employees and low employee turnover? Or is your practice a revolving door of dissatisfied… documents and voided check for direct deposit). For a personal touch, include a welcome card signed by staff (or for larger groups, just the department)…
2024 Cyberattacks cause disruptions
Read the full articleDue to the attack, Change Healthcare's systems are still down, causing struggles for physician practices and hospitals filing claims, as… Assessment Tool. Additional resources about cybersecurity are included – check them out! The Advocacy Council will continue to monitor this issue and its effects on…
From the desk of the EMD: New Year’s resolutions for the allergist
Read the full articleIt’s that time of year when we see all the stories flooding the news and social media about making our… or meeting with anyone except during those times.Get your financial house in order. We all do CME to keep up our allergy education, but how…
Your practice can save time and money
Read the full articleAs part of its Administrative Simplification Rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) established standards to streamline communications… allergy immunotherapy and other allergy-specific services are not a required category for real-time eligibility. Real-time claims status Health plans must furnish real-time online access to…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Monday, April 20, 2020
Read the full articleCongress is nearing a deal on legislation to provide additional funding for some of the initiatives passed in the CARES… Congress is nearing a deal on legislation to provide additional funding for some of the initiatives passed in the CARES Act. Reports are beginning to…
Looking forward to 2021,“The Year of the Needle”
Read the full articleThe year 2020 was the Year of the Rat in the Chinese horoscope. If you are like me, looks like the Chinese got that one right. What’s the sign for 2021, you may ask; it is the Year of the Ox. According to…
Are you prepared for ICD-10-CM?
Read the full articleAs the implementation of ICD-10 is only six months away, now is the time to assess your readiness for the… As the implementation of ICD-10 is only six months away, now is the time to assess your readiness for the change and think about how…
Coding Toolkit
Read the full articleTest your coding knowledge and get expert help with complex allergy coding questions.… Allergists face a specific set of coding issues, such as how to code for extract preparation, venom immunotherapy, food challenges, adverse effects of drugs and more. These tools and resources will…
ACAAI 2022 Annual Meeting registration is opening soon
Read the full articleMy city has a lot to offer, from top-notch restaurants to museums - Slugger and Muhammed Ali are highly… I always look forward to the College’s Annual Meeting every year because I get so much from attending. The sessions are interesting and informative, and…
Non-Ige-mediated food allergic gastrointestinal disorders: feeding difficulties in children and food sensitivities involving the gut
Read the full articleJune is finally here and school is out. The long, hot summer (at least for most of us in the U.S.)… June is finally here and school is out. The long, hot summer (at least for most of us in the U.S.) has begun. Hopefully you will…
Want your Rx straight up or on the rocks?
Read the full articleAs we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we want to look back at some of the medicines available before and during… As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we want to look back at some of the medicines available before and during our early years. A lot…
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