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Join us in Anaheim for the ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting!
Read the full articleRegistration is now open for the ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 9-13, 2023. Register now!… Join us in Anaheim for the ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 9-13, 2023. Register now!…

Register Today for the Latest in Vaccine Immunology
Read the full articleRegister today for "What's new in vaccine immunology? Getting inoculated with new knowledge" on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 7:00 pm… …

2023 – USP 797 Implementation Nov. 1
Read the full articleSection 21 applies to physicians mixing patient specific allergen extracts in their offices for subcutaneous immunotherapy. The remainder of USP… Allergy practices must comply with USP 797 – Section 21 – the Allergy Exception – beginning Nov. 1, 2023. Section 21 applies to physicians…

Help to update Medicare physician payment
Read the full articleThe AMA Physician Practice Information Survey is underway, and we urgently need all selected allergists to actively engage in this… The American Medical Association (AMA) Physician Practice Information (PPI) Survey is underway, and we urgently need all selected allergists to actively engage in this…

2022 Allergy Medicare E&M Coding Distribution
Read the full articleWe now have two years of allergy/immunology Medicare E&M coding data following the E&M rule change in 2021… We now have two years of allergy/immunology Medicare E&M coding data following the E&M rule change in 2021, with E&M codes based on time or medical…

October 2023 Annals highlights
Read the full articleThe current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology focuses on common practices that are now outdated… As fall continues and we get ready for the College’s annual meeting, the current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology focuses on common practices…

Ask the expert – choose your topic
Read the full articleOne of the best reasons to attend the College’s Annual Meeting is the opportunity to interact with your colleagues and… One of the best reasons to attend the College’s Annual Meeting is the opportunity to interact with your colleagues and one-on-one with the experts in…

2023 Financial Update for Allergists on Oct. 11
Read the full articleFind out how your compensation and your E&M coding measure up, plus strategies for dealing with denials for 95165.… Find out how your compensation and your E&M coding measure up, plus strategies for dealing with denials for 95165.…

Congress averts government shutdown
Read the full articleThe likelihood of a November shutdown remains high as Congress is no closer to resolving these issues than they were… In a last-minute scramble, Congress averted a government shutdown by passing a continuing resolution (CR) to temporarily fund the government through Nov. 17. This…

September 28 is National Penicillin Allergy Day
Read the full articleAccording to the CDC, 10% of the population report penicillin allergy, but less than 1% are truly allergic when… September 28 is National Penicillin Allergy Day. Many allergists have seen patients who report they are allergic to penicillin (when in fact they may not…

Experience the Annual Meeting via Livestream
Read the full articleAccess the meeting from your home or office. Don’t wait! Registration for the Livestream Program closes Nov. 8.… If you’re not traveling to Anaheim for the Nov. 9-13 Annual Meeting, but you want to experience the educational opportunities of the meeting, try our Livestream…

Extract preparation – virtual exception
Read the full articleThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) previously established this “immediate availability” requirement to mean in-person – not virtual… As discussed in the last week’s Insider article – Extract Preparation – Physician Supervision – Medicare rules require that when clinical staff prepare allergen…

2022 MIPS Performance Feedback
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council strongly encourages you to view this information as soon as possible for two reasons.… Last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) made the 2022 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) performance feedback available, which determines whether physicians will receive…

Your questions answered - summer 2023
Read the full articleWe asked the College’s Executive Medical Director about the unique contributions of older and younger members in committee work.… We asked the College’s Executive Medical Director about the unique contributions of older and younger members in committee work. Q. We are seeing more age…

Spotlight on Clinical Programs, Patient Safety and Quality Committee
Read the full articleThe Committee is planning a webinar on vaccine immunology for this fall, along with other related resources to help educate… The Clinical Programs, Patient Safety & Quality (CPPSQ) Committee, chaired by Mary Hudelson, MD, FACAAI, supports the College’s educational efforts by developing content in…

Making the most of your volunteer experience
Read the full articleDo you want to be more involved with your committee? Here are a few tips on making the most of… Do you want to be more involved with your committee? Here are a few tips on making the most of your experience: Attend all…

Your leadership’s decisions - summer 2023
Read the full articleThe following are key actions taken by the ACAAI Board of Regents and Executive Committee at recent meetings.… The following are key actions taken by the ACAAI Board of Regents and Executive Committee at recent meetings. Authorized the 2024 joint AAAAI/ACAAI Board Certification Review…

New definition of asthma remission on treatment developed
Read the full articleOn Sept. 7, a new working definition for clinical remission on treatment in asthma was published in Annals of Allergy,… On Sept. 7, a new working definition for clinical remission on treatment in asthma was published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. The…

September 2023 Annals highlights
Read the full articleThe September issue focus is chronic rhinosinusitis. You will find all you need for the best care of your patients… Ah, September -- the weather begins to cool, the days get shorter, children go off to school, and your patients start arriving complaining of…

EFT fees burden physician offices
Read the full articleFor years, physicians have faced reduced payments from commercial health plans using virtual credit cards and third-party electronic payment vendors… The Affordable Care Act required health plans to offer medical practices an option of receiving reimbursement through a standardized Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) method.…

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