ACAAI Annual Meeting: Anaphylaxis Treatment Remains Confusing for Patients, Caregivers and Emergency Personnel
Read the full articleAnaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary for those… …
ACAAI Annual Meeting: Psychology Referrals Increasing for Children with Food Allergies
Read the full articleWith the rise in incidence of food allergies in children in the past decade, there has been a corresponding increase… …
James Tracy Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleAllergist James Tracy, DO, of Omaha, NE, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma &… BOSTON (OCT. 27, 2024) – Allergist James Tracy, DO, of Omaha, NE, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)…
Understanding the Type 2 Inflammation Connection
Read the full articleThis resource is provided as part of the Type 2 Connection campaign… This resource is provided as part of the Type 2 Connection campaign…
Need for Psychology Referrals Increasing for Children with Food Allergies
Read the full articleThere has been a more than 50% increase in the need for professional psychology services due to increased anxiety.… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – With the rise in incidence of food allergies in children in the past decade, there has been a corresponding increase in…
Aumenta la necesidad de derivaciones psicológicas para niños con alergias alimentarias
Read the full articleEstudio muestra aumento de más del 50% en 2023 en comparación con los cuatro años anteriores… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – Con el aumento de la incidencia de alergias alimentarias en los niños en la última década, ha habido un aumento correspondiente en…
Penicillin Allergy Delabeling in Syphilis Patients Assists in Furthering Treatment
Read the full articleAbout 10% of Americans believe they are allergic to penicillin, and approximately 90% of those patients are not actually… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – About 10% of Americans believe they are allergic to penicillin, and approximately 90% of those patients are not actually allergic. As…
La eliminación del etiquetado de la alergia a la penicilina en pacientes con sífilis ayuda a avanzar en el tratamiento
Read the full articleAlrededor del 10% de los estadounidenses creen que son alérgicos a la penicilina, y aproximadamente el 90% de esos pacientes… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – Alrededor del 10% de los estadounidenses creen que son alérgicos a la penicilina, y aproximadamente el 90% de…
Vaccine Refusal Lower in Minorities in New Study
Read the full articleA new study showed that self-identified non-White patients were less likely to demonstrate vaccine-hesitancy than the self-identified White patient… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Throughout the Covid pandemic, media widely reported that Black patients were more likely than White patients to refuse vaccines, including the…
Según un nuevo estudio, el rechazo a las vacunas es menor entre las minorías
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio mostró que los pacientes que se identifican como no blancos tenían menos probabilidades de mostrar desconfianza en… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – Durante la pandemia de COVID, los medios informaron ampliamente que los pacientes negros tenían más probabilidades que los…
Study: Parents’ Understanding of Atopic Dermatitis May Influence Child’s Diet
Read the full articleA new study showed that elimination diets in the case of AD only mildly improved AD lesions in one-third of… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Parents of children with atopic dermatitis (AD, also called eczema) know that the allergic condition can mean a heightened risk…
Estudio: La comprensión de los padres sobre la dermatitis atópica puede influir en la dieta del niño
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio mostró que las dietas de eliminación en el caso de la DA solo mejoraron levemente las lesiones… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – Los padres de niños con dermatitis atópica (DA, también llamada eczema) saben que la condición alérgica puede significar…
Risk of Developing EoE High When Other Allergic Conditions Factored In
Read the full articleA new study investigated the probability of patients with certain atopic (allergic) conditions developing EoE.… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), a disorder of the esophagus, is increasingly recognized as a major cause of swallowing difficulties in children and adults. It affects about…
El riesgo de desarrollar esofagitis eosinofílica es alto cuando se incluyen otras afecciones alérgicas
Read the full articleLa esofagitis eosinofílica (EE), un trastorno del esófago, se reconoce cada vez más como una de las principales causas de… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – La esofagitis eosinofílica (EE), un trastorno del esófago, se reconoce cada vez más como una de las principales…
Study Shows Rates of Sensitization in Chicago to Outdoor Allergens Increased Post-Covid
Read the full articleA new study showed that, in Chicago, there has been a significant increase in sensitization to pollens and molds in… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – People have heard for years that climate change is having a significant impact on plant vegetation patterns and influencing how…
Un estudio muestra que las tasas de sensibilización a los alérgenos exteriores en Chicago aumentaron después del COVID-19
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio mostró que, en Chicago, ha habido un aumento significativo en la sensibilización al polen y al moho… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – La gente ha escuchado durante años que el cambio climático está teniendo un impacto significativo en los patrones…
Innovations in Community Grant Projects Address Barriers to Allergy and Asthma Care
Read the full articleThis year, six grantees will present their work at the ACAAI National Scientific Meeting in Boston.… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Beginning in 2021, The Allergists’ Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, began funding innovative projects that address…
Las innovaciones en los proyectos de subvenciones comunitarias abordan las barreras en la atención de las alergias y el asma
Read the full articleEste año, seis beneficiarios presentarán su trabajo en la Reunión Científica Nacional del ACAAI en Boston.… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – A partir de 2021, The Allergists' Foundation, el brazo filantrópico del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología, comenzó a financiar proyectos…
James Tracy es nombrado presidente del ACAAI
Read the full articleEl alergista James Tracy, DO (Doctor en Medicina Osteopática), de Omaha, NE, fue instalado como presidente del ACAAI.… BOSTON (27 de octubre de 2024) – El alergista James Tracy, DO (Doctor en Medicina Osteopática), de Omaha, NE, fue instalado como presidente del Colegio Americano de…
New ACAAI Position Paper Examines Safety of Receiving Live Vaccines While on Dupilumab
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 11, 2024) – A new position paper from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 11, 2024) – A new position paper from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) addresses the safety of…
College Members’ Staff Save on Extract Mixing Quiz
Read the full articleThank you for your interest in the Allergen Extract Mixing Quiz! To receive the College-members-only 75% discount on the price of the quiz, please have your staff member: Go to https://education.acaai.org/allergenextractquiznm Log into the College Learning Connection Add…
Dr. Luz Fonacier to receive the Gold Headed Cane Award
Read the full articleThis year, College Fellows selected Luz S. Fonacier, MD, FACAAI as the 2024 honoree. The award will be presented on… The Gold Headed Cane Award is given annually to a College Fellow who has demonstrated the highest standards of scientific excellence and integrity. This…
Congress passes ACAAI-backed Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act
Read the full articleThis legislation represents an important step toward improving the safety and well-being of students with food allergies across the… On Dec. 15, Congress passed the Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act, which includes a provision to provide dedicated federal funding for food allergy training…
Audit Toolkit
Read the full articleDiscover the tools, resources and information you need to respond to an insurance carrier’s audit. Plus, we’ll explain the benefits… Audits by insurers of claims submitted by allergy practices for routine services like skin testing, allergy vials, and subcutaneous immunotherapy are on the rise!…
2027 Medicare price reductions for asthma inhalers
Read the full articleCMS unveiled agreements with drug makers for sharply lower prices on 15 high-cost medications under Medicare's drug negotiation program.… In November, CMS announced exciting news for Medicare patients when they unveiled agreements with drug makers for sharply lower prices on 15 high-cost medications under…
Connecting clinicians with allergy-related resources
Read the full articleThe College’s health care providers page on our public website provides information for physicians and NPs/PAs.… Non-allergist physicians and advanced practice clinicians often encounter patients with allergy symptoms, skin conditions or immunological conditions that might be beyond their level of experience, or maybe their…
ACAAI 2025 Annual Meeting gets exceptional media coverage
Read the full articleMore than 290 stories ran in international, national, regional, and local news outlets, representing a reach of 3.9 billion.… The College’s 2025 Annual Meeting received tremendous media coverage. More than 290 stories ran in international, national, regional, and local news outlets, representing a reach…
2026 RVUs for allergy/immunology
Read the full articleCMS has released the 2026 Relative Value Units (RVUs), and these updates will have significant implications for allergists nationwide.… CMS has released the 2026 Relative Value Units (RVUs), and these updates will have significant implications for allergists nationwide. RVUs, which form the backbone of…
The Allergists’ Foundation
Read the full articleAbout The Allergists’ Foundation Mission Vision Leadership Mission To support the specialty of allergy and immunology through education and training.… About The Allergists’ Foundation Mission Vision Leadership Mission To support the specialty of allergy and immunology through education and training. Vision To create better allergists…
Allergists' Foundation Board of Trustees
Read the full articleThe Foundation is led by the Board of Trustees, which is dedicated to advancing its mission.… The Foundation is led by the Board of Trustees, which is dedicated to advancing its mission.…
The Allergists' Foundation Board of Trustees
Read the full articleThe Foundation is led by the Board of Trustees, composed of members who are dedicated to advancing our mission… The Foundation is led by the Board of Trustees, composed of members who are dedicated to advancing our mission of supporting the specialty…
Membership Benefits
Read the full articleDiscover all that the College offers! Join your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology to unlock opportunities and benefits found nowhere else: The chance to be active in a prestigious specialty association concerned with the unique needs and goals of…
Relative Value Unit (RVU) Toolkit
Read the full articleFind out what RVUs are and why they’re important to both employed allergists and practice owners. Get RVUs for common… The 101 RVUs - or Relative Value Units - remain an enigma for many allergists. This toolkit aims to fix that! We’ll explain what…
Read about FPIES in December issue of Annals
Read the full articleDecember's Annals issue focuses on Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis from the cover and Marginal Zone to several review articles.… The current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses on Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis (FPIES) - from the cover and Marginal Zone to several review…
2025 Annual Meeting On Demand is here
Read the full articleIf you attended the meeting in Orlando or participated in the Livestream Program, you get complimentary access to the On… On Demand access to the ACAAI 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting is here! If you attended the meeting in Orlando or participated in the Livestream…
ACAAI Policies
Read the full articleAntitrust and Fair Competition Compliance Policy AMA Code of Ethics ACAAI Bylaws — Includes Bylaws, Guidelines for the Conduct of… Antitrust and Fair Competition Compliance Policy AMA Code of Ethics ACAAI Bylaws — Includes Bylaws, Guidelines for the Conduct of Hearings Related to Ethical…
Submit your 2026 Annual Meeting session proposal
Read the full articleWe’re looking for great ideas for meeting sessions! The deadline is Jan. 10, 2026.… We're looking for great ideas for meeting sessions! The deadline is Jan. 10, 2026.…
Great interview questions for allergy staff
Read the full articleHiring the right employees can mean the difference between a patient-friendly, well-run allergy practice and a dysfunctional one. How do you find team members with the right mix of skills to provide excellent patient care, efficiently complete work tasks and identify new…
2026 MIPS Final Policies
Read the full articleCMS has finalized its proposal to maintain the 75-point performance threshold through the 2028 performance period.… On Nov. 5, CMS published the 2026 final rule, including updates to the Quality Payment Program (“QPP”). The College submitted comments on the corresponding proposed rule on Sept.…
