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According 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…

Access 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…

The 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…

The 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…

We 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…

The 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…

Do 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…

The 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…

On 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…

The 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…

For 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.…

The current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology focuses on a hot topic that we as allergists manage… As the summer rolls along with its continuing heat wave, the current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology focuses on a hot…

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) had many provisions only indirectly related to inflation, including important changes to… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published the list of 10 drug and biologic products (download the list) that are subject to…

This 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…

Each issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology features a cartoon called “Marginal Zone” that is related to… Each issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology features a cartoon called “Marginal Zone” that is related to allergy/immunology. They are drawn by Erin…

The College hosted its first-ever Allergen Extract Mixing Course. More than 90 participants attended the full day program.… Earlier this month, the College hosted its first-ever Allergen Extract Mixing Course. More than 90 participants traveled to Chicago for the full day program, which focused…

When you register for the 2023 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting, include hands-on workshops! Hurry! Workshops fill up quickly.… When you register for the 2023 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting, include hands-on workshops! You’ll leave the meeting ready to implement what you’ve learned into your practice.…

This article provides a summary of key proposals and changes to the traditional MIPS program that will impact allergists.… CMS published proposed updates to the Quality Payment Program (QPP) for calendar year 2024 (the Proposed Rule). This article provides a summary of key proposals…

Make sure your plans include the program on Thursday, Nov. 9 for a full day of discussion on mast cell… When you register for the ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 9-13 in Anaheim, California, make sure your plans include the program on Thursday,…

Encouraging staff to have a questioning attitude will provide a safer environment for you, your staff and your patients.… Does your support staff feel comfortable questioning you about an order that doesn’t seem right? Or are they reluctant to point out an error for…