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Join the House of Delegates to advocate for allergists
Read the full articleAre you interested in being a dynamic spokesperson for the allergy specialty? Would you like to represent the interests of allergists to policymakers, and advocate at the local and state level? We are looking for YOU to complete our nationwide allergy network. Learn more.…
Applicable Facilities for CMS Health Care Worker Vaccine Mandate
Read the full articleThe following has been excerpted from the FEDERAL REGISTER – Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination. … The following has been excerpted from the FEDERAL REGISTER – Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination. A rule by the Centers…
Register now for our Jan. 12 webinar: 2022 Coding for Allergy/Immunology
Read the full articleA new year is upon us, and that means new ICD-10 and CPT codes for allergists! We’ll discuss the new… A new year is upon us, and that means new ICD-10 and CPT codes for allergists! We’ll discuss the new codes (including new remote patient…
Should all 5- to 11-year-olds be vaccinated for COVID? Maybe yes, maybe no
Read the full articleI am a big believer in vaccines. I have taken all the vaccines suggested for my age. As I have written here recently, I took the booster of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine prior to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approving it for…
Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps SDM PDF
in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps Shared Decision-Making | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleThis printable shared decision-making tool is designed for patients to use with their physicians to help decide which treatments are… This printable shared decision-making tool is designed for patients to use with their physicians to help decide which treatments are best for their chronic rhinosinusitis…
Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Xhance / Nasal Polyps
in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps Shared Decision-Making | Resource Type: URLRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps.… Create a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps.…
Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Dupixent / Nasal Polyps
in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps Shared Decision-Making | Resource Type: URLRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps.… Create a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps.…
Chronic Rhinosinusitis Yardstick
in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps Shared Decision-Making | Resource Type: URLRead the full articleThis Annals publication provides practical recommendations for treating patients with uncontrolled chronic rhinosinusitis, including information on nasal polyps. …
Is it safe to be in health care?
Read the full articleCOVID-19 has opened our eyes to the fact that health care can be a risky vocation. It is estimated that more than 3,600 health care workers in the U.S. died of this disease in the first year of the pandemic. A…
Emergency Preparedness
in Risk & Compliance | Resource Type: URLRead the full articleDoes your practice have a plan in place in case of emergencies like extreme weather events and power outages? Not… Does your practice have a plan in place in case of emergencies like extreme weather events and power outages? Not only is it a good…
A new look for the Advocacy Council
Read the full articleA new year – a new look. The Advocacy Council has a redesigned logo and new tagline. As part of the College’s Vision Forward Strategic Plan, we’ve developed a new brand identity and tagline for the Advocacy Council. It is our intention that…
Great things are ahead in 2022!
Read the full articleGreetings and I hope all of you are staying well and safe as we head toward January. Since the Annual Scientific Meeting, we have been working hard to bring you important resources and information, as well as to add the voice of the College…
Is your practice prepared for emergencies?
Read the full articleOur hearts go out to the many people affected by the recent dangerous and deadly tornadoes in Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri and Arkansas. It seems as if there isn’t a region of the United States - or the world - that hasn’t been impacted by…
Chronic Rhinosinusitis
in Practice Parameter & Yardstick | Resource Type: URLRead the full articleProvides practical recommendations for the medical management of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis.… Provides practical recommendations for the medical management of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis.…
Update on PHE Waivers for Telehealth
Read the full articleWhen the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a 90-day public health emergency (PHE). The PHE has been renewed every 90 days since the original declaration, with the latest renewal scheduled to end…
Gailen Marshall, MD, FACAAI, reflects on his tenure as editor-in-chief
Read the full articleIt has often been said that all good things must come to an end, and that time has come for me. The December 2021 installment of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology marks the 192nd issue whose content I have been privileged to…
College advocacy largely averts Medicare pay cut
Read the full articleAs you know, many allergists were facing reductions in Medicare payments that could have been as high as 9.75% beginning Jan. 1 if Congress did not step in to pass legislation to prevent them. Thanks to the College’s advocacy efforts – along with…
Online tool: Peanut Allergy Treatment Shared Decision Making
in Peanut OIT | Resource Type: External Interactive ToolRead the full articleProvide this online tool to parents of children with a peanut allergy to help them decide, with you, whether peanut… Provide this online tool to parents of children with a peanut allergy to help them decide, with you, whether peanut OIT might be appropriate.…
De-identifying protected health information
Read the full articleJust a reminder to members about the rules for sharing protected health information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The rules apply to information you may send to the Advocacy Council on reimbursement or other issues. The Advocacy Council appreciates…
Is it time to ditch Facebook?
Read the full articleNo doubt social media has been a big part of many of our lives. There has been the explosive growth of many sites, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Tik Tok over the years. Of course, the pandemic fueled this growth. There is an…
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