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The award will be presented during the Saturday morning Opening Session at the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting, Oct. 24 –… The nominees for the 2024 Gold Headed Cane Award, one of the most prestigious College awards offered, are Luz S. Fonacier, MD, FACAAI,  John…

2022 Grantees Sara Anvari, MD, MSc, FACAAI Improving Access to Allergy Specialty Care in Houston Through a Novel Penicillin Allergy Stewardship Program Sara Anvari, MD, MSc, FACAAI is leading a 12-month project to develop a protocol to ensure that low-risk patients in…

This article summarizes key proposals concerning the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule that would impact allergy practices.… On July 10, 2024, CMS released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule (Proposed Rule). This article summarizes key proposals concerning the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule that…

Under the final rule, certain allergists who have committed information blocking may be penalized through CMS’s MIPs program.… The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and CMS recently released a final rule establishing penalties for health care practitioners who commit…

Many of our patients use a home nebulizer for care of their respiratory conditions. With the shortage of albuterol MDIs spreading throughout the U.S., you may be prescribing more nebulizers for use of albuterol by your patients. It is very important that if…

There is no better way to give the best care to patients than to use leadership and mentorship positions to… It is an honor of a lifetime to be nominated for the ACAAI Gold Headed Cane Award. I am Professor of Medicine, Head of…

Dr. Zitt is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the SUNY at Stony Brook and a practicing allergist with… I am honored to be nominated for the Gold Headed Cane Award. I am a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the State University…

Through the tutelage of many in the allergy community, I have been able to try to bridge the academic and… It is a great honor to be considered for the Gold Headed Cane Award. Many of my allergy heroes have been past recipients. When…

Earlier, Republicans on the House Energy & Commerce Committee released a plan calling for major changes to the National Institutes… Earlier this month, Republicans on the House Energy & Commerce Committee released a plan calling for major changes to the National Institutes of Health…

The College’s Advocacy Council works diligently to monitor government and regulatory issues affecting allergists, their practices and their patients.… The College’s Advocacy Council works diligently to monitor government and regulatory issues affecting allergists, their practices and their patients. The Advocacy Council Board, led by…

The proposed rule would alleviate barriers that patients face when attempting to obtain a loan or mortgage when they have… On June 11, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a proposed rule that would prohibit lenders from making lending decisions based on medical…

While we are midway through 2024, it’s not too late to “hit the reset button” and take a more active… Have you taken a break from committee work but are now ready to contribute? There is still time and ample opportunities for your involvement!…

A successful proposal will clearly describe why the project is needed and how it would benefit the College’s membership.… We’re already thinking ahead to 2025, and that includes budgeting for committee projects. There are many things to consider when putting together a budget request…

This project will benefit College members by providing greater access to up-to-date information related to drug allergy.… Members from the Drug Allergy Committee and the Clinical Programs, Patient Safety and Quality Committee are collaborating on the development of an online repository for drug allergy…

If you’re a fellow-in-training and would like to compete in this live, fast-paced, fun “College Bowl” style game, we encourage… We’re looking for teams of Fellows-in-Training to participate in the FIT Bowl – one of the most anticipated events every year during the ACAAI…

As the administrator for a large allergy practice, we have used a variety of employee recognition programs. We encourage and… As the administrator for a large allergy practice, we have used a variety of employee recognition programs. We encourage and reward “on the spot” exceptional…

ACAAI has resources to help you and your patients connect with trials. Currently, the VITESSE Study is recruiting participants.… Involvement in clinical trials provides the opportunity to further medical research and improve patient outcomes. ACAAI has resources to help you and your patients connect…

Amid declining reimbursement and tight staffing, practices are turning to technology to provide an added boost.… Amid declining reimbursement and tight staffing, practices are turning to technology to provide an added boost. College Practice Management Committee members offer top tips to leverage technology. “There…

Fellows-in-Training who publish the best article (original research or review) in Annals will receive a cash award.… Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is recognizing outstanding original research or an excellent review written by a Fellow-in-Training that has appeared in Annals. Program Directors, consider…

On June 12, the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act was reintroduced in both the House and Senate.… On June 12, the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act was reintroduced in both the House and Senate. If approved, this bipartisan legislation would…