Karen H.
Read the full articleAfter 17 years in her current job, Karen is transitioning into an exciting new position thanks in part to the… After 17 years in her current job, Karen is transitioning into an exciting new position thanks in part to the confidence and energy she gained…

Recommendations on the use of face masks to reduce COVID-19 transmission
Read the full articleAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and recommendations and requirements about face coverings continue to evolve, we know some patients with… As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and recommendations and requirements about face coverings continue to evolve, we know some patients with asthma have questions about wearing…

Proposed new rules on interoperability and information sharing
Read the full articleThe proposed provisions governing real-time prescription benefit tools, information blocking, and API are covered.… The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) released a proposed rule that would clarify and revise the information blocking prohibition and establish new standards and updates…

College committees are collaborating to create personalized PA letters
Read the full articleWhen developing new PA appeal letters, the Practice Management Committee seeks expertise from various committees under the Science Council.… The College is focused on providing members with practice management resources that address their most pressing needs. The Practice Management Committee leads these efforts and…

Leadership decisions Fall 2024
Read the full articleThe following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Executive Committee at the most recent meeting.… The following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Executive Committee at the most recent meeting. Nominated Dr. Bruce Lanser as an…

Establishing mentorship on committees
Read the full articleThe College believes that everyone has something to contribute, whether they are a long-standing member or someone who is still… Joining a new committee can be daunting, especially for someone who has never participated in committee work before. But it doesn’t have to be!…

ACAAI committees that work together can reap big results
Read the full articleDr. Mahr explores the benefits of College committees working together on meaningful projects.… Dr. Mahr explores the benefits of College committees working together on meaningful projects. What do you think is the biggest benefit of committees that work together on a project? Collaboration as…

Honoring our 2024 awardees
Read the full articleThe College is pleased to announce our 2024 awards recipients. The awards will be presented at the ACAAI Annual Scientific… The College is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2024 awards. The Gold Headed Cane Award will be presented during the Annual Meeting…

Up-to-date food allergy diagnosis and management information
Read the full articleThe College recently updated its Food Allergy Diagnosis and Management slides and speaker guide, based on the recently published… The College recently updated its Food Allergy Diagnosis and Management slides and speaker guide. These materials can be very useful for presentations to other medical…

For Allergy and Asthma Sufferers, Climate Change Means Worse Symptoms and Harsher Season
Read the full articleMany people don’t know that allergists are experts in treating asthma, and that nasal allergies and asthma are closely… If you suffer from asthma or nasal allergies, you’ve probably noticed pollen season getting worse, and negatively affecting your symptoms. Experts from the American College…

Asthma articles dominate in the July-August issue of AllergyWatch
Read the full articleOf the 24 articles reviewed in this AllergyWatch issue, 12 focus on asthma.… The July-August issue of AllergyWatch is packed with useful articles. In this issue, you’ll find: A summary of a study from the journal Science that introduces the concept of the “mechano-inflammatory cycle,”…

Two insightful webinars coming in November
Read the full articleACAAI has two insightful, informative webinars coming in November. Register for these webinars to examine asthma management… ACAAI has two insightful, informative webinars coming in November. Register for these webinars to examine asthma management and enhance your knowledge of genetic testing. The Asthma Urgency…

October Annals focuses on urticaria and asthma
Read the full articleThe October issue of Annals in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology focuses on key clinical areas of urticaria and asthma.… The October issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology focuses on key clinical areas of urticaria and asthma. The issue has both reviews on…

Turning the page – another year of College progress
Read the full articleI share my perspective of the state of the College, where we are headed, and who has – and will… I remember as a child hearing from my parents that time would speed up as I got older. Turns out they were right. It…

An update on the recent Training Program Directors' Meeting
Read the full articleOur fellowship training programs guide the future of our specialty, and this annual meeting is an important way our organizations… I recently had the privilege of attending and presenting at the ACAAI/AAAAI Training Program Directors’ (TPD) Meeting for U.S. allergy-immunology fellowships. College presidents have…

Shoulders to stand on
Read the full articleThe focus will be on community-based research that addresses issues with direct application to patient care.… To say serving as ACAAI President is simultaneously an incredible honor and humbling experience is a definite understatement. I am very grateful for the outpouring of support that…

Planning for the 2023 Annual Meeting and more
Read the full articleWe also are planning an array of social and networking events in addition to terrific scientific and clinical meeting… As the calendar page has turned to September, our thoughts at the College are filled with visions of our upcoming Annual Scientific Meeting, November 9-13…

Highlights of another great year for the College
Read the full articleAre you interested in teaching and promoting our specialty more? I am pleased to announce the CAPE program, debuting at… As I close out of my presidential year, it’s my pleasure to look back on some of the highlights of 2023 – another great…

The College is keeping busy this spring and summer
Read the full articleThe new Community Allergist Partnership in Education (CAPE) Program, to be launched at our Annual Meeting in Anaheim, will help… This season of “not quite winter, not quite spring” in much of the country brings with it the arrival of seasonal pollen. But this…

Senators introduce health care cybersecurity bill
Read the full articleThe bill aims to improve health sector cybersecurity following cyberattacks on Change Healthcare and other entities this year.… Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Mark Warner (D-VA)recently introduced the Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act in the Senate. This bill proposes major changes to the…

Get 2025 coding books at discounted prices
Read the full articleWe’ve partnered with OPTUM360 for special discounted pricing on some of the most popular 2025 coding books.… The Advocacy Council understands that all of your practice costs are increasing. As in the past, we’ve partnered with OPTUM360 for special discounted pricing on some of…

October is Eczema Awareness Month
Read the full articleOctober is Eczema Awareness Month! Use the College’s materials for allergists, including information you can share with patients.… October is Eczema Awareness Month! It’s a great time to promote your expertise in treating this condition. Use the College’s materials for allergists, including information you…

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