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The College’s House of Delegates continues its work
Read the full articleThe College’s House of Delegates (HOD) has remained active during the 2021 third quarter. Check out our activities for the first and second quarters too. Our first goal is to make sure our delegates are adequately trained and have everything they need to…
Backlog of Medicare appeals is down 80%
Read the full articleThe Department of Health and Humans Services (HHS) recently reported that as of June 30, 2021, the backlog of Medicare appeals awaiting hearings before Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) at the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (OMHA) is down to approximately 86,000 appeals…
Challenge accepted!
Read the full articleLate next week, many of us will be gathering for the ACAAI 2021 Annual Meeting. Whether you are attending in New Orleans or taking part via our Livestream Program, the meeting promises to be an enriching educational experience. I’m planning to attend in…
August 2020 College survey: Telemedicine use: where are the allergists now?
in Telehealth | Resource Type: URLRead the full articleIn our August survey, we also asked what types of visits (new vs. existing) and clinical problems allergists feel most… In our August survey, we also asked what types of visits (new vs. existing) and clinical problems allergists feel most comfortable addressing via telemedicine.…
Wellness, positivity, and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Read the full articleThe current COVID-19 pandemic has been a significant adjustment for everyone worldwide and has increased stress levels. These stresses include, but are not limited to, financial and personal ones and have disrupted our notion of work-life balance (1). There is additional fear…
How to conduct a professional telemedicine visit using webside manner
in Telehealth | Resource Type: VideoRead the full articleThis video shows best practices for communicating effectively during a telemedicine visit.… This video shows best practices for communicating effectively during a telemedicine visit.…
How to conduct a virtual physical exam
in Telehealth | Resource Type: VideoRead the full articleThis video describes how to conduct a physical exam using telemedicine utilizing both visual observation and common vital signs.… This video describes how to conduct a physical exam using telemedicine utilizing both visual observation and common vital signs.…
How to use telemedicine with your asthma patients
in Telehealth | Resource Type: VideoRead the full articleThis video describes how to evaluate a patient with asthma, and includes tips for monitoring medication use and delivery and… This video describes how to evaluate a patient with asthma, and includes tips for monitoring medication use and delivery and identification of allergen triggers in…
How to bill and code for a telemedicine visit during the COVID-19 pandemic
in Telehealth | Resource Type: VideoRead the full articleThis video describes how to appropriately code for telemedicine visits, including telephone only visits and brief check-ins.… This video describes how to appropriately code for telemedicine visits, including telephone only visits and brief check-ins.…
ACAAI Position Paper on the Use of Telemedicine for Allergists
in Telehealth | Resource Type: URLRead the full articleThis article serves to offer policy and position statements of the use of telemedicine pertinent to the allergy and immunology… This article serves to offer policy and position statements of the use of telemedicine pertinent to the allergy and immunology subspecialty.…
Key telehealth learnings from COVID-19 and recommendations for moving forward
in Telehealth | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleTelemedicine is here to stay, so take some time to review your telemedicine workflow, technology and experience and make needed… Telemedicine is here to stay, so take some time to review your telemedicine workflow, technology and experience and make needed changes for the future.…
United class action settlement secures ERISA appeal rights
Read the full articleA recent class action settlement with UnitedHealth Group (United) secures rights under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) for out-of-network (OON) physicians that received Repayment Requests from United. This could impact allergists who have received Repayment Requests from United…
Plenaries feature a lineup of distinguished experts
Read the full articleStart your days with dynamic plenaries during the ACAAl 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 4 – 8! Presidential Plenary: Innovate, Diversify and Expand Allergy/Immunology Practice Saturday, Nov. 6, 8:00 am CT Hear how allergists have adapted their practices during the pandemic and get…
Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps Shared Decision-Making Tool
in Additional Resources | Resource Type: External Interactive ToolRead the full articleProvide this online tool to patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps to help them decide, with you, which treatments… Provide this online tool to patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps to help them decide, with you, which treatments best meet their needs.…
PDF: Peanut OIT Shared Decision-Making Tool
in Peanut OIT | Resource Type: PDFRead the full articleProvide this PDF to parents of children with a peanut allergy to help them decide, with you, whether peanut OIT… Provide this PDF to parents of children with a peanut allergy to help them decide, with you, whether peanut OIT might be appropriate. The pdf…
Online tool: Peanut OIT shared decision-making tool
in Peanut OIT | Resource Type: URLRead 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.…
College Advantage: Fall 2021
Read the full articleGet the practical takeaways you’re looking for at the 2021 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting.… Get the practical takeaways you're looking for at the 2021 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting.…
Apply for grant opportunity
Read the full articleThe College has partnered with Pfizer on an exciting grant opportunity to improve the ability of allergy practitioners to manage moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. Several grants of up to $350,000 will be awarded. The goal of this joint ACAAI and Pfizer RFP…
Will drug pricing reform affect your patients or practice?
Read the full articleDemocrats in Congress are beginning to piece together their $3.5 trillion domestic reform bill called the Build Back Better (BBB) Act. Individual Congressional Committees were delegated different sections of the bill to draft. Many of those Committees recently finished their markups to finalize…
College advocacy makes a difference
Read the full articleThe College’s advocacy work had an impact last week! On Wednesday, the Advocacy Council notified College members after becoming aware of a United HealthCare (UHC) policy change that would require the home administration of Xolair, effective Oct. 1. We sent a comment letter…
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