ACAAI Statement on the rise in Asian hate crimes in the United States
Read the full articleStatement from ACAAI president Luz Fonacier, MD on rise in Asian hate crimes in the United States… March 22, 2021 As the first Asian American president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, I take great pride in my heritage and the contributions…
Allergy Facts
Read the full articleAllergy Facts Asthma and allergic diseases, such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), food allergy, and eczema, are common for all… Allergy Facts Asthma and allergic diseases, such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), food allergy, and eczema, are common for all age groups in the United…
No deje que las alergias ocultas de temporada festiva arruinen su alegría y diversión
Read the full articleLa temporada de fin de año es ocasión de reunirse para disfrutar de buena comida, amigos y festividades. Pero si… La temporada de fin de año es ocasión de reunirse para disfrutar de buena comida, amigos y festividades. Pero si bien todo pudiera parecernos alegre…
New yardstick offers diagnostic and treatment guidance for idiopathic anaphylaxis
Read the full articleGuidelines on next steps when there is no clear cause of severe reactions.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 18, 2019) – Many people in danger of the severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis understand exactly what they need to avoid to stay safe. For some it’s an…
Make sure your red, white and blue celebration is allergy- and asthma-free
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 20, 2019) – If red, white and blue equals hives, tissues and shortness of breath due to… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 20, 2019) – If red, white and blue equals hives, tissues and shortness of breath due to asthma, your Fourth of…
Seasonal Allergies
Read the full articleFind answers to popular questions about seasonal allergies.… …
Asthma & Breathing Problems
Read the full articleFind answers to popular questions about asthma and breathing problems.… …
Home Environment Control
Read the full articleFind answers to popular questions about home environment control.… …
Skin Symptoms (Itching, Hives, Etc)
Read the full articleFind answers to popular questions about skin symptoms.… …
Claudette S.
Read the full articleClaudette S. says, “I’m not the typical allergy patient.” Claudette, a speech therapist, doesn’t have asthma, and until a few… Claudette S. says, "I'm not the typical allergy patient." Claudette, a speech therapist, doesn't have asthma, and until a few years ago her respiratory health…
Katie M.
Read the full articleIt was just another day at her job as a staff assistant for a congressman when 28 year-old Katie thought… It was just another day at her job as a staff assistant for a congressman when 28 year-old Katie thought she'd drop by a health…
The 2023 Annual Meeting is Now Available On Demand!
Read the full articleVisit the College Learning Connection today to view the sessions and gain additional credit. As a Thank You from the… Visit the College Learning Connection today to view the sessions and gain additional credit. As a Thank You from the College, all in-person and livestream…
Site-Neutral Payments
Read the full articleLawmakers have begun to focus on one option: expanding site-neutral payments for services in off-campus Hospital Outpatient Departments.… Controlling health care costs and addressing vertical consolidation in health care is a bipartisan priority in this Congress. As a result, lawmakers are considering a wide…
Allergy and the AMA
Read the full articleThe AMA’s House of Delegates is a platform where we can raise our advocacy voice to lobby for issues affecting… Allergy is one of the smaller subspecialties in the world of medicine, but our partnership with the American Medical Association (AMA) – and the…
Promote your practice this holiday season
Read the full articleAllergies don’t stop during the holiday season, so now is a great time to consider ways to promote your services… Allergies don’t stop during the holiday season, so now is a great time to consider ways to promote your services as an allergist. The…
Involving your patients in treatment decisions
Read the full articleWhen your patients have tried different therapies without relief, it may be time to discuss other treatment options.… When your patients have tried different therapies without relief, it may be time to discuss other treatment options. As the leader in resources for allergists and…
2024 MIPS and APM changes
Read the full articleThis article provides a summary of key, final changes to the QPP governing the traditional Merit-based Incentive Payment System… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released its final rule with updates to the Quality Payment Program (QPP) for 2024 (the Final…
Meet the new College President
Read the full articleA primary emphasis is to foster and promote the partnership between practicing community allergists and academic allergists/immunologists.… At the Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim last week, Gailen D. Marshall, Jr., MD, PhD, FACAAI was inducted as the 2023-2024 president of the College. Many of…
2024 MGMA Compensation and Cost & Revenue Surveys Now Open!
Read the full articleThe College is again partnering with MGMA to collect allergy compensation data and practice cost and revenue data.… The College is again partnering with MGMA to collect allergy compensation data and practice cost and revenue data. Participation is easy! Survey data is auto-mapped directly…
Medical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis eYardstick
Read the full articleThe Medical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis eYardstick presents an interactive version of the recent annals yardstick allowing users the opportunity… The Medical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis eYardstick presents an interactive version of the recent annals yardstick allowing users the opportunity to explore the concepts presented…
College Advantage: Fall 2023
Read the full articleEmbracing the Evolution of Patient Care - You'll take what you learn from Podium to Practice at the ACAAI 2023… Embracing the Evolution of Patient Care - You'll take what you learn from Podium to Practice at the ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting…
Register now for NAPAAC 2024, April 12-14, 2024, Las Vegas
Read the full articleThis 3-day CME program – developed jointly by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) and the Canadian… This 3-day CME program – developed jointly by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) and the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (CSACI)…
NAPAAC - North American Pediatric Allergy & Asthma Congress
-Read the full articleDon’t miss this exciting opportunity to be part of the 2nd North American Pediatric Allergy and Asthma Congress (NAPAAC) that… Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to be part of the 2nd North American Pediatric Allergy and Asthma Congress (NAPAAC) that will take place April 12-14,…
2024 Allergen Extract Mixing Course
Read the full articleGet Compliant on USP 797. This one-day course will focus on compliance with the newly revised USP Chapter 797. We’ll… Get Compliant on USP 797. This one-day course will focus on compliance with the newly revised USP Chapter 797. We'll cover allergens and standardization, current…
Great interview questions for allergy staff
Read the full articleHiring the right employees can mean the difference between a patient-friendly, well-run allergy practice and a dysfunctional one. How do you find team members with the right mix of skills to provide excellent patient care, efficiently complete work tasks and identify new…
Dr. Gary N. Gross to receive 2023 Gold Headed Cane Award
Read the full articleDr. Gross has been a College Fellow for 37 years and was the recipient of the ACAAI Distinguished Service Award… The Gold Headed Cane Award is given annually to a College Fellow who has demonstrated the highest standards of scientific excellence and integrity. This…
Gailen Marshall Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleOther newly elected ACAAI officers are Cherie Zachary, MD, Eagan, MN as vice president and Kelly Maples, MD, Norfolk, VA… James Tracy is president-elect ANAHEIM, Calif. (November 12, 2023) – Allergist Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, of Jackson, MS, was installed as president of the…
November 2023 Annals highlights
Read the full articleGrab a cup of tea or coffee and curl up on the couch to read this issue — it will… As the leaves fall and the weather gets colder, autumn is in full swing. This month’s Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology explores the…
Is your practice prepared for emergencies?
Read the full articleNot only is it a good idea to put an emergency plan in place, it’s required if you participate in… It seems as if there isn’t a region of the United States – or the world – that hasn’t been impacted by extreme weather…
Advocacy Council supports efforts to control PBMs
Read the full articleLearn more...… This year, multiple Congressional committees have been busy debating and drafting legislation targeting Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) business practices and profits. PBMs are the “middlemen” between the doctor and the insurance company that determines which drugs are covered and which drugs require…
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