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Todd A. Mahr, MD, FACAAI began his service as the College’s Executive Medical Director (EMD) on Jan. 1. He succeeds Michael S. Blaiss, MD, FACAAI, who ended his six years as EMD on Dec. 31, 2022. Dr. Blaiss succeeded Bob Q. Lanier, MD…

Congress released the 4,155-page FY 2023 omnibus appropriations bill in December which funds the federal government for the remainder of the 2023 fiscal year (through Sept. 30, 2023). Congress has agreed on a bipartisan government funding bill comprising all 12 appropriations bills…

What are the greatest challenges for you in the practice of allergy in 2022? Here are the two that I think are the biggest. Challenge 1 – Disruption in the “standard” practice of allergy What do I mean by “standard” practice of allergy? It…

A new year brings new beginnings – and an opportunity to set your practice up for success in the year ahead. The Practice Management Committee outlines 10 key things every allergy and immunology practice should do to be profitable, safe, prepared and in compliance…

As the public health emergency (PHE) continues and issues related to COVID-19 change quickly, you may be wondering whether you can continue to provide telehealth services for patients in other states. Medicare will cover interstate telehealth visits but only to the extent these…

ACAAI has partnered with Valiteq/Lab Safety Corporation to provide College members with a comprehensive one-stop-shop solution to meeting the new USP 797 compliance requirements for in-office extract mixing. Participating members will receive USP-compliant testing supplies (gloved fingertip-thumb sampling…

The AMA is inviting nominations for its 2023 Councils and Committees. The pertinent Councils/Committees include: Council on Legislation Council on Medical Education Council on Medical Service Council on Science and Public Health Council on Long-range Planning and Development Council on Ethical and…

We’re looking leaders who will help drive the College forward. If you’re a College Fellow, consider applying for the following Board of Regents positions that will begin next November:  vice president (2023- 24), treasurer (2023-24), and regent (2023-26). Fellows who…

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Allergists were previously facing Medicare payment cuts of up to 8.5%, but under the budget bill, allergists will incur a… On Tuesday, Dec. 20, Congress released the 2023 omnibus appropriations bill, which funds the federal government through September 30, 2023. This bill addresses Medicare…

Most waivers and flexibilities will terminate at the conclusion of the PHE, and several have already been terminated.… At the beginning of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), CMS used emergency waiver authorities to enable flexibilities so providers could rapidly respond to people impacted…

Create a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps. Supported by Amgen and… Partners In Partnership With Supported By ACAAI and the Advocacy Council of the ACAAI (the AC) caution that the information provided on this site does…

Medicare publicly reports specialty-specific E&M utilization data each year, which they use to identify providers who are overcoding.… Medicare overhauled the rules for Evaluation and Management (E&M) coding beginning in 2021, with E&M codes now based on time or medical decision-making. We were curious:…

The "Making RVUs Work for You" webinar was recorded and is posted on the College Learning Connection (CLC), where members can watch it for free any time. It’s also available at the CLC’s Practice Management Webinar page. The slides and handouts are…

Two of allergy's leading coding experts will provide tips on what to include in your documentation to support your claims. …

As of mid-December, we have achieved excellent results with this outreach effort that’s targeted to primary care physicians and other… In September 2022, the College launched its “Time for an Allergist” campaign. Videos starring celebrity John C. McGinley (of the hit TV show Scrubs)…

The Drug Allergy Committee is responsible for the evaluation and coordination of current therapeutic and diagnostic issues within its subject… The Drug Allergy Committee is responsible for the evaluation and coordination of current therapeutic and diagnostic issues within its subject area and drives the College's…

The brochures in this section are for College members to use with patients to explain allergic conditions.… The brochures in this section are for College members to use with patients to explain allergic conditions. The pdf versions replace the paper copies we previously mailed…

College physician members can enjoy a private, monitored forum that offers a protection not available on ordinary social media… Have you had a chance to check out DocMatter? The College introduced this exciting new member benefit a few months ago. It’s a web-based community…

Learn how to optimize your existing telemedicine program or how to implement it if you’re just getting started. Get info… Telemedicine, also known as telehealth, can increase patient access, improve patient satisfaction, expand your scope of practice and improve patient outcomes. Telehealth became a…