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Join us for the inaugural North American Pediatric Allergy & Asthma Congress in September
Read the full articleRegister now for the inaugural North American Pediatric Allergy & Asthma Congress - A Focus on Food Allergy. The Congress will be held September 21-22, 2022, in beautiful Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, and is co-sponsored by the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology…
Webinar: Documentation 101 – Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 7:30 pm CT
Read the full articleThis 60-minute webinar will provide tips on how/what to document to ensure clean claims.… This 60-minute webinar will provide tips on how/what to document to ensure clean claims.…
Dr. James Sublett to receive Gold Headed Cane Award
Read the full articleDr. James Sublett is co-founder and chief medical officer of Family Allergy & Asthma, based in Louisville, KY.… The Gold Headed Cane Award is given annually to a College Fellow who has demonstrated the highest standards of scientific excellence and integrity. This year, College…
Physician suicide - A topic no allergist should ignore
Read the full articleThroughout the United States, there is a new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline with a network of more than 160… Yes, this is a difficult subject to discuss, but we must. I have known two outstanding allergists that have taken their own lives during…
College resources help your practice soar
Read the full articleWhere can you find practical, easy-to-follow tools to help run your practice? The College has the answer: the Practice Management… Where can you find practical, easy-to-follow tools to help run your practice? The College has the answer: the Practice Management Center (PMC). Check out…
Records audits are on the rise
Read the full articleMembers have advised the Advocacy Council of an issue that seems to be spreading nationwide – audits by insurers of claims submitted by allergy practices for routine services like skin testing, allergy vials, and subcutaneous immunotherapy. If an audit letter from one of your…
Spotlight on the Telehealth and Technology Task Force
Read the full articleThe College’s Telehealth and Technology Task Force, chaired by Tania Elliott, MD, FACAAI, has been instrumental in assessing technology needs for allergy practices and driving our collaboration with the AMA’s Telehealth Immersion Program. As part of our collaboration, the College co-hosted…
Five tips on diving back into committee work
Read the full articleDid you need to take a break from committee work, but are now ready to contribute? Here are a few tips to help you dive back in: Contact your chair or staff liaison to see what you’ve missed and how you can get…
Recent leadership decisions - summer 2022
Read the full articleThe following are key actions taken by the ACAAI Board of Regents and Executive Committee during the months of June… The following are key actions taken by the ACAAI Board of Regents and Executive Committee during the months of June and July. Modified the ACAAI…
Your questions answered - summer 2022
Read the full articleWe asked Michael Blaiss, MD, FACAAI, executive medical director, to reflect on his time as EMD, which ends on Dec. 31, 2022. What have you found most rewarding about your position? It has been an honor to serve as EMD for the College. Spending…
Is it time for a professional health checkup?
Read the full articleWhat is one thing that I can add to my routine that will make a difference? What do I need… As we approach the fall season, it’s a great time to give ourselves a “checkup” on our professional health. We might ask ourselves a…
Extract preparation – physician supervision
Read the full articleMedicare rules require that a physician (or other supervising practitioner) be on-site at the location where allergy extract vials are… The Advocacy Council has received several member inquiries recently related to preparation of allergen and venom extract vials (CPT codes 95144, 95165, and 95145-49)…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, August 18, 2022
Read the full articleBy mid-September, updated COVID-19 booster shots, targeting BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of the Omicron variant, will be available.… By mid-September, updated COVID-19 booster shots, targeting BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of the Omicron variant, will be available for Americans over the age of 12. Novavax…
Webinar: Monkeypox for the Allergist, Sept. 14, 7 pm
Read the full articleThis 45-minute CME webinar will address the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and vaccines for monkeypox.… This 45-minute CME webinar will address the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and vaccines for monkeypox. We will also look at vaccine side effects and special populations. Our experts include Drs. Kathryn Convers,…
Biologics at a Glance Cheat Sheet
Read the full articleThis customizable summary provides basic info for common A/I biologics, including pharmacology, indications, doses and more. Print a copy for… This customizable summary provides basic info for common A/I biologics, including pharmacology, indications, doses and more. Print a copy for staff and providers.…
Tezspire administration remains an in-office procedure
Read the full articleMedicare Administrative Contractors publicly announced removal of Tezspire from their Self-Administration Drug (SAD) exclusion lists.… In an update to our July 25 story, Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) publicly announced removal of Tezspire from their Self-Administration Drug (SAD) exclusion lists. Medicare beneficiaries with severe asthma will…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, August 4, 2022
Read the full articleHHS is beginning to allow individual health care providers to order “Evusheld,” the new antibody therapy developed by AstraZeneca, for… HHS is beginning to allow individual health care providers to order “Evusheld,” the new antibody therapy developed by AstraZeneca, for small patient groups of…
Put your A/I knowledge to the test
Read the full articleUse this online program to gain new knowledge and reaffirm existing knowledge.… AIM Self-Assessment Volume #2 was recently launched! Use this online program to gain new knowledge and reaffirm existing knowledge. It consists of 120 case-based, multiple-choice questions to help you evaluate and maintain clinical competence. Questions…
Annual Meeting focuses on food allergy
Read the full articleMake sure your plans include the International Food Allergy Symposium on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Louisville.… When you register for the ACAAI 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting, make sure your plans include the International Food Allergy Symposium on Thursday, Nov. 10. Experts from the…
Six steps for excellent online reviews and practice website optimization
Read the full articleWhat are some top tips used by allergy, asthma and immunology practices to ensure success in the digital age?… Technology has transformed the way physicians market their practices and engage with patients. Patients increasingly use the internet and social media to manage their health…
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