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HOD summer 2022 update
Read the full articleThe College’s House of Delegates is the conduit to and from local and state societies to the Advocacy Council and… The College’s House of Delegates is the conduit to and from local and state societies to the Advocacy Council and College. If you experience…
Drug prices lowered for Medicare beneficiaries and ACA subsidies extended
Read the full articleAfter more than a year of trying to pass the Build Back Better Act, Congress passed a slimmer version, the… After more than a year of trying to pass the Build Back Better Act, which includes much of President Biden’s domestic policy agenda, Congress…
Free CME?
Read the full articleAccess your CME transcript and certificates, online learning modules, recorded webinars and more on the College Learning Center.… The College has an easy place to meet all your educational needs – the College Learning Connection (CLC). Access your CME transcript and certificates, online learning…
College Advantage: Summer 2022
Read the full articleWe’re working hard on behind-the-scenes projects that will pay off in the second half of the year.… Registration is open for the ACAAI 2022 Annual Meeting, Nov. 10-14 in Louisville, KY.…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, July 28, 2022
Read the full articleA CDC analysis found that immunocompromised patients accounted for 12.2% of all COVID-19-related hospitalizations.… A CDC analysis found that immunocompromised patients accounted for 12.2% of all COVID-19-related hospitalizations. Experts are hopeful about the development of nasal spray COVID-19 vaccines to offer Americans more options…
Telehealth - Proposed bill extends coverage through the end of 2024
Read the full articleThe COVID-19 Public Health Emergency could end before Congress determines how to permanently expand these coverage policies.… The House of Representatives voted 416-12 to create a longer extension for certain Medicare telehealth coverage flexibilities after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) ends. Medicare has…
August Annals highlights
Read the full articleThis issue is packed full of information that will increase your knowledge and improve the care you provide to your… As the blazing sun bears down and summer slowly draws to a close, it is time to sit down with an ice-cold beverage and…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, July 21, 2022
Read the full articleCOVID-19 nasal vaccines are still in early development stages, however health officials are optimistic that they could potentially prevent infections… The White House has reiterated the necessity for Americans to get booster shots. COVID-19 nasal vaccines are still in early development stages, however health…
Allergists are #1
Read the full articleMore than 10,000 physicians in more than 29 specialties took part in the survey.… Good, I got you to click. We all believe that allergists are number one, but it is great to hear a recent survey showed it, too. Medscape just recently released…
Billing – how do your claims compare to other allergists?
Read the full articleOnly allergists with billing patterns significantly higher than either their peer group or national averages will receive a CBR.… CMS issued Comparative Billing Reports (CBR) for individual allergy and immunology providers in late July. The reports are based on Medicare Part B claims and…
ACAAI 2022 Annual Meeting registration is opening soon
Read the full articleMy city has a lot to offer, from top-notch restaurants to museums - Slugger and Muhammed Ali are highly… I always look forward to the College’s Annual Meeting every year because I get so much from attending. The sessions are interesting and informative, and…
Tezspire – advocacy thwarts move to SAD list
Read the full articleDue to the efforts of the Advocacy Council and other medical organizations, Tezspire administration remains in the physician office… ACAAI’s Advocacy Council has been deeply engaged in advocacy efforts to oppose Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) by several Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC) that would require…
COVID-19 Federal Responses: Thursday, July 7, 2022
Read the full articleThe FDA announced that it will allow state-licensed pharmacists to directly prescribe Paxlovid to COVID-19 patients.… A review of 18 studies found that long-distance airborne transmission (qualified as transmission from two or more meters away) of COVID-19 is possible in indoor settings. The studies…
2021 Allergist compensation data shows recovery for many
Read the full article2021 was a year of adjustment and recovery for many allergy practices. While practices continued to cope with COVID-19 disruptions, many also saw productivity and compensation restored to pre-pandemic levels. Median total compensation for nonacademic allergists exceeded pre-pandemic 2019 levels. Median…
ACAAI and AAN effort recognized nationally
Read the full articleOur Eczema in Skin of Color campaign received Ragan's Highest Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award.… ACAAI and Allergy & Asthma Network (AAN) won Ragan’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award for our joint effort on the Eczema in Skin of Color campaign. The award recognizes…
Telehealth and HIPAA Compliance
Read the full articleHHS recently issued guidance clarifying how providers may use remote communication technologies for audio-only telehealth services after the conclusion of… HHS recently issued guidance clarifying how providers may use remote communication technologies for audio-only telehealth services after the conclusion of the PHE. This article…
Nominees for the 2022 Gold Headed Cane Award
Read the full articleEligible candidates must have been a Fellow of the College for at least 20 years and have demonstrated the highest… The nominees for the 2022 Gold Headed Cane Award, one of the most prestigious College awards offered, are Marianne Frieri, MD, FACAAI, James Sublett,…
Marianne Frieri, MD, PhD, FACAAI (Emeritus), Gold Headed Cane Award Nominee
Read the full articleMy greatest joy came from being program director of our ACGME Allergy/Immunology Training Program and scheduling our Annual A/I Teaching… I am honored to have been nominated for the Gold Headed Cane Award. This award has such historical significance and meaning. It was truly…
James L. Sublett, MD, FACAAI, Gold Headed Cane Award Nominee
Read the full articleMy career has been highlighted by my work in advocacy for issues facing our specialty along with the business challenges… I am deeply honored to be nominated for the Gold Headed Cane Award. My career has been highlighted by my work in advocacy for…
Peanut Allergy – we testify on behalf of our patients
Read the full articleThis event was organized by the National Peanut Board.… Jay Lieberman, MD, FACAAI, chair of the Food Allergy Committee, recently attended a meeting at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding peanut containing products and the Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC) Program criteria.…
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