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AMA’s Vital Physician Practice Expense Study will collect data on physician practice expenses
Read the full articleA new national AMA study, supported by the College and 173 health care organizations, to collect data on physician practice… The American Medical Association (AMA) is undertaking a new national study, supported by the College and 173 health care organizations, to collect data on…

FITs – Join the 2023 FIT Bowl competition
Read the full articleWe’re looking for teams to participate in this fast-paced, fun “College Bowl” style game before a live, enthusiastic audience.… The FIT Bowl is one of the most anticipated events every year during the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting. This year the FIT Bowl celebrates its…

College responds to issues of national and global concern
Read the full articleThe College is making its final big push to primary care physicians during August for our popular Time for an… It’s safe to say that many of us are unhappy to see summer winding down, yet the season has not been without its challenges.…

Review the 2023 Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Practice Parameter Update
Read the full articleThis is your opportunity to review and let the JTFPP know your thoughts/comments. Submit your comment form by Friday, Sept.… It's ready to review! A draft of the Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Guidelines: 2023 ACAAI/AAAAI Joint Task Force (JTFPP) on Practice Parameters GRADE - and…

2022 Allergist compensation sees slight increase
Read the full articleIn 2022, allergist median non-academic compensation saw a tiny increase over 2021, while 2022 median academic compensation saw a larger… 2022 allergist median non-academic compensation saw a tiny increase over 2021, while 2022 median academic compensation saw a larger bump. However, neither of these…

Last chance! Help shape allergy/immunology's future
Read the full articleWe need your help with the workforce survey developed by the AAP in partnership with ACAAI and AAAAI. Please spare about 15 -20 minutes and help us learn about your experiences. This information will be vital for future planning! It will help us understand…

Take your patch testing skills to the next level
Read the full articleThe College has an exciting opportunity for Fellows-in-Training to take their patch testing skills to the next level.… The College has an exciting opportunity for Fellows-in-Training to take their patch testing skills to the next level. SmartPractice, in collaboration with ACAAI, will once again…

ACAAI House of Delegates continues its work
Read the full articleThe College’s House of Delegates’ (HOD) goal is to build a communications network between the HOD and state and regional… The College’s House of Delegates’ (HOD) goal is to build a communications network between the HOD and state and regional societies. Currently there are…

Update on EMK legislation
Read the full articleCongress must pass legislation to reauthorize the FAA before current authorization expires on Oct. 1, 2023.… The College has been working with Senator Tammy Duckworth’s (D-IL) office to develop language to modify airline emergency medical kit (EMK) requirements in hopes that epinephrine autoinjectors are…

College supports smoke and heat emergency bills
Read the full articleThese bills would help federal, state, and local governments better understand, manage, and communicate on air quality issues caused by… The College is proud to support two newly introduced pieces of legislation – the Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act and the Smoke and Heat…

The AMA as a partner
Read the full articleWe’ve worked for many years with the AMA – and have learned how important its work is to those who… The College’s Advocacy Council leads our advocacy efforts for the betterment of our specialty. Our small sub-specialty needs help to make our voices heard…

Practice management solutions for busy practices
Read the full articleAs the leader in practice management resources for allergists/immunologists, the College can lend a helping hand!… Busy allergy practices may find it challenging to focus on practice management. As the leader in practice management resources for allergists/immunologists, the College can lend a helping hand!…

Board exam study resources
Read the full articleThe College is here to help as you prepare for Boards. Check out these resources: The Board Review Corner and… The College is here to help as you prepare for Boards. Check out these resources: The Board Review Corner has practice questions and interactive…

2024 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule
Read the full articleWhile ACAAI's Advocacy Council continues to review the proposed rule, we wanted to make you aware of the following key… While the ACAAI’s Advocacy Council continues to review the proposed rule to provide a more detailed analysis, we wanted to make you aware of the…

2023 diagnosis coding specificity
Read the full articleSince this rule was implemented, we have received very few reports of audits denying claims using unspecified codes - until… When ICD-10 became effective in 2015, CMS required clinicians to use the most specific codes available. CMS stated they would not audit practices for…

Gearing up for the ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting
Read the full articleMark Nov. 9 – 13 on your calendar and look for emails in a few weeks to register for the… The ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting is coming! Plan to attend Nov. 9 – 13 in Anaheim, CA. We’re bringing you a high-energy conference…

ACAAI joins Threads
Read the full articleThe College uses social media to expand our reach worldwide. Our posts cover allergy/immunology topics of interest to the… You’ve no doubt heard about Threads, the new social media platform that is garnering plenty of attention. The College has added Threads to the many…

How many MUE's can be billed in a day?
Read the full articleBoth Medicare and Medicaid have national “medically unlikely edits” (MUEs) in place that are designed to automatically deny claims that… Both Medicare and Medicaid have national “medically unlikely edits” (MUEs) in place that are designed to automatically deny claims that exceed specific daily limits. Although…

ICD-10 Code Changes Effective 10/1/16
Read the full articleThe Coordination and Maintenance Committee of ICD-10, in the Office of Vital Statistics, met in March 2016 and approved the… The Coordination and Maintenance Committee of ICD-10, in the Office of Vital Statistics, met in March 2016 and approved the addition, deletion and review of…

Our Experts Have Answers: Specificity - How to Document to Survive an Audit
Read the full articleWhen ICD-10 became effective, one of the potential benefits was greater specificity in coding and improved reimbursement for providers. For… When ICD-10 became effective, one of the potential benefits was greater specificity in coding and improved reimbursement for providers. For the first year of ICD-10,…

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