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College supports proposals to boost health care workforce funding
Read the full articleIncreasing funding for the THCGME program aligns with the College’s advocacy goals; allergists begin their medical training in primary… Increasing federal funding for physician residency programs has long been a top advocacy priority for the College. Fortunately, this is also a bipartisan priority for…

Congratulations to our 2023 award recipients
Read the full articleThe College is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2023 awards, which will be presented over the course of… The College is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2023 awards. The Gold Headed Cane Award will be presented during the Annual Meeting…

Coding made easier
Read the full articleCollege members have access to resources to help make coding a little easier. Start with the College’s Coding Toolkit.… Accurate coding is essential in any medical practice, and allergy offices are no exception. College members have access to resources to help make coding a…

It's Eczema Awareness Month
Read the full articleOctober is Eczema Awareness Month! It’s a great time to promote your expertise in treating this condition. Learn more...… October is Eczema Awareness Month! It’s a great time to promote your expertise in treating this condition. Use the College’s materials for allergists, including information you…

Join us in Anaheim for the ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting!
Read the full articleRegistration is now open for the ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 9-13, 2023. Register now!… Join us in Anaheim for the ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 9-13, 2023. Register now!…

Register Today for the Latest in Vaccine Immunology
Read the full articleRegister today for "What's new in vaccine immunology? Getting inoculated with new knowledge" on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 7:00 pm… …

2023 – USP 797 Implementation Nov. 1
Read the full articleSection 21 applies to physicians mixing patient specific allergen extracts in their offices for subcutaneous immunotherapy. The remainder of USP… Allergy practices must comply with USP 797 – Section 21 – the Allergy Exception – beginning Nov. 1, 2023. Section 21 applies to physicians…

Help to update Medicare physician payment
Read the full articleThe AMA Physician Practice Information Survey is underway, and we urgently need all selected allergists to actively engage in this… The American Medical Association (AMA) Physician Practice Information (PPI) Survey is underway, and we urgently need all selected allergists to actively engage in this…

2022 Allergy Medicare E&M Coding Distribution
Read the full articleWe now have two years of allergy/immunology Medicare E&M coding data following the E&M rule change in 2021… We now have two years of allergy/immunology Medicare E&M coding data following the E&M rule change in 2021, with E&M codes based on time or medical…

October 2023 Annals highlights
Read the full articleThe current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology focuses on common practices that are now outdated… As fall continues and we get ready for the College’s annual meeting, the current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology focuses on common practices…

Ask the expert – choose your topic
Read the full articleOne of the best reasons to attend the College’s Annual Meeting is the opportunity to interact with your colleagues and… One of the best reasons to attend the College’s Annual Meeting is the opportunity to interact with your colleagues and one-on-one with the experts in…

2023 Financial Update for Allergists on Oct. 11
Read the full articleFind out how your compensation and your E&M coding measure up, plus strategies for dealing with denials for 95165.… Find out how your compensation and your E&M coding measure up, plus strategies for dealing with denials for 95165.…

Congress averts government shutdown
Read the full articleThe likelihood of a November shutdown remains high as Congress is no closer to resolving these issues than they were… In a last-minute scramble, Congress averted a government shutdown by passing a continuing resolution (CR) to temporarily fund the government through Nov. 17. This…

September 28 is National Penicillin Allergy Day
Read the full articleAccording to the CDC, 10% of the population report penicillin allergy, but less than 1% are truly allergic when… September 28 is National Penicillin Allergy Day. Many allergists have seen patients who report they are allergic to penicillin (when in fact they may not…

Experience the Annual Meeting via Livestream
Read the full articleAccess the meeting from your home or office. Don’t wait! Registration for the Livestream Program closes Nov. 8.… If you’re not traveling to Anaheim for the Nov. 9-13 Annual Meeting, but you want to experience the educational opportunities of the meeting, try our Livestream…

Extract preparation – virtual exception
Read the full articleThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) previously established this “immediate availability” requirement to mean in-person – not virtual… As discussed in the last week’s Insider article – Extract Preparation – Physician Supervision – Medicare rules require that when clinical staff prepare allergen…

2022 MIPS Performance Feedback
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council strongly encourages you to view this information as soon as possible for two reasons.… Last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) made the 2022 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) performance feedback available, which determines whether physicians will receive…

Your questions answered - summer 2023
Read the full articleWe asked the College’s Executive Medical Director about the unique contributions of older and younger members in committee work.… We asked the College’s Executive Medical Director about the unique contributions of older and younger members in committee work. Q. We are seeing more age…

Spotlight on Clinical Programs, Patient Safety and Quality Committee
Read the full articleThe Committee is planning a webinar on vaccine immunology for this fall, along with other related resources to help educate… The Clinical Programs, Patient Safety & Quality (CPPSQ) Committee, chaired by Mary Hudelson, MD, FACAAI, supports the College’s educational efforts by developing content in…

Making the most of your volunteer experience
Read the full articleDo you want to be more involved with your committee? Here are a few tips on making the most of… Do you want to be more involved with your committee? Here are a few tips on making the most of your experience: Attend all…

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