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How do MACs impact patients
Read the full articleTo process Medicare claims, MACs are awarded geographic jurisdictions in which they serve as primary contacts… Since Medicare’s inception, private health care insurers have taken on the role of processing Medicare beneficiaries’ Part A and Part B medical claims and are known as Medicare…

College is represented at national advocacy conference
Read the full articleDuring the conference, Drs. Meadows and Rao met with the staff of many Congressional members from Alabama and Texas… J. Allen Meadows, MD, FACAAI, Executive Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs, attended the AMA’s National Advocacy Conference in Washington, DC, Feb. 12-14, along with…

Take the College’s updated Practice Assessment Quiz!
Read the full articleThe College has good news for you: our newly updated Practice Assessment Quiz makes assessing your allergy practice easier.… How often do you assess your overall practice operations to determine if you have opportunities for improvement? Monthly, annually, every 2+ years – or never?…

February 2024 Annals highlights
Read the full articleThis month, Annals is focused on atopic dermatitis. There are several important articles to help you provide the best care… After enjoying your Valentine’s Day chocolates and roses, be sure to grab the latest issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology to catch…

2024 – Use of JZ and JW Modifiers
Read the full articleThis article provides a high-level overview of the requirements for using the JW and JZ modifier. Learn more...… Since 2017, CMS required the use of the JW modifier for reporting discarded amounts of drugs or biologicals administered from a single-dose container or a single-dose…

Get the employment contract you deserve
Read the full articleTo help in your career planning, the College has partnered with Resolve, a national firm that specializes in physician employment… Your College membership includes career planning resources that are beneficial to allergists/immunologists in private practice, employed by a hospital or health care network, and…

AMA PPI survey
Read the full articleThe intent of the survey is to collect updated and accurate data on practice costs, which are a key element… The American Medical Association (AMA) Physician Practice Information (PPI) Survey is underway, and we urgently need all selected physicians to actively engage in this…

Members, tell us about your experience! Participate in our membership survey
Read the full articleWe are working with The Harris Poll to gather insights on members’ experiences and how the College can best meet… As part of the College’s commitment to ensuring our members continue to find their ACAAI membership of high value, we are working with The…

Coming soon - apply for ACAAI committees
Read the full articleThe College has many committees with various areas of focus, such as advocacy, science, education, communication and membership. Committee work is dedicated to developing resources for the allergy/immunology community and addressing the needs and issues facing our member allergists/immunologists. If you would…

2024 Annals FIT Award
Read the full articleThe Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Fellows-in-Training (FIT) Award is now in its third year. Annals is seeking nominations for the FIT who has published the most impactful research or review article in Annals in the previous year. Any manuscript submitted with…

Get CME this spring
Read the full articleThe College has two outstanding opportunities for CME this spring. Register early to get the best registration rates! NAPAAC–North American Pediatric Allergy & Asthma Congress You won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind meeting dedicated to pediatric allergies, April 12-14…

Patient presents with rash
Read the full articleA 50-year-old male presents to the clinic for a rash. About one week ago, he underwent a CT scan with contrast (iohexol, brand Omnipaque) for the first time and two hours later developed an itching and burning sensation in his throat that…

Who are Medical Science Liaisons
Read the full articleA Medical Science Liaison is a scientific professional with extensive knowledge of disease, therapies and regulations.… A Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a scientific professional employed by a pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or health care company that provides information about their company’s products, such…

2024 Call for HOD State Delegates and Super Delegates
Read the full articleWe need you to join our nationwide grassroots network as the conduit between the College and allergists throughout the… The College’s House of Delegates (HOD) actively serves as the eyes and ears at local, state, and regional levels – to keep the College informed…

2024 – Prior Authorization Update
Read the full articleThe regulation aims to decrease the administrative burden of prior authorization and help physicians deliver timely care to patients.… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued an Interoperability and Prior Authorization Rule that will require Medicare Advantage (MA), Medicaid, Children’s Health…

The newest collection of ACAAI YouTube videos
Read the full articleSixteen College members recorded 29 new videos while attending the ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim.… If you haven’t visited the College’s YouTube channel lately, it’s worth stopping by to view the latest additions to our collection of patient-facing videos. Sixteen College members…

What is ICER and how does it impact your patients?
Read the full articleMany allergists are not fully aware that there is another contributor to how patients access medication we prescribe: ICER.… By Matt Reiter Principal, Capitol Associates Most physicians pursue a career in medicine so they can help patients. Becoming a physician takes an incredible investment…

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