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My 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…

Due 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…

The 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 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…

Our 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…

HHS 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…

Eligible 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,…

My 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…

My 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…

This 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.…

The College does not support any rules, laws or government interference that compromise the integrity of the physician-patient relationship.… ACAAI statement in response to SCOTUS decision in Thomas E. Dobbs, et al. versus Jackson Women’s Health Organization, et al. The College recognizes that our…

Fellows-in Training and New Allergists are navigating completely new territory – and the journey can seem overwhelming. But whether you’re looking for your first position as an allergist or getting started in your first allergy practice, the College’s FIT and New Allergist…

Members of the New Allergists Committee have compiled relevant board review resources for recent graduates as they prepare for boards this fall. These resources are also helpful for new allergists for continuing medical education and lifelong learning.  Textbooks While there are lots of great…

CMS has announced that it will cover COVID-19 vaccinations for children 5 years old and younger who are covered through… A new experimental COVID-19 vaccine - meant to be variant-specific from Sanofi and GSK - demonstrated efficacy in trials targeting the highly contagious Omicron…

Did you know that chlorine gas was once used as a treatment for allergic rhinitis?… Summer is upon us and I hope you are staying cool in the summer heat. This month’s Annals is a treasure trove of important information focused on vaccine reactions…

College leadership attended the annual congress of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in Prague July 1 –… College leadership attended the annual congress of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in Prague July 1 – 3. College President Mark…

Physician Compare is a publicly available website – mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – on which Medicare posts… Physician Compare is a publicly available website – mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) - on which Medicare posts information about physician performance and…

On 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1, ICD-10-CM will become the only coding system that can be used for recording your… On 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1, ICD-10-CM will become the only coding system that can be used for recording your diagnosis when you provide services…

Last week we began a summary of additional parts of the SGR bill. The summary continues below. Between now and… Last week we began a summary of additional parts of the SGR bill. The summary continues below. Between now and 2019, CMS has been directed…

You may recall that the public couldn’t learn what was in “Obamacare” until the bill was passed. With the recent… You may recall that the public couldn’t learn what was in “Obamacare” until the bill was passed. With the recent passing of the bill to…