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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a 90-day public health emergency (PHE). The PHE has been renewed every 90 days since the original declaration, with the latest renewal scheduled to end…

It has often been said that all good things must come to an end, and that time has come for me. The December 2021 installment of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology marks the 192nd issue whose content I have been privileged to…

As you know, many allergists were facing reductions in Medicare payments that could have been as high as 9.75% beginning Jan. 1 if Congress did not step in to pass legislation to prevent them. Thanks to the College’s advocacy efforts – along with…

Provide this online tool to parents of children with a peanut allergy to help them decide, with you, whether peanut… Provide this online tool to parents of children with a peanut allergy to help them decide, with you, whether peanut OIT might be appropriate.…

Just a reminder to members about the rules for sharing protected health information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The rules apply to information you may send to the Advocacy Council on reimbursement or other issues. The Advocacy Council appreciates…

No doubt social media has been a big part of many of our lives. There has been the explosive growth of many sites, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Tik Tok over the years. Of course, the pandemic fueled this growth. There is an…

College committees and taskforces have been busy this past year creating and updating resources to help your allergy practice! Whether you’re looking to evaluate your practice, find accurate coding resources, resolve staffing issues or use social media, the College has the answers – plus…

Since August 1, 2013, the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (Sunshine Act) has required manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals… Since August 1, 2013, the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (Sunshine Act) has required manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals used in federal healthcare programs…

Medicare (CMS) believes that in order to capture and/or share patient data efficiently, providers will need an electronic health record… Medicare (CMS) believes that in order to capture and/or share patient data efficiently, providers will need an electronic health record (EHR) that stores data in…

On Friday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially recommended a third mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose for people whose immune systems are moderately to severely compromised. This recommendation applies to immunocompromised people who originally received two mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, but…

Influenza vaccines are now available for the 2021-2022 season. Here’s what you need to know: All flu vaccines this year are quadrivalent and are designed to protect against four different flu viruses. The CDC recommends an annual flu vaccination for everyone 6…

On April 14, the United States Senate joined the House of Representatives in overwhelmingly approving H.R. 2, the Medicare Access… On April 14, the United States Senate joined the House of Representatives in overwhelmingly approving H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of…

Modifier -59 is not only the most used modifier, but it’s also one of the most abused. Modifier -59 is… Modifier -59 is not only the most used modifier, but it’s also one of the most abused. Modifier -59 is used to indicate that a…

NCCI edits: billing for pulmonary function tests and consultations on the same day The national correct coding initiative (NCCI) had… NCCI edits: billing for pulmonary function tests and consultations on the same day The national correct coding initiative (NCCI) had published an edit in early…

On March 26, by a vote of 392 – 37, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2, the Medicare Access… On March 26, by a vote of 392 - 37, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of…

PQRS Measure Number Measure Title Measure Description NQS Domain Measure Type 051 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Spirometry Evaluation Percentage… PQRS Measure Number Measure Title Measure Description NQS Domain Measure Type 051 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Spirometry Evaluation Percentage of patients aged 18…

As the implementation of ICD-10 is only six months away, now is the time to assess your readiness for the… As the implementation of ICD-10 is only six months away, now is the time to assess your readiness for the change and think about how…

Bronchial thermoplasty is a well-studied treatment for patients with very severe asthma who continue to be symptomatic despite maximal medical… Bronchial thermoplasty is a well-studied treatment for patients with very severe asthma who continue to be symptomatic despite maximal medical treatment including steroids, long-acting beta…

On November 5, 2021, the Biden Administration published two rules outlining vaccination mandates affecting certain health care providers. The first rule, released by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), establishes an emergency temporary standard (ETS) requiring COVID-19 vaccinations or regular testing/face…

Every year, between mid-November and December 31, physicians have the opportunity to change their Medicare participation status for the following year. Physicians have three choices with respect to their Medicare status: Participating Provider: By signing a participation agreement, the physician agrees to accept…