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The trend is clear: allergists’ coding patterns have continued to shift in favor of higher E&M codes over the past… We now have four years of allergy/immunology Medicare E&M coding data following the E&M rule change in 2021, with E&M codes based on time…

The College’s Advocacy Council strongly believes that this bill, if passed, would ensure easier access to epinephrine for allergy… On Sept. 4, Congress reintroduced the EPIPEN Act, which caps out-of-pocket costs for a two-pack of epinephrine at $60 for patients with employer-based or individually…

The Northeast Region – National Government Services – has agreed to reimburse allergists for allergen extract dilutions.… As the leader in advocating for allergists and their patients, the Advocacy Council is thrilled to announce that, as a result of our successful meetings with the…

The AACIA was instrumental in advocating for and helping to establish a separate certifying board in allergy and immunology.… By Joseph A. Bellanti, MD ACAI President, 1991-1992 The American Association of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (AACIA) was a pivotal professional organization formed in the 1960s…

The American College of Allergists was officially incorporated as a legal entity on November 23, 1942.… ACAAI's History The American College of Allergists was officially incorporated as a legal entity on November 23, 1942. The American College of Allergists, the precursor organization of our current…

The P2P program's goal is to address a critical challenge facing our specialty - the growing shortage of practicing allergists… I am pleased to announce the recipients of the College’s first Pathways to Practice (P2P) grants. Following extensive review and discussion, the ACAAI Fellowship…

There is concern that without federal action, states will continue to implement a patchwork of privacy laws.… The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee recently held a hearing entitled “Securing the Future of Health Care: Enhancing Cybersecurity and Protecting Americans’ Privacy.” The…

Do you know what the National Asthma Control Program (NACP) is and why it is important to asthma care in… As we move into the crisp, cool nights of fall, and the children are back in school, those pesky little respiratory viruses raise their…

ACAAI notes with concern Florida’s recent decision to discontinue school vaccine mandates for children.… The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)—a professional organization representing more than 6,000 allergists/immunologists, allied health professionals, and the millions of patients they serve—notes with concern Florida’s recent…

ACAAI Fellows will elect a President-elect, Vice President and Treasurer for one-year terms, and three Regents for three-year terms.… During the 2025 Annual Business Meeting, which will be held during the ACAAI 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, our current President-elect, Cherie Zachary, MD, FACAAI will…

Dillon’s Law incentivizes states to allow any trained individual to administer epinephrine in schools during emergencies.… On July 22, Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI-6) and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6) reintroduced Dillon’s Law, a bipartisan bill that incentivizes states to allow any trained individual (not just…

This ruling has a nationwide effect, enabling health care providers to use credit reporting as a means of recovering unpaid… In July, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas rendered a decision invalidating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) final…

Wanda Phipatanakul, MD, MS, FACAAI and Jordan E. Scott, MD, received the 2025 CA2PER grant for their project, "Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Predict Side Effects and Treatment Outcomes in Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) for Patients With Food Allergies." Read more about their project in the…

Program Overview The College’s Community and Academic Partnership in Education and Research (CA²PER) program was launched in 2025, to encourage… Program Overview The College's Community and Academic Partnership in Education and Research (CA²PER) program was launched in 2025, to encourage collaboration in clinical research.Building on…

Dr. Weber joins 24 past recipients of the ACAAI Gold Headed Cane Award, which began in 2001 with Dr. Hal… The Gold Headed Cane Award is given annually to a College Fellow who has demonstrated the highest standards of scientific excellence and integrity. This…

The College has a unique opportunity for Fellows-in-Training: A leadership role as the next ACAAI Junior FIT Representative.… The College has a unique opportunity for Fellows-in-Training: A leadership role as the next ACAAI Junior FIT Representative. This is  a chance to champion the interests…

Practice Parameters Practice Parameters Practice Parameters are developed by the Joint Taskforce on Practice Parameters and establish guidelines for diagnosis and management of allergic and immunologic diseases. Practice Parameter and Yardstick Toolkit Find practice parameter and yardstick resources, which provide evidence-based recommendations to…

You’re invited to attend the ACAAI House of Delegates (HOD) annual Town Hall Meeting, Friday, Nov. 7, 4:30 – 6:00… You’re invited to attend the ACAAI House of Delegates (HOD) annual Town Hall Meeting, Friday, Nov. 7, 4:30 – 6:00 pm in Orlando, Florida,…

The College’s Advocacy Council works diligently to monitor government and regulatory issues affecting allergists, their practices and their patients.… The College’s Advocacy Council works diligently to monitor government and regulatory issues affecting allergists, their practices and their patients. The Advocacy Council Board, led by…

Several important policies and legislative proposals aimed at improving patient access to care are waiting for consideration.… As Congress returns from its recess, several important policies and legislative proposals aimed at improving patient access to care are waiting for consideration. One issue gaining strong…