ACAAI Annual Meeting: Anaphylaxis Treatment Remains Confusing for Patients, Caregivers and Emergency Personnel
Read the full articleAnaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary for those… …
ACAAI Annual Meeting: Psychology Referrals Increasing for Children with Food Allergies
Read the full articleWith the rise in incidence of food allergies in children in the past decade, there has been a corresponding increase… …
James Tracy Installed as ACAAI President
Read the full articleAllergist James Tracy, DO, of Omaha, NE, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma &… BOSTON (OCT. 27, 2024) – Allergist James Tracy, DO, of Omaha, NE, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)…
Type 2 Connection
Read the full articleUnderstanding the Type 2 Inflammation Connection Helping your patients with allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema, CRSwNP, EoE and food allergies get… Understanding the Type 2 Inflammation Connection Helping your patients with allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema, CRSwNP, EoE and food allergies get relief SUPPORTED BY: Rhinorrhea.…
Understanding the Type 2 Inflammation Connection
Read the full articleThis resource is provided as part of the Type 2 Connection campaign… This resource is provided as part of the Type 2 Connection campaign…
Penicillin Allergy Delabeling in Syphilis Patients Assists in Furthering Treatment
Read the full articleAbout 10% of Americans believe they are allergic to penicillin, and approximately 90% of those patients are not actually… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – About 10% of Americans believe they are allergic to penicillin, and approximately 90% of those patients are not actually allergic. As…
La eliminación del etiquetado de la alergia a la penicilina en pacientes con sífilis ayuda a avanzar en el tratamiento
Read the full articleAlrededor del 10% de los estadounidenses creen que son alérgicos a la penicilina, y aproximadamente el 90% de esos pacientes… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – Alrededor del 10% de los estadounidenses creen que son alérgicos a la penicilina, y aproximadamente el 90% de…
Según un nuevo estudio, el rechazo a las vacunas es menor entre las minorías
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio mostró que los pacientes que se identifican como no blancos tenían menos probabilidades de mostrar desconfianza en… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – Durante la pandemia de COVID, los medios informaron ampliamente que los pacientes negros tenían más probabilidades que los…
Estudio: La comprensión de los padres sobre la dermatitis atópica puede influir en la dieta del niño
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio mostró que las dietas de eliminación en el caso de la DA solo mejoraron levemente las lesiones… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – Los padres de niños con dermatitis atópica (DA, también llamada eczema) saben que la condición alérgica puede significar…
Innovations in Community Grant Projects Address Barriers to Allergy and Asthma Care
Read the full articleThis year, six grantees will present their work at the ACAAI National Scientific Meeting in Boston.… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Beginning in 2021, The Allergists’ Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, began funding innovative projects that address…
James Tracy es nombrado presidente del ACAAI
Read the full articleEl alergista James Tracy, DO (Doctor en Medicina Osteopática), de Omaha, NE, fue instalado como presidente del ACAAI.… BOSTON (27 de octubre de 2024) – El alergista James Tracy, DO (Doctor en Medicina Osteopática), de Omaha, NE, fue instalado como presidente del Colegio Americano de…
New ACAAI Position Paper Examines Safety of Receiving Live Vaccines While on Dupilumab
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 11, 2024) – A new position paper from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 11, 2024) – A new position paper from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) addresses the safety of…
Asthma Symptoms
Read the full articleAsthma symptoms may be triggered by exposure to an allergen, irritants in the air, or extreme weather conditions.… Supported by: Overview In the United States, asthma affects more than 24 million people — many of whom may not be aware that they have it, especially…
Don’t let hidden holiday allergies ruin your good cheer
Read the full articleWhile everything may seem merry and bright, if you have asthma or allergies, the holidays are when you need to… The holidays are a time to gather for food, friends and festivities. While everything may seem merry and bright, if you have asthma or…
What do parents of school children with allergies and asthma need to think about?
Read the full articleFor a child who has allergies or asthma and they're starting back to school, a parent needs to make sure… English Transcript Allergist Stanley Fineman, MD: So for a child who has allergies or asthma and they're starting into school, the parent needs to…
What does a new student with food allergies heading to college need to know?
Read the full articleIt's very important for the adolescent to really take control of the management of their allergy by themselves for the… English Transcript Allergist Stanley Fineman, MD: They need to, number one, be aware of their foods that might cause a problem for them. They…
Your Two-Week Timeline to Start Fall Allergy Medication Begins Now
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 8, 2024) – It’s too early to think about fall allergies – isn’t it? “If you… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 8, 2024) – It’s too early to think about fall allergies – isn’t it? “If you suffer from fall allergies, you…
Does climate change affect my allergies?
Read the full articlePollen lasts longer in duration since the season itself is lasting longer in duration, and plants produce more pollen.… English Transcript Allergist Manisha Relan, MD: Climate change affects people's allergies for a multitude of reasons. First of all, the pollen itself starts earlier in…
Is Your Child With Asthma Ready for Asthma Peak Month in September?
Read the full articleSeptember is known as Asthma Peak Month because kids have returned to school, and viruses are being passed around.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 23, 2024) – As your child’s thoughts drift to one more family trip to the beach this summer, your thoughts might be drifting…
Esofagitis eosinofilica
Read the full articleAn estimated 50 percent of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis also have seasonal allergies or asthma.… Con El Respaldo de: Resumen La esofagitis eosinofílica (EE) es un trastorno del esófago, el tubo que conecta la boca con el estómago. Se reconoce cada vez más que la…
Do patients and primary care providers know all the ways you can help?
Read the full articleCheck out our campaign to help educate PCPs as well as current and new patients about all the conditions you treat. Get inspired. Get connected. Get referrals. The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology has been working tirelessly on your behalf to help…
The January issue of Annals focuses on biologics and asthma
Read the full articleMust-reads include a new Food Allergy Yardstick, as well as guidance on the use of CPT codes for allergen… Happy New Year! As the new year begins, it is a great time to peruse another issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Must-reads…
Support for every stage of your career
Read the full articleThe College also offers support for every stage of an allergist/immunologist’s career – from early days as a FIT through… ACAAI members have come to rely on the College for our outstanding educational opportunities and practice management resources. But we also offer support for…
ACAAI practice manager membership
Read the full articleIs your practice manager/administrator a member of the College? If not, you’re missing an opportunity to elevate your practice –… Is your practice manager/administrator a member of the College? If not, you’re missing a golden opportunity to elevate your practice – for free! The…
Find out how your compensation and practice revenue and expenses compare with other allergists
Read the full articleComplete the 2024 Provider Compensation Survey and find out how your compensation compared to other allergists during 2023.… The College is thrilled to partner with the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) for the ninth consecutive year to collect allergy-specific compensation and practice financial data! Complete…
The 2024 Practice Management Program is on demand
Read the full articleThe Practice Management Program is full of important updates to help you run your allergy practice efficiently and effectively.… The 2024 Practice Management Program (PMP) is on demand! It is full of important updates to help you run your allergy practice efficiently and effectively.…
Looking ahead - ACAAI Advocacy Council 2025 priorities
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council has been fighting hard to ensure allergists' voices are heard on the issues that affect allergy practices… ACAAI’s Advocacy Council has been fighting hard to ensure the voices of allergists are heard in Washington, DC. With a new incoming presidential administration…
2025 RVUs for allergy/immunology
Read the full articleCMS has released the 2025 Relative Value Units (RVUs), and these updates will have significant implications for allergists nationwide.… CMS has released the 2025 Relative Value Units (RVUs), and these updates will have significant implications for allergists nationwide. RVUs, which form the backbone of…
2024 - a pivotal point for health care sector cybersecurity reform
Read the full articleAn OCR proposed rule updating the HIPAA Security Rule is expected soon. Will the Trump administration embrace it or seek… This year, federal policymakers have taken an increased interest in cybersecurity in the wake of the devastating cyberattack on Change Healthcare in March and…
Nov-Dec AllergyWatch issue features biomarkers and more
Read the full articleThe November/December issue of AllergyWatch reviews articles in a concise and efficient manner to get you the information you… The November/December issue of AllergyWatch reviews articles in a concise and efficient manner to get you the information you need. In this issue, you’ll find: A…
How are allergists using artificial intelligence?
Read the full articleGenerative AI continues to expand at a rapid pace and more clinicians will encounter AI in some capacity in their… Artificial intelligence (AI) applications and tools are seemingly everywhere! How are allergists using AI, and what are their concerns? To get answers, the Telehealth…
Promote your practice this winter
Read the full articleAllergic conditions don’t stop during winter – now is a great time to consider ways to promote your services as… Allergic conditions don’t stop during winter – now is a great time to consider ways to promote your services as an allergist. The College…
When should you send a patient to collections?
Read the full articlePrevious practice excellence articles from the College have addressed collecting payment at the time of service and the importance of improving customer service in financial interactions with patients. And upcoming educational modules will delve into patient financial counseling and how to implement a credit…
Community and Academic Allergists Partnership in Education and Research
Read the full articleProgram Overview The College has implemented a new initiative, the Community and Academic Partnership in Education and Research (CA²PER) program,… Program Overview The College has implemented a new initiative, the Community and Academic Partnership in Education and Research (CA²PER) program, to encourage collaboration in clinical…
The Allergists’ Foundation Community Grant Program
Read the full articleThe Allergists’ Foundation is focusing its programming on empowering community practicing allergists on the front lines of patient care. We… The Allergists' Foundation is focusing its programming on empowering community practicing allergists on the front lines of patient care. We are funding innovative projects that address…
FIT Section
Read the full articleThe ACAAI Fellow-in-Training Representatives advocate for the needs of FITs and work with College leadership to make sure that FIT members are… The ACAAI Fellow-in-Training Representatives advocate for the needs of FITs and work with College leadership to make sure that FIT members are provided with the tools and resources they…
How allergists can use artificial intelligence
Read the full articleHow can allergists use these tools right now, without spending time or money? And what AI tools are currently… Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days; you can’t go far without hearing about ChatGPT and Bard and how folks are using these tools creatively…
Your ACAAI state delegates are hard at work
Read the full articleThrough the HOD, the Advocacy Council becomes aware of the problems you’re facing in your practices every day… The College’s House of Delegates has been busy in 2024! The HOD is an integral part of our local, state, and regional societies. Delegates serve as…
Practice Management
Read the full articleOur goal is to help you run an efficient and profitable practice. Whether you are looking for help with business… Our goal is to help you run an efficient and profitable practice. Whether you are looking for help with business policies and procedures, coding support,…
On Demand ACAAI 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting General Sessions
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleCost: $345 for College members, $425 for non-members.You can earn up to 56.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This collection covers sessions from Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.Sessions included:Integrative Modalities in Allergy & Immunology PracticeAtopic Dermatitis: Triggers, Mimics and TreatmentsReal…
How to Use Genetic Testing in Your Office
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleExpert faculty discuss when to consider genetic testing, how to use advanced techniques, the process of ordering tests, interpreting results, and strategies for managing complex genetic findings, including challenging variants.Price: FREE for members and non-membersRecorded on: November 13, 2024Time to complete: 1 hourCME…
Remission in Asthma: What Is It? Can It Be Obtained? (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on November 12, 2024Speaker: Michael S. Blaiss, MD, FACAAIWith the introduction of new therapies for asthma like biologics, achieving disease remission has become a new goal of treatment and classifying asthma control is in transition. In December…
On Demand ACAAI 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting General Sessions
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleCost: $345 for College members, $425 for non-members.You can earn up to 57.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This collection covers sessions from Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.Sessions included:Why Am I So Itchy?Epinephrine UncertaintyLooking Backwards to Look ForwardNew…
The Asthma Urgency - Shifting the Rescue Paradigm
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThis webinar addresses the prevalence of asthma and exacerbations in the US, the contribution of fluctuating inflammation to the development of asthma attacks and patient preference when symptomatic, the genomic & nongenomic mechanisms of action of inhaled asthma therapies, and the latest expert opinion on…
What's New in Vaccine Immunology
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleWhat's New in Vaccine Immunology? Getting inoculated with new knowledge. Vaccines are foundational in public health policy because they save millions of lives by preventing/mitigating many infectious diseases caused by bacteria and viruses. With the availability of new technologies and adjuvants, vaccine immunology…
Pediatric Asthma eYardstick CME
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThe Pediatric Asthma eYardstick presents an in-depth model including practical recommendations for a sustained step-up in asthma therapy for children with inadequately controlled asthma. This interactive version is designed to enable practitioners to intuitively and efficiently utilize the yardstick model in an office…
Chronic Urticaria: Meeting Patients’ Needs on Their Journey to Diagnosis, Management and Treatment (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on October 16, 2024Speaker: William E. Berger, MD, MBA, FACAAIChronic urticaria are hives that occur most days of the week for six weeks or more. It affects more than 500,000 people in the United States. In…
Community Allergists Partnership in Education Program®
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleThe ACAAI CAPE Program explores the important opportunity of teaching in a community allergy practice and provides tools for each step along the way. Partnering between the community and academic realms to create office-based, clinical elective rotations, serves an important unmet need. By pairing…
What’s New in Vaccine Immunology, Part II
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleWhat's New in Vaccine Immunology? Getting inoculated with new knowledge, Part II. Vaccines are foundational in public health policy because they save millions of lives by preventing/mitigating many infectious diseases caused by bacteria and viruses. With the availability of new technologies and adjuvants…
Prior Authorizations from the Insurance Company Perspective
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersDouglas Leavengood, MD, FACAAI, was in private practice for more than 30 years – until Cigna Healthcare offered him the position of Medical Director of Allergy/Immunology. One of his new responsibilities is reviewing prior authorization appeal requests, and in…
Allergy Office: Integrating NPs/PAs
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $35 non-membersUpdated 07/2024Learn how NPs and PAs can add value to allergy practices. This 15-minute module will:Explain what NPs and PAs are, and how they can help allergy practicesDiscuss state and federal regulations, as well as licensing…
Allergy Office: Optimizing Schedules
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to members, $20 non-members Learn how to optimize your scheduling. In this 15-minute module, we’ll explore ways to:Increase patient access to appointmentsImprove patient satisfaction with appointments and wait timesMaximize practice efficiency with biologics, allergy shots and moreAnalyze your workflow…
Allergy Office: Staffing for Efficiency
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members; $20 non-membersLearn how to use staffing best practices to improve practice efficiency. Specifically geared to allergy practices, this 15-minute module will cover:Important factors you need to consider when developing staffing levelsHow to use clinical staff to increase productivity…
Allergy Office: Billing Biologics ABCs
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $20 non-membersThis module was reviewed and updated in November, 2023.Find out how to manage the billing and administration of biologics in your practice. This 15-minute module will provide:Tips and tricks for dealing with prior authorizationsOptions for providing…
Artificial Intelligence for Allergists
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE to College members, $50 non-membersArtificial intelligence has the potential to help allergists make better decisions, improve practice efficiency, and take on routine tasks previously done by physicians and staff. This webinar explains AI technology and how to leverage it, while also mitigating…
Allergy Office: Coding for Allergy Testing
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members; $40 non-membersThis module was reviewed and deemed current in October, 2024.Learn how to successfully code for various types of allergy testing. This 15-minute module will cover ICD-10 and CPT coding for:Oral challengesLocal anestheticsVenomsPenicillinPatch testingTarget AudienceAllergy practice…
Safe Steroid Use: A Self-Assessment Module 2024
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleCompletion of this activity in its entirety will satisfy ABAI's MOC Patient Safety requirement and you will earn MOC Self-Assessment credits. You can earn up to 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Price: FREE for College Members, $179 for non-membersThis…
Seasonal Allergies: Optimizing Treatment for Each Patient (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on August 27, 2024Speaker: Anne Maitland, MD, PhDAs many as 60 million Americans live with seasonal allergies. Tree pollen is active in the spring, grasses and hay are active in the summer and fall brings ragweed. In…
Allergy Testing Coding and Billing Essentials
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members, $25 non-membersThis course was updated in August, 2021 and was reviewed for accuracy in April, 2024.To maximize reimbursement for allergy testing, allergy practices need to focus on both coding and billing practices. That includes everything from verifying patient benefits…
