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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…

New brochures added to College lineup
Read the full articleWe’ve added new titles to our collection of online patient information brochures. All are available in both English and… We’ve added new titles to our collection of online patient information brochures. All are available in both English and Spanish: Understanding Penicillin Allergies Immunotherapy Treatments…

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…

College launches Payer Education Campaign to halt AIT audits and claims denials
Read the full articleThe College is proud to announce the Payer Education Campaign (PEC) that focuses on claims for allergen immunotherapy services.… The College is proud to announce the Payer Education Campaign (PEC) that focuses on claims for allergen immunotherapy services. For too long, insurance companies have…

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…

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…

December Annals - the effect of violence and war on allergic conditions
Read the full articleThe current issue of Annals focuses on the unfortunate topic of violence and war and how it affects allergic… The current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology focuses on the unfortunate topic of violence and war and how it affects allergic conditions.…

Help patients understand their conditions
Read the full articleThe College’s series of “Advice From Your Allergist” brochures provide information for patients as a helpful way to reinforce what you’ve discussed so they can better understand their conditions. Each one contains information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. Download this handy…

2024 Annual Meeting On Demand
Read the full articleOn Demand access to the ACAAI 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting is here! View sessions you missed and revisit sessions you… On Demand access to the ACAAI 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting is here! View sessions you missed and revisit sessions you attended for another look.…

2024 Medicare Advantage denials raise concerns for allergy patients
Read the full articleA report explains how MA has increasingly relied on prior authorization for all types of services and how AI has… The long-awaited report from the investigation by the Senate Homeland Security Committee’s Investigative Subcommittee related to Medicare Advantage coverage denials has been released. The…

2024 Advocacy in Action
Read the full articleAbsent Congressional action, physicians will face payment reductions from two policies that Congress must address through legislation.… As we near the end of 2024, the Advocacy Council is once again deeply engaged in the legislative fight to urge Congress to prevent devastating cuts to…

2025 MIPS Final Policies
Read the full articleThis article summarizes key changes to the traditional Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program for the 2025 performance period.… The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule (Final Rule), which includes policies for the…

2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
Read the full articleThis article summarizes key proposals concerning the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule that impact allergy practices.… On Nov. 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule (Final Rule), addressing, among other things: Medicare payments: Overall,…

The Allergists’ Foundation’s success in 2024
Read the full articleTogether we can grow the program and support projects that make a difference for our specialty, our patients and our… It has been my pleasure to serve as the president of the Allergists’ Foundation this past year, and I would like to take a…

Support the Foundation
Read the full articleGive Directly Your donation supports the Allergists’ Foundation’s mission of empowering practicing allergists and removing barriers to care. Donate Now… Give Directly Your donation supports the Allergists' Foundation's mission of empowering practicing allergists and removing barriers to care. Donate Now By giving to The Allergists’…

Prior Authorization Letter Generator: SMART/MART for Asthma
in Prior Authorization | Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps.… ACAAI and the Advocacy Council of the ACAAI (the AC) caution that the information provided on this site does not constitute legal advice. In addition, the ACAAI and the…

Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Xolair / Urticaria
in Prior Authorization | Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps.… ACAAI and the Advocacy Council of the ACAAI (the AC) caution that the information provided on this site does not constitute legal advice. In addition, the ACAAI and the…

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